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CCBH Education and Outreach Specialist

Northern Ohio Watershed Corps

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Opportunity summary

Term length

10/08/2024 - 09/30/2025

Application window

05/13/2024 - 08/01/2024

Location

Parma, Ohio

Hourly pay equivalent

$12.94

Project summary

Engage residents within Cuyahoga County communities (particularly those that have imbalances in equity and social justice) using social media, workshops, meetings, presentations and watershed cleanup projects in local rivers. Tasks also include documenting and reporting on these activities, and compiling, creating and posting social media content. Engagement activities entail assistance with projects related to pollution and reduction of plastic usage, as well as the healthy urban forestry project. 

Opportunity description

Cuyahoga County Board of Health: Develop and implement a marketing and communications strategy. Plan, organize, film & edit social media content. Seek and deploy cutting-edge social media capabilities. Develop strategy for social/digital media buys (banners, video ads, etc.). Compile material for workshops, presentations, brochures and other printed material.

Benefits

  • Paid training
  • federal loan deferment
  • eligible mileage reimbursement
  • full-time members eligible for healthcare
  • may be eligible for childcare
  • additional training stipend $125/quarter
  • free attendance to the Ohio Stormwater Conference

Requirements and qualifications

Requirements

Must have GED or high school diploma; be 18 or older by October 8, 2024. Must successfully pass a National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC). Must be a U.S citizen, national or lawful permanent resident.

Preferred qualifications

Possess a valid driver's license. Have an interest in the environmental field such as, stormwater managment, climate impacts, or urban forestry. Demonstrate maturity and cultural competency. Self-motivated and able to work on a team.

Opportunity details

Focus area

  • Environmental justice
  • Environmental education training
  • Media and marketing
  • Urban forestry

Work environment

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor