*NOTE:  This is a temporary, part-time position with no benefits for a six-month period. Hours may vary, 20-30 hours/week, depending on program needs. Must be available for weekend and evening work.*

Working under the guidance of the Public Education and Outreach team in the Public Works Department – Environmental Services Division, this position will support outreach efforts and assist in related field inspections. 

• Interact with multi-family and single-family residents, as well as property managers for businesses and apartments, educating them about proper recycling activities.  
• Inspect and monitor trash enclosures and recycling containers, recording data, and provide ongoing follow-up outreach to multi-family residents and school-aged children, multi-family property managers and maintenance staff, and staff at various businesses. 
• Provide support for setting up, staffing, and then taking down events, performing various event-related elements including:  planning, promotion, operating, and then evaluating events. 
• Assist with coordination of communication, timeline, and tracking for grant-related projects. 
• Create, organize, and distribute outreach materials for Environmental Services and public outreach events, focusing on water quality, pollution prevention, recycling, and composting. 
• Help with outreach at schools, including visiting schools to help maintain aquariums, and support other outreach efforts. 
• Help maintain water quality testing equipment and manage equipment checkouts with volunteers.
• Operate desktop computers, copiers and printers, maintain accurate and orderly files, and record data accurately, and save digital information in specified subdirectories. 
• Help optimize the City’s internal waste reduction and recycling efforts at various facilities. Support the City’s internal recycling and compostables programs. 

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Prior experience in general community outreach (community events, promotional materials, social media) is preferred but not necessary. 
• Bilingual fluency is desirable 

• Must have valid WA Driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Must be able to pass a national criminal background check.

Knowledge of:

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Correct English usage, grammar, and vocabulary.

• Take initiative and be a self-starter.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Resolve conflicts in a positive manner.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Project enthusiasm.
• Physically perform the essential job functions.
• Interact positively and effectively with diverse individuals to accomplish a common goal.
• Move equipment and supplies as necessary, lifting up to 30 lbs.