Sustainability Program Coordinator - Environmental Justice

The City of Minneapolis is hiring a Sustainability Program Coordinator focused on environmental justice and climate mitigation. This role involves collaborating with city staff and community partners to implement Green Zone work plans, advocate for environmental justice, and manage related projects. Responsibilities include promoting the Climate Equity Plan, facilitating Green Zone committees, developing educational materials, and managing micro grants. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree and five years of experience in sustainability or environmental justice. Benefits include health and dental insurance.
About the position

The City of Minneapolis is seeking a Sustainability Program Coordinator to focus on environmental justice and climate mitigation. This role involves collaboration with city staff, community partners, and organizations to address environmental issues and support the implementation of Green Zone work plans. The coordinator will advocate for environmental justice solutions and manage various projects aimed at achieving the city's sustainability goals.

Responsibilities
• Promote environmental justice and equity through the implementation of the Climate Equity Plan.
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• Support Northside and Southside Green Zone committees' meetings, programs, and projects, including the annual Green Zones Summit.
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• Facilitate implementation of the Green Zone Work Plans.
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• Create awareness for and promote resources available to Green Zone members and partners.
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• Develop content for Green Zone website pages and educational materials in support of environmental justice.
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• Manage the Green Zones annual environmental justice micro grants.
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• Collaborate with city staff and community to increase awareness, engagement, and education on environmental justice programs.
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• Provide assistance and support efforts to develop resilience hubs.
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• Manage and work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary project work teams.
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• Prepare and make presentations to groups, residents, and elected officials.
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• Act as a liaison with internal and external partners to create policies and promote sustainability.
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• Participate in annual training and development.
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• Collaborate with local and regional partners on environmental and climate equity programs.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Sustainability, Physical Science, Natural Science, Biological Science, Urban Planning, or equivalent education/experience.
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• Five years of professional experience in sustainability, environmental management, environmental justice, outreach/community engagement, and/or climate change.

Nice-to-haves
• Knowledge of contract and grant proposal preparation and management.
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• Knowledge of budget development and management.

Benefits
• Commuter assistance
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• Dental insurance
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• Employee assistance program
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• Flexible spending account
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• Health insurance
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• Life insurance
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• Paid holidays