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Sustainability Coordinator
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Greenville, NC
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
1954
Department
Fleet Services
Opening Date
06/08/2026
Closing Date
6/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Job Summary
The City of Greenville has an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Sustainability Coordinator. This position will play a vital role in the organization, responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and management of sustainable initiatives for City departments and functions.
FLSA status: Exempt
Examples of Duties
- Develops and implements sustainability initiatives that advance City goals related to waste reduction, recycling contamination reduction, fleet electrification, building optimization, resource conservation, and operational efficiency;
- Partners with other City departments to measure and monitor carbon emissions and waste from municipal operations and offer recommendations on emission and waste reduction strategies;
- Researches and applies for grants and funding opportunities to support sustainability projects and initiatives within the City;
- Develops environmental education programs and provides training, education, and outreach to staff and the public on sustainability best practices and initiatives;
- Develops applicable policies and procedures;
- Monitors monthly utility data and recommends adjustments and improvements;
- Investigates climate and energy best practices and reports information to appropriate staff;
- Monitors latest trends and technologies in sustainability and recommends innovative solutions to enhance environmental performance;
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in environmental science, sustainability, environmental engineering, or related field; and
- Three to five years of professional sustainability-related experience.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
- best practices in sustainability, environmental regulations, and green technologies.
- environmental laws and industry standards.
- grant writing.
Skilled in:
- written and oral communication.
- basic office skills, recordkeeping, and organization skills.
- interpersonal and communication skills for community engagement, partnership building, and collaborative interactions with staff, elected officials, and the general public.
Ability to:
- plan, implement, and manage sustainability projects.
- assess data and measure data trends.
- identify problems and develop effective solutions related to sustainability.
- work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
- meet the mental and physical demands of the job.
Special Requirements
- Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license. (Note: A valid drivers license is a current drivers license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges).
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.
Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.
01
What is your highest level of education?
- Less than high school
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college; no degree
- Associates degree
- Bachelors degree
- Masters degree or higher
02
Which best describes your years of professional sustainability-related experience?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 2 years
- 3 - 5 years
- 5 or more years
03
Do you have a valid drivers license issued by N.C. or another state? (Note: a valid drivers license is a current drivers license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges.)
04
Briefly describe your experience in sustainability-related initiatives, processes, and/or programs. If none, type NA.
05
This is an exempt (salaried) position that will require a work schedule beyond an 8 am to 5 pm workday. Are you available to work outside an 8 to 5 schedule?
Required Question
Employer City of Greenville
Address 200 W. Fifth Street
Greenville, North Carolina, 27858
Phone 252.329.4492
Website http://www.greenvillenc.gov