Part-Time Public Outreach & Communications Coordinator

Dallas County, IA; Perry (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Dallas County Conservation in Perry, IA is seeking an adaptable outreach and communications professional to manage information flow, social media, promotions, reservations, volunteers, and office operations. This part-time role (32 hours/week) is based at Forest Park Museum, with typical Monday–Friday hours and occasional evenings/weekends for events.

You will develop public information, prepare press releases, manage social channels, coordinate volunteers, and assist with user fees and facility

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years progressive work experience in Outdoor Recreation, Forestry, History, or Marketing.
• Valid Iowa driver's license or ability to obtain one.
• Basic First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate efforts to deliver information about Dallas County Conservation Board (DCCB) programs and services to the public.
• Prepare and coordinate press releases, programing announcements, media interviews, email news updates, newsletters.
• Edit and promote articles written by other staff when requested.
• Coordinate the department’s social media communications and respond to public inquiries.
• Write and/or proof grant applications.
• Coordinate the department’s volunteer program and maintain the volunteer database.

Skills

Public information practices

Social media management

Grant writing

Customer service

Office software

Education

High School Diploma

1-3 years related experience in Outdoor Recreation/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Publisher

Canva

Meta Business Suite

QR Coding

Job description

Dallas County Conservation in Perry, IA is seeking an adaptable outreach and communications professional to manage information flow, social media, promotions, reservations, volunteers, and office operations. This part-time role (32 hours/week) is based at Forest Park Museum, with typical Monday–Friday hours and occasional evenings/weekends for events.

You will develop public information, prepare press releases, manage social channels, coordinate volunteers, and assist with user fees and facility