Public Outreach Coordinator

Geo-Logic Associates; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Profit sharing

FSA program

Job summary

Geo-Logic Associates (GLA) is seeking a part-time Public Outreach Coordinator to support weekly outreach at Los Angeles piers and at events across LA County. The role involves hands-on public engagement with anglers and community members, using tablets for data entry, and coordinating with various partners.

Qualified applicants will be bilingual (English plus Spanish, Chinese, or Vietnamese), legally eligible to work in the U.S., possess a valid driver's license, and have strong communication

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in English and at least one additional language: Spanish, Chinese, or Vietnamese.
• Legal work eligibility to work in the United States.
• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record.
• Reliable transportation to travel to piers and event sites in LA County.
• Strong public-facing communication skills and community outreach passion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site public outreach and educational presentations at designated LA piers.
• Staff up to 10 local community events per year.
• Accurately track and enter daily outreach data using electronic tablets.
• Collaborate with team members, NGOs, and community partners.
• Travel to various piers and event sites across Los Angeles County.

Skills

Bilingual Proficiency

Public Health Interest

Public Speaking

Tools

Tablet Operation

Job description

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Public Outreach Coordinator

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1136

About Geo-Logic Associates (GLA): Geo-Logic Associates (GLA) is a privately-held, multidisciplinary, geologic, geotechnical, hydrogeologic, civil, and environmental consulting firm. Our highly experienced professionals manage projects through 30 US office locations and an office in Peru.

Join us in supporting one of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) largest public outreach programs in the nation. Geo-Logic Associates Inc. manages angler and community outreach for the Fish Contamination Education Collaborative (FCEC) in Southern California, whose purpose is to inform anglers and members of the community of the health risks associated with consuming DDT- and PCB-contaminated fish related to the Palos Verdes Shelf Superfund site.

We are looking for part-time Public Outreach Coordinators to assist our program with weekly public outreach at Los Angeles piers and occasional outreach at events, aquariums, and events throughout Los Angeles.

• Schedule: Part-time (approx. 20 hours per week). Regular shifts required on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays (day or evening), plus occasional weekend/evening community events.
• Travel & Expenses: Mileage, drive time, and parking are eligible for reimbursement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct active, on-site public outreach and educational presentations to community members and local anglers at designated Los Angeles piers (working in pairs at times).
• Staff up to 10 local community events per year
• Accurately track and enter daily outreach data and public interactions using electronic tablets in the field.
• Work collaboratively in pairs and coordinate effectively with team members, NGOs, and community partners.
• Travel reliably to and from various piers, event sites, and coastal locations across Los Angeles County.

Required Qualifications & Candidate Must-Haves:

• Bilingual Proficiency: Must be professionally proficient in English plus at least one additional language: Spanish, Chinese, or Vietnamese.
• Work Eligibility: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Driver's License: Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a driving record acceptable to our insurer.
• Transportation: Must have reliable transportation to travel to various piers and event sites across Los Angeles County.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Strong public-facing communication skills with a passion for public health, environmental education, or community outreach; comfortable interacting with diverse public audiences in outdoor settings (piers, parks, events) and working well with others.
• Technical & Operational: Ability to comfortably operate an electronic tablet in the field for data collection and reporting.
• Pay Range:Starting at $25
• GLA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, vacation leave, sick leave, and profit sharing.

GLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.