Community Engagement Specialist I

Chino Basin Water Conservation District; Montclair (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Chino Basin Water Conservation District seeks an entry-level Community Engagement Specialist I to assist in public outreach, education programs, and media relations for the department. The role involves supporting curriculum development and coordinating community events up to evenings and weekends as needed.

Hourly, full-time position (40 hours/week), with a standard 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. schedule and supervision by the Community Engagement Manager. A California driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of work experience in environmental fields (study areas listed).
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License and driving record in compliance with policy.
• Experience assisting curriculum and lesson planning in environmental topics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and implementing public outreach and education programs.
• Support media relations projects and activities for the department.
• Contribute to special events; evenings and weekends as needed.

Skills

Public outreach

Education program development

Media relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college coursework in environmental studies or related field

Job description

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

The Chino Basin Water Conservation District (District) is recognized as an innovative and effective water conservation organization. The District is dedicated to the protection of the Chino Groundwater Basin to ensure that the current and future water needs of the region are met. Its core business is two-pronged: (1) increase water supply through groundwater percolation; and (2) decrease water demand through conservation education, workforce training, and services. The District provides programs, services, and resources to audiences of all ages and backgrounds to cultivate a community-wide conservation ethic and build regional capacity for water resilience.

The Chino Basin Water Conservation District is currently seeking to fill the position of Community Engagement Specialist I. This is an entry-level position that assists with developing and implementing public outreach, education programs and media relation projects and activities for the department. Receives close supervision from the Community Engagement Manager. The incumbent in this position does not routinely exercise supervision. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, non-exempt under FLSA standards, and hourly position that works a standard 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. work schedule Monday-Friday. This position requires occasional evenings and weekend work to assist with special events, as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum High School Diploma or GED required, some college coursework preferred related to environmental studies, sustainability, ecology, resource management, hydrology, geology, horticulture, and/or communications, journalism, public relations, business, public administration, education.

Minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in the fields above.

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License and must maintain a satisfactory driving record and compliance with District vehicle use policy.

Experience assisting with curriculum and lesson planning and general understanding of environmental science topics.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for the position is $32.60 - $42.78 per hour (3% COLA effective January 1, 2027).

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Special Requirements: Essential duties require the physical skills and work environment, as described in the job description.

The Selection Process: All applications will be reviewed and evaluated. Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%. The District reserves the right to limit the number of interviews conducted. Candidates will be notified via email or telephone if they qualify to move to the next step in the selection process. Pre-employment background and medical examinations are additional requirements for hire. Failure on any part of the selection process will results in removal from the recruitment process.