Sustainability Outreach Coordinator (Community and Employee Educator II)

Sarasota County Government

4d•$58,947 - $62,005•Onsite

About The Position

UF/IFAS Extension and Sustainability Sarasota County is seeking a passionate and community-minded Sustainability Outreach Coordinator to help advance sustainability initiatives across Sarasota County. In this impactful role, you’ll inspire positive behavior change through education, outreach, and engagement while helping residents and employees make informed choices around energy efficiency, water conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable living. This role involves planning and leading sustainability classes, workshops, and community events; developing outreach strategies; managing and supporting sustainability initiatives; and supporting grant-funded projects. Additionally, you will create educational and marketing materials, build relationships with community partners, and represent Sarasota County at events. You will also research sustainability trends, track program metrics, analyze data, and manage projects from planning through completion. Employees may be responsible for implementing programs administered by the University of Florida.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Communications, Education, or a related field and 3+ years of related experience.
OR: Year-for-year experience (7 years minimum) may be substituted for the college degree.
Valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Communications, Education, or related field and 2+ years of related experience.
Master’s degree in sustainability, environmental science, communications, education, or a related field.
Experience in sustainability, environmental outreach, education, event planning, marketing, or community engagement, with knowledge of topics such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, green building, climate resilience, or environmental education.
Related certifications are a plus.
Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively with diverse groups.
Experience with databases or eNewsletter tools preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and lead sustainability classes, workshops, and community events focused on topics such as energy efficiency, water conservation, climate resilience, green building, and sustainable living.
Develop inclusive outreach strategies that engage diverse audiences, expand program participation, and connect communities with valuable resources.
Manage and support sustainability initiatives, including the annual Sustainable Communities Workshop and Energy Upgrade program, by coordinating partners, volunteers and community education.
Support grant-funded projects and help identify new sustainability initiatives that address community needs and advance program goals.
Create engaging educational and marketing materials, including newsletters, emails, social media content, websites, brochures, and other outreach tools.
Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, agencies, nonprofits, and businesses to strengthen collaboration and expand sustainability efforts.
Represent Sarasota County at meetings, public events, and speaking engagements while promoting sustainability programs and success stories.
Research sustainability trends, best practices, and emerging solutions to support program development and strategic decision-making.
Track program metrics, analyze data, and prepare reports to measure impact and identify opportunities for improvement.
Manage projects from planning through completion, including timelines, budgets, deliverables, and stakeholder coordination.