COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EVENTS ASSOCIATE
Founded in 1982, Conservation Corps North Bay’s Mission is to develop youth and conserve
natural resources for a strong, sustainable community.
We achieve our mission by:
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Providing a diverse group of youth and young adults with opportunities to transform
their lives through education, employability, civic engagement, and leadership.
Caring for our environment by conserving and restoring natural resources, and by
improving recreational areas.
Creating the environmental leaders of the future by teaching environmental ethics and
behaviors to children, teens and adults.
Making communities safer by reducing hazards and by responding to public emergencies
and disasters.
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Community Education and Events (Temp) Associate
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Community Recycling Program
Community Education and Event Coordinator
Novato, CA
Temporary, Part-time
Non-Exempt from wage and hour laws
Scheduled work hours are variable due to event needs but will
include some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
SUMMARY
Conservation Corps North Bay (CCNB) operates an extensive recycling collection program that
is vital to agencies that manage Marin and Sonoma county parks, businesses and schools. Over
300,000 pounds of recyclable material is collected each year from over 900 collection points
around the North Bay. CCNB’s corpsmembers also conduct outreach and education to thousands
of students, businesses, and community volunteers about recycling, waste diversion and
environmental stewardship.
Under the direction of the Community Education and Events Coordinator, the Community
Education and Events Intern will assist with collection duties at special events and engage with
the public to educate them about recycling.
The Community Education and Events Intern will help assist with developing, and conducting
education outreach within the communities of Marin and Sonoma Counties. This includes visits
to classrooms, special events, and assisting with the designing and distribution of marketing
materials. Duties also include; assisting with creating, implementing and leading hands-on
recycling at schools and events. Other job duties also include conducting waste audits with
schools, events, and other partners and using collected data to create waste reports and assisting
partners in reaching zero waste goals. Additionally the Community Education and Events Intern
will also assist with managing CCNB’s social media channels and online outreach efforts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
include, but are not limited to:
Program Development
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Assist in developing education and outreach campaigns
Aid in management of CCNB social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
Assisting in developing and conducting surveys
Education topics include (but are not limited to) used oil, electronics, cans and bottles,
and tire recycling
Special Events
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Setting up and tearing down of ECO-stations, proper sorting of recycling, hauling
materials to the correct debris box.
Communicating with clients and event staff, and reporting progress and challenges to the
Community Education and Events Coordinator.
Provide education and outreach to the public
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
 Demonstrated ability to follow direction regarding safety and implement safety
procedures
 Basic knowledge or experience in recycling, composting, conservation, or other
environmentally-related field
 Experience in education and outreach to the public
 Class C, California Driver License
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Effective communication skills
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Bi-lingual in Spanish and English
Experience in social media management
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to carry, push, pull,
twist, turn and crawl. The employee is required to walk; use hands to operate objects, tools, or
controls. Also, the employee will lift up 50 lbs, pull up to 150 lbs, reach with hands and arms,
and perform simple grasping and fine manipulation. There are normal office working conditions
and associated physical demands. For example, on a continuous basis, sit at a desk using a
computer and in meetings for long periods of time. Typical working conditions also frequently
involve working outdoors in all types of terrain and in all types of weather conditions.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The Community Education and Event position is a non-exempt, temporary position.
Compensation is $11.00 per hour. There are no benefits associated with this position.
TO APPLY
Please submit your Cover Letter and Resume to recruiter@ccnorthbay.org. Please include
“Community Education and Event Coordinator” in the subject line. You can also fax your
application to (415) 454-4595 Attn: Cassidy Wallerstein.
Conservation Corps North Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer