Job Description

The position leads, organizes and completes city sustainability initiatives; serves as the primary city contact and coordinator for sustainability related efforts including staff liaison to the sustainability commission; prepares, coordinates and submits necessary documentation related to sustainability programs for various groups and agencies.  

Duties/Responsibilities

• Leads, organizes and completes city sustainability initiatives, while monitoring the city’s progress towards goals (i.e. Green Step Cities, Energy Action Plan, Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, B3 Benchmarking, and other initiatives).
• Respond to public inquiries related to sustainability.
• Prepares, coordinates and submits necessary documentation related to sustainability programs for various groups and agencies.
• Researches, coordinates, prepares, writes and presents staff reports for the Sustainability Commission, while serving as the staff liaison.
• Collaborate with the Sustainability Commission to create the commission’s annual work plan and complete tasks outlined in the plan throughout the year.
• Effectively collaborates with other city departments to coordinate and advance city sustainability initiatives.
• Plan and coordinate city sponsored events (i.e. electric events, clothing swaps, solar energy and waste reduction presentations, etc.).
• Partner with Hennepin County, State Departments, local utilities and other organizations on initiatives that align with City of Minnetonka sustainability goals.
• Research and apply for sustainability grants and assistance.
• Complete sustainability work with a diversity, equity and inclusion consideration.  
• Foster a strong relationship with Minnetonka community members, businesses, and organizations.
• Performs other duties consistent with the responsibilities of the position as apparent or assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: (expected to have to enter job)

• Bachelor's degree in planning, sustainability, public administration, environmental studies, natural resources or related field and one year of responsible, relevant experience.
• Previous experience with sustainability related initiatives.
• The ability to communicate ideas, explanations, and recommendations clearly both orally and in writing.
• The ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
• A belief in and commitment to the organization's shared values.
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications: (desired but not expected to have to enter job)

• Knowledge and experience with GIS.
• Familiarity with energy use database implementation and management
• Master's degree in related field