Sustainability Planner & Policy Innovator

City of Lakewood, CO; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sustainability Planner position for the City of Lakewood, CO supports the city’s sustainability goals by developing resources, policies, and programs. You will collaborate with various departments, communities, and staff to implement climate and land-use initiatives.

The role requires strong communication, project management, and data reporting skills, with occasional evening/weekend commitments to engage with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in sustainability planning, environmental science, urban planning or related field.
• Two years of varied sustainability-related experience required; experience developing policy and implementing programs.
• Experience with diverse communities and with City officials.
• Experience with data management, analysis, reporting and public sharing of information.

Responsibilities

• Develop resources, policies, and programs supporting the City of Lakewood's Sustainability goals.
• Engage with the public and staff; prepare staff reports and outreach materials.
• Implement and manage multiple sustainability programs across departments.
• Coordinate with diverse stakeholders and facilitate collaboration and consensus.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public engagement

Time management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in sustainability planning or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Canva

Adobe InDesign

CMS/Website management

Job description

The Sustainability Planner position for the City of Lakewood, CO supports the city’s sustainability goals by developing resources, policies, and programs. You will collaborate with various departments, communities, and staff to implement climate and land-use initiatives.

The role requires strong communication, project management, and data reporting skills, with occasional evening/weekend commitments to engage with stakeholders.