Program Coordinator for Community Outreach, Bullard Center for Environmental & Climate Justice at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas

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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F

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Program Coordinator for Community Outreach, Bullard Center for Environmental & Climate Justice

Program Coordinator for Community Outreach, Bullard Center for Environmental & Climate Justice

JOB SUMMARY:The Program Coordinator for Community Outreach of TSU's Bullard Center grant funded Thriving Communities Grantmaking Award assists in the coordination and implementation of grant-related activities relative to the achievement of effective operations and dissemination of program information to a specific area of EPA Region 6 to increase awareness and highlight the availability of the project.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:The Program Coordinator for Community Outreach is a highly collaborative, self-motivated, creative person that is adaptable to new processes with capacity to function independently.


This is a Grant Funded position.

Program promotions, Community Engagement, and Outreach

• Cultivates and maintains relationships to foster Community Engagement and Outreach per assigned region and across the project targeted area


• Collaborates with communities to discuss and promote the Thriving Communities Grantmaking project


• Prepares materials, set-up, plan, implement, and participate in outreach events, seminars, conferences, and networking activities per assigned region and across the project targeted area


• Tracks grantee awards and project progress


• Assists grantees with data compilation for required progress and financial reports


• Represents the Bullard Center at various professional meetings, community events, and conferences per assigned region and across the project targeted area


• Disseminates project materials to communities and other stakeholders in the assigned region and across the project targeted area


• Collaborates with team members to ensure project correspondence and communications are distributed to the assigned region and share updates and frequent feedback with the Center administration


• Conducts and reports on project related assessments


• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

1.0

$48,273.00 - $60,341.00

Bachelor's degree and experience with Community Outreach is required.

N/A

Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures, and best practices

• Demonstrated skills with presentations, workshops, trainings, and community engagement/outreach activities


• Demonstrated skills in a variety of computer software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe, Canva, etc.)


• Ability to work independently while collaborating with other team members and exercise sound judgment


• Multitasking and time management


• Excellent communication, both verbal and written, with strong public speaking skills

• Independent use of technology, virtual meeting platforms, and social media


• Ability to learn and adapt to new processes and settings


• Work flexible hours to meet the needs of the program

Preferred:

• Two years of community engagement/outreach or program promotions


• Public Speaking experience

• Routine office environment


• Sitting or standing in one location much of the time


• Use of video display terminal


• Some travel locally and regionally to program sites

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.




Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

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Open to all applicants.