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Environmental Communications and Events Specialist

 

Environmental Management Support, a small environmental consulting firm, is seeking a creative, motivated Environmental Communications and Events Specialist to support event planning and execution, communications, training, and stakeholder engagement efforts for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency programs.

 

In this role, you’ll support the planning and execution of in-person meetings and training events, and the development and maintenance of guidance, training materials, and communication resources that assist EPA staff in implementing community involvement practices.

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The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented writer who excels in planning and executing events with efficiency and accuracy. They take initiative, communicate clearly across teams, and approach challenges with confidence and adaptability. Strong writing, organization, and problem-solving skills are essential for delivering seamless events and high-quality client service.

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This is a remote position with required travel.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Working closely with our project manager, you will:

  • Support the planning, coordination, and on-site execution of in-person events, including assisting with vendor and venue coordination, registration support, development of meeting materials, and onsite support

  • Support the creation and revision of toolkits and guidance documents, newsletters, meeting summaries, presentations, fact sheets, and graphics

  • Collaborate with teammates to develop creative ways to communicate research, analyses, and technical information to diverse audiences

  • Assist with webinar planning and facilitation using platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams

  • Ensure high-quality, polished deliverables through strong editing and quality control

  • Travel to support in-person and hybrid meetings and training courses (no more than 25%)

 

Basic Qualifications:

  • A bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, environmental studies, or a related field

  • At least 3 years of experience providing event and communications support to clients or organizations

  • At least 3 years of experience with technical writing and editing

  • Familiarity with community involvement or stakeholder engagement principles

  • Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines

  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work with project leadership, clients, and subject matter experts

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with or knowledge of EPA hazardous waste programs, particularly Brownfields and Superfund

  • Experience applying Section 508 accessibility standards to documents

  • Experience planning and facilitating or supporting meetings, webinars, and virtual meetings

  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud products

  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office 365 suite of applications

  • Comfort learning new software and tools over time


Why Work at EMS?​

At EMS, we believe that supporting our employees is key to doing great work. We offer a generous benefits package that includes:

  • Flexible working hours

  • Fully remote work environment with coworking space subsidies

  • 25 days of paid leave per year for new employees

  • Company-funded retirement contributions up to 25% of earnings

  • Fully paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees, plus subsidies for family coverage

  • Paid maternity and child-rearing leave

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EMS is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


How to Apply
To be considered, please submit one document (Word or PDF) that includes:
•    Cover letter
•    Resume
•    Salary requirements
 

Send your application to jobs@emsus.com or apply through Indeed.
 

Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed. 
 

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