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Conservation Outreach Specialist
Click here to see the official position description and apply via the Hamilton County Gov. website. Note: the "A Note to Applicants" section at the bottom (and below) has additional details about what we are looking for.
PLEASE INCLUDE A (NON-AI) COVER LETTER OUTLINING HOW YOUR EXPERIENCE AND/OR RELATES TO THE POSITION.
A Note to Applicants | Outreach Specialist Position
Thank you for your interest in joining the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District. The attached position description outlines the official duties and qualifications for this position. We also wanted to share a little more about what we're looking for in the person who fills this role.
This is an outreach position first and foremost. We spend a lot of time helping residents understand conservation and connecting them with programs and resources that can improve their property and our community. You don't need to be a conservation expert on your first day—we can teach that. What we're
looking for is someone who enjoys working with people, communicates well, and is excited to learn. A successful candidate will be comfortable representing HCSWCD in the community. You'll spend time staffing booths at festivals and community events, giving presentations, answering questions from residents, and building relationships with partner organizations. Some evenings and weekends are part of the job, but they also provide some of our best opportunities to connect with the public.
As you become familiar with our programs, you'll take ownership of several important outreach efforts. This includes coordinating our quarterly e-newsletter, helping manage our website and social media, and implementing our new Conservation Academy, a community education series designed to help residents better understand conservation and local environmental issues.
We're a small team, so everyone pitches in where needed. Some days you'll be writing a newsletter article or updating the website. Other days you might be loading event supplies, setting up displays, coordinating volunteers, or helping someone identify the right program for their property. We value people who are
adaptable, dependable, and willing to jump in.
Above all, we're looking for someone who is organized, takes initiative, and enjoys making complex topics understandable and approachable. If you like meeting new people, solving problems, managing projects, and helping your community, we think you'll find this to be a rewarding position.
What will help you succeed in this role
The strongest candidates will likely have many of these qualities:
Schedule & Pay: This is a part-time position averaging 28 hours per week. A regular weekly schedule will be established, but flexibility is important. Because many of our outreach events occur during evenings and weekends, work hours will adjust throughout the week to accommodate those events while
maintaining approximately 28 hours per week. Hourly rate: $26.95. There are no benefits.
Work Location: Most work is performed from our office in Noblesville or out in the community at meetings, educational programs, and events. This position is intended to be highly collaborative, and we believe working together in person is important, particularly during the onboarding period.
Remote Work: Limited remote work may be available after training and once the employee has demonstrated the ability to work independently. Remote work is based on the needs of the position and the nature of the work being performed and is not guaranteed on a regular schedule.
Training: We don't expect you to know everything about conservation on your first day. You'll receive training on our programs, services, and conservation topics, and you'll continue learning as you grow into the role.
Professional Development: We're looking for someone who wants to grow. We encourage staff to pursue training, conferences, certifications, and networking opportunities, and we enjoy giving employees increasing ownership of programs and projects as they develop new skills and experience.
Thank you for considering a career with HCSWCD. We look forward to learning more about you.
If you have any questions, please email soil.water@hamiltoncounty.in.gov.
1721 Pleasant Street
Noblesville, IN 46060
317.773.2181
Conservation Outreach Specialist
Click here to see the official position description and apply via the Hamilton County Gov. website. Note: the "A Note to Applicants" section at the bottom (and below) has additional details about what we are looking for.
PLEASE INCLUDE A (NON-AI) COVER LETTER OUTLINING HOW YOUR EXPERIENCE AND/OR RELATES TO THE POSITION.
A Note to Applicants | Outreach Specialist Position
Thank you for your interest in joining the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District. The attached position description outlines the official duties and qualifications for this position. We also wanted to share a little more about what we're looking for in the person who fills this role.
This is an outreach position first and foremost. We spend a lot of time helping residents understand conservation and connecting them with programs and resources that can improve their property and our community. You don't need to be a conservation expert on your first day—we can teach that. What we're
looking for is someone who enjoys working with people, communicates well, and is excited to learn. A successful candidate will be comfortable representing HCSWCD in the community. You'll spend time staffing booths at festivals and community events, giving presentations, answering questions from residents, and building relationships with partner organizations. Some evenings and weekends are part of the job, but they also provide some of our best opportunities to connect with the public.
As you become familiar with our programs, you'll take ownership of several important outreach efforts. This includes coordinating our quarterly e-newsletter, helping manage our website and social media, and implementing our new Conservation Academy, a community education series designed to help residents better understand conservation and local environmental issues.
We're a small team, so everyone pitches in where needed. Some days you'll be writing a newsletter article or updating the website. Other days you might be loading event supplies, setting up displays, coordinating volunteers, or helping someone identify the right program for their property. We value people who are
adaptable, dependable, and willing to jump in.
Above all, we're looking for someone who is organized, takes initiative, and enjoys making complex topics understandable and approachable. If you like meeting new people, solving problems, managing projects, and helping your community, we think you'll find this to be a rewarding position.
What will help you succeed in this role
The strongest candidates will likely have many of these qualities:
- Enjoys meeting people and building relationships in the community.
- Comfortable speaking with individuals, leading presentations, and representing HCSWCD at
- public events.
- Strong written communication skills and an eye for clear, accurate, and engaging content.
- Organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently while collaborating with a small team.
- Adaptable and willing to pitch in wherever needed.
- Curious, eager to learn, and interested in conservation and serving the public.
- Experience with social media, website editing, newsletters, event planning, graphic design, or environmental education is helpful but not required.
Schedule & Pay: This is a part-time position averaging 28 hours per week. A regular weekly schedule will be established, but flexibility is important. Because many of our outreach events occur during evenings and weekends, work hours will adjust throughout the week to accommodate those events while
maintaining approximately 28 hours per week. Hourly rate: $26.95. There are no benefits.
Work Location: Most work is performed from our office in Noblesville or out in the community at meetings, educational programs, and events. This position is intended to be highly collaborative, and we believe working together in person is important, particularly during the onboarding period.
Remote Work: Limited remote work may be available after training and once the employee has demonstrated the ability to work independently. Remote work is based on the needs of the position and the nature of the work being performed and is not guaranteed on a regular schedule.
Training: We don't expect you to know everything about conservation on your first day. You'll receive training on our programs, services, and conservation topics, and you'll continue learning as you grow into the role.
Professional Development: We're looking for someone who wants to grow. We encourage staff to pursue training, conferences, certifications, and networking opportunities, and we enjoy giving employees increasing ownership of programs and projects as they develop new skills and experience.
Thank you for considering a career with HCSWCD. We look forward to learning more about you.
If you have any questions, please email soil.water@hamiltoncounty.in.gov.
1721 Pleasant Street
Noblesville, IN 46060
317.773.2181
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