Water Ambassador
- Posted
- 2 hours ago
- Employment type
- Full-Time
- Location
- Los Angeles County
- Closing date
About this organization
TreePeople is an environmental nonprofit organization that mobilizes individuals, families, communities, philanthropists, and public agencies to work together to create green, resilient communities by providing education on the benefits of planting trees, capturing rainwater, greening schools, and providing fun environmental educational activities. TreePeople unites with communities to grow a greener, shadier, and more water-secure region at homes, neighborhoods, schools, and in the local mountains.
About this job
TreePeople is seeking to hire three (3) local, seasonal, full-time (40 hours per week) Water Ambassadors to serve as proponents of the SCWP in the Southeast Los Angeles County region, Northeast San Fernando Valley region, and West San Fernando Valley region by conducting on-the-ground outreach and community organizing for 9 months. These
individuals will be responsible for the messaging, communication, engagement, and project development for the Safe, Clean Water Program. This position will also be responsible for making connections with and between community members, community-based organizations, public agencies, churches, schools, parent centers, businesses, and other key stakeholders around LA County’s Safe, Clean Water Program (Measure W) objectives and goals.
TreePeople will provide robust training and development to support the deployment of resources, feedback gathering, and engagement with each community. This neighborhood-led organizing and capacity-building program will amplify community voices around water issues in LA County.
Roles & responsibilities
Lead community outreach and engagement efforts, recruiting a diverse group of stakeholders that includes but is not limited to residents, community-based organizations, faith-based groups, youth groups, parent centers, neighborhood associations, schools, advocacy groups, businesses, and public officials.
Serve as a community liaison by participating and representing the SCWP Water Ambassador program at meetings, community events, etc.
Network and cultivate relationships with community members.
Educate the public on stormwater management, drought preparedness, and SCWP opportunities through presentations and discussions.
Identify key community stakeholders in the project area(s) to leverage SCWP work and establish and maintain relationships in the community.
Record, track, document, and report on community engagement, feedback, and related activities using Google Workspace, Asana, and GIS tools.
Support TreePeople’s teams by participating in volunteer events, including on weekends and some evenings.
Participate in TreePeople team activities.
Qualifications
Interested in green job pathways in the resource conservation and/or community engagement field.
A community-oriented individual who is excellent at mobilizing and understanding the needs of local residents.
Possess a focus on equity, inclusion, and cultural competency.
Strong leadership, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
Project management skills and organizing strategy.
Public speaking and interpersonal skills.
Highly organized, friendly, intelligent, proactive, and a quick learner.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills: listening, negotiating, public speaking, and writing.
Familiarity with Google Workspace tools, Microsoft Office, Asana, and GIS (or willingness to learn).
Spanish bilingual - preferred
Local Residents of the Southeast Los Angeles County region, Northeast San Fernando Valley region, and West San Fernando Valley are strongly preferred.