MABLETON, GAPosted 20 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from City of Mableton

• Job overview

  The Sustainability Waste & Beautification Specialist manages environmental programs to promote sustainability, waste reduction, and community beautification in Mableton, enhancing residents' quality of life.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves developing educational programs, facilitating sustainability events, overseeing waste and recycling programs, leading grant efforts, maintaining environmental certifications, and collaborating with city departments and community partners.

Company overview

The City of Mableton, located in Cobb County, Georgia, is a newly incorporated city as of 2023, focusing on providing municipal services to its residents. The city aims to enhance the quality of life for its community through effective governance, infrastructure development, and community engagement. Mableton generates revenue primarily through local taxes, fees, and grants, which are reinvested into public services such as safety, parks, and community programs. An important aspect of its history is the transition from an unincorporated area to an official city, which reflects its growth and the community's desire for localized governance.

How to land this job

• Tailor your resume to emphasize experience in environmental program management, community outreach, and sustainability initiatives, reflecting the City of Mableton's focus on waste reduction and beautification.

• Highlight skills in event planning and facilitation, especially for community engagement events like Arbor Day, Earth Day, and recycling programs, as these are key responsibilities.

• Apply through multiple platforms including the City of Mableton’s official website, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the position is listed to maximize your application visibility.

• Connect with current employees in the Sustainability or Environmental Services divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent city sustainability projects or asking about community engagement strategies.

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