Northeast Ohio Partnerships and Engagement Specialist

About the position The Northeast Ohio Partnerships and Engagement Specialist is part of TNC's Strategic Partnership and Engagement Program and implements projects and programs in coordination with the Northeast Ohio Program Manager and others to engage people with nature. They will become part of a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, celebrates innovation, values collaborative approaches, and seeks lasting conservation results. The Strategic Partnership and Engagement Program focuses on engaging communities in conservation through outreach, aligned stewardship action, education, youth specific programming, volunteerism, and other nature-based equity programs. The Northeast Ohio Partnerships & Engagement Specialist brings enthusiasm to assist Program staff on a variety of projects and tasks, including relationship management, event organizing, and volunteer program administration duties involving youth engagement and safety, leading events across northeast Ohio, and expanding community engagement throughout Ohio. They may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. Working evenings or weekends is occasionally required. This position must be based in Northeast Ohio. Responsibilities • Maintain and administer sensitive program paperwork and confidential program information including youth safety SOP compliance. • Collaborate with the NEOH Manager and teams to achieve engagement and stewardship action plans. • Lead on-site community engagement opportunities such as volunteer events, youth centric activities, visitor hiking, stewardship field days, recreational use, and other outreach programs at campus facilities or on TNC preserves and partner lands. • Assist with aspects of the volunteer program including recruiting, orienting, communications, reporting, evaluation, training, recognition and enrichment opportunities and other duties as assigned. • Adaptive project management of values-driven and community-based conservation initiatives. • Coordinate and provide support for Bissell Nature Center volunteers. • Collaborate in managing the Bissell Nature Preserve Center and other onsite facilities to foster community engagement. • Cultivate and manage relationships with focal communities, organizations that increase trust and rapport, aim to increase access, decrease barriers and empower communities. • Develop and manage communications and educational materials for program initiatives including direct support for community-based listening sessions. • Coordinate multiple tasks or projects in a timely manner and with attention to detail. • Attend programmatic and business unit meetings. • Oversee and direct work of volunteers, trainees and interns. • Assist with program reporting, budget preparation and monitoring. • Perform daily program implementation under the guidance of supervisor. • Make day to day decisions as delegated by the supervisor. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in public relations, environmental education, business or related field and a minimum of 3 years related experience or equivalent combination. • Must meet all TNC Youth Qualification requirements and background checks. • Experience working with youth. • Writing and editing experience. • Experience in the marketing arena. • Communication and public speaking experience. • Project Management experience. • Experience supervising and managing staff, volunteers and/or teams. • Experienced in community relations or relationship building. Nice-to-haves • Multi-cultural experience and/or multi-lingual skills appreciated. • Experience serving as a 'brand ambassador' or Community Engagement Specialist for a company or organization. • Ability to promote events and communicate with individuals and communities through social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter. • Experienced in developing, implementing, and measuring strategic outreach plans and programs. • Knowledge of current and evolving trends in marketing, conservation, and public relations. • Proven organizational skills and attention to detail. • Volunteer management and training experience a plus. Benefits • Health care benefits • Flexible spending accounts • 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match • Parental leave • Accrued paid time off • Life insurance • Disability coverage • Employee assistance program • Other life and work well-being benefits Apply tot his job