Community and Cultural Liaison

Are you passionate about engaging your community and removing barriers to natural spaces? Join our Community Engagement team in creating welcoming environments to advance opportunities for Latino and Spanish-speaking communities to access and enjoy Three Rivers and nature-based experiences. Engage community in introductory programs and activities, bridge community connections towards a greater sense of place and belonging within the park system, and help connect residents to our Recreation Pass Plus fee assistance program. One position will focus on building connections across the NW suburbs of Hennepin County and will work closely with staff at Eastman Nature Center (Dayton) and another position will focus on relationship building within the SW suburbs on Hennepin County and work closely with staff at Richardson Nature Center (Bloomington).

This is a part-time, non-benefited (8 hours per week) position funded by a grant and is expected to last through June 2027.

This position is open until filled, all application materials received prior to Wednesday, November 13, 2024 will be given priority review.

STARTING WAGE: $19.00/hour

A natural resources-based park system, Three Rivers Park District manages more than 27,000 acres of parks and trails in the Twin Cities area. It takes a dedicated team of full-time, part-time and seasonal employees to provide the high-quality opportunities and facilities that Three Rivers provides. Be part of this dynamic team, make a difference in the community and work where you play.

High school diploma or GED and at least one year of work experience in community engagement/outreach, public engagement, cultural competency work, planning and/or conducting educational or recreational programs/activities or other similar/related experience. Valid Class D Minnesota driver's license upon appointment. Bilingual language skills preferred, but not required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists in the planning and facilitation of programs, activities and projects to increase awareness and understanding of outdoor recreation and education opportunities provided by Three Rivers Park District with Latino and Spanish-speaking communities in suburban Hennepin County.
• Supports the management of operational logistics surrounding community engagement activities.
• Under direction, cultivates, and maintains relationships with community leaders, organizations, and networks that expand community engagement and programmatic efforts.

• Experience working with multicultural audiences in an outdoors setting
• Flexible and willing to adapt to shifting priorities
• Collaborative approach and team player
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365

You Belong Here. At Three Rivers, we see diversity and inclusion as central to our organization and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting the Human Resources contact listed above.