TWP is currently in the early stages of facilitating the creation of two new community-based creek stewardship groups in
Wildcat and Rheem Creeks. Both of these new groups aim to pilot models for community-based stewardship of creek
restoration and public activation projects. Additionally, we are the coordinator for several regional networks, including
the Contra Costa County Water Quality Monitoring Volunteer Program, the Contra Costa County Coastal Cleanup Day
Site Captains Network, and the Wildcat-San Pablo Creeks Watershed Council. Collectively, we refer to these networks
and creek groups above as “community-based stewardship groups.”
Reporting to the Program Director, the Community Education and Connections Manager works collaboratively with TWP
program staff to integrate community education into all TWP projects, with a particular focus on coordinating and
educating community-based stewardship groups. This includes a field-based component of working with group
members to plan and facilitate community workdays, events, and learning and engagement opportunities. This highly
visible position requires strong internal collaboration with other TWP program staff, as well as collaborative external
relationships with project partners, community groups, and the general public.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Community Education and Stewardship (40%)
Work collaboratively with all program staff to integrate community education on topics such as watershed
health, climate change and climate resilience, creek and ecosystem restoration, environmental justice, and
community activism into all TWP projects. Support program staff by developing educational materials and
teaching methodologies to suit their needs.
Work with TWP’s leadership team to develop strategies to integrate community education into TWP
programming.
Develop learning objectives and educational content and materials such as presentations, webinars, web pages,
flyers, and pamphlets for community-based stewardship groups.
Plan and implement timeline and activities to progress the stewardship group work. Facilitate workshops,
trainings, field days, tours, and community science programs to achieve the program and learning objectives.
Monitor and evaluate educational outcomes.
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Collaborate with program staff and community-based stewardship groups to organize and facilitate workdays
and community science such as creek cleanups, watershed restoration, and planting activities. Provide
educational content for each event and activity.
Network Coordination (40%)
Develop and implement strategies for creating community-based stewardship groups, including defining
objectives, outreach strategies, and membership criteria.
Work with program staff to recruit members and volunteers, emphasizing inclusivity and working to remove
barriers to participation.
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate community-based stewardship group meetings, ensuring a collaborative and
inclusive atmosphere. Work collaboratively with group members to define governance structures, work toward
objectives, and foster a sense of community ownership in stewardship groups.
Organize and conduct workshops, field days, trainings, community science activities, and tours to enhance
stewardship members’ involvement in creek restoration, environmental conservation, and community science
initiatives.
Program Management (20%)
Plan and implement project timelines, activities, and deliverables with staff support.
Coordinate meetings and events, manage project budgets and schedules, and prepare invoices and reports.
Evaluate success of public education activities through surveys and other feedback, and make adjustments
accordingly.
Support grant-writing pertaining to public education and community-based stewardship groups and
communicate with funders as appropriate.
Collaborate with TWP's team and project partners for joint activities.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess some of the following knowledge, skills, and experience:
Demonstrated experience in formal or informal education and/or public messaging and development of
adult/community education.
Experience working with public volunteers, giving public presentations, and facilitating community meetings.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
Familiarity with environmental conservation or restoration, watersheds, climate change, outdoor public space
activation, community science practices, education and communication, or related topics, and a desire to
continue learning. A degree in a related field is a plus.
Passionate about educating and engaging the public on topics related to The Watershed Project’s work.
Commitment to integrating equity, inclusion, diversity, justice, and accessibility into community education and
stewardship