Agricultural Management, Conservation, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Distribution Management, Document Management, Documentation, Documentation Review, Editing, Environmental Impact, Graphics, Higher Education, Logistics, Meeting Minutes, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Natural Resources, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Project Planning, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Proofreading, Quality Assurance, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Spatial Data, Stormwater Management, Systems Maintenance, Technical Editing, Technical Writing, Time Management, Water Resource Management, Writing Skills
This is a part-time (50%) position.
The individual selected for this position will provide administrative, editorial, and coordination support for watershed planning projects focused on agricultural water management and natural resource conservation. The position supports the development of watershed plans by managing document production, stakeholder communications, meeting logistics, comment tracking, and quality assurance activities. The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Watershed Planning Specialist and multidisciplinary technical teams to ensure efficient project coordination and timely completion of planning deliverables. This is a one-year limited-term position. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funding.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate stakeholder meetings, steering committee meetings, workshops, and agency review meetings. • Maintain stakeholder and steering committee contact databases.
- Prepare meeting agendas, meeting materials, and meeting summaries.
- Record meeting minutes and track action items.
- Manage distribution of planning documents and review materials.
- Extract and organize comments received from agencies, stakeholders, and technical reviewers.
- Maintain comment tracking systems and monitor review status.
- Assign review tasks and follow up on outstanding responses.
- Maintain document version control and project records.
- Assist with report formatting, editing, proofreading, and quality assurance.
- Assist with preparation of figures, tables, appendices, and supporting documentation.
- Assist with development of presentations, outreach materials, and project communications.
- Support project reporting and administrative requirements.
Qualifications:
The minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in the design, implementation, delivery and management of educational programs/services relevant to the position.
SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience supporting environmental planning, watershed planning, engineering, consulting, or research projects.
• Experience organizing meetings involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience tracking comments and coordinating document reviews.
• Experience with technical editing, document production, and quality assurance.
• Familiarity with watershed planning, conservation programs, or environmental assessments.
• Experience working with GIS-generated maps, figures, and technical graphics.
• Experience with reference management software and document collaboration platforms.
• Experience supporting public outreach and stakeholder engagement activities.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Excellent written communication, editing, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing complex documents and multiple deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and document management systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Candidate must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States by the employment date and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.
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- Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
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