The Department of Environmental Health’s innovative programs and strategic partnerships are transforming the environment in which Milwaukee’s south side residents live, work, and play. The Department focuses on initiatives designed to improve the community’s environmental, physical, social and economic well-being. Join our team who is committed to the delivery of the highest quality health care service. We are seeking a full-time Environmental Projects Coordinator that is self-motivated, energetic, and a take charge individual.
Responsibilities include:
Provide leadership in identifying and implementing restoration and revitalization projects in support of the Department of Environmental Health’s Sustainable Developmental Program
Special focus will be placed on activities that improve the urban environmental conditions of the Kinnickinnic River Corridor and watershed, with potential to engage in other areas of Milwaukee’s south side
Assist in identifying and developing grant proposals for new project opportunities and report out on project successes
Provide input to the departments education and outreach activities
Participate in the departments public relations through media events, written publications and oral presentation, make presentations to agency staff and community groups
Qualifications:
Excellent oral and written communications skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) communications strongly preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in health, education, environmental science or related field
Demonstrated experience with urban environmental project management, preferred experience with water resource management projects
Strong understanding of urban environmental health issues
Ability to relate well to people of various ages and from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds
Available to facilitate some evenings and weekend activities and events
Proficient with Microsoft Office ( Word, Excel, Power Point) required
Ability to maintain a valid Wisconsin driver’s license, regular use of a car, current auto insurance and ability to travel throughout the Milwaukee area
No Phone Calls Please. Qualified applicants may apply online, send resume to Sue Raymond, Vice President of Human Resources, Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers, 1337 S. 16th St., Milwaukee, WI 53204 or fax to 414-672-0413