Sustainability Coordinator

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

To ensure OCPS reaches its planned sustainability and conservation goals and to maintain a healthy and safe environment for OCPS staff and students. This role directly supports Sustainability Initiatives in schools.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in from an accredited institution
Three (3) years of experience in
Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in management
Valid Florida driver’s license.
Ability to administer and support programs related to various sustainability topics, including but not limited to, waste reduction, energy conservation, water conservation, education, wellness, and transportation.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with building administrators, staff, students, community members, federal, state, and local government regulatory agencies, and inter-personal skills required.
Ability to engage with students in an educational setting to provide resources and lessons on sustainability topics.
Ability to effectively implement, coordinate and direct projects with contractors, school administrators, construction and maintenance employees.
Knowledge of and commitment to decentralized decision making and accountability for results.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in all Microsoft Windows Based Applications.
The ability to write and edit standard operating procedures, newsletter, training materials, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
The ability to handle conflict resolution in a professional and diplomatic manner without compromising the district’s core values.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience is highly desired, or a strong ability to work with children in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

Administer and support programs related to various sustainability topics, including but not limited to, waste reduction, energy conservation, water conservation, education, wellness, and transportation.
Work and communicate effectively with building administrators, staff, students, community members, federal, state, and local government regulatory agencies.
Engage with students in an educational setting to provide resources and lessons on sustainability topics.
Effectively implement, coordinate and direct projects with contractors, school administrators, construction and maintenance employees.
Develop and roll-out of district-wide Green Schools Recognition Program (GSRP).
Project coordination with OCPS Sustainability Committee.
Marketing to school community.
Coordinate and/or participate in public relations activities.
Workshop training for schools.
Communicate and respond to GSRP application inquiries.
Community Partner Judges workshop training.
Annual awards event coordination and planning.
Collaborate with other local government agencies on Sustainability Plans and initiatives.
Identify new and evaluate new technology and initiatives for district team leaders for sustainable programs.
Perform task audits to ensure district-wide strategic plans are actively being managed.
Report on status of district-wide initiatives for sustainability program.
Solid Waste and Recycling oversight.
Negotiate solid waste and recycling service agreements and manage associated costs and revenues.
Internal audit of invoice and data entry.
Collaborate and develop school-based trainings.
Market recycling program to schools and local businesses.
Develop community partnerships.
Follow the district’s policies and procedures as related to all HRMD guidelines and the district’s instructional initiatives.
Follow the district’s policies and procedures as related to fixed assets.
Develop leadership in subordinates.
Keep up to date on current technology being used by OCPS.
Attend training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
Maintain timely and accurate information and be accountable for the quality of information maintained by those they supervise.
Self-development and keeping up to date on current research, trends and best practices relevant to the area of responsibility.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.