Community Engagement Specialist

DelDOT; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

DelDOT is seeking a candidate for community engagement and volunteer coordination with the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve. Responsibilities include developing outreach materials, managing social media content, and supervising volunteers. Applicants must have experience in communications or public relations, and be at least 18 years old. This is a Casual/Seasonal position, which is non-pension eligible without benefits, based in Delaware.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age required.
• One year’s experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or related fields.
• One year’s experience in supervising groups, staff or volunteers.
• Six months experience in narrative report writing.
• Knowledge of public speaking or interpretation.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate community engagement and volunteer management for DNERR.
• Develop print materials and social media content.
• Assist with graphic design of brochures and flyers.
• Supervise and manage volunteers.
• Maintain a positive attitude in work.

Skills

Communications

Public relations

Customer service

Supervising groups

Narrative report writing

Public speaking

Job description

Overview

The Coastal Programs Section of the Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy serves as the Department’s research, education, and policy lead for coastal and ocean issues. It manages Delaware’s federal coastal zone and balances the use and protection of its resources through integrated efforts of the Delaware Coastal Management Program and Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve.

Summary

This position is responsible for community engagement, volunteer coordination and communication for the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR). Duties include community outreach and events, developing print materials, social media content, etc. and volunteer program management. Night and weekend work is required.

Essential Functions

• May assist with graphic design of printed brochures and program flyers.
• Assist in the development and posting of materials to the Reserve social media sites.
• May supervise and manage volunteers.
• Must demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills.
• Maintain a positive attitude and have fun.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• One year’s experience in communications, public relations, marketing, customer service or related fields.
• One year’s experience in supervising groups, staff or volunteers.
• Six months experience in narrative report writing.
• Knowledge of public speaking or interpretation.
• 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. 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.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E‑Verify system. A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.

Accommodations and Equal Opportunity

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We 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.