Sustainability Programs Coordinator

The-City-of-Hartfor; Hockanum (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Retirement options

Paid leave

Job summary

The City of Hartford is seeking a Sustainability Assistant to facilitate and administer community projects related to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability in the community. The role reports to the Sustainability Director within the Office of Sustainability and the Office of the Chief Operating Officer.

You will support the implementation of the Climate Action Plan and City Plan. Under supervision, you will plan and execute projects, conduct research, assist with procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with major coursework in Environmental Studies, Engineering, Economics, Project Management, Landscape Architecture, or a related field.
• One (1) year of progressively responsible professional experience working on sustainability initiatives.
• A copy of your degree or transcript must be submitted with your application; degree will be verified by HR.
• A valid driver's license is required; license copy must be submitted with your application.
• Preferred: bilingual; knowledge of Hartford neighborhoods; advanced software skills (Excel, GIS, Photoshop).

Responsibilities

• Plans and executes departmental projects and initiatives; evaluates projects for improvement.
• Performs outreach to communities, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• Supports fundraising, grant writing, and grants administration efforts; conducts research and writes materials.
• Updates communications materials (flyers, website content, videos, profiles, social posts).
• Supports meetings with notetaking, agenda development, and compliance with reporting requirements.

Skills

Analytics

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Engineering, Economics, Project Management, Landscape Architecture or related field

Tools

Excel

GIS

Photoshop

Job description

The City of Hartford is seeking a Sustainability Assistant to facilitate and administer community projects related to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability in the community. The role reports to the Sustainability Director within the Office of Sustainability and the Office of the Chief Operating Officer.

You will support the implementation of the Climate Action Plan and City Plan. Under supervision, you will plan and execute projects, conduct research, assist with procurement