Environmental Engagement Specialist Job at College of Saint Benedict and Saint Johnâ€™s University (Minneapolis)

Job Description

Hennepin County’s Environment and Energy Department (EED) is seeking a full-time environmental engagement specialist to administer two environmental advisory boards. The position will also conduct community engagement and outreach in support of Reinventing the Solid Waste System Plan’s implementation efforts. The Environmental Education and Outreach Unit is responsible for educating and engaging with the community on department services, encouraging environmental stewardship, and motivating individuals to take action to preserve and enhance the environment for future generations.

Job Responsibility

Administer two environmental advisory boards – one for adults and another for youth
Fill vacancies and official roles within the boards
Support governing processes and communications
Coordinate with department and advisory boards’ leadership to plan agendas and coordinate meeting logistics
Facilitate discussions that incorporate diverse perspectives while remaining grounded in the county’s strategic direction, commitments, and implementation frameworks
Connect advisory board members to appropriate subject matter experts and champion advisory board requests with Hennepin County staff
Publish agendas, materials, and minutes
Maintain communication platforms for the advisory boards to collaborate
Develop annual reports and assist in preparing board presentations
Keep county leadership informed of advisory boards’ input and recommendations on environmental policies and initiatives
Support advisory board members in their role to serve as a liaison to the community and their peers to gather input and raise awareness about programs, services, resources, and public engagement opportunities
Increase transparency and facilitate community involvement in measuring progress toward environmental goals and outcomes
Support community engagement efforts and conduct outreach in support of implementing the county’s plan to Reinventing the Solid Waste System
Design and implement engagement strategies to support key initiatives within the Reinventing the Solid Waste System Plan
Coordinate outreach efforts with internal teams, cities, and community partners to ensure effective engagement
Plan and facilitate community meetings, events, and workshops to gather input and increase awareness of programs and services
Assist the department’s Strategic Initiatives Manager with strategic planning, implementation, and tracking of the department’s strategic priorities and disparity elimination framework

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental education, environmental studies, education, communications, public relations, psychology and behavior science, public administration, or other field appropriate to the position and two years or more of experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position
Six or more years of experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position
A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit

Nice to have

Experience with environmental education and outreach
Experience developing work plans and coordinating team projects
Experience administrating an advisory board
Experience facilitating group processes and demonstrate proficiency in implementing public involvement practices and principles
Experience planning and conducting environmental education and/or youth leadership programming with teens or young adults
Experience making scientific, environmental, technical, or other complex information understandable and relatable to a general audience
Experience using communication software including Microsoft Office suite, e-newsletter platforms, and web content management platforms
Ability to develop and implement work plans and coordinate advisory boards with people that represent significant diversity in culture, values, education, occupation, income, and age
Ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of people
Ability to connect in a meaningful way with youth
Ability to plan and lead effective discussions and engaging events
Ability to synthesize feedback, identify key insights, and present suggested solutions in a concise and actionable writing style
Ability to navigate complex and sometimes competing perspectives to maintain productive and respectful dialogue

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