Sustainability Assistant

the city of hartford is seeking a sustainability assistant to facilitate and administer community projects related to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability in the community. The sustainability assistants will report to the city’s sustainability director in the office of sustainability and office of the chief operating officer. The sustainability assistant will support a variety of activities related to the implementation of the city’s climate action plan, city plan and much more.

under general supervision, plans and executes departmental projects and initiatives. Evaluates projects for improvement. Performs outreach under the direction of city staff and/or contractors; outreach locations may include neighborhood revitalization zone meetings, local events, farmers markets, community centers, online, and more. Conducts research on various topics relating to sustainability and energy efficiency. Supports project managers, as needed, including on procurement-related matters (i.e. Rfps, contracts) or other duties.

Supports the office’s fundraising, grant writing and grants administration efforts through research, writing and other tasks. Updates communications materials, including, but not limited to, flyers, website content, videos, champion profiles, and social media posts. Supports city staff in meetings with note taking, agenda development, adherence to legal reporting requirements, and technology logistics for online meetings. Identifies and recommends proposals of new sustainability initiatives.

Communicates with residents, nonprofits, government agencies, and foundations. Promotes the culture of sustainability by identifying methods for maintaining sustainability performance. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform additional related duties.

this is an unclassified position. The hours of work for this position are 40 per week.

this position is in the unclassified service, and incumbent is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the director of sustainability in accordance with chapters iv and v of the city charter.

• principles and techniques of working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and city staff.
• sustainability practices and initiatives.

• analytics
• communications

• effectively represent the department and the city in meetings with other governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
• effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of tasks.
• establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, with public and city employees.
• express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• complete administrative tasks and meet deadlines.
• analyze and make sound recommendations on sustainability and energy-related matters.
• prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies, and other written materials.

work is performed primarily in an office environment with some travel to different sites. Incumbent may be required to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in environmental studies, engineering, economics, project management, landscape architecture, or a related field and one (1) year of progressively responsible…