Estuary Community Coordinator

BACKGROUND

The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and improving the health of the Delaware Estuary, which supplies clean drinking water for millions of people and provides valuable resources for businesses, governments, and communities, including those that are overburdened or economically distressed. PDE pursues clean waters, healthy habitats, and strong communities by:

• Leading science-based efforts to prevent pollution, protect wetlands, and restore mussels and oysters;
• Partnering with governments, nonprofits, corporations, and the public to restore the vital waters that nourish our communities; and
• Fostering care and support for the health of the entire estuary through festivals, workshops, river cleanups, and other special events.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Estuary Community Coordinator designs, develops, and implements community engagement projects focused on clean waters, healthy habitats, and strong communities. This work is conducted primarily in Wilmington, Delaware, but extends to other communities in the Delaware Estuary, including the cities of Philadelphia, Camden, and Chester.

JOB FUNCTIONS
Coordinates day-to-day operations of local community projects around the Delaware Estuary:
• Leads projects and activities in coordination with other PDE staff or external partner organizations.
• Oversees project timelines, assists with developing budgets, tracks deliverables, and monitors budgets and key metrics.
• Coordinates and facilitates engagement projects.
• Provide communications staff with relevant materials for the PDE website and social media platforms.
• Coordinates fieldwork, volunteers, staff, and/or related meetings. Delegates work tasks to staff and volunteers as appropriate.
• Cultivates relationships and opportunities with partners that meet PDE’s engagement priorities.
• Assists with grant proposals, contract management, and procedure adherence related to projects.
• Identifies project opportunities to position local engagement within the broader regional context.
• Identifies business opportunities to improve local PDE engagement.

Supports local community work by connecting it to initiatives throughout Delaware:
• Assists the Engagement Director in coordinating and managing local engagement activities.
• Facilitates connections among local projects and regional efforts and goals.

Other:
• Fosters new and existing partnerships to advance the goals of the Delaware Estuary Program’s Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan CCMP).
• Serves as an ambassador for PDE and the Delaware Estuary Program.
• Assists with the implementation of efforts related to successful proposal development, grant management, and reporting related to the implementation of the Delaware Estuary Program’s CCMP.
• Performs other job-related tasks as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university (in environmental education, environmental
science, or a similar field) and 2 years of work experience; or 4-plus years of work experience in a related field such as community engagement or environmental awareness.
• Proficiency in project design, coordination, and implementation.
• Experience delivering public engagement programs.
• Demonstrated experience in working in both urban and suburban communities.
• Sensitivity to cross-cultural dynamics and experience working with a diverse set of partners and team members.
• Strong organizational skills, multitasking ability, flexible mindset, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams.
• Demonstrated ability in problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making.
• Demonstrated experience organizing events and/or conferences.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office suite and Outlook.
• Valid United States driver’s license and ability to travel to external meetings/field work as needed.
• Satisfactory background check.

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• Proficiency with digital design tools such as Canva.
• Familiarity with green stormwater infrastructure.
• Familiarity with native plant gardening.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Time spent in this position will be split between being in an office setting, remote work, and in the community, including external meetings. Work hours may occasionally shift depending on task needs. Occasionally, there will be a need to work at night or on a weekend day.

OFFICE LOCATION
110 S. Poplar St., Wilmington, DE 19801

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a
reasonable accommodation.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Engagement Director

SALARY AND COMPENSATION
Full-time, non-exempt position with an annual salary of $46,000. PDE offers a competitive benefits
plan for full-time employees, which includes health/dental/vision, paid leave (including vacation,
sick time, paid holidays), matching contributions to a Simple IRA, and supplemental employee
wellness benefits.

TO APPLY
Closing Date: Until Filled
Send a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the position to
jharrod@delawareestuary.org or to ATTN: John Harrod, Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, 110
South Poplar Street, Suite 202, Wilmington, DE 19801 via USPS.

Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons are
encouraged to apply regardless of religious affiliation, race, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any category that becomes protected by federal labor law. Candidates must be able to work legally in the United States.