Green Business Associate - SF Environment Department

Who We Are
The San Francisco Environment Department ( SF Environment ) advances climate protection and enhances quality of life for all San Franciscans. SF Environment is a department within the City and County of San Francisco, a local government committed to innovation, leadership and collaboration in creating environmental change. SF Environment is recognized worldwide for its environmental policies and programs, which center on achieving zero waste, reducing toxic chemical hazards, advancing environmental justice, promoting sustainable transportation modes, expanding clean energy infrastructure, greening our built environment, and protecting our urban forest.

We’re a passionate, mission-driven team that values credibility, collaboration, impact, innovation and equity. SF Environment is also a great place to work, offering an attractive benefits package that includes healthcare and retirement.

• Appointment Type:
  Temporary Exempt
• Application opening:
  December 1, 2025
• Final date to receive applications:
  December 15, 2025
• Salary:$60,008/annually

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Neither incomplete applications nor late applications will be considered.

SF Environment - Statement on Racial Equity
For over 20 years, SF Environment has worked with San Francisco’s Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities to mitigate environmental burdens, increase accessibility of environmental programs and benefits, engage community members, and improve health outcomes. BIPOC communities are disproportionately exposed to environmental stressors that include air and soil pollution, illegal dumping of toxics and other materials, industrial land uses and transportation impacts.

They are more likely to live in housing conditions with limited access to green space and where poor indoor air quality from pests, mold, and the use of toxic products contributes to the prevalence of asthma and other health disparities. They are more likely to be employed in areas with high levels of exposure to toxics. Now, they are the first communities feeling the impacts of climate change, with the fewest resources to respond.

SF Environment has a longstanding commitment to the principles of environmental justice, whereby communities most impacted by environmental stressors and climate change are prioritized and the long-time work of community leaders is recognized and supported. We are committed to uplifting the contributions of local environmental leaders of diverse racial backgrounds and ensuring that racial equity is the cornerstone of all our programs, policies, and services.

The Green Business team at SF Environment is hiring a Green Business Associate.

The Green Business team engages with small, local businesses to help them become environmental leaders through the implementation of cost-effective environmental practices. The Green Business Program is part of the Toxics Reduction and Healthy Communities team at SFE, whose mission is to safeguard human health and the environment by implementing policies and programs that reduce the public’s exposure to toxic chemicals and promote safe handling of hazardous waste.

This is an entry-level role designed to offer exposure to a career pathway in sustainability. As the Green Business Associate, you’ll recruit and work with small and medium-sized businesses to help them implement environmental best management practices. You will learn about a wide array of sustainability measures in the areas of energy, water conservation, pollution prevention, zero waste, transportation, and climate.

You’ll also gain knowledge of outreach and marketing tactics,…