Community Outreach Associate (EHMII) Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Community Outreach Associate (EHMII) State of South Carolina – 2.9 Richland County, SC Job Details Full-time $46,655 – $86,321 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Parental leave Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Mid-level Master’s degree High school diploma or GED Bachelor’s degree Organizational skills 1 year Associate’s degree Leadership Communication skills Full Job Description Job Responsibilities Careers at

SCDES:

Where Passion Meets Preservation Do you love South Carolina and protecting the environment? Come join our team at SCDES, put your passion to work with us! We are dedicated to protecting the state of South Carolina and we would love to have you as a member of our team! Science | Service |

Sustainability Job Purpose:

Under direct supervision, the Community Outreach Associate will work as part of the SCDES Office of Collaborative Partnerships & Strategic Initiatives to lead in the development, promotion and delivery of environmental education resources for communities and partnering organizations.

Job Duties:

Coordinate and offer environmental outreach and education at the community level, including development and/or delivery of programs, curricula and presentations for K-12 and college students. Assist the Office of Collaborative Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives in designing, planning, and implementing environmental education communications, web pages, resources, and other materials for stakeholders, partners, and community leaders. Foster excellent communications and connections with SCDES bureaus and program areas on available information and educational resources for community and educational partners. Track program deliverables, outcomes and impacts, where appropriate. Coordinate with educational & community partners in assessing community needs for information on environmental topics and focus areas. Stay informed of and share information on national, statewide, and local environmental education initiatives, grant opportunities, and resources. Other duties as required. Minimum and Additional Requirements A high school diploma and five years of environmental health or related experience.

Note:

Degrees in a related technical field include, but are not limited to, Earth sciences, chemistry, biology, physics, soil science, environmental science, mathematics, etc. Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are encouraged to upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Additional Requirements:

Excellent leadership and organizational skills. Experience with collaborative partnerships and problem solving. Excellent communication skills and ability to make presentations in a group setting; communicate clearly and concisely in both an oral and written manner. Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and encourage positive working relationships with co-workers, industry, environmental interest groups, and government officials. Preferred Qualifications A master’s degree in the natural or physical sciences

• or related technical field and one year of environmental health or related experience. A bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences
• or related technical field and two years of environmental health or related experience. An associate degree in the natural or physical sciences
• or related technical field and four years of environmental health or related experience.

A high school diploma and six years of environmental health or related experience. Additional Comments SCDES is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position. The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays Paid parental leave S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation) Retirement benefit choices

• State Retirement Plan (SCRS) State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

Remote Work:

The option of partially remote work is available after successful completion of 6 months to 1 year of employment, based on job functions Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.