Current openings
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Community Engagement Coordinator for Tribal Communities
Posted March 29, 2024
We are looking for a community leader in Tribal Nations and Indigenous-led organizations. The ideal candidate will have strong relationships with community members and the ability to strategically engage the community to identify a vast array of environmental justice concerns.
As a community engagement coordinator, you will work actively in your community, playing a pivotal role in bridging the community to the resources offered by the HEJC. This position will support Tribal Nations, Indigenous-led community-based organizations, and organizations championing tribal and Indigenous communities across EPA Region 7 (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska).
Community Engagement Coordinator – KC Metro
Posted April 5, 2024
We are looking for a community leader in the KC Metro. The ideal candidate will have strong relationships with community members and the ability to strategically engage the community to identify various environmental justice concerns.
As a Community Engagement Coordinator, you will work with community-based organizations championing environmental justice projects across Kansas City. You will build meaningful relationships with community members and coordinate community engagement events in collaboration with these community organizations. Additionally, you will connect and align a network of organizations working towards similar environmental justice goals.
This is a part-time role, requiring approximately 20 hours per week. This arrangement allows you to apply and enhance your community outreach and environmental justice advocacy skills, while also providing flexibility for other commitments.
Community Engagement Coordinator – Wichita/Sedgwick County
Posted April 5, 2024
We are looking for a community leader in Wichita. The ideal candidate will have strong relationships with community members and the ability to strategically engage the community to identify various environmental justice concerns.
As a Community Engagement Coordinator, you will work with community-based organizations championing environmental justice projects across Wichita. You will build meaningful relationships with community members and coordinate community engagement events in collaboration with these community organizations. Additionally, you will connect and align a network of organizations working towards similar environmental justice goals.
This is a part-time role, requiring approximately 20 hours per week. This arrangement allows you to apply and enhance your community outreach and environmental justice advocacy skills, while also providing flexibility for other commitments.
Other Opportunities
Interested in participating on our Accountability Board?
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about environmental and energy justice issues in their community to serve on our Accountability Board. This role is critical to the success of our work. Accountability board members will:
Provide insight into our engagement with disadvantaged, rural, remote, tribal, and minoritized language communities.
Represent communities most impacted by environmental injustices and reflect the diversity of our region.
Be provided an honorarium as compensation for their contributions.
To express interest in serving on the HEJC Accountability Board, please complete this form: https://bit.ly/4af3win
If you know someone who would be an excellent candidate, please share this opportunity and encourage them to fill out our interest form!
Why work with us?
- Make a positive impact for the greater good of local communities and the environment.
- We support work-life balance with flexible work schedules, accrued vacation/sick days, paid holidays, and remote* work options.
- Competitive pay based on education and experience.
- We embrace diverse, inclusive and accessible work environments. We strongly encourage people of any race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or ability to apply.
*Candidate must reside in IA, KS, MO, NE or be willing to move to this region.