Community Outreach Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +5 more states.

📋 Description

• Manage and oversee the operations of technical assistance initiatives within EPA Region 1.

• Link frontline communities, nonprofits, and under-resourced government entities, including tribes, with EPN volunteers for community-led projects.

• Facilitate connections between communities and various technical, grant, legal, and scientific resources.

• Engage in outreach efforts targeting frontline communities, nonprofits, and under-resourced government agencies.

• Collaborate and coordinate efforts with partners in Region 1.

• Support organizations in identifying and applying for grant opportunities.

• Contribute to the monthly funding bulletin for Region 1.

• Recruit and mobilize volunteers throughout Region 1 and the EPN network.

• Maintain records of activities in EPN’s database and Google spreadsheets.

• Track follow-up actions for staff, volunteers, and partner organizations.

• Organize meetings for communities, prospective experts, and organizations.

• Foster collaborative partnerships between community leaders and government agencies.

• Expand individual and local partnerships to provide comprehensive community support.

• Develop webinars, training sessions, templates, grant templates, and other tools for capacity building.

• Travel across local EPA regions and occasionally beyond for events and conferences.

• Communicate findings both formally and informally.

• Achieve goals and priorities outlined in the core expectations document.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience.

• Must reside in EPA Region 1: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont.

• Highly effective in remote working settings.

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach.

• Interest in environmental justice, U.S. environmental and health policies, and/or the EPA's initiatives.

• Familiarity with or knowledge of social justice and equity matters.

• Excellent writing skills.

• Detail-oriented and willing to ask questions for clarification.

• Capable of working independently, managing multiple projects, and transitioning effectively between tasks.

• Experience in collaborative work or partnerships with multiple stakeholders.

• Strong work ethic and dedication.

• Proficient in Google Docs and Google Spreadsheets.

• Familiarity or experience with CRM systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work schedule with core hours from 11 AM to 4 PM ET.

• 11 paid Federal Holidays along with other paid office closure days.

• Organization-wide non-meeting days on significant holidays not included in the federal calendar.

• 3 weeks (120 hours) of paid time off, covering sick leave, personal days, and vacation.

• 5 days of annual disaster relief leave.

• 5 days of annual bereavement leave.

• 3 annual “EPN” days for any purpose.

• Organization-wide Friday office closures between July 1st and September 1st.

• Annual tenure bonuses when funds are available.

• Performance-based bonuses, where applicable.

• 401K Retirement Plan with a 4% company match.

• 80% employer-covered health, dental, and vision insurance; 60% employer coverage for family plans.

• 100% employer-paid life insurance coverage ($50,000).

• Option to purchase additional life insurance for employees and spouses.

• 100% employer-funded short- and long-term disability insurance.

• Employee-paid FSA, HSA, and commuter benefits.

• 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

• Up to $500 per year for professional development-related expenses.

• Continuous access to internal professional development training.

• $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone plans and home internet costs.

• $2,000 annually for office equipment and wellness-related purchases.

• Reimbursement for eligible travel expenses, including travel time beyond the local area.