Community Outreach Coordinator at Dem-Con Companies – Shakopee, Minnesota

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the continued growth and development of the Green Grades recycling

and education program. This role would include educational content development, virtual and in person

facility tours, community education and outreach events, social media posts on recycling, school

presentations, grant applications and management, and engagement in industry trade associations. The

role also includes supporting the Marketing Director with content development and coordination of

marketing efforts with the educational program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain and grow as appropriate the Dem-Con’s Green Grades education program
• Develop and expand the virtual and remote learning capacity of existing education program
• Recommission and maintain ongoing relevance of Dem-Con’s Education Center and Mobile
• Education Center
• Working with vendors and subcontractors as appropriate
• Ensure education center is properly maintained and prepped as needed for tours
• Facilitate and provide public tours of Dem-Con facilities
• Develop and update curriculum to present at schools
• Facilitate and attend community events with mobile education trailer (approx. 10-20/year)
• Facilitate and present at classrooms and school events (approx. 10-20/year)

Funding:

• Pursue and explore new funding sources to expand the education program
• Preparation and submittal of grant applications and associated regular reporting
• Manage existing grants for Dem-Con and the Green Grades program including Scott County
• Education Grant, Scott County Organics Grant, Recycling Partnership grant, and others as they
• are procured

Community Relations:

• Develop and manage relations with organizations and groups that currently or may tour Dem- Con in the future
• Work with Dem-Con team and outside sources to gain industry knowledge and business acumen with waste and recycling industry
• Communicate with web host to update facility hours, notifications, postings, news, pictures, etc.
• Manage and maintain a social media presence for Dem-Con Companies with regular postings of current and relevant information
• Work with and support editors, newspapers, trade publications, etc. for press releases, and article development
• Assist in development and creation of any promotional or collateral material for Dem-Con’s businesses as they arise

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or higher

• Proficient in communication, presenting, teaching others about recycling and waste
• Previous experience giving presentations, public speaking, or media work desirable
• Previous experience with social media campaigns desirable
• Industry appropriate certification(s)desirable
• Current Minnesota driver’s license required
• Ability to travel overnight on occasion (5-10 times per year)

COMPETENCIES:

• Public speaking to diverse audiences - children, adults, and industry professionals
• Proficient writing skills
• Social media posting and communications
• Excellent internal and external communication skills
• Customer service oriented
• Professional attitude
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Xcel
• Punctuality

Dem-Con Companies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies.

Our organization will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status regarding public assistance. We will take affirmative steps to ensure that all our employment practices are free of discrimination.