Community Assistance Provider - Environmental Justice

DelDOT; Dover, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

DNREC's Environmental Justice Office is seeking a Community Assistance Provider to support outreach and capacity building in Kent and Sussex Counties. This field position documents neighborhood institutions and attends recurring community meetings to support meaningful engagement and program evaluation for the Community Environmental Project Fund.

The role involves coordinating events, developing communications, and maintaining relationships with churches, social service groups, and small

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• One year of guidance/consultation experience with customers on resources and processes.
• Six months of narrative report writing experience.
• Six months of public speaking or interpretation experience.
• Knowledge of conducting field work to collect survey data.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Create formatted documents, presentations, and manage spreadsheets.
• Assist in development and posting of social media materials.
• Coordinate responses and information to citizens, community groups, or agencies.
• Review information for completeness and regulatory conformity.
• Coordinate and conduct public meetings, media events or educational programs.
• Evaluate and recommend agency events and services to meet community needs.
• Demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and good communication skills.

Skills

Spanish/Haitian language proficiency

Communication skills

Public outreach

Job description

Introduction

The Environmental Justice Office works to ensure that all DNREC decisions are executed to promote the meaningful involvement and fair treatment of all people — regardless of race, color, national origin or income — in the implementation of DNREC’s mission. DNREC strives to provide equitable access to green spaces, climate resilience, affordable energy, public recreation opportunities and information and data on potential exposures to environmental hazards. Click here for more information about the Environmental Justice Office at DNREC.

Summary Statement

The Environmental Justice Office at DNREC is seeking a Community Assistance Provider to support outreach and community capacity building in Kent and Sussex Counties. This is primarily a field position that will document neighborhood-based community institutions such as houses of worship, social service organizations, and small businesses. The Community Assistance Provider will identify and attend recurring community meetings, participate in neighborhood-based community events, and support the department’s meaningful engagement efforts. The position will also support EJO evaluation and coordination for the Community Environmental Project Fund.

Preferred Qualification

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

• Experience in oral and written proficiency in Spanish and/or Haitian.

Essential Functions

• Creates formatted documents, generates and shares presentations, develops and manages spreadsheets, and maintains information in databases.
• Assist in the development and posting of materials to social media sites.
• Coordinates timely and accurate responses and information to citizens, community groups or governmental agencies.
• Reviews, processes, and evaluates information for completeness, accuracy, and conformity with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Resolves discrepancies, deficiencies in information, or other issues.
• Coordinates and conducts public meetings, media events or educational programs.
• Evaluates and recommends agency events, programs and services to meet community needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills.
• Maintain a positive attitude and have fun.

Job Requirements

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. One year experience in providing guidance and consultation to customers and others on accessing resources and understanding processes.
3. Six months experience in narrative report writing.
4. Six months experience in public speaking or interpretation.
5. Knowledge of conducting field work to collect survey data.
6. Possession of a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Additional Posting Information

This posting may be closed on or before the posted closing date upon filling the vacant position(s).

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

Conditions of Hire

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Selection Process

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at Delaware State Jobs.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com.

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail].

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.