Sustainability Coordinator
The town of Sherborn is seeking applicants for a Sustainability Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with two neighboring towns and make an impact. The town of Sherborn is partnering with the town of Holliston to support this role in promoting environmental sustainability, energy efficiency and renewable energy for both towns and their residents and businesses.
The 35-hour position works collaboratively on a wide range of overlapping sustainability-related activities, including:
• Reduction of town-wide energy use and greenhouse gas/carbon emissions via planning and project/program implementation and monitoring/reporting;
• Other sustainability issues such as water use/supply, recycling/waste minimization, and climate change vulnerability and resiliency;
• Grant writing and other external fundraising (along with generated cost savings) to partially or completely fund these activities and accomplish these goals;
• Education and outreach within the two communities at all levels;
• Collaboration with both towns’ departments, schools, residents and other community groups, as well as other towns.
The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in environmental or related fields and/or related professional experience including development and implementation of energy efficiency, renewable energy, climate change and/or sustainability programs or a relevant combination of education and experience.
Must have a valid driver’s license, pass a background and CORI, and have the ability to attend evening and weekend meetings as needed.
Please see the job description for further detail, click here.
Please e-mail your letter of interest, application and resume to hr@sherbornma.org. Applications are available on the website ma-sherborn.civicplus.com/Jobs.aspx, or at Sherborn Town Hall. Applications may also be dropped off at Town Hall in the Human Resources Office. Preference will be given to applicants submitting by noon on Tuesday, Dec. 31. The position will remain open until filled.
The town of Sherborn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.