Sustainability Coordinator

Job Description: Together the Towns of Freeport and Yarmouth are pleased to announce an immediate opening for the position of Sustainability Coordinator. This will be a shared position, physically located at the Freeport Town Hall, but sharing equal time working for each of the Towns. This is an exciting time to join the Towns, as each Town is starting to work with the Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG) to create individual Climate Action Plans. This position will take the lead in assisting GPCOG, on behalf of each Town, towards the creation of the plan and taking a strong lead in the municipal community engagement process. In addition to working on the plans, the Coordinator will assist with, or staff, climate/sustainability focused committees in each town that will be assisting in the development and then implementation of the plans. The Coordinator will be looked upon to make suggestions, as appropriate, for each municipality to become more sustainable and resilient communities. Freeport and Yarmouth are similar in many ways, including population, demographics, location and the steps they are at in the climate action planning process. There will be ample opportunity for streamlining and collaboration while working for both Towns. For a detailed job description, including details on how to apply, please visit the Town of Freeport’s website at Employment / RFPs | Freeport ME (freeportmaine.com)

Qualifications:

Graduation from accredited college or university with bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Policy or Management, or a related field preferred;

Two (2) to five (5) years of progressive related professional experience including development and implementation of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and general sustainability programs is preferred;

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which permits the effective performance of all job responsibilities may be considered.

Compensation: This is a full-time, in-person, position requiring 37.5 hours per week (Monday through Thursday). Travel between the two municipalities will be required on a weekly basis. Night meetings will be required. Salary is negotiable based on relevant experience. The position will be an employee of the Town of Freeport and the Town offers an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short-term disability; paid vacation, sick, and holiday time; and multiple retirement options. This is a grant-funded position, for fifteen (15) months, with the potential for an extension of the position depending on future funding sources.

Applications may be obtained on the Town's website (using the link above)

Return the application with cover letter and resume by Thursday, January 26, 2023 to:
Judy Hawley, Assistant Town Manager

30 Main Street

Freeport, ME 04032

jhawley@freeportmaine.com

The Town of Freeport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment in workplace. Members of traditionally underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply for employment.

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