Sustainability Associate - Communications & Engagement

About the role

The Sustainability Associate - Communications & Engagement in the Climate Corps Fellowship program will contribute to impactful sustainability initiatives with the San Mateo County Sustainability Department. This is a hybrid position with the expectation of onsite work 2-3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit content for the department’s website, newsletters, and social media channels, focusing on topics related to waste reduction, greenhouse gas reduction, and other sustainability topics.
• Support coordination and implementation of the Department’s community engagement programs and communications, including coordinating materials needed for outreach events and development of new materials as needed.
• Create engaging presentations and materials to support internal communications and program initiatives.
• Attend outreach events and engage with community members to promote sustainability initiatives.
• Brainstorm, organize, and evaluate community engagement activities with stakeholders such as partners and community-based organizations to advance the department’s programs in waste reduction, climate resilience, greenhouse gas reduction, and water quality.
• Track and organize task orders with vendors and community-based organizations.
• Track and report program metrics to monitor progress.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills and experience using communication and design tools such as social media platforms, email marketing software, Canva, Adobe Suite, and content management systems. They should also have experience working with communities with varied backgrounds and bilingual language skills (Spanish or Mandarin preferred).

Qualifications

• A valid CA Driver's License.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of sustainability and climate change.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of project management, implementation, and evaluation.

Skills

• Strong writing skills and understanding of visual design.
• Experience using communication and design tools such as social media platforms, email marketing software, Canva, Adobe Suite, and content management systems.
• Experience working with communities with varied backgrounds.
• Bilingual language skills – Spanish or Mandarin preferred.

Benefits

• A fixed, monthly stipend of $3570.
• $1000 end-of-program financial award.
• Health care coverage with 100% of health care insurance premiums covered by SEI.
• 10 Personal Days (for a standard 10-month Fellowship), in addition to all holidays off that are observed as closure days by the partner placement site.
• Comprehensive career-readiness training, including interview prep, salary negotiation, and resume building.
• Panels, workshops, and networking with climate resilience industry professionals.
• Professional networking and learning opportunities.
• The University of California Climate Stewards Certification.

Pay

A fixed, monthly stipend of $3570.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position with the expectation of onsite work 2-3 days per week.