Community Engagement Specialist / Facilitation Consultant

Please note, this role is 3 days a month (2 days remote and 1 day onsite in Westminster, CA)

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Panel Meetings: Lead discussions with community leaders from disadvantaged and low-income communities, ensuring that all voices are heard.
• Educate Panel Members: Provide foundational learning about the EPIC program, its objectives, and project proposals.
• Community Outreach: Develop strategies to effectively engage and solicit feedback from local communities.
• Advisory Role: Help the panel identify community needs and recommend project designs that are equitable and beneficial.
• Documentation & Reporting: Record meeting minutes, summarize discussions, and document the panel’s feedback and recommendations for SCE's project teams.

Qualifications:

• Experience in Community Engagement: Proven track record of working with disadvantaged communities, particularly in energy or environmental sectors.
• Strong Facilitation Skills: Ability to guide discussions, encourage participation, and foster collaborative decision-making.
• Knowledge of Equity and Social Justice: Understanding of environmental social justice principles, especially as they relate to energy initiatives.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively relay complex information to diverse audiences.

Objectives for the Role:

• Ensure the advisory panel meets its deliverables and objectives, such as active participation in discussions and contributions to community benefits plans.
• Help achieve spending benchmarks of 25% for disadvantaged communities and 10% for low-income communities through informed decision-making and community support.

Success Metrics:

• Regular attendance and engagement from panel members.
• Documented recommendations from the panel that influence project planning.
• Positive feedback from community members regarding the engagement process.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $40 to $45 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Client Description

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