Remote Climate Outreach & Education Specialist

State of Washington; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & 1

PERS

Vacation, Sick, and other Leave

11 Paid Holidays per year

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Tuition Waiver

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Deferred Compensation Programs

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCa

Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Commute Trip Reduction Incentive

Job summary

State of Washington Department of Ecology is seeking a Climate Change Outreach Specialist (Community Outreach & Environmental Education Specialist 3) to support the F-Gas Section in the Climate Pollution Reduction Program. The role is based in the Eastern Region, Spokane, with telework options and a requirement to be in the office one day per week.

The position is temporary through May 31, 2027, with possible extension and potential elevation if needed.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and carrying out outreach and education strategies for complex regulatory programs.
• Communicating regulatory or technical information in plain language to diverse audiences.
• Experience applying digital accessibility and language access standards, including coordinating translation or interpretation services.
• Engaging regulated entities, Tribal communities, and local partners to support understanding of program requirements.
• Skilled in creating and revising outreach products such as presentations, graphics, websites, fact sheets, and other public-facing materials.
• Experience planning, facilitating, or moderating workshops, trainings, public meetings, and similar engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate regional training and outreach efforts for the F-Gas Section to promote consistent, high-quality education across the state.
• Collaborate with the COEES Team Lead and other F-Gas Section staff to evaluate outreach and education activities and strengthen cross-regional alignment.
• Communicate HFC requirements clearly and confidently to regulated businesses, community groups, Tribal governments, and members of the public.
• Develop and manage outreach and communication plans that support successful HFC program implementation.
• Create and distribute accessible educational materials, including newsletters, fact sheets, presentations, brochures, and displays, to help audiences understand program requirements.
• Plan, implement and facilitate workshops, trainings, office hours, conferences, and meetings. Give public presentations or table events. Travel may be required for some events.
• Work directly with external partners to plan tailored training activities that help regulated communities understand HFC program expectations and compliance expectations.
• Represent Ecology during meetings, workshops, and field visits with interested groups, e.g. health districts, regional clean air agencies, or conferences throughout ERO and CRO.
• Conduct environmental, economic, health, and demographic research to help identify overburdened communities and inform equitable outreach approaches.
• Integrate environmental justice and Title VI best practices into all project work, using tools such as the Environmental Health Disparities Map.

Skills

Outreach strategy

Clear communication

Digital accessibility

Community engagement

Outreach materials

Facilitation & events

Education

Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or natural science, education, communications or a closely related field

Job description

State of Washington Department of Ecology is seeking a Climate Change Outreach Specialist (Community Outreach & Environmental Education Specialist 3) to support the F-Gas Section in the Climate Pollution Reduction Program. The role is based in the Eastern Region, Spokane, with telework options and a requirement to be in the office one day per week.

The position is temporary through May 31, 2027, with possible extension and potential elevation if needed.