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General Statement of Duties
Under the general supervision of the Director of the Office of Environment and Sustainability, this incumbent provides technical support and expertise relating to the City’s Green Cincinnati Plan to members of the general public and all City of Cincinnati employees. The incumbent is responsible for the greenhouse gas emissions inventories, overseeing the implementation of the Green Cincinnati Plan, and tracking and reporting progress. Performs related duties as required.
SPECIFIC STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Develop methodology for computing greenhouse gas emissions from City government and use the methodology to calculate the current emissions, and those for a baseline period.
Periodically measure progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by City government and by the City. Requires an in depth understanding of the climate protection, global warming and greenhouse gas emissions.
Requires a high level of project management and planning responsibilities.
Convene, facilitate and participate in stakeholder and team meetings, public hearings, and workshops as the City’s Green Cincinnati Plan representative. Organize and solicit volunteer groups.
Represent the City in communications with a wide range of audiences.
Responsible for data collection, analysis and interpretation of date.
Develop written recommendations including technical and policy proposals.
Coordinating and facilitating an inclusive planning process to build community consensus on a climate protection plan, detailing a path forward for Cincinnati’s climate protection efforts.
Track and provide updates on the City’s Green Cincinnati Plan process.
Ensure all work is in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations and policies.
Conduct training courses related to the City’s Green Cincinnati Plan and climate protection, including development of training material.
Provide leadership, insight, and concepts in public and community relations activities.
Coordinate and organize all aspects of special Green Cincinnati Plan events.
Develop and manage contracts related to the Green Cincinnati Plan Plan and implement marketing strategies to promote the Green Cincinnati Plan. Available to attending and facilitate evening meeting, events and public hearings.
Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)
(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)
Climate change, climate adaptation, and greenhouse gas emissions inventories.
Governmental processes.
Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances and policies.
Budgeting and purchasing processes.
Project management and internal controls.
Develop methodology for computing greenhouse gas emissions from City government and use the methodology to calculate the current emissions, and those for a baseline period; periodically measure progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by City government and by the City.
Requires a high level of project management and planning responsibilities
Convene, facilitate and participate in stakeholder and team meetings, public hearings, and workshops as the City’s Green Cincinnati Plan representative.Conduct training courses related to the City’s Green Cincinnati Plan and climate protection, including development of training material.
HR CONTACT: v.robyn.kinebrew@cincinnati-oh.gov
Required Education and Experience
Each applicant can fulfill the education and experience requirement through the completion of any one of the following:
Possession of or ability to obtain, a valid Driver's License may be required.
Must be self-directed with strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Must be high energy, persistent, and have a take charge attitude.
MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION
Working and Physical Conditions
Indoor environments; exposure to office computer screens; automobile travel within the City may be required.
Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; light lifting and carrying; general manual dexterity required; must be able to operate assigned vehicle.
The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.
The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.
The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.
Holidays
The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas
Health Insurance
The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.
Eligible dependents include:
Legal Spouse or Equal Partner
Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")
Step-child
Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian
Basic Life Insurance
A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.
Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.
Flexible Benefits Plans
Healthcare Flex Spending Account
City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.
Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.
Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account
City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.
Healthy Lifestyles Program
City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.
Retirement Plan
The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.
Deferred Compensation
As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.
General Statement of Duties
Under the general supervision of the Director of the Office of Environment and Sustainability, this incumbent provides technical support and expertise relating to the City’s Green Cincinnati Plan to members of the general public and all City of Cincinnati employees. The incumbent is responsible for the greenhouse gas emissions inventories, overseeing the implementation of the Green Cincinnati Plan, and tracking and reporting progress. Performs related duties as required.
SPECIFIC STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Develop methodology for computing greenhouse gas emissions from City government and use the methodology to calculate the current emissions, and those for a baseline period.
Periodically measure progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by City government and by the City. Requires an in depth understanding of the climate protection, global warming and greenhouse gas emissions.
Requires a high level of project management and planning responsibilities.
Convene, facilitate and participate in stakeholder and team meetings, public hearings, and workshops as the City’s Green Cincinnati Plan representative. Organize and solicit volunteer groups.
Represent the City in communications with a wide range of audiences.
Responsible for data collection, analysis and interpretation of date.
Develop written recommendations including technical and policy proposals.
Coordinating and facilitating an inclusive planning process to build community consensus on a climate protection plan, detailing a path forward for Cincinnati’s climate protection efforts.
Track and provide updates on the City’s Green Cincinnati Plan process.
Ensure all work is in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations and policies.
Conduct training courses related to the City’s Green Cincinnati Plan and climate protection, including development of training material.
Provide leadership, insight, and concepts in public and community relations activities.
Coordinate and organize all aspects of special Green Cincinnati Plan events.
Develop and manage contracts related to the Green Cincinnati Plan Plan and implement marketing strategies to promote the Green Cincinnati Plan. Available to attending and facilitate evening meeting, events and public hearings.
Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)
(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)
Climate change, climate adaptation, and greenhouse gas emissions inventories.
Governmental processes.
Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances and policies.
Budgeting and purchasing processes.
Project management and internal controls.
Develop methodology for computing greenhouse gas emissions from City government and use the methodology to calculate the current emissions, and those for a baseline period; periodically measure progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by City government and by the City.
Requires a high level of project management and planning responsibilities
Convene, facilitate and participate in stakeholder and team meetings, public hearings, and workshops as the City’s Green Cincinnati Plan representative.Conduct training courses related to the City’s Green Cincinnati Plan and climate protection, including development of training material.
HR CONTACT: v.robyn.kinebrew@cincinnati-oh.gov
Required Education and Experience
Each applicant can fulfill the education and experience requirement through the completion of any one of the following:
Possession of or ability to obtain, a valid Driver's License may be required.
Must be self-directed with strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Must be high energy, persistent, and have a take charge attitude.
MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION
Working and Physical Conditions
Indoor environments; exposure to office computer screens; automobile travel within the City may be required.
Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; light lifting and carrying; general manual dexterity required; must be able to operate assigned vehicle.
The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.
The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.
The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.
Holidays
The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas
Health Insurance
The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.
Eligible dependents include:
Legal Spouse or Equal Partner
Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")
Step-child
Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian
Basic Life Insurance
A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.
Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.
Flexible Benefits Plans
Healthcare Flex Spending Account
City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.
Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.
Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account
City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.
Healthy Lifestyles Program
City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.
Retirement Plan
The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.
Deferred Compensation
As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sustainability coordinator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, sustainability, or a related field
- Experience with ESG or sustainability reporting frameworks such as GRI or SASB
- Proficiency in data tracking and analysis using spreadsheets or sustainability software
- LEED Green Associate or similar credential preferred for facilities-focused roles
- Strong written communication skills for internal reporting and stakeholder updates
- Familiarity with carbon accounting methods or greenhouse gas inventory protocols
Tips for Your Sustainability Coordinator Job Search
Quantify your sustainability impact on resumes
Hiring managers for sustainability coordinator roles want numbers, not narratives. Replace phrases like 'reduced waste' with specific outcomes such as diversion rates, energy savings, or emissions reduced. If you lack company data, use project scope or volunteer program scale instead.
Align certifications to your target sector
A LEED Green Associate carries weight in real estate and facilities roles, while ISSP-SA credentials resonate more with corporate ESG teams. Match the certification you highlight to the sector you're applying in so your resume signals immediate fit to screeners.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists sustainability coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by reporting framework familiarity
Many sustainability coordinator postings specify GRI, SASB, or CDP reporting experience. Search for those acronyms alongside the job title so you're applying only to roles where your framework knowledge is a direct match, not a stretch you'd have to explain away in interviews.
Prepare a data story for behavioral interviews
Interviewers in this field almost always ask you to walk through a sustainability initiative you led or contributed to. Prepare one example that covers baseline measurement, the intervention you managed, and the outcome. Practice delivering it in under two minutes.
Negotiate scope before negotiating anything else
Before discussing compensation, ask what the coordinator's direct authority is over vendor contracts, capital projects, or reporting timelines. Understanding decision-making power early helps you assess whether the role matches your career goals and gives you leverage to shape your offer.
Sustainability Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most sustainability coordinators?
The companies hiring the most sustainability coordinators right now include Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, The Greenridge, and Stampede Culinary Partners, with the largest share of openings in California, Wisconsin, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Corporate, government, and higher-education employers tend to post the highest volumes of these roles.
How many sustainability coordinator jobs are remote?
About 40% of sustainability coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability depends heavily on the employer type. Roles focused on ESG reporting, data analysis, and stakeholder communications tend to allow more remote flexibility than positions tied to facilities management, waste auditing, or on-site environmental compliance.
How do you become a sustainability coordinator?
Most sustainability coordinators start with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental studies, public policy, or a related field. From there, gaining hands-on experience through internships, campus sustainability programs, or nonprofit volunteer work is the most direct path. Earning a credential like LEED Green Associate or completing a GHG accounting course strengthens your application for roles that require reporting or project management from day one.
Can I get a sustainability coordinator job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level sustainability coordinator roles exist and are regularly posted by universities, municipalities, and nonprofits. The strongest candidates without professional experience highlight relevant coursework, a senior capstone or thesis project, or volunteer work on environmental initiatives. Demonstrating familiarity with one reporting framework and showing you can collect and interpret data goes a long way when formal experience is limited.
What does the sustainability coordinator interview process look like?
Most employers run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone or video screen focused on your background and familiarity with sustainability concepts. A second round often involves a panel or hiring manager interview where behavioral questions about past projects are common. Some employers, particularly those with active reporting programs, include a short written exercise or case scenario involving data interpretation or a stakeholder memo.
Where can I find and apply to sustainability coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to sustainability coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and interests, and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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