Sustainability Coordinator or Senior Sustainability Coordinator - Litter Awareness

City of Plano; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TMRS retirement

RSP plan

Vacation (3 weeks)

Sick leave (3 weeks)

9 holidays

Tuition assistance

Library card

Recreation center discount

Job summary

City of Plano is seeking a Sustainability Coordinator – Litter Awareness or Senior Sustainability Coordinator, Sr. – Litter Awareness to drive litter prevention and environmental education across Plano.

You will organize cleanup initiatives, mobilize volunteers, oversee the Adopt-A-Highway program, and develop engaging programs that raise awareness and involvement citywide. The role offers a flexible schedule after six months and a traditional workweek, with professional development

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate year‑round litter cleanup initiatives.
• Engage community volunteers and coordinate community outreach activities.
• Oversee Plano’s Adopt-A-Highway program and related events.
• Develop and promote educational programs to increase litter prevention and awareness.
• Coordinate Keep Texas Beautiful affiliate activities for Plano.

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Our Culture

At the City of Plano, our culture is grounded in service, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact. Our SERVE values—Stewardship, Engaged, Respectful, Visionary, and Excellence—guide how we work, while our A.P.R.O. principles—Adaptable, Professional, Relationship-Focused, and Outcome-Based—reflect who we are at our core.

SERVE Like a Pro. It’s in our DNA

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Rate And Compensation

The target annual salary range is: $57,817 - $79,679 (this includes the hiring range for the senior position too).

Job Details

Make a difference in your community with the City of Plano! We are seeking an enthusiastic and community-minded individual to join our award-winning Sustainability Division as a Sustainability Coordinator – Litter Awareness or Sustainability Coordinator, Sr. – Litter Awareness. This exciting opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact by promoting litter prevention, environmental education, and community involvement throughout Plano. In this role, you will organize and coordinate year-round litter cleanup initiatives, engage community volunteers, oversee Plano’s Adopt-A-Highway program, and develop educational programs that encourage litter prevention and awareness. You will also coordinate community outreach activities, plan engaging events, and serve as the coordinator for Plano’s Keep Texas Beautiful affiliate. Join a dedicated team recognized for outstanding environmental education and sustained excellence in sustainability, proudly maintaining Keep Texas Beautiful Gold Star Affiliate status, and help inspire our community to keep Plano clean, beautiful, and sustainable!

The City of Plano’s Sustainability division offers a flexible work schedule (after being in the role for six months) in addition to a traditional workweek schedule. The flexible schedule offers two compressed workweek options to select from if desired (i.e. four 10-hour days or four 9-hour days/one 4-hour shift).

The Sustainability division highly encourages ongoing employee growth and professional development. These opportunities are offered and made available while also allowing employees to obtain professional certifications/licenses related to the role.

The City of Plano’s overall sustainability initiatives and efforts are consistently recognized as being a leader regionally, and at the state and national level. The City of Plano was certified Gold by the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for Cities program in the spring of 2026, received the 2023 Governor’s Texas Environmental Excellence Award (Civic/Community) and maintains a Gold Star affiliate status with Keep Texas Beautiful.

For the complete job description for a Sustainability Coordinator, view job description .

For the complete job description for a Senior Sustainability Coordinator, view job description .

Full-Time Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement
• Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP) which is fully funded by the City
• Up to three weeks of paid vacation
• Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year
• Nine paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Free Library Card
• Half-price recreation center membership

And so much more! Learn about our benefits online .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D

Open positions are subject to close without notice.