Outreach Coordinator

The Mitchell County Conservation Board is seeking a creative, motivated, and organized individual to serve as our Outreach Coordinator.

This position offers an opportunity to promote Mitchell County's parks, campgrounds, wildlife areas, and outdoor recreation opportunities while helping develop the Milton R. Owen Nature Center into an even greater destination for residents and visitors.

We are looking for someone who brings fresh ideas, strong communication skills, and a passion for connecting people with the outdoors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Marketing & Social Media:Manage MCCB's social media platforms, develop engaging content, create promotional materials, produce photos and videos, and maintain website information.
• Tourism & Community Partnerships: Promote local recreational opportunities, build relationships with tourism organizations and community partners, and develop initiatives that encourage visitation.
• Nature Center Development: Help plan, design, coordinate, and implement new exhibits, interpretive displays, and interactive learning opportunities to enhance the visitor experience.
• Public Relations & Outreach: Coordinate public communications, promote programs and events, and represent MCCB at community and tourism activities.
• Environmental Education & Outdoor Recreation: Assist the Naturalist with environmental education programs, summer camps, outdoor recreation programming, and special events.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Tourism or Hospitality Management, Parks and Recreation, Natural Resources, Environmental Education, or a closely related field is required. Candidates with an associate's degree in a related field and at least two years of relevant professional experience will also be considered. Applicants should possess strong communication, organizational, and creative skills, along with experience in social media management, digital content creation, and working with the public.

Position Details

Salary: $55,000–$57,000 annually

Schedule: Tuesday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned.

Benefits: County benefits include health insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and IPERS retirement. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume by mail or in person to the Mitchell County Conservation Board, attention to Mike Miner, at 1879-3 Highway 9, Osage, IA 50461. Or email to mminer@mitchellcountyiowa.gov

Application deadline is November 20, 2026 at 4:00pm.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Outreach Coordinator leads public communications, marketing, tourism promotion, and community outreach for the Mitchell County Conservation Board. This position promotes MCCB parks, campgrounds, wildlife areas, recreational facilities, and programs; develops partnerships that increase public awareness and visitation; and plans and implements improvements to the Milton R. Owen Nature Center visitor experience. The Outreach Coordinator also supports the Naturalist with environmental education, outdoor recreation programming, camps, and larger public events.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES – Outreach Coordinator

Marketing, Social Media & Public Relations

Manage MCCB social media platforms, including planning, creating, scheduling, publishing, and monitoring timely, accurate content; respond to public inquiries or refer them to appropriate staff.

Create and maintain an organized communications calendar for programs, events, seasonal recreation opportunities, campground information, and department announcements.

Produce and edit photographs, short videos, graphics, brochures, flyers, newsletters, press releases, and other promotional materials; maintain accurate and current website content.

Coordinate public messaging with the Director and appropriate staff; maintain consistent branding, professionalism, and accuracy across communications.

Tourism & Community Partnerships

Develop and implement outreach initiatives promoting MCCB parks, campgrounds, trails, wildlife areas, nature center, and other public recreation destinations to local and regional audiences.

Build and maintain working relationships with tourism organizations, chambers of commerce, local businesses, schools, community groups, media outlets, and partner agencies.

Represent MCCB at appropriate community and tourism events; identify opportunities for cooperative promotion, visitor referrals, and expanded public participation.

Nature Center Development & Visitor Experience

Develop, recommend, coordinate, and help implement new and improved nature center exhibits, interpretive displays, visitor information, and interactive learning opportunities, subject to Board and Director approval and available funding.

Evaluate the visitor experience and recommend practical improvements to exhibit content, layout, accessibility, wayfinding, promotion, and visitor engagement.

Coordinate exhibit concepts, educational materials, project timelines, partners, and potential funding opportunities with the Board, Director, Naturalist, and other staff.

Environmental Education & Outdoor Recreation Support

Assist the Naturalist in preparing, staffing, and presenting environmental education programs, summer camps, outdoor recreation programming, and special events requiring multiple staff. Help develop promotional materials, registration information, program resources, and event logistics to support increased participation and a broader range of opportunities. Interact safely and professionally with youth, adults, volunteers, and visitors during indoor and outdoor programs.

Planning, Coordination & Accountability

Develop work priorities and an outreach calendar in coordination with the Director; provide regular updates on projects, timelines, and completed work.

Track and report relevant measures such as social media engagement, promotional activity, event participation, partnerships, and nature center improvement progress.

Maintain organized digital files, photographs, communications records, and project documentation; complete assigned work within established deadlines.

Assist with outreach-related grant applications, sponsorship opportunities, and approved projects; perform other related duties as assigned by the Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Tourism or Hospitality Management, Parks and Recreation, Natural Resources, Environmental Education, or a closely related field; OR an associate’s degree in a related field with at least two (2) years of relevant professional experience in marketing, public communications, tourism promotion, visitor services, interpretive exhibits, or public programming.

Required Licenses, Registrations, Certifications:

Iowa Driver’s License, Certification in CPR & AED, Bloodborne pathogens, Additional safety training may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Demonstrated ability to create effective written, photographic, graphic, and video content and manage organizational social media accounts and website updates. Strong writing, public speaking, interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills; ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and coordinate with staff. Ability to plan visitor-focused exhibits and promotional initiatives, build community partnerships, and interact effectively with people of all ages. Working knowledge of common office software and digital design, publishing, and contentmanagement tools; familiarity with outdoor recreation and conservation education.

Physical Requirements

Primarily office and Nature Center work, with visits to MCCB facilities and community events. Work involves constant activity such as walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching vertical and horizontal, using of fingers, hands, feet, legs and torso in providing various services and functions. Must be able to frequently lift, carry, push and pull at least 50 lbs. Work requires the ability to read and understand data and technical information from manuals, screens, and other devices.

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

Must have the ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral communication with coworkers, Executive Director, Board Members and the general public.

Environmental Adaptability

Regular exposure to temperature extremes according to the Iowa seasons. Frequent exposure to occupational hazards involved in operating a variety of mechanical equipment, hand and power tools in various maintenance/repair functions. Exposed to toxic agents, dust, odors, noise, vibrations, etc.

Mitchell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer. Mitchell County will Honor Veterans Preference.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $57,000