Natural Resource Program and Marketing Coordinator

The Isanti Soil and Water Conservation District is looking for a thoughtful, community‑minded professional to join our team as a Natural Resource Program & Marketing Coordinator. This role is ideal for someone who loves connecting with people, believes in the power of education, and is energized by helping communities protect the natural resources that sustain them.

About Us

The Isanti SWCD empowers our community to protect and enhance the land and water that support our way of life. We guide, inspire, and equip people with innovative tools so they can become leaders in conservation. Our work centers on clean surface water, sustainable water quantity, and long‑term groundwater protection.

We’re a small, passionate team that values clear communication, curiosity, accountability, kindness, and genuine enjoyment in the work we do. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas matter and your work has visible impact, you’ll feel right at home.

What You’ll Do

As the Natural Resource Program & Marketing Coordinator, you will:

• Develop and Lead youth and adult natural‑resource outreach and education programs across Isanti County and the Rum River and Lower St. Croix Watersheds, creating marketing materials and building relationships that inspire awareness and behavior change. Materials include but are not limited to fact sheets, flyers, success stories, landowner testimonials, presentations, newsletters, and digital content.
•  Coordinate outreach initiatives with Rum River Watershed outreach staff and share accurate,

science-based information related to local initiatives (Ex. easements, tree sales, watershed projects,

agricultural practices, cover crops, and soil health), in collaboration with technical staff.

• Support coordination efforts for the Rum River Watershed Comprehensive Watershed Partnership to ensure successful implementation of the watershed plan.
• Collaborate with federal, state, local, and tribal partners. Build and maintain relationships with established and new partners, including Isanti County departments, partner SWCDs, BWSR, DNR, watershed organizations, nonprofits, tribal partners, businesses, and community stakeholders to support shared conservation goals.

This role blends program development, partnership building, and hands‑on community engagement — perfect for someone who enjoys both people and natural resources.

Candidates should be adept at navigating email records, shared files, and historical documentation to build institutional knowledge, while working independently after initial guidance, and not hesitating to ask questions when needed. Candidates are not expected to start from scratch— documentation and the staff’s support is always available.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in natural resource management, environmental education, or related discipline OR combination of two-year degree and equivalent work.
• A vehicle and a valid Minnesota Class D Drivers’ License.

Other Details:

• Expect to use communication and design tools such as WordPress, Canva, Facebook, Microsoft Outlook, Constant Contact, and Teams/Zoom (or be willing to build your skillset with these platforms).
• Bring sufficient familiarity with conservation concepts to effectively support specialist staff, while recognizing that specialist level expertise is not required.

Position Details

Location:                   Cambridge, MN

Status:                        Non-exempt, regular Full time, 40 hours per week. 

Schedule:                           Primarily weekdays with occasional nights and weekends.

Salary Range:                   $30.04-42.76/hr

Hiring Salary Range:    $30.04-32.49/hr (DOQ)

Benefits:                            Cash stipend employee may use for insurance purchase, PERA defined benefit retirement pension, paid time off, MN Paid Family and Medical Leave, Hybrid work environment.

How to Apply

To help us understand your communication style and experience, please include one example of an educational material you have developed. This may be a fact sheet, lesson plan, workshop handout, presentation slide deck, or any other outreach or educational resource you created for a public, youth, or stakeholder audience.

Deadline:                          February 4th, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Late application packages will not be accepted.

To Apply:                           Send resume, Cover letter and, educational material sample to:

                                               Attn: Tiffany Determan

                                               110 Buchanan St. N

                                               Cambridge, MN 55032

                                               Or

                                               Tiffany.determan@mn.nacdnet.net

                                               Announcement and Position Description available here: www.IsantiSWCD.org

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Contact the Isanti SWCD to arrange reasonable accommodation to complete an application or attend an interview at (763)-689-3271.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Candidates will be considered without discrimination for any non- merit reason such as race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital or familial status or membership or non-membership in an employee organization.