Community Engagement Team Member

Jefferson County; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental, medical, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Community Engagement Team Member to support the Wildland Fire Management Program with outreach and education initiatives.

The role focuses on educating residents, promoting wildfire preparedness, and facilitating partnerships across Jefferson County to reduce risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, education, wildfire, or closely related field.
• Knowledge of public information, media relations, public relations and communications.
• Knowledge of wildfire mitigation best practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with HOAs, community groups, fire districts, nonprofits, utilities, businesses and schools for engagement opportunities to prepare citizens to adapt to wildfire.
• Implements public education and outreach campaigns to engage residents and partners to reduce wildfire risks.
• Delivers wildfire preparedness messaging to inform and empower residents toward risk-reducing behaviors.
• Represents the program at partner and community events by setting up informational tables and distributing materials.

Skills

Public outreach

Communication

Event coordination

Public information

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/related field

Tools

Video production

Web content/website design

Job description

The Community Engagement Team Member (SO) is responsible for implementation of strategic public education and outreach campaigns aimed at reducing wildfire risk and enhancing community resilience.

Education and outreach program initiatives include increasing public awareness, promoting sustained wildfire preparedness, and encouraging mitigation actions.

Community Outreach and Education Team Members serve as effective catalysts for local risk reduction efforts. Through strong collaboration, the Community Engagement Team Members drive meaningful community engagement to foster long-term wildfire safety and resilience.

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on: 09/20/26 Division: Sheriff Support Services Division Management Level: Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefit Eligibility: This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Salary Ranges from $28.70 to $43.05 per hour.

100% DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office may require sworn and non-sworn sheriff's office employees to submit to periodic, random, and unannounced drug testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons.

The County affirms the rights of all employees and applicants for employment to be protected from discrimination, intimidation, physical harm, and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, hairstyle associated with racial identity, or any other status protected by Federal or State law.

The Community Engagement Team Member is a supporting position and a member of the Community Engagement team of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Wildland Fire Management Program. The position reports directly to the Community Engagement Module Lead. The position will be responsible for developing and supporting an outreach and education program that collaborates and supports partners and residents across Jefferson County. The program works to inform and engage residents and deliver comprehensive wildfire risk mitigation campaigns. The program fosters collaboration amongst stakeholders to gain common understanding and build wildfire resilience across Jefferson County. This position plays a role in ensuring that the residents of Jefferson County have the information, resources, and access to programs to be prepared for wildfire events. The Wildland Fire Management Program was recently approved by the County Commissioners for a significant investment, including the addition of 37 new permanent full-time positions. Program includes a response and suppression section, Community Engagement, grant coordinator, two Fire Management Officers, a Fire Planner and GIS Analyst.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated person who can work independently with little oversight or direction to achieve program goals and interacts well with a team. This is an in-person (not remote) position that will work a 4-10 schedule (Monday -Thursday) but also expected to be available outside the normal work week for incident support or special outreach programs as needed. During major incidents, this position may be eligible for overtime outside the normal work week as well as opportunities to participate on the county's Type 3 Incident Management Team for all-hazard incidents within and outside the county and/or state.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, collaborates, and partners with HOAs, community groups, fire districts, nonprofits, utilities, businesses and schools for engagement opportunities to prepare citizens to adapt to inevitable wildfire.
• Implements public education and outreach program campaigns and activities aimed at engaging residents and partners to reduce wildfire risks.
• Assists in the development and implementation of opportunities to connect people in the community with programs and events including program evaluation tools, collect data, perform analysis of public engagement activities, make recommendations for program adjustments.
• Delivers targeted wildfire preparedness messaging to inform and empower residents toward risk-reducing behaviors.
• Assists in the design and implementation of wildfire preparedness and mitigation presentations for citizens, community organizations, businesses, and other partners.
• Assists in the planning and delivery of workshops, forums, and open house events for citizens, professionals, and partners to support neighborhood wildfire preparedness efforts.
• Represents the Jefferson County Wildfire Management Program at partner and community events by setting up informational tables, interactive displays, and distributing educational materials to raise awareness and engage stakeholders.
• Facilitates age-appropriate presentations in schools to support wildfire awareness and risk reduction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, education, wildfire, or closely related field.
• Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of public information, media relations, public relations and communications.
• Knowledge of basic vegetation management related to wildfire.
• Knowledge of defensible space principles and practices.
• Knowledge of wildfire mitigation best practices.
• Knowledge of promotional and marketing strategies.
• Use technology to coordinate, create, and manage engagement mechanisms such as video production, telecommunications, photography, and web content.
• Website creation and design.

Education and Experience Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree Experience: Work Experience: Minimum two years Certifications: Languages: Category: Administrative, Business Programs and Services

A wide variety of great benefit opportunities helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle in balance with a generous leave & holiday schedule.

Equal Opportunity Employer Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons.

The County affirms the rights of all employees and applicants for employment to be protected from discrimination, intimidation, physical harm and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, hairstyle associated with racial identity or any other status protected by Federal or State law.