Community Liaison

Job Title: Community Liaison

Location: Remote in Michigan

Position Type: Temporary Part-Time

About the Ecology Center

Founded in 1970, the Ecology Center works to develop innovative solutions for healthy people and a healthy planet. In recent years, the Ecology Center has been at the forefront of protecting communities from PFAS, lead exposure, air, water, & plastic pollution, among other environmental health concerns. In addition to our environmental health work, the Ecology Center is a leading advocacy organization in Michigan’s clean equitable energy revolution. The Ecology Center is committed to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion within the workplace and with our partners. The Ecology Center has offices in Ann Arbor and Detroit.

Position Summary

The Ecology Center is seeking a temporary, part-time Community Liaison to assist in program outreach and coordination for the Lead Impacted Families Together (LIFT) program advocating for lead poisoning prevention. Working hours will be between Monday and Thursday, with daytime (~50%) and evening hours (~50%).

The Community Liaison will focus their efforts on:

• Assisting program staff by reminder calls, sending reminder emails, coordinating meetings, scheduling lawmaker meetings, taking notes at meetings, collecting information from program participants, and data entry.

We are seeking a team player with strong communications skills. The Community Liaison will work closely with the Lead Poisoning Prevention Director and will collaborate with the Lead Team and program staff.

Responsibilities

Communications with Program Participants

• Calling and emailing program participants to gather information, remind them of upcoming meetings, and keep detailed records of communications.

Coordinating Lawmaker Communications

• Reaching out to lawmakers and representatives to schedule meetings with program staff about lead poisoning prevention.
• Keep detailed records of all communications with lawmakers.

Coordinating with Program Liaisons

• Scheduling calls and emails with program liaisons, gathering information and reporting back to program staff.

Qualifications

1+ year(s) of experience working with families in a community programming setting.

Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Proficiency with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets) or similar software

Preferred: Familiarity with the Lead-Impact Families Together (LIFT)

Commitment to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Salary and Benefits

This is a temporary, part-time hourly position, $20/hr, 5-10 hours per week, starting on or around November 9th and ending on July 30, 2027. Most of the work will be Monday through Thursday weekdays (~50%) and evenings (~50%).

This temporary position is not eligible for benefits.

How to apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@ecocenter.org with the job title “Community Liaison” in the subject line. Please include how you heard about the position.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Ecology Center is committed to diversity and inclusion in our internal practices and opportunities, and in how we fulfill our mission of working for healthy people and a healthy planet. The Ecology Center is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, women, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities.

Application Deadline

Please apply by 11/26/2026. Applications received by that date will be given priority, but we will continue to receive applications until the position is filled.