Sustainability Program Coordinator - Environmental Justice

Position Description The City of Minneapolis is seeking an experienced Sustainability Program Coordinator focusing on the intersection of environmental justice and climate mitigation and resiliency. In this position you will work with city staff, community partners, businesses, and other organizations to mitigate and remediate harm caused by past and current negative environmental externalities and support the implementation of the Green Zone work plans. This position will collaborate with and support the development of resiliency hubs partners, the Minneapolis community air monitoring project, administrative support for the Northside and Southside Green Zones and the annual Green Zone Summit. You will develop and advocate for environmental justice solutions to achieve the City's sustainability and climate justice goals. This position requires strong facilitation, analytical, organizational, and communications skills as well as the ability to work independently and manage professional relationships both internally and externally. Work Location: This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office. The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Job Duties and Responsibilities Promote environmental justice and equity through the implementation of the Climate Equity Plan. Support Northside and Southside Green Zone committees' meetings, programs, and projects, including the annual Green Zones Summit. Facilitate implementation of the Green Zone Work Plans. Create awareness for and promote resources available to Green Zone members, and partners that will benefit the community and support the Green Zones' work plans. Develop content for Green Zone website pages and develop educational materials in support of environmental justice. Manage the Green Zones annual environmental justice micro grants. Collaborate with city staff and community to increase awareness, engagement and education on the creation and implementation of programs to achieve environmental justice goals. Provide assistance and support efforts to develop resilience hubs. Manage and work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary project work teams on projects including drafting the project scope, scheduling meetings, completing tasks, facilitating meetings, garnering consensus on recommendations, and preparing reports/presentations. Prepare and make presentations to groups, residents, and elected officials. Act as a liaison with internal and external partners to create policies, promote sustainability and participate in community-wide sustainability projects. Participate in annual training and development. Collaborate and work with local and regional partners on environmental and climate equity programs and solutions. Working Conditions:Office and field Required Qualifications Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Sustainability, Physical Science, Natural Science, Biological Science, Urban Planning; or equivalent education/experience. Minimum Experience: Five years of professional experience, including working in sustainability, environmental management, environmental justice, outreach/community engagement, and/or climate change. Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered. Cover Letter and Resume: Cover letter and resume will not be considered, do not submit. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on e ch step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process. Background Check: The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. Union Representation: This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Public Employees Association (MPEA). For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit: https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/hr/labor-agreements/professional-employees/ Eligible List: The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire upon hire. Interview Selection: The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Proven experience in racially, culturally, and linguistically diverse residents, organizations, and business. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in addressing the resolution of complex environmental and administrative issues. Demonstrated knowledge of environmental issues, including current trends and methods related to sustainability, environmental justice, best practices and technical expertise to address such issues. Ability to coordinate multiple projects at the same time and organize work to meet deadlines and conflicting priorities. Ability to plan and manage projects with multiple players and diverse issues. Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with staff, representatives of government/private sector, and general public. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong presentation skills to a wide variety of audiences on environmental policy and issues. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Ability to understand policy implications of issues and make appropriate recommendations. Ability to creatively solve problems involving sensitive situations and issues. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Preferred knowledge of contract and grant proposal preparation and management. Preferred knowledge of budget development and management. As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis. The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.