<p>General Purpose of Position:The Sustainability and Community Engagement Specialist will be responsible for working with administrators, teachers, non-certificated staff, support staff, parents, and community members to shepherd the district's vision for environmental sustainability. This position will also require an individual to have a keen understanding of areas related to sustainability education in grade K-12 schools. The successful candidate will have experience in environmental sustainability efforts, best-practices in class lessons related to sustainability and school-wide programs to further enhance our green initiatives, and community engagement such as the tower garden project, composting and the mobile market.</p> <p>Minimum Requirements of the Position:</p> <ul> <li>A project management or teaching background preferred but not required </li><li>Possess a passion and knowledge for the development and implementation of sustainability practices in the district </li><li>Demonstrate excellent leadership and organizational skills and the ability to motivate people; </li><li>Demonstrate a good rapport with colleagues, administrators, parents and students </li><li>Demonstrate creativity and a focused vision </li><li>Possess an eagerness to learn and be willing to attend out of district workshops and conference </li><li>Have experience supporting staff members in a variety of ways </li><li>Skills in preparing and maintaining accurate records </li><li>Experience with planning and managing projects </li><li>Proficient computer skills: excel, POS system </li><li>Has good interpersonal communication skills </li><li>Valid Maryland Driver's license with an excellent driving record. Experience driving a box truck and/or small bus </li><li>Ability to lift up to 30 pounds repetitiously. </li><li>High energy, positive, "can-do" attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and attention to detail; high degree of initiative and an ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time </li><li>Ability to work with sensitivity and without discrimination towards peoples of diverse cultures, races/ethnicity, socio-economic positions, ages, religions, genders, physical/mental challenges/disabilities, and sexual orientations. </li><li>A passion for the mission is essential. This job description may not be all inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. </li><li>Able to work flexible hours to take part in out of school activities. </li></ul> <p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities of Position:</p> <ul> <li>Communicate with school staff in regards to tower garden operations, planting, harvesting and curriculum/events </li><li>Tower garden maintenance and stocking </li><li>Institute waste reduction practices in all schools </li><li>Recording/documenting waste reduction for each school and the district </li><li>Train food service composting staff on proper procedures for composting, documenting </li><li>Support academic curriculum in sustainability </li><li>Support school based Green Committees and clubs </li><li>Social media post on green initiatives </li><li>Communications with composting company </li><li>Attend staff meetings/training and other meetings as required. </li><li>Recruiting and training of volunteers </li><li>Supporting and participating with community projects such as but not limited to community events, mobile market </li></ul> <p>Salary: This is a 12-month contractual position at $24- $28 an hour based on past experience. It will be 27 hours a week.</p>