Sustainability Coordinator - Circular Economy

Grade 5- SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR - CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Salary: $58,000-$62,000 (Offer will be commensurate with experience)

Benefits offered for this opportunity: Non-Union Benefits Summary  

Do you believe local climate action is imperative to address the global climate crisis? Do you love thinking about innovative actions, strategies, and techniques to equitably decarbonize and build a resilient Ann Arbor? Are you passionate about materials use/reuse and building a circular economy? And are you looking for a fast-paced position that will challenge you, teach you new skills, and provide opportunities for growth?

If you answered yes to these questions, then this is the position for you! Come join the City of Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations as we work to achieve a just transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030 – centering the needs of our frontline and fence-line populations.

You’ll be a key member of our small but growing team, working directly with community stakeholders to design and implement programs and solutions that demonstrably build a circular economy, improve resilience, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and foster more equitable outcomes.

Role Summary
Performs responsible administrative and professional work of a complex nature, including co-developing, co-leading, and supporting the identification, development, implementation, and evaluation of municipal and community-facing sustainability and circular economy-focused programs for the City. Includes co-starting and supporting the start-up of new projects and managing projects with significant internal and community involvement. Administers, plans, coordinates, staffs, organizes, and monitors the activities of the assigned programs. May potentially oversee interns.

Education, Training and Experience (position requirements at entry)
Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree in one or more of the following areas: food science, agriculture, circular economy, natural resources, sustainability, science, engineering, environment, planning, public policy, or a related field (can be waived if applicant has at least 3 years of professional experience)
• Community engagement experience
• Public speaking experience; developing and delivering presentations to a diversity of audiences
• Demonstrated quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• The City of Ann Arbor will consider an alternative combination of education and experience

Preferred:
• Masters’ Degree in one or more of the following areas: science, engineering, environment, natural resources, sustainability, climate change, planning, public policy, or related field
• Prior work experience in sustainability
• Prior project or program management experience
• Prior project work experience with the City of Ann Arbor
• Prior experience planning and coordinating public events

View Additional Requirements and Information at: Sustainability Coordinator-Circular Economy job description