Outdoor Outreach & Communications Lead

My County Parks; Osage (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

IPERS retirement

Job summary

Mitchell County Conservation Board is seeking an Outreach Coordinator to promote parks, campgrounds, wildlife areas, and outdoor recreation, while helping develop the Milton R. Owen Nature Center into a premier destination for residents and visitors.

You’ll lead marketing, partnerships, and public outreach, with opportunities to shape exhibits and environmental education programs across the MCCB's offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Tourism or Hospitality Management, Parks and Recreation, Natural Resources, Environmental Education, or related field.
• Candidates with an Associate degree and at least two years of relevant experience will also be considered.
• Strong communication, organizational, and creative skills with experience in social media management and digital content creation.

Responsibilities

• Marketing & Social Media: manage MCCB's social media, develop engaging content, promotional materials, photos/videos, and maintain website information.
• Tourism & Community Partnerships: promote local recreational opportunities and build relationships with tourism organizations and partners.
• Nature Center Development: plan, design, coordinate, and implement exhibits and interactive learning to enhance visitor experience.
• Public Relations & Outreach: coordinate communications, promote programs/events, represent MCCB at activities.
• Environmental Education & Outdoor Recreation: assist with education programs, camps, outdoor recreation, and events.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Creativity

Social media management

Content creation

Public engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Tourism or Hospitality Management, Parks and Recreation, Natural Resources, Environmental Education, or related field

Associate degree plus 2 years relevant experience

Job description

Mitchell County Conservation Board is seeking an Outreach Coordinator to promote parks, campgrounds, wildlife areas, and outdoor recreation, while helping develop the Milton R. Owen Nature Center into a premier destination for residents and visitors.

You’ll lead marketing, partnerships, and public outreach, with opportunities to shape exhibits and environmental education programs across the MCCB's offerings.