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Sustainability Outreach Specialist - Sarasota County Government, FL (ID: 346165) |
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Title | Sustainability Outreach Specialist |
Type | Parks,Recreation and Natural Resources |
Date Posted | 2019-12-09 |
City / Organization | Sarasota County Government, FL |
Website | Click Here for the Position Listing |
Email Contact | halderson@scgov.net |
Description | Sustainability Outreach Specialist (Official Job Title: Community Outreach Specialist): Educate members of the community and employees in order to encourage behavior change, promote savings and achieve sustainability goals. Support sustainability policies and programs through education and engagement. Serve as a resource for county and community partners on areas of subject matter expertise. Duties: Education, Outreach and Engagement
Communication and Coordination
Analysis and Consultation
Click Here to View Our Benefits Guide Minimum Qualifications: An Associate's Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Communications, Education, Planning or a highly related field to sustainability and two (2) years of sustainability community event/activities planning -OR- Four (4) years of sustainability community event/activities planning. A valid Driver’s License is required. Please attach a cover letter and resume to your application. Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainability, Communications, or Education is preferred with four years of related outreach and education, networking facilitation, event planning and coordination, and policy analysis. Sustainability-related accreditation preferred, such as LEED GA, LEED AP or International Society of Sustainability Professionals Certificate. Demonstrated understanding of and connections to the network of sustainability professionals and advocates in Sarasota County is preferred. Job Based Competencies: Subject matter expertise on sustainability in general and at least two of the following: energy efficiency, renewable energy, alternative transportation, green building, environmentally preferable procurement, toxins, environmental health, social sustainability and equity. Working knowledge and demonstrated ability to apply innovative educational techniques designed to engage the audience and ensure retention. Work Schedule: There will be occasional work on evenings and weekends. Sarasota County Government is committed to wellness and successful applicants must be tobacco free for twelve months preceding date of application. Drug Free Work Environment EOE/AA/ADA |