Education & Outreach Specialist I

The salary range for this position is $5,405.00 - $7,189.00 monthly.Thurston County Public Works is recruiting for anEducation & Outreach Specialist I to join our dynamic, energetic, and innovative Solid Waste team. The successful candidate will have experience implementing planning efforts to build community awareness, education, and outreach activities.Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:Serves as primary staff member responsible for creating and updating outreach materials for the Public Works Solid Waste Division, including websites, social media, videos, and print materials.Serves as support staff for residential, commercial, youth, and multi-family outreach programs, including assisting with waste sorts, attending events, making presentations to groups, and teaching recycling and waste reduction classes.Serves as liaison for county-owned facilities, including updating outreach materials, signage and recycling information, and employee informational materials.Analyzes and interprets technical information and assists in developing new programs targeted to effectively reach appropriate audiences. Uses social marketing and behavior change theory to develop specific strategies to identify and reach target groups to promote participation and awareness.Develops, reviews, updates and revises informational and educational brochures. May oversee graphic design and production of materials. Develops materials for and assembles components of media campaigns targeted toward appropriate audiences. Evaluates the effectiveness of program information materials and methods and makes suggestions for modification.Conducts education seminars, workshops, "training the trainer" sessions in a group or individual setting.Collaboratively works as a team member with others to ensure program effectiveness. Coordinates activities and efforts to maximize program success in the community.To view the full job classification, click here: Education & Outreach Specialist I.Essential PersonnelThis position is considered to be an essential worker and may be required to work during non-business hours or closures in order to meet operational requirements and needs.Working ConditionsWork Environment - Office setting in Olympia, Washington.Schedule - Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Workload demands may occasionally require work outside the assigned work hours.Travel Requirements - Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or trainings.Customer Interactions - Daily interactions via phone, in-person, and video with Thurston County staff and the public.Who We AreThurston County Public Works Department, located in Olympia, Washington, is a national award-winning agency in delivering quality projects to our community. Our mission is to provide excellent public services in all areas of our business. We actively help our staff develop and grow professionally, we bring together resources across divisions to achieve organizational goals, we are always ready to respond to community needs, and we are an American Public Works Association accredited agency, consistently meeting industry best practices benchmarks.Our Core ValuesAccountability We take responsibility for our actions and the resulting outcomes.Customer Service We provide our customers with the highest level of service and quality.Innovation We strive to continuously improve processes, performance, and results.Safety We demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to safety.Teamwork We work together toward achieving a common recognized end.MissionTo provide excellent public services in all areas of our business.VisionThe premier public works organization, accountable and transparent in all services we provide to our community.Why you'll love it hereThurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washington's South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean, the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia, known for its many restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops, farmers markets, kids' activities, history, and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at Experienceolympia.com.Message to potential applicantsWe understandthat some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position, and meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold.QualificationsBachelor's degree in education, public health, environmental health, environmental science, or other closely related field. Additional experience can be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.Must have three years of experience working in public works, city or county government, or other related field promoting education, outreach, media campaigns, public relations, or other comparable experiences to successfully perform duties and responsibilities of the classification.Must have the ability to utilize a personal computer with related software to perform the essential functions of the position.Current Washington State Driver's License or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation.Desired SkillsStrong editing, proofreading, and writing abilitiesFamiliarity with social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTubeExperience with email marketing and newsletter developmentBasic graphic design skills using Canva, Adobe Express, or Adobe In-DesignInterest in content creation, including blog-style writing and public outreach material developmentVideo editing experienceBasic web content editing using Drupal or a similar CMSFamiliarity with Formsite, Adobe Illustrator and/or Adobe PhotoshopOther Related Recruitment InformationQuestions about this recruitment? Please contact Jeff Bickford, Solid Waste Manager, 360-867-2300, or jeff.bickford@co.thurston.wa.us.This position is:Represented by a UnionEligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)Eligible for benefitsItems required for consideration:ApplicationResumeLetter of InterestSupplemental QuestionsLearn more about Thurston County at Thurston CountyPlease note: Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.Thurston County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerThurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston County's Human Resources, at (360) 786-5498. Those who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Washington Relay. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-800-833-6388) to connect with Washington Relay.J-18808-Ljbffr