What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Employee - Climate Resilience Program Coordinator position at City of Spokane?
The City of Spokane invites applications for the position of
Project Employee - Climate Resilience Program Coordinator
Under general direction, assists the City’s Director of Emergency Management in organizing and administering the Spokane Climate Resilience Project. This position is grant funded by the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant awarded by the Environmental Protection Agency.
REPORTS TO
City of Spokane Director of Emergency Management.
POSITION TERMS
This position is funded for up to twenty-four (24) month of full time employment (40 Hours Per Week).
This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Support the activities of the Spokane Climate Resilience Project
- Manage communications with grant partners: Gonzaga’s Institute for Climate, Water and the Environment, the West Central Community Center and the East Central Community Center
- Facilitate meetings with various community partners including government officials, non-profits, community members, and businesses
- Track grant timeline targets and ensure timely execution of grant activities
- Build strong relationships with community organizations, particularly with vulnerable populations
- Help develop and deliver community resilience hub certification process, trainings, and programs
- Participate in and lead internal meetings
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Other duties as assigned
- BA or BS in related field
- Demonstrated understanding of climate change
- Strong speaking/presentation skills and experience
- Excellent organizational skills
- Facility and ease with information technology
- Ability to work effectively in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary settings
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- GIS experience
- Climate action planning experience
- Understanding of basic climate policy, economics, and natural science
- Grant writing and grant execution experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the essential functions of the job, the incumbent is regularly required to walk, stand, bend, and sit; use hands to operate a keyboard, grasp, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms, above the shoulders and below the waist; speak and hear normal speech in person and on the telephone; and lift, carry, push, and pull objects up to 20 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a normal office environment with little exposure to outdoor temperatures, dirt, and dust. The incumbent’s typical working conditions are moderately quiet but may include frequent exposure to computer noise. Duties may include irregular working hours, including some evening, weekend, and/or holiday work, in addition to travel to various City locations.
EEO STATEMENT
The City of Spokane is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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