As a Bilingual Community Engagement Coordinator you will assist with planning, developing, organizing, and implementing programs and outreach activities to all ages that promote parks, natural and cultural resources, and create language accessibility by delivering programming and communicating with the public in English and in other language(s) that prevail in the community. You will also be responsible for:
- Developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing community partners and diverse audiences
- Leading or assisting with coordinating special events and outreach activities, creating marketing materials, and promoting programs through community groups, schools, and events
- Participating in program evaluations, data collection, surveys, reporting, and other documentation to monitor program accomplishments
- Supporting Park Program Supervisors with program coordination, including with program scheduling and delivery
- Assisting with training staff and interns, maintaining safe working conditions, and providing First Aid/CPR in emergencies
- Collaborating with and supporting other Regional Parks teams and County of Sonoma departments
- As the ideal candidate for this position, you will have a passion for connecting people to the outdoors and the ability to work collaboratively. You will also possess many of the following:
- Demonstrated knowledge of and passion for best practices in environmental education and interpretation as well as the principles of program development and delivery
- The ability to build and foster relationships with community groups and outside agency partners
- Experience with facilitating and welcoming groups of diverse populations into parks and/or outdoor settings
- Knowledge of youth behavior management techniques, Trauma Informed Care and Social-Emotional Learning practices
- An understanding of barriers that may limit participation among underserved populations and experience bridging those barriers
- Experience with Canva, PowerPoint, or other media development applications
- Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and American Canoe Association (ACA) certifications desired, but not required
- Please Note: Possession of First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) card, AND American Red Cross or American
- Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) must be obtained within the first six-months of employment.