Sustainability and Community Engagement Specialist

General Purpose of Position:The Sustainability and Community Engagement Specialist will be responsible for working with administrators teachers non-certificated staff support staff parents and community members to shepherd the districts vision for environmental sustainability. This position will also require an individual to have a keen understanding of areas related to sustainability education in grade K-12 schools. The successful candidate will have experience in environmental sustainability efforts best-practices in class lessons related to sustainability and school-wide programs to further enhance our green initiatives and community engagement such as the tower garden project composting and the mobile market.

Minimum Requirements of the Position:

• A project management or teaching background preferred but not required
• Possess a passion and knowledge for the development and implementation of sustainability practices in the district
• Demonstrate excellent leadership and organizational skills and the ability to motivate people;
• Demonstrate a good rapport with colleagues administrators parents and students
• Demonstrate creativity and a focused vision
• Possess an eagerness to learn and be willing to attend out of district workshops and conference
• Have experience supporting staff members in a variety of ways
• Skills in preparing and maintaining accurate records
• Experience with planning and managing projects
• Proficient computer skills: excel POS system
• Has good interpersonal communication skills
• Valid Maryland Drivers license with an excellent driving record. Experience driving a box truck and/or small bus
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds repetitiously.
• High energy positive can-do attitude flexibility teamwork and attention to detail; high degree of initiative and an ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time
• Ability to work with sensitivity and without discrimination towards peoples of diverse cultures races/ethnicity socio-economic positions ages religions genders physical/mental challenges/disabilities and sexual orientations.
• A passion for the mission is essential. This job description may not be all inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management.
• Able to work flexible hours to take part in out of school activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of Position:

• Communicate with school staff in regards to tower garden operations planting harvesting and curriculum/events
• Tower garden maintenance and stocking
• Institute waste reduction practices in all schools
• Recording/documenting waste reduction for each school and the district
• Train food service composting staff on proper procedures for composting documenting
• Support academic curriculum in sustainability
• Support school based Green Committees and clubs
• Social media post on green initiatives
• Communications with composting company
• Attend staff meetings/training and other meetings as required.
• Recruiting and training of volunteers
• Supporting and participating with community projects such as but not limited to community events mobile market

Salary: This is a 12-month contractual position at $24- $28 an hour based on past experience. It will be 27 hours a week.

Required Experience:

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