Community Beautification Coordinator na County of San Juan (NM), NM

About the Department

This is a grant funded position and is contingent on funds received by the County.

Under general supervision of the Solid Waste Manager, the Community Beatification Coordinator is responsible for customer service, planning, implementation, coordination, and supervision of various programs, projects, and strategic initiatives relating to improving the County’s appearance and cleanliness. The coordinator promotes beautification efforts through public campaigns, contracts, and activities and integrates local programs into regional, state, and national partnership with area non-profit and municipal organizations.

Position Duties

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Completion of an associate’s degree in business administration, public administration, sustainability, general studies, or similar program is preferred.
• At least two years of experience working in a local government, schools, not for profit organization, event planning, or community organization in a position where similar job functions were performed. Additional experience may be substituted for education requirements.
• Valid State of New Mexico Driver's license or able to obtain within six (6) months of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Work is performed in an office environment and outdoors. May be subject to repetitive motion such as typing, data entry and vision to monitor; may be subject to extended periods of intense concentration in the review of documents and reports.
• Work schedule may include select weekends for special events/community projects.
• May be subject to bending, reaching, kneeling and lifting such as retrieving files, records, and reports. May be required to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
• May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, fumes and airborne particles and extreme weather conditions.
• Work schedule for this position may include working on religious holidays.
• Utilize, process, and navigate the County’s electronic ERP system as necessary and appropriate based on the needs and requirements of this position.
• This position may be eligible for an alternative worksite arrangement, in accordance with County policy and at the discretion of the Department Head.

Other Qualifications

The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities.   Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Plans, implements, coordinates, and supervises/monitors environmental programming and projects relating to the County’s appearance and cleanliness.
• Plans and presents relevant programs to non-profits, schools and other municipal/community organizations.
• Prepares and distributes promotional literature, printing materials, and signage placement throughout the County.
• Coordinates with the County Public Relations Manager on print, radio, and social media messaging. 
• Coordinates resources with the Solid Waste Manager on priority beautification projects.
• Coordinates broad-based County beautification and clean-up projects and events.
• Serves as primary point of contact and grant manager for state environmental programs including NMDOT’s Que Linda, NMED’s Recycling and Illegal Dumping (RAID), and New Mexico Clean & Beautiful.
• Prepares keeps records and files reports for regional, state, and national programs.
• Prepares grant applications for applicable state and national beautification programs.
• Consults with and advises the Solid Waste Manager and Public Works Director of County appearance, programs, projects, or special events.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.