Community Outreach Specialist
Quick answer
Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District is hiring a full-time Community Outreach Specialist (entry-level) paying $59,000 - $68,000 per year to lead education and outreach programs, manage public events, and create content for social media and the website.
- Role
- Community Outreach Specialist
- Organization
- Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District
- Location
- Prior Lake, Minnesota
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $59,000 - $68,000 per year
- Category
- Other
The role
The Community Outreach Specialist position at Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District involves leading education and outreach programs, managing public events, and creating content for social media and the website. The role is full-time and permanent, with a salary range of $59,000-$68,000 per year.
What you'll do
- Lead the education and outreach program
- Manage education and outreach programs, initiatives, partnerships, and report progress to the District Administrator
- Write articles and press releases on District projects, events, and other educational topics
- Create social media content to increase awareness of District efforts
- Operate as staff liaison to the Community Advisory Committee and facilitate committee’s operations
- Function as PLSLWD’s liaison to the Scott Clean Water Education Program (SCWEP)
What it takes
- A BA/BS degree in natural resources, communications, education, environmental sciences, environmental planning, or comparable experience in a related field
- One (1) year of professional work experience in outreach, communications, or water resources management
- Strong writing and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated experience in coordinating multiple concurrent work tasks
- Competent with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Experience with social media management
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health/Dental, Health Savings Account, PTO, Paid Holidays, PERA, Disability, Life Insurance
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $59,000 - $68,000 per year.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a BA/BS degree in a related field, one year of professional work experience in outreach, communications, or water resources management, and strong writing and interpersonal communication skills.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by 4:00 pm on October 29, 2026, to Teresa Gostonczik at [email protected] with the position title in the email subject line.
How to apply
Apply directly on Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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