Senior Community Outreach Associate

Environmental Protection Network

. Partner with and support the Technical Assistance Community Outreach Team .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $74,261 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management skills and the ability to coordinate efforts across multiple teams while fostering partnerships with communities and organizations. Possesses a solid understanding of environmental justice and US environmental policy, with a focus on supporting under-resourced communities.

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Project ManagementEnvironmental JusticeStrong Writing SkillsCollaboration ExperienceFamiliarity with Google Docs

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementGrant WritingData TrackingCapacity BuildingOutreach Coordination

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedSelf-StarterStrong Work EthicAbility to Work IndependentlyEffective Task Switching

Tools & Technologies

Google SpreadsheetsGoogle DocsCRM Systems

Industry Keywords

Environmental JusticeUS Environmental PolicySocial JusticeEquity IssuesTechnical Assistance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with and support the Technical Assistance Community Outreach Team
Coordinate efforts with communications, policy, and operations teams across EPN
Take direction from the Technical Assistance leadership team and support assigned regions
Project-manage a core project across the Technical Assistance team
Lead all technical assistance support efforts for EPA Region 6
Oversee management and operations of technical assistance work in Region 6
Connect frontline communities, nonprofits, and under-resourced government agencies, including tribes, with EPN volunteers
Connect communities with technical, grant, legal, and scientific resources
Conduct outreach to communities, nonprofits, and under-resourced government agencies about EPN and its pro bono services
Collaborate and coordinate with Region 6 partners
Assist entities in identifying and applying for grant opportunities
Contribute to a monthly Region 6 funding bulletin
Recruit and activate volunteers across Region 6 and the EPN network
Track work in EPN’s database and Google spreadsheets
Track next steps for EPN staff, volunteers, and partner organizations
Schedule meetings for communities, potential experts, and organizations
Form collaborative partnerships between community leaders and government agencies
Grow individual and local partnerships for holistic community support
Produce webinars, trainings, 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
Manage special projects across the Technical Assistance team, including onboarding, volunteer activation, and regional coverage during staff turnover
Create and manage project plans, monitor progress, and adjust course with stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 2 years of relevant work experience
Highly productive in remote working environments
Self-starter
Interest in environmental justice, US environmental and health policy, and/or the work of the EPA
Experience with or knowledge of social justice and equity issues
Strong writing skills
Strong project management experience
Detail-oriented and unafraid to ask questions
Ability to work independently, manage many different projects, and switch effectively between tasks
Experience working in collaborations or with multiple partners
Strong work ethic
Familiarity with Google Docs and Spreadsheets
Familiarity or experience using CRM systems
Must be located in EPA Region 6: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, or Texas

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work schedule with 40-hour work week and 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 ($50K)
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