Environmental Engagement Specialist

Overview

Environmental Engagement Specialist Jobs in Minneapolis, USA at Minnesota Council of Nonprofits

Environmental Engagement Specialist

Salary $62,850.46 – $96,038.55 Annually

Job Number 26

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Closing Date 6/22/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description Hennepin County’s Environment and Energy Department (EED) is seeking a full-time environmental engagement specialist to administer two environmental advisory boards. The position will also conduct community engagement and outreach in support of Reinventing the Solid Waste System Plan’s implementation efforts. The Environmental Education and Outreach Unit is responsible for educating and engaging with the community on department services, encouraging environmental stewardship, and motivating individuals to take action to preserve and enhance the environment for future generations.

Location

and hours

This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the 625 Building, 625 Fourth Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55415, and remote as job duties require. This position includes attending meetings and events around the county. Work hours will typically be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with frequent evening and weekend hours to conduct community engagement. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

About

the position type

This is a full-time, benefit earning position. This position is internally classified as an Administrative Assistant, Intermediate.

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In this position, you will

• Administer two environmental advisory boards – one for adults and another for youth.
  • Fill vacancies and official roles within the boards.
  • Support governing processes and communications, including:
    • Coordinate with department and advisory boards’ leadership to plan agendas and coordinate meeting logistics.
    • Facilitate discussions that incorporate diverse perspectives while remaining grounded in the county’s strategic direction, commitments, and implementation frameworks.
    • Connect advisory board members to appropriate subject matter experts and champion advisory board requests with Hennepin County staff.
    • Publish agendas, materials, and minutes.
    • Maintain communication platforms for the advisory boards to collaborate.
    • Develop annual reports and assist in preparing board presentations.
  • Keep county leadership informed of advisory boards’ input and recommendations on environmental policies and initiatives.
  • Support advisory board members in their role to serve as a liaison to the community and their peers to gather input and raise awareness about programs, services, resources, and public engagement opportunities.
  • Increase transparency and facilitate community involvement in measuring progress toward environmental goals and outcomes.
• Support community engagement efforts and conduct outreach in support of implementing the county’s plan to Reinventing the Solid Waste System.
  • Design and implement engagement strategies to support key initiatives within the Reinventing the Solid Waste System Plan.
  • Coordinate outreach efforts with internal teams, cities, and community partners to ensure effective engagement.
  • Plan and facilitate community meetings, events, and workshops to gather input and increase awareness of programs and services.
• Assist the department’s Strategic Initiatives Manager with strategic planning, implementation, and tracking of the department’s strategic priorities and disparity elimination framework.

Need to have

• One of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental education, environmental studies, education, communications, public relations, psychology and behavior science, public administration, or other field appropriate to the position and two years or more of experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position.
  • Six or more years of experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver’s permit.

Nice to have

• Experience:
  • With environmental education…

Title: Environmental Engagement Specialist

Company: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits

Location: Minneapolis, USA

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