Responsibilities

• Attend/table engagement events
• Develop engagement materials, activities, and events
• Develop and schedule social media content on various topics
• Attend meetings with community partners
• Connect with schools, businesses, and other community groups to develop areas of collaboration
• Assist in policy and program research as needed
• Assist in grant and report writing as needed
• Other climate program tasks as assigned

Requirements

• General knowledge of climate and sustainability issues/fundamentals
• Ability to effectively communicate climate topics to diverse communities, age groups, and abilities
• Ability to build relationships with individuals from diverse communities, age groups, and abilities
• Ability to conduct research, summarize, and present conclusions on various topics
• Ability to complete project tasks within specified timeframes
• Ability to break down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions
• Ability to work independently or as contributing member of a team, work productively and cooperatively with other teams and external customers, and convey a positive image of the City and its services
• Experience using Microsoft platforms (Windows, Teams, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Open to all 2 and 4 year undergraduate and graduate students with a major in Communications, Environmental Science, Public Administration, or a similar program of study

Benefits

• This position is eligible for the Washington State public employee retirement plan, and sick leave benefits consistent with Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL) laws.
• This position is not eligible for paid holidays, vacation, healthcare benefits, or 401(a) retirement plan benefits.