Community Engagement Specialist

Introduction

The Coastal Programs Section of the Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy serves as the Department’s research, education, and policy lead for coastal and ocean issues. It helps manage Delaware’s federal coastal zone and balance the use and protection of its resources through the integrated efforts of the Delaware Coastal Management Program and Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve.

This position is responsible for community engagement, volunteer coordination, and communication for the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR). Duties include community outreach and events, developing print materials, social media content, and volunteer program management. Night and weekend work is required.

• May assist with graphic design of printed brochures and program flyers.
• Assist in the development and posting of materials to the Reserve social media sites.
• May supervise and manage volunteers.
• Demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and good communication skills.
• Maintain a positive attitude and have fun.

• This posting may be closed on or before the posted closing date upon filling the vacant position(s).
• This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non‑pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.
• All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H‑1B Visas.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E‑Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hire’s Form I‑9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.