Community Engagement Coordinator
Confluence Environmental Center
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Term length
9/4/2024 - 7/25/2025
Application window
5/22/2024 - 9/3/2024
Location
Portland, Oregon
Hourly pay equivalent
$11.29
Project summary
Engage students, teachers and communities to make Portland Public Schools more sustainable and equitable.
Opportunity description
This position is in partnership between the Confluence Environmental Center, AmeriCorps Program, and Portland Public Schools (PPS). This position will advance PPS’ goals as outlined in the Climate Crisis Response Policy to advance climate justice education, engagement, and empowerment opportunities for students, teachers and staff. We aim to engage more students and communities to make PPS more sustainable and equitable, shifting our culture and creating a healthier, lower impact community.
Benefits
- Education benefit
- Healthcare
- Mental and behavioral health benefits
- Childcare
- Professional training
Requirements and qualifications
Requirements
Must have earned a Bachelor's degree. Access to reliable transportation. Enjoys engaging and educating people of all ages. Interest in sustainability, climate science and climate justice; experience in engagement platforms similar to newsletter, email blasts, social media, website management, and/or photography. Willingness/openness to learn about and discuss racial equity and social justice issues. Ability to serve as part of a diverse team.
Preferred qualifications
Great organizational skills.Experience and awareness in resource conservation. experience with Excel, Google Suite. Experience with outreach, online surveys, and social media.
Opportunity details
Focus area
- Marketing and outreach
- Environmental education and training
Work environment
- Individual placement
- Urban
- Indoor