Sustainability Specialist

• Please note: We will be hiring 2 Fellows for this role

Are you passionate about community engagement and helping to advance equitable climate action and resiliency initiatives? Then this may be the opportunity for you!

About the City of Mountain View

Located between the Santa Cruz Mountains and the San Francisco Bay, Mountain View is just over 12 square miles in the center of Silicon Valley (10 miles north of San Jose and 35 miles south of San Francisco). The City is home to many internationally known corporations and thriving small businesses. While leading the region in innovation and ideas, Mountain View remains committed to the traditional values of strong neighborhoods and resident involvement. Through the Climate Corps program, Mountain View is interested in hosting 2 Specialists to support its expanding Sustainability program. The Sustainability Specialists will work in the Sustainability and Resiliency Division, located in the City Managers Office.

Position Overview & Description

This position will support community engagement and policy/program development related to climate resilience, decarbonization, and equity. This is a great opportunity for individuals with strong creative, analytical, and communication skills who want to work with passionate staff to make a real difference! This position will engage with our residents, businesses, and city employees from across the organization. The work format for this role is Hybrid with 3 remote days (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) and 2 on-site days (Tuesday, Thursday) per week. This position will require occasional weekend and evening work for supporting community engagement events.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Design and implement decarbonization and climate resiliency community engagement campaigns targeted at residents, businesses, and city employees
• Develop print and online outreach materials, including flyers, social media content, newsletters, and website content
• Plan, organize, and host community and employee engagement events, including coordinating the Citys annual Earth and Arbor Day Celebration
• Conduct research on various sustainability, climate resilience, and equity topics and communicate findings
• Work with city staff to gather data, track metrics, and report on the Citys progress toward achieving its sustainability and resiliency goals
• Support the development of the City’s 2035 Climate Strategy, which will include a vulnerability assessment and climate action and resiliency plan
• Help prepare agendas, staff reports, memorandums, minutes, and other documents for Council and Council Sustainability Committee meetings
• Support the development and implementation of building and transportation electrification policies and initiatives

Desired Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing community engagement campaigns, particularly for frontline and disadvantaged communities
• Experience designing flyers and social media content in Canva
• Experience planning and hosting large community events
• Strong writing skills, particularly for outreach materials and formal reports
• Research and data analysis skills, including use of Excel
• Experience working with a variety of audiences, such as residents, businesses, and community based organizations

We encourage anyone who is interested in this position and who meets some of the qualifications to apply, even if they do not meet all of them. We recognize that a unique perspective and background can enhance a role when many, if not all, of the listed qualifications are met.

**If you would need to relocate for this position, please note that you need to be in the state you are relocating to no less than 10 business days before the start of the fellowship.**

Benefits

• End-of-program financial award.
• Healthcare coverage with 100% of healthcare insurance premiums covered by the employer.
• Access to a national Member Assistance Program, which includes financial and legal assistance, medical advocacy, and counseling services.
• Professional and Personal Development Training
• Career-readiness training in interview preparation, salary negotiation, and developing a professional resume and cover letter.
• Attending panels, workshops, and presentations by climate resilience industry professionals.
• Professional networking opportunities.

About Climate Corps

Climate Corps, a program of SEI, is an award-winning fellowship program that provides professional development opportunities for emerging leaders through the implementation of sustainability and resiliency projects with local governments, nonprofits, and for-profit businesses. To see a full list of climate, energy, and sustainability positions posted by Climate Corps, please visit here: https://jobs.climatecorps.org/listings. We are constantly adding positions, so make sure to frequently check this site to see if there are new opportunities available.

SEI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity. We believe that a wide array of perspectives contributes to creative climate solutions where all communities thrive. We strive to reflect diverse communities, especially those most impacted by climate change and other kinds of environmental, social, and economic injustices. Persons of color, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply. A commitment to work and learn within an anti-oppression framework is required. https://www.seiinc.org/dei.html