Regional Community Engagement Specialist

2 weeks ago


Kansas City, Missouri, United States Environmental Protection Network Full time
Job Overview

Position: Community Engagement Specialist, EPA Region 7

Location Requirement: Candidates must reside in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, or Nebraska.

About Us: The Environmental Protection Network (EPN) is a dedicated organization comprising a small team and over 600 volunteers who are former EPA employees. Our mission is to enhance the capabilities of environmental agencies and the communities they serve to effectively tackle critical health and environmental challenges.

Our Objectives:

  • Promote the advancement of policies and institutional reforms at the EPA to combat climate change and environmental inequities.
  • Offer pro bono technical assistance and training to communities facing environmental justice issues, NGOs, and under-resourced governmental bodies.
  • Mentor EPA personnel and encourage diversity in recruitment efforts.
  • Inform Congress and act as a reliable source of factual information and analysis for media and NGOs.

In recent years, EPN has initiated a pro bono technical assistance program aimed at addressing climate change and environmental injustices nationwide. To date, we have successfully matched over 180 experts from our volunteer network with more than 800 requests from underserved communities and organizations, providing essential support on various community-identified needs.

Role Responsibilities:

The Community Engagement Specialist will focus on fostering connections with communities in designated areas and identifying partnerships with local organizations to address community needs. Key responsibilities include:

  • Collaborating with the Region 7 Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (TCTAC).
  • Maintaining records in EPN's database and Google spreadsheets.
  • Coordinating next steps for EPN staff, volunteers, and partner organizations.
  • Linking frontline communities and under-resourced agencies with our volunteers for community-driven initiatives.
  • Connecting communities with vital resources, including grants and legal support.
  • Arranging meetings between communities and experts.
  • Building collaborative partnerships to ensure community representation in infrastructure projects.
  • Enhancing local partnerships for comprehensive community support.
  • Creating webinars, training materials, and templates to extend our impact.
  • Traveling within the local EPA region as needed.
  • Sharing insights and findings with stakeholders.

Qualifications:

  • 1-3 years of relevant experience.
  • Proficient in remote work settings.
  • Self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Interest or background in environmental justice and health policy.
  • Knowledge of social justice and equity issues.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with presentation tools like Canva.
  • Detail-oriented and inquisitive.
  • Able to manage multiple projects effectively.
  • Experience in collaborative environments.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Proficient in Google Docs and Spreadsheets.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
  • Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Work Schedule and Benefits:

  • Full-time position with flexible hours.
  • Competitive salary based on location.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • Comprehensive health benefits.
  • 401k plan with employer matching.
  • Reimbursement for personal cell phone and internet expenses.
  • Equipment reimbursement after six months of employment.
  • Travel expenses will be covered.

We are committed to centering marginalized communities in our work and encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds.



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