Sustainability Education & Engagement Specialist

City of Denton; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays

Employee Health Clinic

Job summary

The City of Denton seeks an energetic education and outreach professional to develop engaging programs promoting waste minimization and resource conservation. You will create age-appropriate curricula, coordinate trainings, and partner with universities and community groups to expand impact.

You will also manage online content, social media, and promotional materials, while tracking engagement and reporting performance to drive continuous improvement in recycling education initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years’ relevant experience.
• Experience designing TEKS-aligned lessons and educational presentations.
• Direct environmental education, outreach or solid waste knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop community education programs aligned with sustainability goals.
• Coordinate implementation of educational programming and training with stakeholders.
• Evaluate facilities tours and site operations related to waste management.
• Manage materials inventory and develop promotional materials within budget.
• Track program data and report performance across channels.
• Research national best practices and implement program improvements.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Teaching methods

Microsoft Office 365

Public speaking

Communication skills

Program development

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data collection & reporting

Marketing / outreach

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Earth, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Education, Marketing, or related field

Two years’ experience in teaching, outreach, or related educational roles

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Social media platforms management

Website content management

Job description

The City of Denton seeks an energetic education and outreach professional to develop engaging programs promoting waste minimization and resource conservation. You will create age-appropriate curricula, coordinate trainings, and partner with universities and community groups to expand impact.

You will also manage online content, social media, and promotional materials, while tracking engagement and reporting performance to drive continuous improvement in recycling education initiatives.