Sustainability Coordinator/Data Specialist

Job Description

DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS (OSEA)

JOB TITLE: SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT COORDINATOR/DATA SPECIALISTNATURE OF WORK:

Required Skills, Training, and Abilities

Specialized knowledge, interest, and experience in environmental policies, sustainable

development principles, environmental education, land conservation, or other related subject matters.

General knowledge of environmental policies at the federal, state, and particularly local levels.

Experience working with and among diverse demographics.

Ability to perform the physical demands of working outside in all weather conditions.

Computer skills, including experience utilizing Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheets, and database software).

OSHA 10 Certifications; HAZCOM.

Valid driver’s license.

Any certification and training updates in conservation and environmental issues required under work duties will be the responsibility of the OSEA.

Principal Duties:

Assist with sustainability planning and development projects, including updates to the GHG Inventories, Climate Action Plan, and Climate Readiness Plan, by working across the city

Departments, key stakeholders, and community members as assigned. These community-driven plans are updated as determined by the Gary Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Council (GESAC) and the City of Gary.

In coordination with the Director, develop OSEA’s 2025 sustainability-related priorities and key performance indicators. These will provide further specific tasks for the Sustainability Project

Coordinator responsibilities.

Facilitate the formation of the Greater Gary Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Council (GESAC), including the administration of the council and its subcommittees.

Attend OSEA staff meetings weekly, as well as any other necessary internal meetings and/or events as assigned by the supervisor or Director.

Grant writing and project assistance for the grant projects as assigned by the Director.

Full-time