[Hiring] Community Outreach Associate @Environmental Protection Network (EPN)

Role Description

The Region 1 Community Outreach Associate will partner with and act as a support across the Technical Assistance Community Outreach Team. They will leverage their strong organizational skills and relationship-building skills, combined with environmental justice and/or social justice expertise, to meet the evolving needs of a growing environmental justice nonprofit. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who loves working in deep collaboration with others and can quickly adapt to changing landscapes and conditions. The person in this role will lead all technical assistance support efforts for EPA Region 1 (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

• Oversee the management and operations of our technical assistance work in Region 1, including:
• Connecting frontline communities, non-profits, and under-resourced government agencies (including tribes) with our volunteers for community-driven projects.
• Connecting communities with technical, grant, legal, and scientific resources.
• Engaging in active outreach to frontline communities, non-profits, and under-resourced government agencies.
• Collaborating and coordinating with partners in Region 1.
• Assisting entities in identifying and applying to grant opportunities.
• Recruiting and activating volunteers across Region 1 and our EPN network.
• Tracking work in EPN’s database and various Google spreadsheets.
• Tracking next steps for EPN staff, volunteers, and key partner organizations.
• Scheduling meetings for communities, potential experts, and organizations.
• Forming collaborative partnerships between community leaders and government agencies.
• Growing individual and local partnerships for holistic community support.
• Producing webinars, trainings, templates, and other capacity-building tools.
• Traveling throughout the local EPA regions to attend events and/or conferences.
• Broadly sharing findings formally and informally.
• Adhering to and meeting all goals and priorities outlined in the core expectations document.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Highly productive in remote working environments.
• Self-starter.
• Interest in environmental justice, US environmental and health policy, and/or the work of the EPA.
• Experience with or knowledge of social justice and equity issues.
• Strong writing skills.
• Detail-oriented and unafraid to ask questions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Experience working in collaborations or with multiple partners.
• Strong work ethic.
• Familiarity with Google Docs and Spreadsheets.
• Familiarity or experience using CRM systems.

Requirements

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with regional partners and community members.
• Demonstrating sound judgment by organizing priorities and identifying needs.
• Supporting effective execution of the TA team's work by coordinating day-to-day tasks.
• Organizing and planning day-to-day responsibilities to support effective delivery of Technical Assistance.

Benefits

• Fully remote virtual environment.
• Competitive salary starting at $68,491, adjusted based on locality.
• Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule and core hours of 11 AM-4 PM ET.
• 11 paid Federal Holidays and additional paid days when the office is closed.
• 3 weeks (120 hours) of paid time off.
• 5 days of annual disaster relief time off.
• 5 days of annual bereavement leave.
• 3 annual “EPN” days for personal use.
• Org-wide Friday office closure between July 1st and September 1st.
• Annual tenure bonus and performance-based bonuses where applicable.
• 401K Retirement Plan with a 4% company match.
• 80% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Access to employee-paid FSA, HSA, and commuter benefits.
• 12 weeks of paid leave upon the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
• Up to $500/year for professional development-related expenses.
• $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and home internet.
• $2,000/year for office equipment purchases.