Community Outreach and Engagement Specialist; Community Outreach and Environmental Education Sp

Overview

Community Outreach and Engagement Specialist (Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist
4) (In-Training) at IAP2 USA. The Air Quality Program (AQP) is looking to fill this position. This position will be located at the Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

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4) (In-Training) role at IAP2 USA
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The mission of the Air Quality Program (AQP) is to protect and improve air quality in Washington and to protect our State’s environment for current and future generations. Tele-work options for this position: up to 80% tele-work; onboarding in-office two to three days per week. Schedules are subject to change based on position and business needs.

• Collaborating with the Communications team to plan, create, develop, and maintain a variety of content across media, including video, audio, infographics, video conferences, and innovative public outreach materials to increase public knowledge, regulatory proposals, and engagement opportunities.
• Evaluating and identifying gaps in outreach to areas and communities across the state. Developing strategic recommendations to improve access, reduce barriers, and ensure more inclusive and equitable outreach and engagement.
• Building relationships and facilitating dialogue with communities statewide about rule making activities, especially with overburdened communities and communities disproportionately impacted by air pollution.

We are seeking a passionate environmental communications professional who is confident and experienced in a wide range of public interactions. If helping develop effective opportunities for people to engage as regulations to reduce air pollution are developed, this position could be for you. This position offers a career path and on-the-job training toward the COEES4 level. Salary levels vary by qualification (COEES3 or COEES4).

• Salary: $50,088.00 - $78,120.00 Annually
• Position type:
  Full-time
• Location:
  
  Olympia/Lacey area, WA ( Headquarters )
• Tele-work:
  Up to 80% tele-work; in-office 2–3 days per week during onboarding

Application timeline:
This position is open until filled; applications reviewed starting October 10, 2023. To be considered, apply on or before October 9, 2023. The agency reserves the right to hire at any time after the initial screening date.

For more information and to apply, see State of Washington Job Opportunities | Work that Matters ().

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