23-24 City of Tacoma, Sustainability Specialist Job at AmeriCorps
This is an AmeriCorps national service position. It is contingent on funding and open until filled. As a division within the City of Tacoma Government, the Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability works to develop, promote, and implement sustainable practices through education, community partnerships, and performance management. The City is in the process of reaching goals within our 2030 Climate Action Plan. This Plan directly dictates much of the work conducted by an AmeriCorps member serving with our organization. The AmeriCorps member will help achieve goals outlined in the City's Climate Action Plan using strategies of community outreach, engagement, and education. The member will help to promote sustainable practices and increase environmental awareness to citizens, businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations through outreach events; including supporting the South Sound Sustainability Expo, Earth Month activities, social media and web content development, presentations, and trainings. These outreach events also involve volunteer coordination and direct service with beneficiaries. The member will research and network with other regional and local organizations to learn best practices and collaborate on joint projects. Recruitment and interviews are expected to be conducted in late-June 2023, with a decision made by mid-July 2023.
Member Duties : The AmeriCorps member will serve the Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability (OEPS) to support the City of Tacoma's environmental goals using strategies of community outreach, engagement, and education. The member will help to promote sustainable practices and increase environmental awareness to citizens, businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations by coordinating outreach events including coordinating the South Sound Sustainability Expo and/or other Earth Month activities in spring 2024. The member will support community-facing programs managed by OEPS including the Sustainability Speaker Series and Sustainability Small Grant program, and will be encouraged to identify other areas of opportunity to educate and engage community members on environmental sustainability-related topics.
Program Benefits : Stipend , Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Environment .
Environment .
Skills :
Environment , Team Work , Computers/Technology , Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , Leadership , Communications , Education .
Environment , Team Work , Computers/Technology , Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , Leadership , Communications , Education .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
23-24 City of Tacoma, Sustainability Specialist
Program Start/End Date
09/01/2023 - 07/15/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
WASHINGTON Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton
Accepting Applications
From 05/11/2023 To 08/15/2023
Contact
Kristin Lynett
326 E D St
Tacoma WA 98421
253-591-5571
wscip@esd.wa.gov
www.cityoftacoma.org
Listing ID
72449
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