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Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Outreach and Education Coordinator focuses on the implementation of the Climate Action Plan (CAP) through collaboration and community partnerships. The incumbent will foster continued engagement with stakeholder groups and community partners as the county moves from planning into implementation, development, and implementation of CAP monitoring protocols, collaborative fundraising, and development of outreach materials. In addition to maintaining external partnerships and engagement, the Outreach and Education Coordinator will also be responsible for supporting internal engagement, including the county’s internal Green Team, through regular communication and the organization of educational and engagement opportunities. 

• Creates and develops strategic communications for key stakeholders such as the public, municipalities, and businesses via the county website, public dashboards, and other communication tools.
• Liaises with community partners and external stakeholders regarding strategies and actions as part of implementing the county Climate Action Plan, including leading, convening, and representing the Department at community convenings.
• Develops, tracks, and monitors measures of success for the Climate Action Plan.
• Secures grants and other assistance from foundations, government agencies, and other organizations.
• Coordinates with other department staff to support the county’s internal Green Team as well as county-wide employee engagement.
• Develops and maintains a public outreach and marketing program to support the work of the department.
• Plans engagement and educational activities and events for internal and external partners relevant to department initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Current federal, state, and local environmental regulations and policies.
• Allegheny County government structure.
• Federal, state, and local agencies and available funding for sustainable practices; local foundations and funding priorities.
• Conservation and climate action-related activities and policies.
• Environmental justice goals and policies.
• Sustainability as it interacts with the business triple bottom line of social equity, environment, and economy.
• Successful strategies of community engagement and environmental education.

• Microsoft Office suite, including advanced functionality of Excel.
• Development of graphics, educational resources, and/or reports.

• Secure grants and assistance for projects.
• Create and implement appropriate management systems that track and measure sustainability program effects.
• Quickly assess large amounts of information and data; consider and evaluate the relationships between numerous factors.
• Work across disciplines, departments, and programs.
• Think strategically and plan, organize, coordinate, and manage personnel and programs of a large and diversified organization.
• Communicate clearly and persuasively with a wide range of audiences.
• Be a collaborative team member focused on motivating and educating others.
• Work cooperatively and constructively with administrative and elected officials, peers, and staff.
• Coordinate a countywide effort to develop and implement sustainability best management practices, standards, and procedures.
• Implement successful strategies of community engagement and environmental education.