Allegheny County Project Coordinator

Job Opportunity: Project Coordinator

Location: Allegheny County (specifically Clairton, Braddock, and Swissvale)  

Schedule: Full-time 

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Ideal start date is August 2024. 

About Clean Air Council 

The Council is a member-supported environmental organization dedicated to protecting everyone’s right to a healthy environment for over 50 years. The Council uses public education, community organizing, and legal action to advocate for environmental justice and everyone’s right to clean air, pure water, and a healthy environment. The Council believes everyone should have the opportunity for meaningful input on the decisions that impact their health, environment, and quality of life.

The Council is an equal opportunity employer and has a strongly held belief in the importance of having a diverse workforce. Clean Air Council strongly encourages people of color, women, LGBTQI individuals, and those with disabilities to apply.

Position Description

The project coordinator will be responsible for implementing Clean Air Council’s 3-year community composting project in Clairton, Braddock, and Swissvale. The project coordinator will work to educate residents and local groups about the benefits of community composting and support the construction of compost bins to divert as much biodegradable waste away from landfills as possible. Our goal is to build at least 50 bins in each community and connect neighbors to each other to support the project. We seek to create a network where residents will safely and effectively divert kitchen and yard waste by maintaining compost piles in their yards or at a community compost site. The project coordinator will conduct outreach in neighborhoods to find interested people, hold public education meetings, and provide materials to build compost systems in communities that don’t currently have access to municipal composting. Project responsibilities may change over time.

Responsibilities:

• Implement a community outreach and engagement plan to engage residents and community stakeholders in the community composting project, including activities such as organizing events, tabling at community events, and knocking doors  
• Educate the public, including residents and local groups, about the basics of composting through one-on-one conversations and hands-on community workshops 
• Assist residents in setting up and maintaining safe, durable, and animal-resistant compost bins 
• Connect people who may have barriers to participation in the project (e.g., access to land for composting, a disability, etc) 
• Prepare educational resources about composting and promotional materials about upcoming community meetings (e.g., webinars, fact sheets, flyers)

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in community outreach and education programs, community organizing, advocacy campaigns, teaching, or work that required similar skills is preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of community assets and concerns in Clairton, Braddock, and Swissvale
• Ability to communicate effectively with different communities and people with a diversity of backgrounds
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Experience collaborating with external partners on a project preferred 
• Public speaking experience is a plus
• Ability to learn quickly
• Excellent at working on teams

 Other Considerations

• The Council will prioritize candidates that live in Clairton, Braddock, and Swissvale  
• Some local and regional travel may be required. The Council will cover the cost of public transportation, mileage, or rental cars.
• Some occasional evening and weekends may be required

Compensation:  The salary range for this position is $45,000 to $50,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications