We’re Hiring for a Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist

People in a field with green grass next to a vernal pool looking at what is inside it.Placer RCD, NRCS, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife staff looking into a vernal pool during a site visit at the Lincoln High School Farm.

Note: This position is closed.

A goal of the Placer Resource Conservation District is to communicate and engage with District constituents and its communities thoughtfully and creatively. The Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist plays a crucial role in Placer RCD’s efforts to connect with constituents and build partnerships. The role can be described within two broad tasks:

Task 1: Synthesize, Integrate, Translate, Express

  • Synthesize and integrate the vision, strategic plan, communication plan, brand identity, values, mission, history, opportunities, and activities of the Placer RCD.
  • Translate the information into a coherent, legible, and understandable way that effectively conveys the intended message to the target audience.
  • Express (outreach) the information for its intended purpose using graphic design, photography, writing and press releases, social media, tabling events, communication planning, newsletters, public speaking, and website updates.

Task 2: Amplify Partnership Potential

  • Amplify partnership potential by working with program and administration staff to deepen or establish existing and new partnerships.

The ideal Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist candidate will embrace prospectivism by adapting emerging trends, identifying future needs, and shift perspectives of thought and communication as-needed. They should work to understand and integrate the diverse perspectives, motivations, and values of partners, government agencies, and landowners, meeting constituents where they are and progressively evolving community and outreach initiatives.

This position requires on-site and in-office work, but with the possibility of remote work upon approval. We offer a flexible work environment to accommodate our employee’s needs and preferences.

Full Job Description and Announcement

To Apply:

To apply, submit a resume or CV, cover letter, two writing samples, and one to two graphic design samples to:

The position is open until filled, with a priority application submittal date of April 17, 2023.

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