Application Deadline: January 22, 2025
Position Overview: Gunpowder Valley Conservancy (GVC), a Maryland non-profit land trust and conservation
organization, is seeking an enthusiastic person to join our organization as a part-time Outreach Coordinator to
conduct outreach to rural landowners, residents, and community organizations in the rural portions of the
Gunpowder watershed. The ideal candidate will have experience with outreach and familiarity with the rural
communities in the Gunpowder watershed. This is a great opportunity for a person seeking outreach experience
with a nonprofit organization that focuses on habitat restoration, land preservation, and environmental education.
Location: This position is structured as primarily remote, with required travel to in-person and events and
meetings within their service area. The service area is the rural parts of the Gunpowder watershed, which are
located primarily in northern Baltimore and Carroll counties, with a small portion in southern York County, PA. This
area includes the Prettyboy Reservoir, one of three reservoirs that provide drinking water for over 2 million people
in the Baltimore metro area. The employee must provide their own vehicle, home office, computer and reliable
internet service.
Job responsibilities: The “Outreach Coordinator-Rural Communities” will play a unique role in supporting GVC’s mission to engage, connect, and inspire people to preserve and restore the Gunpowder Watershed. This involves outreach through in-person engagement, social media, email communications, and having a presence at community events. It also involves helping to develop a collaborative of organizations working together for shared goals. The Outreach Coordinator will serve as GVC’s lead outreach staff person for the rural portion of the Gunpowder watershed.
For the full job description, visit GVC’s website:
https://www.gunpowdervalleyconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/Outreach_Position_Rural_FINAL.pdf
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as communications, environmental studies, or other significant
training or work experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in communications or environmental outreach to communities (e.g.,
internship, volunteer, paid employee, etc.).
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfort with public speaking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency with social media including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Ability to create flyers and other outreach materials using applications such as Canva.
• Personal vehicle and ability to travel to in person events and meetings.
• Home office and personal computer with internet connection.
• Flexible schedule and availability to work on evenings and weekends.
• Preferred: Familiarity with communities in the northern part of the Gunpowder watershed.
• Preferred: Familiarity with environmental issues pertaining to the Gunpowder watershed.
Position term, schedule, salary and benefits:
• This is a grant-funded position for 30 hours per week for 1 year (a total of 1560 hours.)
• Part-time, non-exempt employee
• Annual salary of $36,000 ($23.08/hour)
• Reimbursement of roundtrip travel mileage from home to worksite ($0.67 cents/mile).
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and 2 weeks of vacation
• Training and coaching in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)
• Optional health insurance plan available
• Optional participation in MarylandSaves retirement program.
How to Apply: Send cover letter with resume to info@Gunpowdervc.org by January 22, 2025