Environmental Program Assistant

Community Engagement Program Support:

• Staff community events often independently, including supply pick-up, set-up, public engagement and break down
• Support and lead community cleanups, corporate volunteer events, outreach booths, cigarette litter prevention activities, clothing swaps, and DIY workshops
• Provide accurate guidance on recycling, organics recycling, donation, and proper disposal options across San Diego County
• Working within ILACSD’s volunteer database Samaritan to assist volunteers and help the department with event outreach  

Youth and Adult Education Program Support:

• Independently deliver engaging, informative educational presentations to K-12 classrooms, assemblies, and adult groups throughout San Diego County on stormwater pollution prevention, watershed education, zero waste, and recycling, among others
• Teach presentations working solo in classrooms, school settings and community centers. The majority of programs are held during the school day, with occasional after-school or evening programs for adult audiences. Presentations range from 20-300 attendees, including small group and assembly style formats
• Support educational workshops and/ or virtual webinar per month focused on community audiences
• Learn provided curriculum through independent study and presentation observations as schedule allows
• Distribute and collect teacher evaluations, student surveys, and handouts

Waste Recovery Program Support:

• Perform inspections and waste assessments, taking detailed notes on waste production and management; coordinate scheduling and logistics with haulers, schools, and district faculty.
• Deliver trainings on organic waste recycling, traditional recycling, and effective waste management strategies to school and district custodial staff, kitchen staff, campus supervisors, teachers, and administrative staff.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with school and district leaders to provide guidance on recycling initiatives.
• Lead and support public landfill tours, compost giveaways and public outreach booths frequently as the sole ILACSD representative on-site
• Staff the WasteFreeSD hotline by responding to calls regarding recycling and waste disposal questions from residents and businesses

Administration Support

• Answer volunteer emails and questions in a professional and timely manner
• Calling and emailing organizations and business to promote events
• Attend regular trainings and department meetings as provided to maintain working knowledge of program materials, get scheduled for hours and be involved with department planning
• In office support as needed including vehicle maintenance and car washing, program material printing or cleaning, scanning waivers, etc.  
• Build and maintain positive relationships with schools, community groups, clubs, corporations, and government agencies
• Maintain, transport and care for program supplies and equipment
• Other duties as assigned to support the ILACSD team and operations

Core Competencies:

• Strong customer service skills and comfort interacting with the public
• Positive attitude and willingness to support a variety of programs and projects
• Ability to engage with diverse groups of people
• Strong interpersonal and communication skill
• Must be comfortable with handling litter and working with all members of the public  
• Flexible, organized and eager to learn
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability and willingness to educate, inspire, and empower others, particularly youth audiences
• Confident public speaking in both small and large group settings
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Environmental knowledge related to San Diego County preferred