Sustainable Business Program Coordinator

City of Brighton; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Brighton is seeking a Sustainable Business Program Coordinator to help build and run a new program for local businesses. You will engage with businesses to promote the Colorado Green Business Network (CGBN), provide custom sustainability reports, and connect clients to funding and resources.

This is a part-time (30 hours) position funded by a DRCOG grant for roughly four years, with potential extensions if funds remain available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Three years of professional or technical program planning experience.
• Valid Colorado driver's license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Sustainable Business Program standards, including initial assessments, recertifications, audits, criteria updates, and reporting.
• Maintain regular communication with and participate in training through CDPHE CGBN program.
• Engage businesses in CGBN and develop strategic work plans to expand certified green businesses.
• Provide consulting and concierge services to help decarbonize buildings.
• Connect businesses with rebates and resources to reduce environmental impact.
• Support certification requirements and track program metrics.
• Develop case studies showing energy/water savings and program value.
• Prepare annual reports highlighting impacts and outcomes.
• Promote and market the CGBN program and benefits.
• Collaborate with City departments, partners, and the local business community.

Skills

Sustainability knowledge

Strong communication

Self-starter

Collaboration

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Sustainability, Public Administration, Management, Business

Job description

Starting hiring salary - $32.65 to $34.61 hourly

The Sustainable Business Coordinator will work under the direction of the Sustainability Coordinator, supporting program implementation, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability initiatives.

Description

Want to be part of an organization that is as invested in your success as you are in its mission? Do you care about building a strong community that meets the needs of today while preparing for future generations? At the City of Brighton, we are committed to operational excellence and a culture that is customer-centric, purposeful, accountable, transparent, and communicative, a mission that starts with you. Brighton is actively advancing its sustainability goals, with a growing focus on energy efficiency, decarbonization, and practical, community-driven solutions. Through regional partnerships, innovative programs, and policy leadership, the City is taking meaningful steps to reduce emissions, improve energy performance, and support long-term resilience.

Brighton is looking to hire a self-starting individual to help build and run a brand-new Sustainable Business Program focused on businesses across the community. Primary responsibilities for success include engaging directly with local businesses to promote the benefits of the Colorado Green Business Network (CGBN), providing custom sustainability reports as a trained Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Business Program Coordinator, providing ongoing support to businesses by connecting them to funding and other resources.

This is a part-time (30 hour), temporary position supported by grant funding through the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) Building Policy Collaborative sub-award program. The position is expected to continue for approximately four (4) years, with funding currently anticipated through October 2029. Ongoing employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding and may be subject to early termination if funding is reduced or discontinued.

City Hall business hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Flexible scheduling, including a hybrid of remote and in-office work, may be considered.

Examples of Duties for Success

• Maintain Sustainable Business Program standards, including initial assessments, recertifications, program audits, criteria updates, and reporting.
• Maintain regular communication with and participate in training through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) CGBN program.
• Engage businesses currently participating in CGBN and develop strategic work plans to expand the city of Brighton's roster of certified green businesses.
• Serve as a subject matter expert providing consulting and concierge services to businesses seeking to advance building decarbonization.
• Connect businesses with information, rebates, and resources to reduce environmental impact in areas such as business operations, energy efficiency, transportation, waste, and water.
• Support businesses in achieving and maintaining certification requirements.
• Track program metrics, including energy and cost savings, at onboarding and during recertification.
• Develop case studies (e.g., cost-benefit analyses, energy and water savings) to demonstrate the value of sustainability practices and program participation.
• Prepare annual reports highlighting program impacts and outcomes.
• Promote and market the CGBN program, participating businesses, and the value of sustainability and decarbonization efforts.
• Collaborate with City departments, community and regional partners, the Brighton business community and other green business programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for Success

• Knowledge of current sustainability best practices, green certification programs, and energy assessments
• Bilingual ability, preferably Spanish, but not required
• Self-starter, able to think creatively about problems and solutions.
• Strong communication skills.
• A mission-driven mindset and the desire to tackle building decarbonization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for working in a public-facing role.
• An ability to collaborate with departments and the business community.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Work will largely take place at businesses throughout the City of Brighton. In-office days will take place at Brighton City Hall, which constitutes a standard office environment requiring sitting or standing for extended periods of time, as well as extended computer use and time on a phone. May involve occasional lifting of boxes and other materials weighing over 20 lbs.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Sustainability, Public Administration, Management, Business, or other related fields.

Preferred Experience or Special Qualifications

Three (3) years of professional or technical level experience planning the administrative aspects of a program(s). One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

Other Qualifications

Valid Colorado driver's license and a good driving record.

To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application:

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