Grant Communications and Outreach Manager

Salt Lake City, UT (Hybrid)

$32/hr – $51/hrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the outreach and public engagement for air quality incentive programs, turning complex program details into clear, accessible messages while coordinating cross‑functional delivery and external events.

  • Build and drive strategic outreach to boost participation and visibility for air quality incentive programs.
  • Manage external communications across presentations, webinars, workshops, surveys, tabling events, stakeholder meetings, and social content.
  • Align internal staff and external partners with consistent messaging and track progress through dashboards, websites, and reports.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategic outreach, engagement, and communication strategies that encourage participation in air quality incentive programs and support program visibility and effectiveness
  • Manage and execute external communications and engagement activities, including presentations, webinars, workshops, surveys, tabling events, stakeholder meetings, and social media content for air quality incentive programs
  • Coordinate with internal program staff and external stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging, alignment with program goals, and effective program delivery
  • Communicate and promote program progress and outcomes through methods including online dashboards, websites, social media, and reports
  • Serve as the primary public-facing point of contact for air quality incentive programs, supporting external inquiries, partner coordination, and program engagement efforts

Requirements

  • 3+ years experience developing and executing outreach, public engagement, communications or stakeholder engagement strategies that support participation in public programs or initiatives
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to deliver presentations to diverse audiences and engage in public speaking opportunities
  • Ability to translate complex technical program details into clear, effective public-facing messaging, presentations, and other outreach materials
  • Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Self-motivated team player with the ability to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities and support collaborative program implementation and operation

Preferred

  • Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders including government agencies, community organizations, private sector partners, and the public
  • Experience coordinating projects or initiatives involving multiple priorities, stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, or other desktop publishing tools, and Google Workspace
  • Ability to analyze program data, performance metrics, and stakeholder feedback to inform outreach strategies and improve program participation and effectiveness
  • Experience with digital communication tools, presentations, outreach platforms, websites, dashboards, or social media coordination
  • Experience supporting publicly funded programs, community initiatives, and government programs
  • Knowledge of Utah\'s air quality, environmental incentive programs, and government processes

Benefits

  • Benefits Eligible – Yes
  • In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include:
  • - Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
  • - Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
  • - Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
  • - Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
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