Living Shorelines Outreach Specialist

James River Association; Williamsburg (VA); Híbrido; USD 50.000 - 60.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) matched

Resumo da vaga

The James River Association is seeking a Coastal Restoration Engagement and Outreach Coordinator in the Williamsburg region, VA. The role blends field and office work with a telework option, reporting to the Assistant Director of Coastal Restoration.

It focuses on living shorelines, green infrastructure, and community outreach. Ideal candidates will have a environmental background and strong organizational, communication, and event coordination skills.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental field or 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with marsh ecosystems, oyster reefs, coastal restoration, or Green Infrastructure.
• Experience presenting scientific information to non-technical audiences.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass background checks and comply with drug testing policy.
• Ability to perform restoration activities outdoors in varied weather.

Responsabilidades

• Develop educational content about living shorelines and green infrastructure in various formats (social media, websites, mailings, newsletters, flyers, videos).
• Lead or support outreach events for living shorelines and green infrastructure projects.
• Review outreach gaps to inform targeted outreach activities for living shoreline installation and green infrastructure programs.
• Summarize data and feedback from community members through local outreach programs.
• Support or co-lead outreach to raise awareness of River Hero Homes in coastal James River areas.
• Support Living Shoreline Collaborative meetings (topics, speakers, planning, set‑up).
• Maintain Living Shoreline Collaborative website and monthly newsletter; create marketing resources.
• Assist with water quality monitoring or related duties.

Conhecimentos

Organizational skills

Independent work

Communication

Public speaking

Time management

Collaboration

Formação

Bachelor’s degree in environmental field

4+ years relevant experience

Ferramentas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Suite

Canva

MailChimp

GIS

Descrição da vaga

The James River Association is seeking a Coastal Restoration Engagement and Outreach Coordinator in the Williamsburg region, VA. The role blends field and office work with a telework option, reporting to the Assistant Director of Coastal Restoration.

It focuses on living shorelines, green infrastructure, and community outreach. Ideal candidates will have a environmental background and strong organizational, communication, and event coordination skills.