Primary Objective

This position is 40 hours a week and is expected to start in June 2026 and run through November 2026

The City of Bloomington is seeking an individual to support implementation of sustainability initiatives.

CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS

Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety
Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
Embraces the City’s shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City’s vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly

Examples of Duties

Energy Program Outreach (30%)

Write, edit, and format content for newsletters, websites, social media, news releases, presentations, articles, flyers, mailers, and reports
Prepare energy outreach kits (e.g. printing and folding materials, stuffing bags, sorting lightbulbs, etc.)
Design signs and other materials for outreach events in Canva
Assist with preparation, setup, staffing, and takedown of outreach events (e.g. prepare materials, pack and organize materials in advance of events, staff sign-in tables, greet guests, monitor food tables, etc.)
Provide ideas and feedback to make outreach events more engaging
Coordinate with other city divisions to assist with event and outreach preparation tasks as needed

Climate Action Plan Engagement (30%)

Update internal and externally facing project pages on the City’s website.
Conduct community outreach to spread awareness about plan development and engagement opportunities.
Assist City staff and consultants with scheduling and taking minutes at meetings.

Sustainability Programing Support (30%)

Assist staff across the organization with sustainability projects related to climate change, ecological land stewardship, solid waste, surface water quality, transportation, and water conservation.
Example tasks:
Research and facilitate conversations around solid waste special projects with the Sustainability Commission.
Attend open houses in Bloomington to educate realtors about the City’s Time of Sale Energy Disclosure requirements.
Work with Communications and Public Health staff to advertise a new interactive bicycle parking map.
Capture photos throughout the community of climate change impacts, sustainable behaviors, resilient infrastructure, etc.
Coordinate and plan the City’s annual sustainability celebration.

Other Duties as Assigned (10%)

Support City staff on projects as directed by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required

Ability to work outside in various summer and fall weather conditions
Ability to use an iPad to import data into a GIS map after training
Ability to confidently and independently talk to members of the public in various settings including community events, at businesses, places of worship, at doors of residential properties about energy, climate change, and city programs
Ability to work evenings and weekends
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Word)
Ability to write, edit, and format content for newsletters, websites, social media, news releases, presentations, articles, flyers, mailers, and reports
Understanding of environmental sustainability concepts, including climate change, energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy, and waste reduction and prevention.
Ability to take meeting minutes
Ability to plan and coordinate events
Ability to carry out administrative tasks such as managing schedules, answering phone calls, handling correspondence, data entry, and coordinating meetings

Minimum/Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Sustainability or closely related fields.
Valid unrestricted driver's license
Must be 18 years of age or older

Desirable Qualifications

Ability to speak a second language, in addition to English that has a recognized presence in the community (Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, Cambodian, etc.)
Academic courses related to sustainability, climate change, energy, city planning, transportation, communications, community outreach, and GIS
Work experience related to communications, community outreach, field data collection, local government, event planning, photography, GIS

Supplemental Information

Supervision Of Others

This position does not supervise others.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $24.34 Hourly

2026 Full Salary Range: $21.64 – $24.34 Hourly

Part-Time (Temporary); Non-Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits Ineligible

The City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change

Ongoing Part-Time employees who are employed for more than 6 months will make contributions to the pension program (PERA) through payroll deductions unless they qualify for one of the exemptions. In addition, Part-Time may receive Paid-time Off (PTO) at rate outlined in employee handbook and eligable for paid parental leave after 6 months of employment.

Temporary/Seasonal employees do not receive benefits outside of Paid-time Off (PTO) at rate outlined in employee handbook.

The City of Bloomington (City) is asking you to supply information (data) as part of your application for employment with the City. The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) classifies this data as private data about you. The law does not require you to provide the data and there is no legal consequence for refusing to provide the data. However, if you do not provide the requested data, the City may not have enough information to consider your application and you may not move forward in the selection process. If you do provide the data, City employees and its agents may have access to your private data if their work assignments reasonably require access. The hiring manager or supervisor, human resources employees, and members of an interview panel, which may include non-City employees, will have access to some of your private data during the application and selection process. State or federal law or a court order may allow others to have access to your data also. The City will not disclose any of your private data to any member of the general public without your permission. The MGDPA classifies the following information as public data about applicants: veteran status, relevant test scores, rank on eligible list, job history, education and training, and work availability. If you are a finalist for the position, your name is also public. A "finalist" is a person the City selects for an interview. Do you agree to supply the data the City is requesting as part of your application for employment?

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I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire completely for this position. Attaching a resume is NOT a substitute for completing an answer. If a question is answered by the statement "See Resume", the question will be treated as if there is no answer. The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If the supplemental question is not applicable to you, please indicate N/A.

I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.

Did you read and review the Working Conditions and Physical Demands checklist and the Remote Work availability? Once you click on the link

The advertised wage for this position is $24.34 hourly, depending on qualifications. If selected, would you be willing to accept a starting wage in this range?

Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree or higher OR equivalent work experience in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Sustainability or closely related fields?

If you indicated you have post-secondary education or equivalent work experience, please summarize coursework or list degree earned, area of study, name of institution and dates you attended OR please summarize your experience including Job Title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If not applicable to you, indicate N/A.

Do you have a valid unrestricted driver's license?

Are you 18 years of age or older?

Are you currently or have taken any academic courses related to sustainability, climate change, energy, city planning, transportation, communications, community outreach, and GIS?

If you indicated you have taken academic courses related to sustainability, climate change, energy, city planning, transportation, communications, community outreach, and GIS, please summarize coursework, area of study, name of institution and dates you attended. If not applicable to you, indicate N/A.

Do you possess work experience related to communications, community outreach, field data collection, local government, event planning, photography, GIS?

If you indicated you have work experience related to communications, community outreach, field data collection, local government, event planning, photography, GIS, please summarize your experience including Job Title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N/A.

Do you fluently speak a second language, in addition to English, that has a recognized presence in the community? Recognized prevalent languages in the City of Bloomington are Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, and Cambodian [Khmer]. Fluent means you can sustain a conversation, demonstrate intelligible pronunciation which doesn't interfere with understanding, and communicate at informal and some formal levels.

Spanish - FLUENT
Somali - FLUENT
Vietnamese - FLUENT
Chinese Mandarin - FLUENT
Cambodian [Khmer] - FLUENT
I am not FLUENT in those languages or I am FLUENT in another language

If you indicated you speak a language other than English that you are FLUENT in, please list the language(s) and years spoken. If not applicable, please indicate N/A.

This Question Is To Determine Your Status As a Veteran Under The Veteran's Preference Statute, Minnesota Statutes, 43A.11. Please Check The Statement Below Which Best Describes Your Current Veteran's Status

I am not a Veteran
I am a Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
I am the spouse of a deceased Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
I am a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
I am the spouse of a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation and is unable to use the preference due to the disability

If you are a Veteran and achieve the minimum passing rating, do you wish to apply your veteran's preference bonus points? If you answer yes, you MUST complete the City of Bloomington's Veteran Preference Questionnaire (

Yes
No
Not Applicable

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