Outreach Coordinator

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

Salary: $55,000–$57,000 annually | Full-Time

The Mitchell County Conservation Board is seeking a creative, motivated, and organized individual to serve as our Outreach Coordinator.This position offers an opportunity to promote Mitchell County's parks, campgrounds, wildlife areas, and outdoor recreation opportunities while helping develop the Milton R. Owen Nature Center into an even greater destination for residents and visitors.We are looking for someone who brings fresh ideas, is hard working, strong communication skills, and a passion for connecting people with the outdoors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Marketing & Social Media: Manage MCCB's social media platforms, develop engaging content, create promotional materials, produce photos and videos, and maintain website information.
• Tourism & Community Partnerships: Promote local recreational opportunities, build relationships with tourism organizations and community partners, and develop initiatives that encourage visitation.
• Nature Center Development: Help plan, design, coordinate, and implement new exhibits, interpretive displays, and interactive learning opportunities to enhance the visitor experience.
• Public Relations & Outreach: Coordinate public communications, promote programs and events, and represent MCCB at community and tourism activities.
• Environmental Education & Outdoor Recreation: Assist the Naturalist with environmental education programs, summer camps, outdoor recreation programming, and special events.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Tourism or Hospitality Management, Parks and Recreation, Natural Resources, Environmental Education, or a closely related field is required.
• Candidates with an associate's degree in a related field and at least two years of relevant professional experience will also be considered.
• Applicants should possess strong communication, organizational, and creative skills, along with experience in social media management, digital content creation, and working with the public.

Salary: $55,000–$57,000 annually

Schedule: Tuesday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits: County benefits include health insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and IPERS retirement.

Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Tourism or Hospitality Management, Parks and Recreation, Natural Resources, Environmental Education, or a closel

Application deadline is November 20, 2026 at 4:00pm.