Environmental Sustainability Coordinator

Sabathani Community Center; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabathani Community Center in Minneapolis seeks an Environmental Sustainability Coordinator to guide participants through green job training and certifications, focusing on case management and individualized support.

The role includes assessing needs, developing action plans, tracking progress, and serving as the main contact for participants, while connecting them with housing, transportation, and financial resources to remove barriers to employment in the growing environmental sector.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of case management or workforce development experience.
• Experience with diverse populations facing barriers to employment.
• Experience using participant management databases (Salesforce, Workforce One, HMIS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of participants and provide personalized support.
• Conduct initial assessments to identify needs, skills, and goals.
• Develop individualized action plans aligned with participants’ professional development and certification requirements.
• Track participants’ progress and adjust action plans as necessary.
• Provide ongoing encouragement, coaching and motivation to ensure engagement and completion of training.
• Connect participants with housing, transportation, and financial resources to remove barriers to training and employment.
• Maintain accurate case files in databases; prepare reports for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with training providers and potential employers to create job opportunities.

Education

Associate degree required

Bachelor's degree preferred

Equivalency considered

Job description

Environmental Sustainability Coordinator

Sabathani Community Center (SCC) is one of Minnesota’s oldest African American-founded nonprofits & serves a multi-cultural community of more than 50,000 community members in South Minneapolis. SCC was founded in 1966 by a handful of concerned community members seeking to address social and economic disparities in underserved communities in the areas of youth programming, housing, health and education. The organization is a major resource hub expanding services within the South Minneapolis community. Learn more at www.sabathani.org.

About the role

The Environmental Sustainability Coordinator will play a pivotal role in guiding participants through green job training programs, ensuring they receive the necessary certifications to thrive in the growing field of environmental sustainability. This position focuses on case management, providing individualized support to participants enrolled in training programs, tracking progress, and ensuring successful completion. The Coordinator will serve as the main point of contact for participants, offering resources and guidance to help them secure employment in the green sector.

The physical duties associated with this position are consistent with duties associated with work performed in an office setting. This job description serves only as a general description of anticipated day-to-day responsibilities of the position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship. The Director of Supportive Services retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to carry out each essential job function satisfactorily.

What you'll do

Case Management & Support

• Manage a caseload of participants, providing personalized support to ensure their success in green job training and certification programs.
• Conduct initial assessments to determine participants' needs, skills, and goals.
• Develop and implement individualized action plans that align with participants’ professional development and certification requirements.
• Track participants' progress, offering continuous support and adjusting action plans as necessary.
• Provide ongoing encouragement, coaching, and motivation to participants to ensure they remain engaged and successfully complete training.
• Connect participants with community resources, including housing assistance, transportation, and financial support services, to eliminate barriers to training and employment.
• Ensure that participants have access to ongoing professional development opportunities within the environmental sustainability field.
• Serve as a liaison between participants and potential employers or internship opportunities.

Program Management

• Ensure that participants enroll in appropriate green job training programs that meet industry standards.
• Facilitate and monitor progress in obtaining green job certifications
• Collaborate with external training providers to coordinate certification courses and ensure quality delivery.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files for all participants in databases such as Workforce One and Salesforce.
• Prepare reports on participant progress, program outcomes, and training completion for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all program activities are in compliance with relevant regulations and grant requirements.
• Work closely with other program staff, employers, and local green sector organizations to create job placement opportunities for participants.
• Partner with local environmental organizations, community centers, and government agencies to expand job opportunities and resources.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Workforce Development, Education, Public Administration, Environmental Studies, or a related field required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience

• Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in case management, workforce development, education, employment services, youth development, human services, or a related field.
• Experience working with diverse populations facing barriers to employment, education, or economic stability.
• Experience coordinating programs, maintaining participant records, and meeting grant or contract requirements preferred.
• Experience using participant management databases (Salesforce, Workforce One, HMIS, or similar systems) preferred.
• Experience working in a nonprofit or community-based organization preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Minnesota's driver's license with access to reliable transportation and ability to meet Sabathani's driving requirements.
• Green industry certifications (Building Science Principles, Home Energy Auditor, OSHA-10, etc.) are preferred but may be obtained after hire.

The pay range for this role is:

50,000 - 65,000 USD per year (Sabathani-Mpls)