Senior Sustainability Coordinator

The City of Arvada is seeking a Senior Sustainability Coordinator responsible for developing and managing sustainability programs and policies. Key tasks include leading strategic initiatives, analyzing data for climate action, and collaborating with the Sustainability Advisory Committee. The role involves public representation of sustainability efforts, budget preparation, and community engagement. Candidates should have expertise in urban sustainability and strong communication skills. This position is based in Arvada, CO.
Apply to join our team today! The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work. Starting salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity. The range listed reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid range. Pay Range: $81,279.24-$111,136.80 Annual Senior Sustainability Coordinator Position Purpose Responsible for developing, coordinating and administering programs and policies related to sustainability throughout the organization and community. Performs professional, technical, and analytical work to advance sustainability efforts related to energy, water, the built environment, climate change mitigation and community resilience in a visible and political environment. Leads city-wide efforts to maintain and institutionalize a sustainability ethic by working with staff and the Arvada Sustainability Advisory Committee. Essential Job Functions Leads the strategic development and implementation of Arvada’s sustainability program Serves as the staff liaison to the Arvada Sustainability Advisory Committee (ASAC). Tracks and reports progress and develops measurable outcomes for climate action and sustainability plan, sustainability program, community outreach, water conservation, waste diversion, electrification, and air quality goals, among others, using qualitative and quantitative data. Analyzes complex challenges and produces well-thought-out solutions that maximize environmental, economic, and social outcomes for the community and organization. Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness, documents performance trends, and recommends and implements modifications to improve program effectiveness. Represents Arvada’s sustainability programs to the public; shares successes, attends professional meetings; interfaces with external organizations to ensure cooperative efforts are enhanced and available resources are utilized. Provides policy and best practice recommendations on sustainability issues to all organization and community levels. Develops and manages various contracts to implement city projects and programs. Assists in the preparation of budgets and grants; monitors, verifies, and reconciles expenditures of budgeted funds as appropriate. Coordinates with project managers from various departments to advance sustainability goals for the city; leads and organizes teams. Coordinates with the city’s Communications team to craft messaging and outreach material related to sustainability. Assists with other city manager’s office responsibilities. Demonstrates a commitment to incorporating the perspectives of diverse and under-represented communities in the considerations of the impacts and outcomes of decision-making processes. Travels to and attends team and organizational meetings, training, events and activities and appropriately and professionally represents the department. Other Job Functions Occasional weekend and evening hours worked to attend meetings and community festivals or events. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Solid knowledge of urban sustainability including experience developing and implementing programs and policy. Solid expertise in community engagement and strategic communication. Solid knowledge of local, regional and/or national sustainability policies and programs and a strong understanding of how they are related. Solid knowledge of current environmental, economic and social sustainability issues, best practices, and trends. Strong customer service and problem resolution skills working with internal and external customers. Comprehensive knowledge of public administration practices and the intricacies of local government structure and service provision. Adept at conveying information effectively through both verbal and written channels to ensure seamless internal communication and foster positive, cooperative relationships across all city departments and personnel, ultimately advancing organizational goals. Solid knowledge and skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Suite and PowerPoint. Solid knowledge of statistical, mathematical, and financial tools to analyze data, determine the feasibility of sustainable programs, and prepare detailed narrative and/or statistical reports, along with ongoing management of databases. Solid researching and analyzing data related to sustainability, energy efficiency, and conservation. Solid experience successfully leading strategic planning efforts that define goals, performance metrics, and long-range visions for sustainability at the municipal level. Strong knowledge of sustainability principles, practices, codes and standards, as applied to the delivery of projects. Advanced oral, written, and public speaking/presentation skills. Ability to interact with large groups and with boards and elected officials in public hearing settings. Solid experience working effectively with elected officials, boards and commissions. Demonstrated creative thinking and problem solving in the development of plans and programs. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Solid experience facilitating and consensus building with diverse stakeholders and interest groups. Experience tracking and reporting on progress towards achievement of measurable goals and targets using both qualitative and quantitative data. Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration and local government structure and services. Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Knowledge Skills Abilities Preferred Experience in municipal sustainability. Multilingual proficiency (Spanish or Russian). Experience using social media and other communications tools to reach diverse audiences. License & Certification A valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required Education Degree Bachelors Degree (BA, BS, BBA) Education Major Planning or related field. Education Required An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Work Experience Related Four (4) years of professional-level experience in sustainability program administration that involves direct contact with the public and/or employees of an organization. Experience developing and implementing environmentally sustainable practices and/or program and/or managing sustainability-based initiatives, processes, or programs involving the collection, analysis, and reporting of program data is required. Work Experience Preferred Masters Degree Other Qualifications Physical Demands Light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools. Hazards Minimal exposure to hazards are typically found in general office environment where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident Work Environment Exposure to routine office noise and equipment The City of Arvada offers a robust Total Rewards package. To find out more details, select here. The City of Arvada does not offer benefits to temporary and/or seasonal employees. Temporary, Variable Hour and Health Plan Eligible employees will earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum cap of 48 hours. Vision: We Dream Big and Deliver Mission: We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community. Values: Innovation: We excel in creativity, flexibility and the use of best practices while valuing diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives. Passion: We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to pursue excellence. Opportunity: We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality results. The City’s Core values are in every employee’s individual Performance Plan which helps us to reinforce our expectations for living and working by our Core Values. Every City employee is expected to perform his/her job to the highest professional standards. This includes upholding the City’s values with integrity and accountability, acting in a manner that is respectful and inclusive towards others, and adhering to the City’s policy on employee conduct as detailed in the personnel rules sec. 70-143. The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We have consistently received Top Workplace awards since 2012. Most recently, we received USA Today's Top Workplaces Award. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest! I am Arvada videos show team members talking about their work with the city.