Sustainability Outreach And Engagement Specialist (dept. Of Environment And Sustainability)

Cook County Offices

Under The President

Administrative Hearings

Auditor

Bureau of Administration

Bureau of Economic Development

Bureau of Finance

Bureau of Human Resources

Bureau of Technology

Facilities

Office of the President

Job Summary

Conduct community outreach and engagement efforts to support bureau/department programs and initiatives.

Provide sustainability and environmental education to further the bureau's/department's energy, waste reduction, waste management, climate mitigation and adaptation, and other environmental goals.

Develop strategies, systems, and processes for strategic engagement and targeted outreach efforts.

Establish and manage strong strategic relationships and build the capacity of other stakeholders.

Assist in the review and recommendations for program policies.

Assist in the preparation of grant applications.

Support and develop environmental sustainability initiatives that align with the County's sustainability programs and goals.

Develop approved educational materials and presentations.

Work with Communications team to share bureau/department news on website and social media.

Consult other staff and leadership for more complex issues and challenges Minimum Qualifications



* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher AND


* Two (2) years in community outreach, education, communications, energy or environmental programs/policy or d

irectly related

experience

-OR-


* An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.


* Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance is required.

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.

Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.

https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/default/files/service/drug-and-alcohol-policy.pdf

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).

Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.



*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste reduction initiatives, climate mitigation and adaptation and other environmental issues and programs.

• Skill in communicating to and directly educating consumers regarding the benefits of energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste ...