Sustainability Engagement Coordinator

Metropolitan Airports Commission•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Sustainability, the Sustainability Engagement Coordinator develops and coordinates engagement programs that advance Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) sustainability goals. The role focuses particularly on the 2030 employee sustainability engagement goal and tenant engagement for the Airports Carbon Accreditation Program. This position is part of the Sustainability Department, which develops, implements, monitors, and measures a comprehensive sustainability program for MAC. The department is within the Strategy and Stakeholder Engagement Division. The coordinator works with MAC departments, airport tenants, consultants, community partners, and other stakeholders to promote sustainability solutions and action in the complex airport environment. Strong interpersonal, communication, and project management skills are important to the role.

Requirements

Meet one of the following education and experience combinations: two or more years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree or higher in sustainability or a related field; four or more years of relevant experience and an associate degree or equivalent; or six or more years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience is working within organizations or with communities to improve participation and engagement around sustainability goals and initiatives.
Ability to work with people at different organizational levels and with many different teams and types of businesses.
Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
Close attention to detail and accuracy; strong organizational and project management skills; demonstrated problem-solving ability; and ability to multitask and prioritize.
Effective written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to adapt to different styles and perspectives.
Advanced skills with common computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work occasionally on weekends and evenings.

Nice To Haves

Training or expertise in community-based social marketing, behavioral science, and systems thinking.
Experience developing and maintaining engagement databases for tracking and organizing.
Nuanced understanding of, and experience creating, cross-cultural and culturally sensitive programs and events.

Responsibilities

Lead employee sustainability engagement, including coordinating an employee sustainability team, planning events, integrating sustainability across departments, providing staff training, conducting recognition activities, and responding to information requests.
Lead Sustainability Department communications in coordination with MAC Marketing and Communications, including maintaining employee resources, writing articles and newsletters, and carrying out event, behavior-change, and awareness campaigns.
Lead assigned priority sustainability initiatives by facilitating meetings, collaborating with employees and external stakeholders, gaining consensus and approvals, organizing logistics, developing education and outreach, and conducting research.
Engage MAC stakeholders through presentations, surveys, event tabling, airport tours, and responses to information requests.
Develop, launch, manage, and regularly improve an ongoing tenant sustainability engagement program, including recognition, communications, and training.
Collect, analyze, and manage information, using Microsoft Excel and other software to visualize, organize, and maintain it.
Represent MAC at stakeholder meetings and industry working groups as needed, developing content for internal and external audiences and building relationships to advance partnerships.
Provide research, writing, and data to support grants and strategic partnership initiatives led by other functions.
Participate as needed in MAC’s monthly Executive Sustainability Committee.
Provide logistical and clerical support to the Sustainability Department, including request management, meeting and event support, invoicing, and purchasing.