Public Outreach Specialist

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Public Outreach Specialist

Open Date: 09/23/26

Close Date: 10/05/26

Salary: $84,715.00 per year

Job Type: Regular

Location: Valley View Campus, 1001 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas

For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at [email protected].

FILING DEADLINE: The first 100 applications submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59p.m., Sunday, October 4th, 2026. WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

The Ideal candidate will possess bilingual Spanish language proficiency and experience supporting marketing, communications, and community outreach programs. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience developing and translating Spanish-language content, coordinating multiple projects simultaneously, and delivering high-quality written and verbal communications. Will have experience supporting media relations, conducting interviews, and engaging with Spanish-language media outlets is highly desirable.

The ideal candidate will support Hispanic and general market marketing, media relations, community outreach, and public education initiatives through effective project coordination, content development, translation services, and community engagement efforts. This individual will collaborate closely with internal teams, consultants, and agency partners to assist with campaign implementation, outreach activities, and strategic communications efforts. Strong organizational and project management skills are essential, along with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.

INTRODUCTION: Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The candidate hired will be required to pass a drug screening, background check and may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, participates in planning, coordinating and implementing logistics for a wide variety of District, Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) and Springs Preserve public outreach and engagement programs, activities and special events; represents the organization and participates in events such as trade shows and meetings of business groups and community/homeowner associations to build and maintain community partnerships and promote programs and activities; serves as liaison with vendors to coordinate event arrangements; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Public Outreach Specialists perform a variety of public outreach and engagement duties to promote District/SNWA/Preserve conservation, construction and community partnership programs. Incumbents participate in planning and coordinating logistical arrangements for internal and external District/ SNWA/Preserve special events, conservation activities and promotions and serve as liaison with vendors and volunteers. Incumbents coordinate and participate in community outreach, customer service and partnership events and activities. Work requires initiative and creativity, good organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with managers, vendors, clients, sponsors and a variety of other stakeholders. Assignments are typically carried out within a framework of established policies and procedures.

Public Outreach Specialist is distinguished from Public Outreach Coordinator in that incumbents in the latter class are responsible for planning, writing and implementing a variety of public outreach, awareness and education campaigns through traditional print and media channels as well as planning, implementing and participating in community outreach events and meetings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Participates in planning, coordinating and implementing logistical arrangements for programs, special events and large meetings hosted by the District/SNWA/Preserve; serves as liaison with partners, participants, vendors and sponsors; coordinates arrangements for event staffing and volunteers; works with other agencies and facilities to ensure events meet permit and other requirements and conform with District goals and standards; participates in developing site plans/maps, room layouts and specific location assignments for vendors, sponsors, exhibitors, stages, etc.; orders food, equipment, materials and supplies in accordance with program and event plans and budgets; performs onsite troubleshooting and proactively resolves issues within scope of authority; participates in post-event debriefings and analysis of event details to identify lessons learned and areas for future improvement.

Represents the District/SNWA/Preserve and its programs/projects with community partners; establishes and maintains agency relations and attends events, public meetings and other outreach activities; makes presentations when assigned and responds to or refers questions, requests for information and complaints to more senior staff; provides information and assistance regarding assigned programs and service areas; participates in promoting the organization’s mission and goals, building awareness and generating support for District/SNWA/Preserve programs and activities.

Provides support and participates with other Public Services staff in developing outreach campaigns and strategies to promote water conservation partnerships; drafts materials, presentations and online communications for review; conducts assigned outreach activities to communicate and promote program purpose and objectives and to develop interest in mutually beneficial outcomes; stays alert for creative and innovative ways to achieve shared interests with optimal use of District/SNWA/Preserve facilities and environmental resources.

Assists other Public Services staff with customer notifications and implementation of outreach plans; assists with drafting and distribution of communication materials including notifications to targeted businesses, homeowner associations and other stakeholders.

OTHER DUTIES

Develops, promotes and ensures fulfillment of program and event sponsorship packages.

Attends professional and industry meeting