REQUIRED SKILLS, TRAINING, AND ABILITIES

• Specialized knowledge, interest, and experience in environmental policies, sustainable

development principles, environmental education, land conservation, or other related subject matters.

• General knowledge of environmental policies at the federal, state, and particularly local levels.
• Experience working with and among diverse demographics.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of working outside in all weather conditions.
• Computer skills, including experience utilizing Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheets, and database software).
• OSHA 10 Certifications; HAZCOM.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Any certification and training updates in conservation and environmental issues required under work duties will be the responsibility of the OSEA.

• Assist with sustainability planning and development projects, including updates to the GHG Inventories, Climate Action Plan, and Climate Readiness Plan, by working across the city
• Departments, key stakeholders, and community members as assigned. These community-driven plans are updated as determined by the Gary Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Council (GESAC) and the City of Gary.
• In coordination with the Director, develop OSEA’s 2025 sustainability-related priorities and key performance indicators. These will provide further specific tasks for the Sustainability Project
• Coordinator responsibilities.
• Facilitate the formation of the Greater Gary Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Council (GESAC), including the administration of the council and its subcommittees.
• Attend OSEA staff meetings weekly, as well as any other necessary internal meetings and/or events as assigned by the supervisor or Director.
• Grant writing and project assistance for the grant projects as assigned by the Director.