What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sustainability Specialist position at City of Eagan, MN?
Salary : $30.96 - $35.25 Hourly
Location : City of Eagan
Job Type : Part-Time (Regular)
Job Number : 202200238
Department : Parks and Recreation
Division : Sustainability
Opening Date : 02 / 03 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 23 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Job Description
Sustainability Specialist
Pay : $30.96 - $35.25 per hour, DOQ
Part-Time (25 hours / week), Non-Exempt, Benefit Eligible
Join the City of Eagan as a Sustainability Specialist!
In this position you'll play a pivotal role in advancing our Climate Action Plan (CAP) and fostering community engagement around sustainability. This is your chance to connect with diverse stakeholders, coordinate impactful events, and explore funding opportunities that align with our environmental vision. If you thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to educate and inspire others, come join us in building a sustainable future for our vibrant community!
Application Deadline : Sunday, February 23rd @ 11 : 59pm (CST)
Essential Position Functions
Provide support and assistance for sustainability initiatives and CAP.
- Develop and coordinate community events to promote CAP programs, education, and participation, and create an annual sustainability events calendar.
- Meet with residents, businesses, community groups, and other advocacy organizations to answer questions, educate, and share information.
- Attend various city / school events, make presentations, provide education / outreach, and distribute information to groups or individuals.
- Assist with the preparation of reports, meetings, events, and presentations as needed.
- Implement surveys as needed to support sustainability and the CAP and examine barriers to the programs and initiatives.
- Work with staff to create targeted materials that will engage and educate different stakeholders on services and activities. Assist with the preparation and information for print materials, videos, social media campaigns, and surveys.
- Work with staff to identify and build connections with community members most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
Lead outside funding research to assist the city with meeting its climate action and sustainability goals.
Provide administrative support with programs, data and documentation.
Perform other duties and activities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
an Associate's degree in the above fields.
Things that may help you be successful in this role
Working Environment and Hours :
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Why choose the City of Eagan?
We love to work hard and play hard! We have supportive leadership and a known culture of teamwork. Current employees have said they like working for #TeamEagan because of the strong connection to the Community, great benefits, access to nature, and it's a place that being respectful is the norm - people are just nice!
What are the benefit offerings?
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Benefits
Retirement and Medical Savings Options
Leave accruals
Benefits offered below are prorated for part-time employees
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