The Sustainability Specialist AmeriCorps member will serve directly with the Sustainability Officer by supporting a diversity of programs that foster achievement of the City’s sustainability goals and objectives. They will increase environmental awareness through outreach events and community based social media and marketing, integrate sustainability and environmental values into the City’s plans and programs, and promote sustainable practices by citizens, businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. They will also serve to increase awareness of existing services and programs that help community members live more sustainably. The AmeriCorps member will serve at the Center for Urban Waters office building located at 326 East D Street, Tacoma, WA. Please note that this position is contingent on funding. This person will:
Lead planning committee for annual springtime South Sound Sustainability Expo
 Improve presentations on environmental topics, such as climate change, electric vehicles, and urban forestry, and deliver to community groups
 Engage with and inform public on sustainability events and initiatives through social media, namely the Tacoma Sustainability Facebook page, Sustainable Tacoma Commission, EnviroNews Listserv, and City website
 Lead planning for Green Event Program to help event planners and attendees have a more sustainable impact; conduct outreach to and hold meetings with community organizations
 Participate in development and implementation of various environmental programs to prevent waste, increase tree canopy, encourage sustainable transportation, and more
 Use existing and develop new tracking and reporting tools and methods, including quarterly success stories and annual accomplishments
 Mobilize and manage volunteers for events

Bachelor’s degree and one year professional experience
 Knowledge of and passion for environmental issues
 Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities and deadlines, prioritize and see projects through to completion
 Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
 Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office
 Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 Availability for occasional evenings and weekends
PREFERRED
 Knowledge of Tacoma area and community
 Experience in event planning
 Marketing and design skills

Apply by July 1, 2018 via the AmeriCorps website at:
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=72449&fromSearch=true
Additionally, submit cover letter and resume to sustainability@cityoftacoma.org .