Salary: $20.00 Hourly
Location : Richmond, VA
Job Type: Part-Time Limited Duration
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: TBD
Department: Office of Sustainability
Opening Date: 09/17/2025
Closing Date: 10/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Are you Richmond R.E.A.D.Y? Respect. Equity. Accountability. Diversity...YOU!!!

This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

Description

The City of Richmond's Office of Sustainability serves as the central hub for equitable climate action and resilience. Our vision is that all Richmonders-regardless of identity or neighborhood-thrive in a climate-neutral community.

We work at a systems level to address the root causes of climate change and inequity by advancing policy, programs, and partnerships that center equity, resilience, and environmental justice. Our office is currently leading the implementation of RVAgreen 2050, Richmond's equity-centered climate action and resilience initiative, which aims to:
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions 45% by 2030
• Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

This part-time grant-funded temporary position offers a valuable learning and professional development opportunity for individuals interested in clean energy, sustainability, and community engagement. The Clean Energy Specialist will support communications, outreach, community engagement, education, energy assessments, data collection, research, and reporting on efforts related to electrification, decarbonization, and reducing energy burden. The selected candidate will report to the Energy Coordinator. The Office of Sustainability operates under a hybrid work model, with interactions occurring both in person and via digital tools such as Microsoft Teams, email, and project management platforms.
Duties include but are not limited to

• Data collection, cataloguing, and reporting on energy burden
• Research and develop case studies related to electrification projects
• Reporting on grant-related deliverables
• Support content development for the Office's online Energy Hub
• Assist with outreach and communication materials
• Draft energy-related content for social media, newsletters, and internal/external communications
• Research best practices for clean energy and sustainability projects
• Assist with energy education and outreach with community stakeholders (may include engagement events and workshops)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's degree preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated interest or experience in sustainability and/or energy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to conduct research and synthesize findings
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, and dependability

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Energy and sustainability concepts, including energy efficiency, decarbonization, and climate policy
• Standard office equipment and software
• Basic principles of communications and community engagement
• Administrative practices, record keeping, and document design

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Writing, editing, and content creation
• Data entry and information tracking (Microsoft Excel)
• Research and analysis
• Customer service and community relations
• Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Communicate clearly and effectively
• Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Exercise sound judgment and problem-solving skills
• Work both independently and as part of a team
• Adapt to evolving tasks and responsibilities

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly work with one's fingers, talk, hear, see, and use repetitive motions; frequently walk; and occasionally stoop, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, push, pull, lift, grasp, and feel. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be sedentary (exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects), but may differ based on area of focus. The working conditions may contain environmental hazards, depending on area of focus.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".

The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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Which best describes your level of education?

• High School
• Some College
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's or Advanced degree
• Doctorate degree

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Do you have experience volunteering or working on sustainability projects?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide detail below. Otherwise, please put "N/A."
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Do you have experience drafting social media, newsletter and internal/external communications?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide details below. Otherwise, please put "N/A."
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Do you have experience with data collection, tracking and analysis?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the previous questions, please provide details below. Otherwise, please put "N/A."
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Do you have experience with community education and engagement?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the previous questions, please provide details below. Otherwise, please put "N/A."
Required Question