Outreach Coordinator for Community Outreach, Bullard Center for Environmental & Climate Justice

Texas Southern University is seeking an Outreach Coordinator for the Bullard Center for Environmental & Climate Justice in Houston, TX. This grant-funded position involves coordinating and implementing community outreach activities to promote the Thriving Communities Grantmaking Award across EPA Region 6. Key responsibilities include fostering community engagement, organizing outreach events, and disseminating project information. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, experience in community outreach, and strong communication skills. The role requires adaptability, collaboration, and may involve local travel.
Posting Number TSU203128
Official TSU Title Outreach Coordinator for Community Outreach, Bullard Center for Environmental & Climate Justice
Grant Title Outreach Coordinator for Community Outreach, Bullard Center for Environmental & Climate Justice
Job Description Summary / TWC Summary
JOB SUMMARY:
The Outreach Coordinator for Community Outreach of TSU’s Bullard Center grant funded Thriving Communities Grantmaking Award assists in the coordination and implementation of grant-related activities relative to the achievement of effective operations and dissemination of program information in EPA Region 6 to increase awareness and highlight the availability of the project.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Program Coordinator for Community Outreach is a highly collaborative, self-motivated, creative and personable person that is adaptable to new processes and settings with capacity to function independently.

This is a Grant Funded position.
Essential Duties Summary
Program promotions, Community Engagement, and Outreach
Cultivates and maintains relationships to foster Community Engagement and Outreach throughout EPA Region 6
Collaborates with communities to discuss and promote the Thriving Communities Grantmaking Award project
Prepares materials, set-up, plan, implement, and participate in outreach events, seminars, conferences, and networking activities in EPA Region 6
Tracks regional community interest and engagement
Represents the Bullard Center at various professional meetings, community events, and conferences throughout EPA Region 6
Disseminates project materials to communities and other stakeholders in EPA Region 6
Collaborates with team members to ensure project correspondence and communications are distributed among communities throughout EPA Region 6
Conducts and report on project related assessments
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
% FTE
1.0
Hiring Range $48,273.00 - $60,341.00
Education
Bachelor’s degree and experience with Community Engagement and Outreach is required.
Required Licensing/Certification
N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Policies, procedures, and best practices

Skill in:
Demonstrated skills with presentations, workshops, trainings, and community engagement/outreach activities
Demonstrated skills in a variety of computer software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe, Canva, etc.)
Ability to work independently while collaborating with other team members and exercise sound judgment
Multitasking and time management
Excellent communication, both verbal and written, with strong public speaking skills
Ability to:
Independent use of technology, virtual meeting platforms, and social media
Ability to learn and adapt to new processes
Work flexible hours to meet the needs of the program
Work Experience
Preferred:
Two years of community engagement/outreach or program promotion experience
Public speaking experience
Bilingual
Familiarity with communities throughout EPA Region 6 (Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma and New Mexico)
Working/Environmental Conditions
Routine office environment
Sitting or standing in one location much of the time
Use of video display terminal
Some travel locally and regionally to program sites