Community Outreach Associate

Environmental Protection Network

. Oversee management and operations of technical assistance work in EPA Region 1 .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $68,491 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing technical assistance operations and building collaborative partnerships within EPA Region 1, with a strong focus on environmental justice and community engagement. Proficient in grant application processes and capable of producing capacity-building resources for diverse stakeholders.

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Grant Application AssistanceCommunity EngagementCollaboration With PartnersEnvironmental Justice KnowledgeRemote Work Productivity

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Hard Skills

Technical Assistance ManagementGrant WritingProject ManagementData TrackingWebinar Production

Soft Skills

Strong Writing SkillsDetail-OrientedSelf-StarterStrong Work EthicAbility To Manage Multiple Projects

Tools & Technologies

Google DocsGoogle SpreadsheetsCRM Systems

Industry Keywords

Environmental JusticeU.S. Environmental PolicySocial JusticeCommunity-Driven ProjectsNonprofit Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee management and operations of technical assistance work in EPA Region 1
Connect frontline communities, nonprofits, and under-resourced government agencies, including tribes, with EPN volunteers for community-driven projects
Connect communities with technical, grant, legal, and scientific resources
Conduct outreach to frontline communities, nonprofits, and under-resourced government agencies
Collaborate and coordinate with Region 1 partners
Assist entities with identifying and applying for grant opportunities
Contribute to a monthly Region 1 funding bulletin
Recruit and activate volunteers across Region 1 and the EPN network
Track work in EPN’s database and Google spreadsheets
Track next steps for staff, volunteers, and partner organizations
Schedule meetings for communities, potential experts, and organizations
Build collaborative partnerships between community leaders and government agencies
Grow individual and local partnerships for holistic community support
Produce webinars, trainings, templates, grant templates, and other capacity-building tools
Travel throughout local EPA regions and sometimes beyond for events and conferences
Share findings formally and informally
Meet goals and priorities in the core expectations document

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 1 year of relevant work experience
Must be located in EPA Region 1: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont
Highly productive in remote working environments
Self-starter
Interest in environmental justice, U.S. environmental and health policy, and/or the work of the EPA
Experience with or knowledge of social justice and equity issues
Strong writing skills
Detail-oriented and unafraid to ask questions
Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and switch effectively between tasks
Experience working in collaborations or with multiple partners
Strong work ethic
Familiarity with Google Docs and Google Spreadsheets
Familiarity or experience using CRM systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work schedule with core hours of 11 AM–4 PM ET
11 paid Federal Holidays and other paid office-closure days
Organization-wide non-meeting days on major holidays outside the federal calendar
3 weeks (120 hours) of paid time off, inclusive of sick, personal days, and vacation
5 days of annual disaster relief time off
5 days of annual bereavement leave
3 annual “EPN” days for any purpose
Org-Wide Friday office closure between July 1st and September 1st
Annual tenure bonus where funds are available
Performance-based bonuses where applicable
401K Retirement Plan with 4% company match
80% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance; 60% employer-paid family coverage
100% employer-paid life insurance ($50,000)
Opportunity to purchase additional life coverage for employee and spouse
100% employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Employee-paid FSA, HSA, and commuter benefits
12 weeks of paid leave upon birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child
Up to $500/year for professional development-related expenses
Ongoing access to internal professional development training
$150 monthly cell phone plan and home internet reimbursement
$2,000/year for office equipment and wellness purchases
Reimbursement of applicable travel expenses, including travel time outside the local area