Temporary Sustainability Project Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Work will include leading groups of volunteers in food gleaning operations, assisting farming operations at the two Urban Farms within the downtown Orlando area, and operating a hydroponic unit to grow fresh produce.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree (or in pursuit, with at least 60 semester hours completed), in Agriculture, Communications, Marketing, Environmental Science, Public Administration, Sustainability, Social Sciences, Engineering, or a related field required .
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required .
• Comfort with regular email correspondence and occasional phone support as needed .
• Proficiency of basic computer and web applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc) required .
• Ideal candidate is highly-motivated, team-oriented, and reliable, with excellent attention to detail and critical thinking abilities, and good time management skills.
• Experience with statistical methods and data analysis or building energy management a plus .
• A valid Florida driver’s license is required.

Job Posting

End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting 11-14-2026 Job Summary Salary: $20 hourly If you experience technical issues submitting your application, please reach out to City of Orlando Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407-246-2062. Employees will provide support for the urban farming, composting, food rescue, and hydroponic operations within the City of Orlando.

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IS A PART_TIME_POSITION WITH NO GUARANTEE OF A CERTAIN NUMBER OF HOURS AND NO BENEFITS.

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POSITION INVOLVES WORKING ON A TEMP/SEASONAL CONTRACT WHICH CAN BE RENEWED ANNUALLY BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND BUSINESS NEEED.

Important

To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062. If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows: Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree; Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree; Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.