Sustainability Coordinator

Job Description

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Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Resiliency and Sustainability, this position is responsible for advancing NOPECs organizational and community-level sustainability initiatives. The Sustainability Coordinator supports the integration of sustainability and resiliency principles across programs, partnerships, and operations to help member communities transition toward a more equitable, low-carbon future.
The position supports NOPECs Net-Zero 2050 Pathway Plan, community technical assistance programs, and peer-learning initiatives while providing strong coordination, research, and administrative support.

Values

• Integrity - Maintains organizational confidence by protecting operational assets and processes. Keeps financial and other personal information confidential.
• Driven Team Player - Contributes to organizational success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; Cooperative team player who works well with others to problem solve.
• Intelligent with Sound Judgement - Protects financial assets by monitoring internal controls.
• Confident Leader & Thinker - Offer productivity and investment improvements to add value to the organization.
• Humble and Flexible Willingly and cooperatively takes direction from the Director of Resiliency & Sustainability and other Executive Officers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Illustrative duties may include, but are not restricted to, one or more of the following:

• Support sustainability, energy, and resiliency programs and initiatives.
• Provide scheduling, meeting coordination, track follow-ups, event support, and documentation.
• Assist with data collection, research, analysis, and presentation to support strategic decision-making and impact measurement for sustainability and resiliency programs.
• Support community outreach, workshops, and peer-learning cohorts.
• Support projects, manage timelines, track progress, and coordinate logistics for events and initiatives.
• Assist with data collection, research, presentation, policy briefs, and reporting.
• Support the S.T.A.R. (Sustainable Technical Assistance Resources) program and other peer-learning or technical-support cohorts.
• Assist in the preparation of NOPECs annual sustainability reports, grant proposals, and performance dashboards.

Specialization Tracks:

Candidates may apply if they demonstrate experience or a strong interest in one or more of the following focus areas. While the role is not limited to a single track, candidates will be encouraged to identify a primary area of specialization.

Track 1: Sustainability Communication and Data-Informed Storytelling

• Use data to support clear, compelling sustainability narratives for internal and external audiences.
• Develop communication materials, blogs, summaries, update dashboards, and case studies.
• Research national and regional trends in sustainability, climate, and energy.
• Support community outreach, educational initiatives, and stakeholder storytelling efforts.

Track 2: Energy Systems, Data Analysis & Net-Zero Strategy

• Support to collect, manage, and analyze data related to community energy use, emissions, and renewable energy potential.
• Support decarbonization progress tracking for NOPECs Net-Zero 2050 Pathway.
• Coordinate with consultants and partners on data requests (greenhouse gas inventories, fleet and facility assessments), and solar site evaluations.

Track 3: Climate Action Planning & Resiliency

• Support communities that are developing or updating climate action and resiliency plans.
• Assist with greenhouse gas inventories, vulnerability assessments, and resilience strategies.
• Facilitate cross-community learning and coordination around equitable climate solutions.
• Familiarity with global frameworks (e.g., UN SDGs, ESG frameworks).
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Sitting, standing, and bending.
• Ability to use office equipment, including but not limited to office copier, shredder, computer equipment, and audio/visual equipment.
• Ability to speak in a clear and easily comprehensible manner.
  
  

Background and Skills

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Sciences, Urban Studies, Education, Sustainability Studies, Architecture, Public Administration, Public Policy, Engineering, Physical Science, Energy, Natural Science, Biological Science, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• 35 years of relevant professional experience (Including internships and graduate studies)
• Experience, ideally in nonprofit or similar settings, with a focus on complex environments and diverse communities.
• Exceptional ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and details.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, with high integrity and confidentiality.
• Expertise in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook) and data management tools.
• Demonstrated experience supporting sustainability, resiliency, or clean-energy projects.
• Willingness to travel within Northeast Ohio for community and partner engagements.
  
  

NOPEC Mission and Call to Service

• NOPEC is the largest governmental retail aggregation in the United States. We have over 240 member communities in 20 counties throughout northeast We exist for the sole purpose of serving our member communities and consumers.
• To fulfill this purpose, we aggregate, educate and advocate, maximizing the value we bring to our members.
• The NOPEC team members who help us fulfill this mission must be confident, thinking leaders who are both humble and flexible. We exist to serve and must be willing to put our shoulders to that service regardless of where, how and when the opportunity for service may present itself. We are driven team players, intelligent with sound judgement, who understand and forward the needs of the people and communities we serve and who roll up our sleeves to work both collectively and individually to live up to and exceed the expectations of the public we serve.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Incumbent will work in a hybrid office environment. Incumbent should understand the expectation that this job periodically requires a 40+ hour per week commitment.
• Verification of identity, education, prior employment, and references may be required.
• We are a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.