Sustainability Coordinator

Sustainability Coordinator Job Description

City of Sonoma
Updated:

To perform professional level work in the field of climate change and environmental sustainability and
to implement the City of Sonoma Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) and help coordinate other
environmental projects for the City; to develop public outreach strategies in support of local and
regional energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction efforts; to promote, provide direction, and
assist internal departments, residents, business community groups and the public in the development
and implementation of sustainability efforts.

Receives direction from the Director of Planning and Community Services and general direction from
the City Manager and the Management Team regarding regional and community initiatives.

May provide direction to lower level staff, volunteers, and interns.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee and coordinate the Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) implementation, state mandates,
  and other sustainability-related programs and activities including all aspects of the city's sustainability
  strategy; manage the integration of the City's environmental-related programs.
• Actively engage and cultivate relationships with local and regional groups in the sustainability
  movement and build positive working relationships with the community to ensure these programs are
  successful; work closely with Regional Climate Protection Authority (RCPA) which coordinates
  countywide climate protection efforts among Sonoma County’s nine cities and multiple agencies.
• Makes public presentations regarding volunteer and sustainability opportunities, programs, and
  initiatives; present updates to Council and community members with regard to sustainability programs
  and CCAP elements; present and promote the City's CCAP at community events and City activities.
• Work with stakeholders groups and city departments to develop and implement programs related to
  volunteerism and the Climate Change Action Plan; support initiatives related to neighborhood
  enhancement, beautification, and Sustainability; plan and publicize City Sustainability activities,
  opportunities, and recognition events.
• Coordinate with the Public Works Department and promote the implementation of energy and water
  efficiency measures in City facilities including EV charging stations.
• Promote waste reduction efforts to public, including working with the Sonoma Garbage Collectors, the
  local waste hauler, on expanded programs and state requirements; work closely with Zero Waste a
  regional JPA focused on waste reduction and recycling.
• Research, analyze and interpret related social, economic, population and land use data and trends as
  it pertains to Climate Change initiatives.
• Promote energy efficiency programs to property owners and neighbors.
• Work with the Sonoma County Transportation Authority and major local and regional employers to
  implement trip reduction measures.
• Support other environmental programs including, but not limited to, storm water reuse, water
  conservation and reuse.
• Develop and implement mechanisms to track progress in achieving the environmental sustainable
  goals and objectives.
• Research and write grant applications.
• Work with City leadership team and staff to recognize internal and external communications
  opportunities and solutions, and define and execute appropriate strategies to support them.
• Develop marketing and publicity plans to engage volunteers and other community members including
  developing content for, and maintaining, the City's sustainability webpage, City social media sites, and
  other web-based marketing activities.
• Maintain a variety of records, statistics and reports as needed; prepare staff reports and other written
  documents including quarterly reports, contracts, program plans, and assessments; collect and create
  reports on Greenhouse Gas Inventory data and Climate Change Action Plan program data to meet
  City, State and Federal goals and mandates.
• Facilitate community and inter-departmental staff meetings to develop, implement and evaluate
  Volunteer and Sustainability programs related to department objectives as well as Council goals and
  priorities.
• Tracks and reports on ordinances, laws and regulations having to do with Sustainability, and
  participates in development of local ordinances related to elements of the Climate Change Action Plan
  and Sustainability in general.
• Reviews and revises the Implementation Plan for the Climate Change Action Plan as necessary to
  meet its goals as well as State mandates.
• Perform a variety of special projects related to planning programs and functions, including General Plan
  updates, municipal code updates, and other programs; compile information and make recommendations
  on special studies.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public
  using principles of good customer service.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity,…