Environmental Justice and Language Access Coordinator

The State of Massachusetts is hiring an Environmental Justice and Language Access Coordinator to support the implementation of Environmental Justice policies. Key responsibilities include advancing the Environmental Justice Strategy, supporting language access planning, coordinating training, and leveraging data analysis tools. Candidates should have at least four years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and project management abilities. The position is based in Massachusetts and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
About the position

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks qualified applicants for the position of Environmental Justice and Language Access Coordinator (Program Manager IV) to perform the following duties. Reporting to the Senior Director of Environmental Justice, The Environmental Justice and Language Access Coordinator supports cross-agency implementation of EEA's Environmental Justice Policy and DCR's Environmental Justice Strategy. DCR's Strategy outlines actions for promoting and integrating environmental justice (EJ) considerations across programs, policies, and activities to ensure the equal access and meaningful involvement of all people residing in the Commonwealth with respect to conservation and recreation and environmental sustainability and the equitable development, implementation, and accessibility to information and resources. The Environmental Justice and Language Access Coordinator will support the Senior Director of Environmental Justice in making recommendations for updating the agency's environmental justice policies. They will assist the Senior Director of Environmental Justice in expanding and implementing language access and monitor.

Responsibilities
• Advancing and tracking progress on DCR's Environmental Justice Strategy using data analysis tools.
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• Supporting DCR's Language Access Planning and Program Implementation.
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• Working with DCR staff to advance environmental justice goals in programs and services.
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• Coordinating training and internal engagement opportunities.
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• Work with the Senior Director of Environmental Justice in providing recommendations and input on policy updates related to EJ issues as needs arise.
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• Work with the Senior Director of Environmental Justice to maintain and update the Environmental Justice Strategy based on public feedback, and track progress on the implementation of goals, actions, and policies outlined within the plan.
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• Leverage data analysis tools (i.e. Excel, ArcGIS, etc.) to enhance transparency and functionality of metric tracking.
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• Assist with the preparation of reports, staff training materials and other documents as needed to demonstrate DCR's commitment to Environmental Justice.

Requirements
• At least four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional experience in business administration, public administration, or related fields.
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• Experience with database management, including Access and Excel.
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• Strong communication and writing skills.
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• Project management experience with excellent attention to detail.
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• Ability to maintain positive morale and outlook while working to overcome obstacles.

Nice-to-haves
• Familiarity with and commitment to the principles of environmental justice.
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• Experience with establishing rapport with and exhibiting cultural sensitivity with members of environmental justice populations.
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• Desire to understand the multi-faceted obstacles to the achievement of environmental justice in Massachusetts.
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• Experience with or willingness to learn data visualization, data analysis, and ArcGIS tools.
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• Strong interpersonal skills.
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• Ability to read, understand, and relay relevant information in an engaging manner.

Benefits
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.