Public Outreach-Water Conservation Program Coordinator

Carpinteria Valley Water District; Carpinteria (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpinteria Valley Water District is seeking a qualified individual to plan, develop, and implement the District’s public information, engagement, and water conservation programs. The role manages communications strategies to engage the community and support internal and external messaging, including demonstrations and partnerships with local organizations.

The position coordinates special events, produces informational materials, and serves as the primary media contact to ensure consistent and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, communication, marketing, environmental studies, watershed science or related field.
• 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in Public Communications/Outreach roles.
• Experience in community outreach, public relations, or water conservation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement public information, engagement, and water conservation programs.
• Manage communications strategies to engage the community and support messaging.
• Coordinate special events and produce informational materials.
• Serve as the primary media contact to ensure accurate, timely information.

Skills

Public communications

Community outreach

Media relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The District is seeking a qualified individual who will be responsible for planning, developing, and implementing the District’s public information, engagement, and water conservation programs. This role manages communications strategies to engage the community, promote District initiatives, and support internal and external messaging. This position is responsible for developing and implementing water conservation education and outreach programs, including demonstrations, incentives, and partnerships with local organizations. The position also coordinates special events, produces informational materials, and serves as the primary media contact to ensure consistent, accurate, and timely information is shared with the public.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, public administration, communication, marketing, environmental studies, watershedscience or related field is required.

Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible experience in the capacity of a Public Communications Coordinator or Outreach/Public Engagement Coordinator, Water Conservation Coordinator or equivalent job classification performing community outreach, public relations, or water conservation is required.

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