Sustainability Program Coordinator

1. Initiates, coordinates, and implements programs related to the following: carbon footprint reduction, energy efficiency, water conservation, green model home, green job training programs, green building principles (e.g. Florida Green Building Council, LEED), transportation, environmentally preferable purchasing and other sustainable/conservation subjects, program management and metrics, and curriculum development for public outreach, public education, and business workshops.

2. Works with the Sustainability Team, including consultants and community partners, to develop short term and long-term strategic plans, recommending policy and organizational changes needed to advance sustainability initiatives.

3. Conducts research on relevant issues and best practices, develop and implements program policies and procedures.

4. Assists in the development, implementation and updates a system and scorecard for reporting progress of sustainability plan to City Administration, City Commission, Citizen’s Advisory Boards, and the general public.

5. Develops and conducts sustainability-related outreach programs to City government, businesses, and residents.

6. Works with City Department Sustainability Liaisons in developing and implementing activities to reach established goals for reducing the City’s carbon footprint and adopting sustainable principles for their department/division.

7. Assists in developing and monitoring the Office of Sustainability annual operating budget and grant funding directives.

8. Prepares updates for reporting to the Mayor’s Office, City Administration, City Commission, and the communications/media relations committee on program accomplishments.

9. Coordinates sustainability website and updates information on a regular basis or as required.

10. Assists with planning and implementing annual sustainability summit for stakeholders, government and the general public.

11. Plans, participates, and makes program presentations at local events to leverage City’s relationships within the county and region.

12. Performs other related duties as assigned.