Community Engagement Associate 9922 SF Environment Department

Job Description SF Environment’s Community Partnerships and Engagement Program is hiring two Community Engagement Associates to support our grassroots outreach and engagement strategies. The program consists of the Community Engagement Team, the Environmental Education Team, and the Racial Equity Team. We work within SF Environment to develop outreach, engagement, and education strategies and advance racial equity throughout San Francisco. The Community Engagement Team engages and educates the public in the Department’s programs and promotes San Francisco’s environmental policies to residents, businesses, and other partners. We are hiring for two positions on the Community Engagement Team; with at least one being bilingual in the following languages: Cantonese and English, or Spanish and English, or Vietnamese and English, or Filipino and English, or English and another language commonly spoken in San Francisco. Candidates who are bilingual and successfully pass the City's language proficiency test may be eligible for an additional stipend per pay period. Non-bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. The Community Engagement Associate role offers a unique opportunity to build a strong career foundation in the environmental field. You will work with a dedicated team to gain hands-on experience, coaching, and professional development in community engagement, outreach, project management, and leadership. This role is designed to help you grow professionally while developing subject matter expertise and achieving program objectives. Community Engagement Associates contribute to cross-departmental initiatives that address key environmental issues. Project assignments depend on funding streams and may include zero waste, environmental justice, toxics reduction, climate action, energy, and clean transportation. Training and support will be provided to build foundational expertise in these areas. In this role, you will also develop skills in public speaking, facilitation, and program administration, including the use of the Department’s data software. The 9922 role is a professional development position. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain professional experience in the environmental field as each year you will build upon the skills you've acquired through on-the-job training, experiential learning, and role-specific professional development. As you grow more comfortable with your role and are able to take on more challenging work, you may also have the opportunity to lead a project that is aligned with your team's goals. The project can be something you initiate on your own or build upon an existing project. This position involves some weekend and evening work. What You’ll Do Conduct outreach and engagement activities to promote the Department’s environmental programs and policies. Plan and lead workshops, meetings, and trainings for local businesses, volunteers, neighborhood groups, community partners, and internal teams. Use data entry tools to track outreach activities, maintain contact lists, and manage engagement data to share progress, goals, and results through reports. Assist Coordinators with project operations, such as assisting with planning, coordinating schedules, organizing community-facing events, and communicating with partners. Support the development of outreach materials, public messaging, and educational content. Respond to public inquiries and information requests, both verbally and in writing, in a timely and professional manner. (For bilingual positions) Engage in outreach to residents and stakeholders with limited English proficiency and assist with proofreading translations of program materials. Provide general administrative support and complete other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or Two years of college education from an accredited college or university, and six months of work experience, including internships, research positions, or other experience, relevant to the duties described in the job description. Desirable Qualifications

- The desirable qualifications may be used to select among finalists at the end of the selection process. Familiarity with San Francisco neighborhoods, cultural communities, and/or community groups. An interest in learning about and applying equity, inclusion, and diversity principles in the work. An ability to work collaboratively with teams, community organizations, and the public. An ability to stay organized while managing multiple tasks and timelines. Customer service, sales, and/or outreach experience with ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written format. Word processing, spreadsheet, database, PowerPoint, and internet proficiency. Possession of a valid driver’s license and willingness to drive a City-issued vehicle as needed. The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

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