Sustainability Coordinator or Senior Sustainability Coordinator - Outreach and Engagement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and 视觉/

TMRS retirement with City match

RSP enrollment fully funded by City

Paid vacation up to 3 weeks

Paid sick leave up to 3 weeks per year

Nine paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Free Library Card

Half-price recreation center

Job summary

The City of Plano is seeking a Sustainability Coordinator or Senior Sustainability Coordinator – Outreach and Engagement to advance community sustainability efforts. This role focuses on developing communications, fostering partnerships, and promoting environmental programs across Plano.

You will develop engaging content for print and digital publications, manage social media, assist with promotional materials, and plan educational events and programs.

Qualifications

• Experience promoting sustainability initiatives through community outreach.
• Ability to develop engaging content for print and digital publications.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills for cross‑department work.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging content for print and digital publications.
• Manage social media content and assist with advertising materials.
• Coordinate educational events, workshops, and community programs.
• Promote sustainability initiatives and contribute to grant and award applications.

Skills

Outreach planning

Content creation

Social media management

Event coordination

Job description

Job Description

Job ID

226482

Location

Street Cleaning, Refuse Dispos

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Job Title

Sustainability Coordinator or Senior Sustainability Coordinator - Outreach and Engagement

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.

This is an organization where you can grow, contribute, and be part of something bigger than yourself. That’s why our guiding principle is simple and clear: SERVE Like a Pro. It’s in our DNA.

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 a creative and enthusiastic individual to join our award-winning Sustainability Division as a Sustainability Coordinator – Outreach and Engagement or Sustainability Coordinator, Sr. – Outreach and Engagement. This exciting opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact by promoting sustainability initiatives through community outreach, education, and creative communication. In this role, you will develop engaging content for print and digital publications, manage social media content, assist with advertising and promotional materials, and contribute to award applications. You'll also connect with the community through educational events, workshops, and programs held throughout Plano. Join a dedicated team recognized for outstanding environmental education and sustained excellence in sustainability, and help inspire our community to build a more sustainable future!

Additional Information

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

As a valued Team Plano member, you will receive numerous 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.