Project Coordinator - Los Angeles

at  Mission Edge San Diego

OUTREACH, EDUCATION, ENGAGEMENT 10%

• Work with other ReDesignLA Coordinators and Project Manager to plan and coordinate cohort meetings and events.
• Contribute to the planning and coordination of outreach and education events, e.g. project tours, tabling at community events/CBO-led events.
• Create and/or contribute to the development of plans and project educational materials.
• Track and update agency partner workshops, meetings, other activities/events in the ReDesignLA calendar.
• Develop technical resources and materials for ReDesignLA and project partner education/engagement activities.

COMPETENCIES, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated writing and editing skills relevant to outreach materials and grant applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills; an adept communicator online and in-person.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Experience communicating to and collaborating with a variety of interested parties (eg. CBOs, Tribes, agency and municipal representatives).
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; an eye for detail; and ability to coordinate multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems creatively.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplined team.
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Willingness to learn social media management, Cloud products, and web design applications such as Wix and Canva.
• Experience working with climate vulnerable communities within Los Angeles County.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning and/or Policy, Landscape Architecture, Social Work/Sciences, English, Communications, Journalism, Environmental Science or related field from an accredited four-year institution.
• Knowledge and experience working on local water issues and/or working toward social
• justice/equity.
• Experience with a non-profit or Community-Based Organization, Tribal partners, community engagement, public relations, and/or customer service.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Fluency in Spanish or other language.

OTHER DUTIES 10%

• Support coordination across CWH with other agency partnerships. Ensure there is ample communication between other teams and ReDesignLA team.
• Support the coordination of CWH-led webinars, symposia, and other events.
• Implement special projects and support other organizational activities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.