Climate Coordinator

*** Applications submitted by Monday, January 12th, 2026 will be considered in the first round of reviews***

Under the general supervision of the Community Development Director, the Climate Coordinator supports key aspects of the City’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) across all City departments and the community, leads City sustainability initiatives, manages programs, policies, and grants related to environmental sustainability, and provides assistance to other personnel and departments as needed. This position establishes internal and external coalitions to further key climate and sustainability goals, including efforts focused on energy efficiency, renewable energy, solid waste management, emissions reduction, sustainability efforts, preparing for climate change, and equitable community climate action.

Because of the small size of the department, each staff member is expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties as may be required from time to time.

Duties require strong customer services skills and the ability to be extremely organized to meet deadlines. Independent judgment, collaboration, and strong attention to detail are required to plan, prioritize, organize, and complete a diversified workload in an independent and timely manner with minimal supervision.

This is a non-exempt position eligible for the following benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability (LTD), employee assistance program (EAP), HRA/HSA/FSA, enrollment in Washington State's DRS PERS plan, 401(a) retirement plan (social security replacement), and an optional 457 deferred compensation plan (DCP).

Work schedule would Monday – Friday, with occasional weekend and evening work required. Remote work scheduling is available up to two days per week.

• Serve as program or project coordinator responsible for development and implementation of environmental sustainability, solid waste, and Climate Action Plan (CAP) programs.
• Seek and manage environmental sustainability grants; monitor and prepare applications, track budget, prepare grant progress reports and outcome statements.
• Develops, writes, and administers grant applications in support of the City’s climate and energy programs.
• Facilitate project team meetings or staff meetings as needed; serve as a trainer for environmental, sustainability and climate action programs.
• Develop educational and outreach materials and events for both employees and the broader community to enhance visibility to City climate and sustainability efforts; develop and deliver workshop content, design educational or promotional materials, and advertise events.
• Develop and maintain online communication platforms and content related to environmental sustainability.
• Oversee City climate projects, ensuring they meet timelines, budgets, and scope.
• Track performance measures and outcomes to inform decision making, new programs and initiatives.
• Attend and represent the City on inter-jurisdictional, regional and community work groups and public meetings as requested.
• Serves as the City’s climate and energy programs liaison to outside entities including jurisdictions, agencies, contractors and non-governmental partners.
• Develops strategic partnerships within the community to facilitate and expand emissions reduction and energy conservation efforts in support of the CAP.
• Monitors federal, state and/or local regulations and guidance and recommends actions to achieve compliance with climate and energy policies and practices

Required:

• Two (2) years of college level course work in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Education, Communications or related field AND at least two (2) years of emissions reductions programs, solid waste/recycling administration or sustainability-related public outreach OR equivalent education/experience.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Climate Science, Geography, or related field.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in an area related to sustainability/climate action program management.
• Grant writing and administration experience.

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