Public Outreach Coordinator
Costa Mesa, CA, United States16h ago
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Key details
- Salary
- $25.00/hr
- Location
- Costa Mesa, CA, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Job type
- Part-time
- Function
- Operations & Strategy
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 16h ago
Skills
About the role
About Geo-Logic Associates (GLA): Geo-Logic Associates (GLA) is a privately-held, multidisciplinary, geologic, geotechnical, hydrogeologic, civil, and environmental consulting firm. Our highly experienced professionals manage projects through 30 US office locations and an office in Peru.
Join us in supporting one of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) largest public outreach programs in the nation. Geo-Logic Associates Inc. manages angler and community outreach for the Fish Contamination Education Collaborative (FCEC) in Southern California, whose purpose is to inform anglers and members of the community of the health risks associated with consuming DDT- and PCB-contaminated fish related to the Palos Verdes Shelf Superfund site.
We are looking for part-time Public Outreach Coordinators to assist our program with weekly public outreach at Los Angeles piers and occasional outreach at events, aquariums, and events throughout Los Angeles.
- Schedule: Part-time (approx. 20 hours per week). Regular shifts required on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays (day or evening), plus occasional weekend/evening community events.
- Travel & Expenses: Mileage, drive time, and parking are eligible for reimbursement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct active, on-site public outreach and educational presentations to community members and local anglers at designated Los Angeles piers (working in pairs at times).
- Staff up to 10 local community events per year
- Accurately track and enter daily outreach data and public interactions using electronic tablets in the field.
- Work collaboratively in pairs and coordinate effectively with team members, NGOs, and community partners.
- Travel reliably to and from various piers, event sites, and coastal locations across Los Angeles County.
Required Qualifications & Candidate Must-Haves:
- Bilingual Proficiency: Must be professionally proficient in English plus at least one additional language: Spanish, Chinese, or Vietnamese.
- Work Eligibility: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Driver’s License: Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a driving record acceptable to our insurer.
- Transportation: Must have reliable transportation to travel to various piers and event sites across Los Angeles County.
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Strong public-facing communication skills with a passion for public health, environmental education, or community outreach; comfortable interacting with diverse public audiences in outdoor settings (piers, parks, events) and working well with others.
- Technical & Operational: Ability to comfortably operate an electronic tablet in the field for data collection and reporting.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Pay Range: Starting at $25
- GLA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, vacation leave, sick leave, and profit sharing.
How to Apply:
Click "Apply" below to submit your application.
Applicants who are unable to apply online may submit their resume and cover letter by mail to:
Human Resources, Geo-Logic Associates, 2777 East Guasti Road, Suite 1, Ontario, CA 91761
(Resumes submitted through postal mail must indicate reference Requisition #1136 on the front of the mailing envelope).
GLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.