Sustainability Program Lead: Citywide Impact & Grants

City of Santa Fe Springs; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fairfield, Ohio invites applications for a Sustainability Program Manager who will lead the development, implementation and oversight of city sustainability initiatives. The role focuses on reducing environmental footprint across City operations and the community, with strong emphasis on data-driven targets and accountability.

Responsibilities include securing grant funding, building stakeholder relationships, managing budgets, and delivering reports and communications to internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Two or more years of sustainability program management experience or equivalent.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sustainability strategies for City operations and community.
• Identify and secure grant funding for sustainability initiatives.
• Gather, analyze data; prepare periodic performance reports.
• Create centralized documentation reflecting City sustainability work.
• Manage budgeting; guide development of sustainability policies and projects.
• Lead educational and public outreach events on sustainability.
• Build relationships with internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The City of Fairfield, Ohio invites applications for a Sustainability Program Manager who will lead the development, implementation and oversight of city sustainability initiatives. The role focuses on reducing environmental footprint across City operations and the community, with strong emphasis on data-driven targets and accountability.

Responsibilities include securing grant funding, building stakeholder relationships, managing budgets, and delivering reports and communications to internal