Sustainability Outreach Coordinator; Community and Educator II

Sustainability Outreach Coordinator

UF/IFAS Extension and Sustainability Sarasota County is seeking a passionate and community-minded Sustainability Outreach Coordinator to help advance sustainability initiatives across Sarasota County. In this impactful role, you'll inspire positive behavior change through education, outreach, and engagement while helping residents and employees make informed choices around energy efficiency, water conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable living.

If you enjoy building partnerships, leading meaningful community programs, and turning ideas into action, this could be the opportunity for you. We're looking for someone who brings strong communication and project coordination skills, a passion for sustainability, and a desire to make a lasting difference. Qualified candidates with experience in environmental outreach, education, community engagement, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Starting pay ranges from $58,947.20 to $62,004.80, based on experience.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Planning and leading sustainability classes, workshops, and community events focused on topics such as energy efficiency, water conservation, climate resilience, green building, and sustainable living.
• Developing inclusive outreach strategies that engage diverse audiences, expand program participation, and connect communities with valuable resources.
• Managing and supporting sustainability initiatives, including the annual Sustainable Communities Workshop and Energy Upgrade program, by coordinating partners, volunteers, and community education.
• Supporting grant-funded projects and helping identify new sustainability initiatives that address community needs and advance program goals.

• Creating engaging educational and marketing materials, including newsletters, emails, social media content, websites, brochures, and other outreach tools.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with community partners, agencies, nonprofits, and businesses to strengthen collaboration and expand sustainability efforts.
• Representing Sarasota County at meetings, public events, and speaking engagements while promoting sustainability programs and success stories.

• Researching sustainability trends, best practices, and emerging solutions to support program development and strategic decision-making.
• Tracking program metrics, analyzing data, and preparing reports to measure impact and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Managing projects from planning through completion, including timelines, budgets, deliverables, and stakeholder coordination.

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Communications, Education, or a related field and 3+ years of related experience.
• OR:
  Master's Degree (preferred) in Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Communications, Education, or related field and 2+ years of related experience.
• OR:
  Year-for-year experience (7 years minimum) may be substituted for the college degree.
• Valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.

The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:

• Master's degree in sustainability, environmental science, communications, education, or a related field.
• Experience in sustainability, environmental outreach, education, event planning, marketing, or community engagement, with knowledge of topics such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, green building, climate resilience, or environmental education. Related certifications are a plus.
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively with diverse groups.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential; experience with databases or eNewsletter tools preferred.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening:
This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of 5 years.

Physical Demands:
Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Fingerprint Screening Requirement:
This position requires a fingerprint-based background check, as required by law. The screening reviews criminal history and other legally permitted information. Applicants who do not meet the screening requirements will not be eligible for employment. Learn more:

Starting Pay Range: $58,947.20 - $62,004.80, based on experience.

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

• I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and…