POSITION IDENTIFICATION

TITLE: Sustainability Coordinator

CLASSIFICATION: Grant Funded

REPORTS TO: Director of Food Services

GENERAL FUNCTION

Under the direction of the Director of Food Services (or designee), the Sustainability Coordinator coordinates and manages sustainability initiatives for Public Schools of Brookline Food Service Department.

The Sustainability Coordinator works collaboratively with food service administrators, staff, and students to develop, coordinate, and promote initiatives to reduce the department's impact on the environment.

This is a part-time position up to 30-hours per week and grant-funded for one year. This position will begin July 1, 2023.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Works with the Food Services Department and academic community, including students, faculty, and staff to promote an understanding and awareness of sustainability issues by coordinating informational training and presentations and promoting waste minimization, recycling, procurement of green products, etc.
• Develop a waste management plan of action for the Food services Department in alignment with the Town of Brookline waste initiative.
• Implement the district's transition from single use items to reusable or recyclable.
• Implements and maintains internal sustainability training and programming including, but not limited to DPW and Green Teams and supports the district's participation in external sustainability programs, such as the Waste Initiative.
• Creates, in collaboration with the Brookline Department of Public Waste, promotional and educational materials by writing, editing, and designing content for brochures, fliers, bulletin board displays, newsletters, sustainability guides, and training materials.
• Assists in defining sustainability goals and tracks performance metrics to assess program effectiveness.
• Supports Facilities Management and other departments as appropriate in relation to implementing energy conservation and sustainability programs.
• Researches and identifies grant-writing and other funding opportunities in support of expanded district sustainability efforts.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works collaboratively and contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, research, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed.
• Serve as a liaison between various entities to assure communication and resource coordination for sustainability programs and projects.
• Supports the overall success of the Department's sustainability efforts by performing all other duties as assigned.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work independently and attention to detail are required.
• The ability to use Microsoft Office Suite to prepare Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and reports is required.

EDUCATION:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Bachelor’s degree in an environmentally-related discipline, such as natural and life sciences, engineering, or sustainability is preferred. 2-3 years of experience is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience developing, maintaining, and managing sustainability-based initiatives, processes, or programs involving the collection, analysis, and reporting of program data is required.
• Experience working with sustainability or environmental programs in education is preferred.

SALARY RANGE: $55,000-$65,000 (plus benefits)

TERMS: Non-Aligned (At-Will) Grant Fund One-Year, Salary, SY22-23

***All employees must be vaccinated and maintain full vaccination as a condition of employment or work as an on-site vendor/contractor, unless they receive approval for a documented medical or religious exemption in accordance with relevant state and/or federal law. For a full copy of the Covid-19 vaccination policy please click here.

The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.

The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.