New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) · 20 hours ago
Information Officer – Thriving Communities Specialist
Grand Isle, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$55K/yr - $65K/yr
3+ years expNew England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) is seeking a skilled communicator and collaborator to assist with outreach activities and stakeholder engagement for the Lake Champlain Basin Program and the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership. The role involves developing outreach programs, delivering presentations, coordinating meetings, and supporting grant management to enhance public awareness and stewardship of water quality and natural resources.
Non ProfitService Industry
Responsibilities
Assist with the development and implementation of outreach programs, events, and communications materials that advance public awareness and stewardship of the Lake Champlain Basin’s water quality, natural resources, and cultural heritage
Deliver presentations to and engage with children and adults at schools, camps, fairs, workshops, and other community events
Coordinate meetings for Citizen Advisory Committees (CACs) and the Champlain–Adirondack Biosphere Network (CABN), ensuring strong communication and collaboration among partners and stakeholders, developing agendas, recruiting speakers, arranging venues, and producing documentation
Support the management of education and outreach and CVNHP grants, assisting with proposal review, grant management, and review of deliverables, budgets, and workplans
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, or related fields, with at least three years of related experience
Experience engaging with the public, communities, or stakeholder groups, and coordinating meetings and events, demonstrating strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience developing outreach materials, managing grants, and supporting community or environmental education initiatives, with excellent communications skills and the ability to actively listen and respond respectfully to different perspectives
Knowledge of or experience with Lake Champlain watershed resource issues
A valid driver's license, private means of transportation, and a valid passport or enhanced license (or the ability and willingness to obtain one) is required
Benefits
Offers great health, dental and vision coverage with low premiums, deductibles and co-pays.
Contributes 10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plan.
Provides generous paid time off: three weeks of accrued vacation time, three weeks of accrued sick time, three personal days, holidays and volunteer leave.
Funds tuition reimbursement and professional development.
Qualifies for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.
Company
New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA)
The New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) is a non-profit, educational, and technical organization, which has been dedicated to preserving, protecting, and managing the New England water environment since 1929.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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