DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary:  $65k-$75k

Grade: 21

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The Community Outreach Coordinator for the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) will be responsible for developing and implementing community outreach strategies to promote environmental awareness, education, and community science initiatives. This role will focus on fostering relationships with diverse communities, enhancing public understanding of environmental issues, and attending in-person events to facilitate community participation in science and conservation efforts.

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

• Community Events: The Community Outreach Coordinator will manage successful implementation of activities related to environmental approaches, working with Community Liaisons throughout Arizona. Develop relationships that lead to collaborations that will serve Arizonans. This role will manage outreach supplies using appropriate technology platforms to track use of items related to outreach and events.
• Community Education: Assist in developing educational materials and programs for schools, community centers, and public events to raise awareness about environmental issues. Conduct presentations, workshops, and hands-on activities to engage diverse audiences in environmental learning and stewardship. Where applicable work with trans-boundary partners to advance collaboration on improving education and approaches with transboundary partners.
• CORE3 Community of Practice: This role will coordinate CORE3 meetings, assist on agendas for said meetings and collaborate with internal partners to produce best internal relationships. Participate in production of internal materials to educate staff members on what is taking place within the Community and Engagement Section. Develop internal relationships that lead to better outcomes for ADEQ.
• Community Engagement: Work in conjunction with the department’s Community Engagement Professional to develop and execute comprehensive community engagement plans that align with the department’s goals and objectives. Establish and maintain partnerships with local organizations, schools, community groups, internal staff, and other stakeholders. Organize and participate in community events, workshops, and public meetings to engage the public and gather feedback on environmental initiatives.
• Community Science: Work with the department’s Community Science and Education Coordinator to design and manage community science programs that encourage public participation in data collection, environmental monitoring, and conservation projects. Collaborate with scientists and researchers to integrate community-collected data into broader environmental research and policy development.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5% - 10%)

KNOWLEDGE

• Environmental concepts and environmental challenges
• Community science methodologies
• Community engagement concepts
• Tableau, Mural
• Word processing
• Writing
• Researching and compiling information
• State statutes, rules and regulations as they pertain to the department and section
• State government and department organizational structure
• Confidentiality
• Microsoft Office and the G-Suite/Workplace

SKILLS

• Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Public Speaking and presenting
• Stakeholder relationship building
• Program and event management
• Collaboration and facilitation
• Group Instruction
• Ability to work with Community
• Verbal and written communication
• Gathering of facts and information
• Effective time management
• Statistical and abstract analysis
• IAP2 training
• Customer service and the ability to effectively interact with a wide range of internal and external customers

ABILITIES

• Present environmental concepts clearly
• Create safe, welcoming spaces for community engagement
• Align community feedback and data with ADEQ goals
• Apply systems thinking
• Coordinate schedules, resources, and communication channels for diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Work under pressure meeting deadlines
• Exhibit personal initiative and prioritize effectively
• Adapt to changing assignments and priorities
• Respond to inquiries with tact, diplomacy, and appropriate timely information
• Work as a team player within several divisions
• Organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks on a daily basis
• Establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with department staff and the publicComplete assigned tasks accurately
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Report work status, issues, and inquiries timely
• Be organized, analytical and professional
• Problem solve
• Analyze and establish priorities
• Display sound judgment
• Travel and/or work from home, if applicable
  

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field
• 1–2 years of community engagement or related experience
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:
· 10 paid holidays per year
· Accrual of sick and annual leave beginning at 12 and 13 days per year respectively for full-time employees
· Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
· A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
· A robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability
· An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
· We promote the importance of work/life balance by offering workplace flexibility
· We offer a variety of learning and career development opportunities

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

ASRS Lifetime Benefits

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting HPO@azdeq.gov.

Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.