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Education and Outreach Liaison, Associate

Salary

$31.95 - $44.99 Hourly

Location

Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Non-Classified

Job Number

P0670-25

Department

Environmental Services

Opening Date

10/10/2025

Closing Date

10/24/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position Description

*SPECIAL NOTE: This is a Project position expected to end April 30, 2027 unless extended*

L earn about recycling, waste reduction, and food recovery with diverse communities !

The City of Tacoma Environmental Services Department is seeking a highly motivated Associate Education and Outreach Liaison to support our innovative Community Ambassador Program (CAP). Th e CAP provides recycling, waste reduction, and food recovery education to diverse communities and language groups.

HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS + THRIVING PUGET SOUND = A BETTER TACOMA (https://www.cityoftacoma.org/cms/one.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=150627)

This is a Project Position in the Director’s Office of the Environmental Services Department. The position serves the Climate Action and Resilience special project. This project position is funded by the Environmental Protection A gency’s (EPA) Recycling Education and Outreach grant until April 20, 2027. The position reports to the C ommunity E ngagement L ead and collaborates with the CAP coordinator.

The City i s seeking an innovative CAP support person to assist the CAP coordinator in providing trainings on waste reduction, recycling, and food recovery in multiple language s to both multifamily and single-family residents. The trainings inspire ambassadors to use word-of-mouth as an effective educational tool. The program uses a train-the-trainer model in which some community members lead their own trainings of additional ambassadors.

Under the direction of the Community Engagement L ead, the CAP Support position will be responsible for providing support to the nationally award - winning Environmental Services CAP including attending partner meetings with community-based organizations , arranging trainings, and organizing materials, and supporting ambassadors. This position will organize an annual CAP summit and manage the ambassador program newsletter. The CAP Coordinator provides administrative support, organizes trainings and summits, supports community ambassadors, and promotes the ambassador program at events.

Essential Duties

+ Plan and carry out ambassador trainings in collaboration with partners .

+ Contact and prepare community trainers to arrange trainings and events .

+ Develop and carry out training promotion plans with partners.

+ Develop relationships with community ambassadors and support them in action projects.

+ Facili t ate ambassador trainings on waste reduction, recycling, and food recovery.

+ Carry out annual ambassador summit .

+ Make modifications to ambassador program curriculum from experience and community feedback.

+ Manage recycling ambassador newsletter, hand-outs for trainings, and event giveaways.

+ Gather program statistical data such as number of events, community trainers, and participants.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, education or directly related field

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE*

None

DESIRABLE EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

+ One ( 1 ) or more years’ experience in sustainability education and working with partner organizations.

+ One (1) or more year s’ experience in community engagement.

*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

+ Valid Driver's License required at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter.

+ Individuals may have to pass a background check depending upon assignment.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential Skills and Key Competencies:

+ Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills .

+ Flexibility and persistence in working with multiple partner organizations.

+ Proficient skills with Microsoft Office ( especially PowerPoint ) .

+ Interest in environmental issues and sustainability including recycling, food recovery, and waste reduction .

+ Ability to support educational events including presentations.

+ Principles and practices of community engagement and outreach .

+ Enjoy event planning with diverse audiences.

+ Ability to understand different cultural contexts and modify approach.

+ Familiarity with curriculum development and modification .

+ Meet schedules and timelines in creative ways .

+ Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

Interested individuals should apply online by completing the application and attaching a resume and cover letter by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received without attaching the required materials may not progress in the selection process.

Your application will be reviewed and evaluated on the basis of education, certifications and related experience. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the City of Tacoma's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Those who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on a Referral List for review and potential interview selection. Appointment is subject to passing a pre-employment background and reference checks.

Supplemental questions regarding an applicant's experience and training are also included in the application form and will only be used as an additional screening tool for those applicants who are placed on the job referral list for interview.

Please note, there may be a writing assignment at the time of interview as well as a requirement for a drivers abstract.

If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for veteran's preference points, please attach a copy of your DD214 to your application.

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We're committed to eliminating racial and other disparities, and we actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures.

Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area. Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum.

With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n5MWl8KFvI

Get Assistance

For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement.

For technical difficulties using the Neogov system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.

Communication with the City of Tacoma

We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from Tacoma.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Details:

Hourly Rate: $31.95 - $44.99

Annual Salary: $66,456.00 - $93,579.20

Employee Benefits | City of Tacoma

*SPECIAL NOTE: This is a Project position expected to end April 30, 2027 unless extended*

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

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Responses to supplemental questions must be original content created by the applicant using their own words. The use of online tools or resources to create responses, such as Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT, etc.), Google, Bing, etc., or plagiarism in any form, is considered cheating and falsification of the application. Do not indicate "see resume" or copy unrelated content from your resume when answering these questions. Answer all information requested in each question. Failure to do so may result in rejection of your application. I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

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+ No

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What best describes your highest level of education?

+ High School or equivalent

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree or Higher

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Please select the experience in sustainability education and working with partner organizations that best describes you?

+ No experience

+ 1 year experience

+ 2-3 years experience

+ 4+ years experience

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Will you have a current, valid Driver License at time of appointment if selected for this job?

+ Yes

+ No

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In 400 words or less, please describe how you approach collaborating with diverse communities on environmental topics.

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In 400 words or less, please describe a situation where you collaborated with a team to organize an educational community event.

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Please tell us how you learned about this job opening.

+ Job Interest Card notification

+ Internet search

+ Professional organization

+ Community organization

+ Military organization

+ Union job posting

+ City of Tacoma employee

+ Online job board posting

+ Word of mouth

+ Other

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Please provide specific information regarding how you learned about this job opening. Thank you, your feedback will be used to evaluate our success reaching the public and refine our methods for future job postings.

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Did you remember to upload a cover letter and resume?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you are a military veteran, did you remember to upload a copy of your DDForm 214, Member 4 copy, for review for Veteran's Preference eligibility?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

City of Tacoma

Address

Human Resources Department 747 Market Street Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764

Phone

253-591-5400

Website

http://www.tacoma.gov

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