Coordinator, Education & Outreach

Description:

Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities include leading the public education and outreach team in designing, developing, implementing and on-going delivery of public education and outreach activities to increase use of more sustainable waste and water management practices to achieve the corporations waste reduction, diversion, and water management goals. This includes working with schools, government, industry, community groups, media, and the public as well as other City departments to inform, advocate and promote water and waste reduction to achieve sustainability goals, requiring the incumbent to build and maintain effective relationships. The incumbent is expected to exercise independent judgement, initiative, and decision-making authority to develop proactive programs and respond to public concerns.
This position leads a team of skilled outreach and education advisors specializing in public outreach and environmental policy. The incumbent is required to lead, supervise and mentor technical and junior staff.
Leads development and implementation of public education, outreach, and compliance strategies for various audiences of all ages to advance the understanding and adoption of behaviours that reduce and divert waste, and conserve water to protect our environment that contribute and to building a sustainable community.
Leads the planning, organizing and coordination of a variety of education and outreach events and activities to achieve Waste Plan Regina and departmental goals.
Develop education programs for schools tied to the school curriculum.
Utilizes knowledge and understanding of social marketing tools and strategies to convey science-based information in a way that engages public dialogue, shares information or influences behaviour change.
Collaborates with communications to produce professional quality, creative, visually pleasing, and informative communication materials for the community about waste and water programs.