Community Education Coordinator

• Coordinate and implement contract and grant programs within ILACSD’s Education Department
• Research, schedule, and market adult focused environmental workshops, webinars, presentations and booths focused on stormwater pollution prevention, watershed education, zero waste, and recycling, among others. Audiences can include community groups, faith-based organizations, college classes, and more
• Manage internal systems to schedule programs and staff
• Serve as a confident public speaker and representative of ILACSD at community events, social media content, conferences, meetings, and public forums
• Deliver an average of 2 programs per week; volume dependent on time of year and team needs
• Develop creative program content including workshop activities, PowerPoint slides, talking points, and others as needed adapting to audience needs to ensure attendee engagement
• Adapt presentations and workshop materials to effectively engage diverse audiences with varying levels of environmental knowledge
• Design and prepare visually engaging materials for upcoming events, workshops and webinars, including registration pages, social media images, handouts, and flyers

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, including community groups/organizations, collaborators, civic organizations, clubs, corporations, and governmental agencies
• Attend organization meetings, community events, and partner meetings to support Education Department priorities
• Utilize stakeholder feedback and other data to propose program development for continued growth, increased impact, and adapting to emerging needs from communities
• Track and report delivered and scheduled programs toward achievement of goals and objectives
• Synthesize data and conduct analysis of evaluations to document program impacts
• Prepare and edit documents, such as emails, reports, flyers, and instructional documents
• Support and deliver organization wide events and programs (Kid’s Ocean Day, countywide cleanups, youth presentations etc.) as needed with priority to Education Department support throughout the year

• Lead teams in executing programs such as workshop elements, event setup and breakdown, education activities, and presentations
• Manage the maintenance and care of department supplies, including inventory, purchasing, and proper and timely storage
• Lead sections of Education Department in services and create cohesive trainings for team members on topics like audience engagement, public speaking, current environmental topics etc.
• Review feedback forms submitted by attendees and staff and utilize to improve programming
• Other duties as assigned to support the ILACSD team

• Manage and oversee execution of 100+ adult presentations, workshops, webinars, booths, and events per year across San Diego County
• Improve programs and processes to increase effectiveness and program engagement/participation
• Maintain organized records of all activity, including past and future event schedules, progress, and deliverables completed. Keep track of multiple priorities, deadlines, and requirements effectively
• Effective storytelling in communications (ex: reports, program development proposals) that share the benefit of our programs, impact on community members, and connect to our mission
• Increase community engagement and inspire action through innovative education programs
• Deliver engaging presentations that consistently receive positive participant evaluation scores and inspire measurable environmental action.
• Support education staff to foster long term professional development and program delivery
• Build partnerships and positive long-standing relationships with community groups, organizations and program participants
• Timely and effective communication within the department and across the organization

• Eager to take initiative to creatively solve problems independently
• Flexible and proactive self-starter in a hybrid work environment, emphasis on open and efficient communication
• Strengths in program development and creativity
• Experience with Canva and creating visually engaging materials such as flyers, slides or lesson plans
• Project management skillset including planning, organization and time management
• Knowledge of environmental challenges facing San Diego County, especially waste and recycling issues
• Effective written and spoken communication skills, including strong public speaking skills, for diverse audiences in various settings including booths, presentations, workshops and virtual webinars
• Experience working with youth and community audiences in educational, community, or public-facing settings
• Flexibility and adaptability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently
• Ability to work well independently and on a team

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) applicants are highly desired for this role to support effective community engagement and education across San Diego’s diverse audiences (see Bilingual Pay section below)
• Community education and/or environmental background/experience
• Event planning experience preferred
• Proven ability to educate, inspire, and empower behavior change among community members of all demographics
• Reliable transportation; ability and willingness to travel across San Diego County for programs
• Typical start and end times in line with business hours with occasional evening work for events and programs as needed
• Ability to represent ILACSD professionally and accurately in public-facing and community settings. Expected to work between 1-2 Saturday events per month (typically 8-hour shifts)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Excel and Word
• Ability to confidently facilitate educational programs for groups ranging from small community gatherings to large public audiences
• Ability to successfully complete a post-offer background check
• Proof of TB (tuberculosis) test for school settings (ILACSD covers cost if needed)
• Ability to move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. to off-site locations and occasionally remain stationary for long periods at a time
• Frequent solo work in classrooms, public spaces and community event settings

• $22/ hour
• Access to an onsite gym with modern equipment for training and wellness
• Access to an onsite golf simulator for recreation and team-building
• Mileage reimbursement at the current California reimbursement rate
• Paid Time Off: 15 days accrued annually, based on tenure
• Generous paid holiday schedule, including a full day of Birthday PTO
• Employer sponsored health and dental plans (PPO)
• Hybrid work schedule, dependent on program needs
• 403(b) retirement program with employer match after 90 days
• Professional development opportunities to support continued learning and growth
• A collaborative, mission driven work environment

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