Junior Planner, Climate Action & Resilience

Shelby County TN; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County TN is seeking a Sustainability and Resilience Program Coordinator to assist in coordinating sustainability programs for Memphis and Shelby County, working with public agencies, communities and nonprofits to promote sustainable practices.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in urban planning, environmental studies, landscape architecture, or closely related field and at least two years of related experience; a Master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in sustainability, urban planning, environmental policy, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, environmental studies, landscape architecture, or closely related field.
• Master's degree in urban planning, environmental studies, landscape architecture, or closely related field preferred.
• An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.
• Proof of education, training and/or experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Contributes subject-matter expertise to program conceptualization, development, and execution to support implementation of climate action and resilience plans.
• Assists with applications for grant-funding, collects and prepares reports to comply with grant regulations.
• Prepares research, analysis and reports for internal and external stakeholders on sustainability initiatives.
• Prepares maps, charts, and other graphic and visual presentations.
• Coordinates with public agencies, local government, non-profit, and community partners on projects and information requests.
• Prepares public outreach and educational materials communicating initiatives using varied media.
• Assists with research and data analysis for special projects.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Critical thinking

Public speaking

Persuasive writing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning, environmental studies, landscape architecture, or closely related field

Master's degree in urban planning, environmental studies, landscape architecture, or closely related field preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

MS Office

Adobe software

Job description

Shelby County TN is seeking a Sustainability and Resilience Program Coordinator to assist in coordinating sustainability programs for Memphis and Shelby County, working with public agencies, communities and nonprofits to promote sustainable practices.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in urban planning, environmental studies, landscape architecture, or closely related field and at least two years of related experience; a Master's degree is preferred.