Associate Outreach Coordinator / Parks Ambassador

WHO WE ARE

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.

The Community Development Division is responsible for the Council's regional long-range planning efforts; planning and technical assistance to local governments; planning for and funding the regional parks and open space system; delivering rent assistance through the Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority; and delivering the Livable Communities Act grant programs.

We are committed to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

In Community Development, we have set the following goals to guide our work :

• Our Division builds competency, takes meaningful actions, and creates the necessary infrastructure to advance racial equity.
• Our Division's workplace culture is diverse and inclusive, and empowers employees of color.

The Regional Parks and Trails Department develops and carries out the Metropolitan Council's Regional Parks and Trails Policy Plan through planning, research, and administration of grant programs for regional parks. The department provides support to the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission, an advisory board to the Council. Learn more about our work and values on our website .

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region :

The Associate Outreach Coordinator works with the Parks Ambassador team to create and manage an Ambassador Program for the Regional Parks and Trails System to increase the use of regional parks and trails by members of diverse, underrepresented communities in the metro area.

The Council plans and helps fund the regional parks system, and ten (10) regional park implementing agencies own, operate, and develop individual parks, park reserves, regional trails, and special recreation features. The position includes working with the regional park implementing agencies, community groups, park system partners, and interested parties to advance park and trail use by all residents of our region.

What you would do in this job

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Any of the following combinations of completed education in social work, environmental education, outdoor recreation, art, history, political science, planning, or a related field, and experience in community engagement, outdoor skill building, public policy, public relations, marketing, or communications.

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications) :

What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job :

What you can expect from us :

More about why you should join us!

Additional information

Union / Grade : American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees / Grade E

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive : No

What your work environment would be :

You would perform your work in a standard office setting, with a possible option for hybrid work (on-site and virtual). Work may occasionally require travel between your primary work site and other locations.

What steps the recruitment process involves :

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then :

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a background check, which verifies education and employment, covers driving record (if applicable to the job), and checks for any criminal record. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are job-related and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

IMPORTANT : If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.