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Community Outreach Associate- Region 9
Community Outreach Associate- Region 9Environmental Protection Network • Washington, DC, US
Community Outreach Associate- Region 9

Community Outreach Associate- Region 9

Environmental Protection Network • Washington, DC, US
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Community Outreach Associate- Region 9 (Must be located in CA, NV, AZ, or HI, with a preference for the Bay Area)   The Environmental Protection Network (EPN) is composed of more than 700 EPA alumni from across the country who volunteer their time to protect the integrity of EPA and its mission.

EPN is dedicated to serving as a trusted resource and answering calls for objective analysis, scientific rigor, and facts about the environment and EPA.

EPN is currently focused on building and defending the capacity of environmental agencies and the communities they serve to truly address the most urgent health and environmental crises.

Ensure that EPA advances policies, budgets, and institutional changes to address climate and environmental injustices, as well as other pressing public health needs Provide pro bono capacity-building technical assistance and training to environmental justice communities, NGOs, and under-resourced state / local / tribal government agencies Provide pro bono support to civil servants  Educate Congress and serve as a critical resource for facts, objective analysis, and scientific rigor for reporters and NGOs About The Position :

  • Reporting to the Senior Director of Technical Assistance, the Community Outreach Associate-Region 9 will partner across the 10-person Technical Assistance Community Outreach Team .

They will leverage their strong organizational skills and relationship-building skills, combined with environmental justice and / or social justice expertise, to meet the evolving needs of a growing environmental justice nonprofit.  The person who takes on this position must be located within one of the following states :

  • CA, NV, AZ, HI, with the Bay Area preferred.
  • Day-to-day work is remote, as EPN does not have an office.
  • In addition, there are some in-person meetings and travel.
  • We are looking for this position to start immediately.

    • COMMUNITY OUTREACH ASSOCIATE RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • The Community Outreach Associates will be tasked with creating additional and deeper connections with communities in specified areas of the country, and seeking out individuals and partnerships with local organizations to provide community-identified areas of assistance.

    • This work will include the following :

  • Collaborating and coordinating with the partners in their assigned region / s.  Assisting entities in identifying and applying to grant opportunities where relevant  Recruiting and activating volunteers across their assigned region / s and our EPN network  Tracking work in EPN’s database and various Google spreadsheets  Tracking next steps for EPN staff, volunteers, and key partner organizations  Connecting additional frontline communities, non-profits, and under-resourced government agencies (including tribes) with our volunteers for community-driven projects, including problem-solving meetings, research, reporting, and comprehensive actionable emails  Connecting communities with additional technical, grant, legal, and scientific resources, such as decision-makers within government, advocacy, and academia; federal and foundation grants; and pro bono legal support  Scheduling meetings for communities, potential experts, and organizations  Forming truly collaborative partnerships between community leaders and government agencies to ensure that communities’ voices are represented in infrastructure investments  Growing individual and local partnerships to provide more holistic community support  Producing webinars, trainings, templates (including grant templates), and other capacity-building tools so that additional communities can benefit from our work  Traveling throughout the local EPA regions, and sometimes beyond  Broadly sharing findings formally and informally  Adhering to and meeting all goals and priorities outlined in the core expectations document.    COMPETENCIES Building Relationships : The community outreach associate will be responsible for building strong, trust-based relationships with frontline communities, non-profits, under-resourced government agencies, and tribal organizations to understand their needs and co-create solutions.
  • Cultivating partnerships with communities, government agencies, experts, and volunteers fosters collaboration and ensures communities have access to the resources and support they need.
  • By growing local networks and maintaining open communication, this role strengthens connections that drive impactful, community-centered outcomes.

    • Making Decisions & Demonstrating Judgment :

  • The community outreach associate will be making decisions and demonstrating judgment by prioritizing community needs, ensuring resources are allocated effectively, and balancing immediate tasks with long-term goals.
  • Thoughtful judgment is applied to match volunteers and experts to projects; facilitate collaborative partnerships; and connect communities with the most impactful technical, legal, and financial resources.
  • Decisions are guided by community-driven priorities, organizational objectives, and a commitment to equity—ensuring meaningful and sustainable outcomes.

    • Managing Execution :

  • To manage these responsibilities effectively, the community outreach associate will establish streamlined systems for tracking tasks and connecting communities with resources, volunteers, and experts for tailored community-driven support.

    • Building strong collaborative partnerships with local leaders, government agencies, and organizations while producing capacity-building tools like webinars and templates will empower additional communities.   QUALIFICATIONS :

  • At least 1-2 years of relevant work experience  Highly productive in remote working environments  Self-starter with problem-solving skills Interest or experience in environmental justice, US environmental and health policy, and / or the work of the EPA Experience with or knowledge of social justice and equity issues  Strong writing and communication skills  Experience with Canva or with other presentation-making tools Detail-oriented and unafraid to ask questions  Ability to work independently, work on many different projects, and switch effectively from one task to another  Experience working in collaborations or with multiple partners  Strong work ethic  Familiarity with Google Docs and Spreadsheets  Bilingual abilities in English / Spanish are a plus   PAY : An annual salary of $66,625 based in D.C.
  • We will adjust the salary up or down based on locality.
  • This is subject to a cost-of-living adjustment of 2.7% on 01 / 01 / 2026.   BENEFITS The Environmental Protection Network is a fully remote virtual environment.

    • We think about our compensation as a package of total rewards that starts with a competitive salary.  Work-Life Balance :

  • Employees are encouraged to balance a 40-hour work week with a flexible work schedule and core hours of 11 AM-4 PM ET.  11 paid Federal Holidays and other paid days when the office is closed, including :   The work day before or after July 4.  The day before and after Thanksgiving.  The week of December 25th and the week of Jan 1st (FY25- Dec 22nd-Jan 2nd, FY26-Dec 21st-Jan 1st, FY27- December 20th-December 31st).
  • Organization-wide non-meeting days on all major holidays that fall outside of the federal calendar (our staff can submit these to our calendar based on religious or cultural holidays). 3 weeks (120 hours) of paid time off (inclusive of sick, personal days, and vacation). 5 days of annual disaster relief time off in the event of a natural disaster impacting you or your family (does not carry over or pay out upon exit). 5 days of annual bereavement (does not carry over or pay out upon exit) 3 annual “EPN” days to be used for any purpose across the year (does not carry over or pay out upon exit)- starts 1 / 26.

    • Financial Security :

  • Competitive market-based salary.  Annual tenure bonus (determined annually where funds are available) Performance-based bonuses where applicable. 401K Retirement Plan, 4% company match.  Wellness Benefits : 90% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, 50% employer-paid family. 100% employer-paid life (50K), opportunity to purchase additional life coverage is available for employee and spouse.  100% employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance.  Access to employee-paid FSA, HSA, and commuter benefits.  Up to 6 weeks of paid leave upon the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child .

    • Career Development :

  • Up to $500 / year for professional development-related expenses.  Ongoing access to internal professional development training.  Additional Benefits : $150 monthly cell phone plan and home internet reimbursement.  Up to $2,000 / year for the purchase of phones, computers, headsets, software, or other equipment used consistently to carry out staff responsibilities.
  • Applicable travel expenses will be reimbursed, including travel time outside of your local area.
  • Environmental injustices disproportionately impact the most marginalized people in society, including people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQIA+ people.
  • Because we believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.   Powered by JazzHR
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