As a Senior Public Affairs Representative for Metropolitan’s Education Team, you will collaborate with schools, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, scouting troops, and our Member Agencies to develop, organize, and deliver immersive water education resources and programs.
Metropolitan’s environmental education programs offer both online and in-person experiences, including field trips, classroom presentations, hands-on activities, school assemblies, teacher workshops, inquiry-based competitions, and educational partnerships. These initiatives engage students on key water topics such as conservation, supply, quality and sustainability. This role works directly with students, teachers and partnering organizations to implement education programs and ensure they are accessible, relevant and informative for diverse student populations across Southern California.
Hybrid: Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. Occasionally, additional in person days may be required This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.
This position will report to Metropolitan’s headquarters in downtown Los Angeles. Regular travel to Metropolitan facilities, including Diamond Valley Lake in Hemet, Pure Water Southern California in Carson, and other sites throughout our six-county service area, is required.
Schedule: 44/36, Monday through Friday /Every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday.
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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and six years of relevant experience of which two years of experience must have been at the Public Affairs Representative II level; or a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of relevant experience of which two years of experience must have been at the Public Affairs Representative II level.
Relevant Experience is defined as: Combination of work experience with formal or informal K-12 education, outreach, conservation programs, communications (verbal and written), marketing, or advocacy on public policy or environmental issues.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
License(s): Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.
CLOSING
Benefits:
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Excellent working environment
• Public transportation reimbursements and van pools
• Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
• On-site fitness center
For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular Full Time Employee (Represented)
ABOUT MWD
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com.
Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).
Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PT on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.
Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.
Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).