Climate Smart Future Ready Program Coordinator

Job Description:

Climate Smart Future Ready Program Coordinator

Description

Overview

We're hiring a Climate Smart Future Ready Program Coordinator to join Larimer County’s Office of Sustainability and Climate!
We need someone passionate about sustainability and can approach it from a balanced perspective, considering the environmental, social, and economic impacts. You’ll need to be a clear communicator who can engage with various audiences, stay organized, and use data to drive decisions. We believe in building trust through transparency, so we’re looking for someone who can deliver dependable, professional service. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in climate action and community engagement, we’d love to hear from you!

The typical schedule is 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Weekend or evening events are possible
This is a grant-funded, limited-term position based on available funding.

Responsibilities

Specifically, this position:

• Coordinates and facilitates Climate Smart Future Ready multi-partner action teams.
• Provides technical assistance, data collection, and reporting for greenhouse gas reduction efforts.
• Establishes community engagement, outreach, and communication initiatives.
• Collaborates with the Towns of Estes Park and Johnstown to develop greenhouse gas inventories and plans aligned with County goals.

To view the full job description, visit https://www.larimer.gov/jobs/descriptions/#/app/detail/Program_Coordinator

We are looking for a candidate who will:

• Understand a triple-bottom-line approach to sustainability and climate initiatives.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with diverse audiences.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and a data-driven approach.
• Maintain reliable and transparent work practices, fostering trust and delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

• Three (3) years experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties.
• Possess reliable transportation to be able to work in any County facility as needed and required.

Benefits
Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
  
• Short and Long-Term Disability.
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  
• Accident Insurance
  
• Critical Illness Insurance
  
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
  
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
  
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.
  

To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit https://www.larimer.org/hr/benefits .

Supplemental Information

You can’t be considered unless you apply! Underrepresented individuals may be less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet all requirements and can perform every job responsibility. We are most interested in finding the best candidate. We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role and apply.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment testing. Depending on the position, these checks may include, but are not limited to, reference checks, motor vehicle reports, employment verification, education verification, fingerprinting, criminal history information, physical, and a drug screening. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 12/29/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

Salary:

$28.37 - $30.29 Hourly