Purpose: The Sustainability Specialist designs, implements, monitors, and provides assistance district-wide around programs and inititiatives to promote sustainability into all aspects of district operations and continually advances the district toward becoming more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Research, develop, implement and evaluate sustainability practices and systems in the Corvallis School District.
Lead the district in implementation of our Sustainability Management Plan. This includes supporting district department leaders in accomplishing strategies and goals in each area of the plan.
Support district and school-level implementation of policies and goals related to sustainability.
Effectively work with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
Support Oregon Green Schools certification in buildings.
Develop and coordinate sustainability community partnerships.
Evaluate and propose changes to school board policy or administrative regulations related to sustainability as the need is identified (e.g. based on legislation changes).
Facilitate district wide sustainability and wellness advisory council(s) and provide support to the groups’ work efforts.
Assist in the collection of and analyze data in the district’s sustainability activities.
Prepare and review reports, planning documents and other written materials and communications for a variety of internal and external audiences.
Design and implement marketing strategies to develop awareness of and participation in sustainability activities. This may include presentations to classes and businesses, assisting with development of educational materials that correlate with classroom curriculum.
Provide professional development opportunities for staff focused on sustainability as needs are identified.
Lead grant seeking efforts in sustainability.
Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding sustainability.
Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, staff and community populations.
Maintain accurate, complete and confidential records as required by law and district policy and administrative regulations.
Utilize technology as related to job responsibilities.
Represent the district by attending and participating in community meetings and events.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and district inservice meetings..
Participate in activities that are related to school functions and/or the education process that occur outside the regular workday, as needed.
Take primary responsibility for pursuing and evaluating own professional growth.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in studies related to sustainability, or an equivalent combination of education and experience related to sustainability.
Experience in a position of similar responsibility and complexity, involving project management, sustainability and/or other related disciplines preferred.
Passion for sustainability, the environment, health, wellness and public education.
