Isanti Soil and Water Conservation District · 2 days ago
Natural Resource Program and Marketing Coordinator
Isanti Soil and Water Conservation District is looking for a community-minded professional to join their team as a Natural Resource Program & Marketing Coordinator. This role focuses on developing outreach and education programs related to natural resources, building partnerships, and engaging the community in conservation efforts.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Develop and Lead youth and adult natural‑resource outreach and education programs across Isanti County and the Rum River and Lower St. Croix Watersheds, creating marketing materials and building relationships that inspire awareness and behavior change. Materials include but are not limited to fact sheets, flyers, success stories, landowner testimonials, presentations, newsletters, and digital content
Coordinate outreach initiatives with Rum River Watershed outreach staff and share accurate, science-based information related to local initiatives (Ex. easements, tree sales, watershed projects, agricultural practices, cover crops, and soil health), in collaboration with technical staff
Support coordination efforts for the Rum River Watershed Comprehensive Watershed Partnership to ensure successful implementation of the watershed plan
Collaborate with federal, state, local, and tribal partners. Build and maintain relationships with established and new partners, including Isanti County departments, partner SWCDs, BWSR, DNR, watershed organizations, nonprofits, tribal partners, businesses, and community stakeholders to support shared conservation goals
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree with major coursework in natural resource management, environmental education, or related discipline OR combination of two-year degree and equivalent work
A vehicle and a valid Minnesota Class D Drivers' License
Expect to use communication and design tools such as WordPress, Canva, Facebook, Microsoft Outlook, Constant Contact, and Teams/Zoom (or be willing to build your skillset with these platforms)
Bring sufficient familiarity with conservation concepts to effectively support specialist staff, while recognizing that specialist level expertise is not required
Benefits
Cash stipend employee may use for insurance purchase
PERA defined benefit retirement pension
Paid time off
MN Paid Family and Medical Leave
Hybrid work environment
Company
Isanti Soil and Water Conservation District
The Mission of the Isanti Soil and Water Conservation District is to provide guidance; to inspire action; and to bring innovative resources to the table so that people can become leaders in keeping land and water healthy for future generations.
Funding
Current Stage
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