Markham Shkode Community Engagement Specialist
Core
Implement conservation projects and programs in the Chicago Southland Region to engage communities, manage volunteers, and lead stewardship events.
Role type
Community Engagement Specialist (Conservation)
Builds
Community-based conservation initiatives, volunteer programs, and public outreach events at Markham Shkode Prairies and partner lands.
Domain
Environmental Conservation / Non-profit / Community Relations
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Community relations, volunteer management, project management, event leadership, relationship building, program implementation, communications, budget monitoring, team supervision
Preferred skills
Multi-cultural experience, knowledge of Chicago Southland NGO landscape, land stewardship knowledge, social media marketing, prescribed fire knowledge
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Cultivate relationships with focal communities to increase access and empower them; Lead on-site community engagement opportunities like volunteer events and stewardship field days; Coordinate and support Markham Shkode Prairies volunteers; Develop and manage communications and educational materials; Collaborate on stewardship action planning and workforce development; Manage onsite facilities to foster community engagement; Oversee and direct work of volunteers, trainees, and interns.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC