Yadkin Riverkeeper, Inc. (YRK) is seeking to hire a part-time (20 hrs/week) diversity communications specialist to:

1) identify and reach out to communities of color on water quality and environmental justice issues,

2) develop outreach materials and youth educational programming for communities of color and YRK generally,

3) update YRK’s diversity plan and goals in conjunction with the executive director and YRK board.

Job responsibilities:

1) Develop outreach materials, youth educational curriculum and social media content designed for communities of color, including bi-lingual publications and information.

2) Work with the Yadkin Riverkeeper to identify and assess water quality, public health and community economic development issues impacting communities of color in the Forsyth County portion of the Yadkin River watershed.

3) Work with the Yadkin Riverkeeper to develop a digital environmental justice map highlighting water quality issues and monitoring programs impacting communities of color.

4) Assist the executive director and Board in researching, developing and implementing internal organizational diversity policies.

5) Represent YRK in state and regional environmental justice initiatives/meetings.

Qualifications:

1) Experience/interest in community outreach and organizing in communities of color.

2) College level courses or comparable experiences in environmental science, education, communications and/or marketing.

3) Willingness to work on different tasks within the broader context of making YRK a more diverse and inclusive organization.

4) Working knowledge of Photoshop, PowerPoint, Square Space website design, Canva and other graphic design programs.

5) Excellent writing and verbal communication skills. Video production experience a plus.

6) Grant writing experience.

Please send a cover letter and resume by April 15th to:

Edgar Miller
Executive Director/Riverkeeper
Yadkin Riverkeeper
846 W. 4th Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
edgar@yadkinriverkeeper.org