Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN)

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USDN extends our deepest gratitude to the incredible sponsors who are making our 2024 Annual Meeting in Minneapolis possible! Special thanks to the National Audubon Society, Cascadia Consulting Group, CoolSeal By GuardTop, Kausal, National League of Cities, Trust for Public Land, Xcel Energy, Nutter Consulting, and Siler Climate Consulting! Your unwavering support is crucial in bringing together hundreds of sustainability practitioners from across North America this October to learn, share, and collaborate on building more resilient and sustainable communities. Thank you for being champions of sustainability and for your commitment to making a difference! We couldn’t do this without you. If you are interested in attending USDN's Annual Meeting (but aren't a member), there's still time to sponsor! Reach out to [email protected] to learn more. #USDN2024 #Sustainability #ThankYou #Sponsors #ClimateAction #Resilience #Innovation

USDN is excited to welcome Summer Sandoval as our Environmental Justice Federal Funding Lead! In this role, Summer will lead USDN’s work on the EPA EJ Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center. She will support local governments and communities navigate the maze of federal funding opportunities to win grants and realize their projects to advance equitable climate action. Through USDN’s Federal Funding Programs, Summer will work with federal, community and technical partners to improve federal and grant programs to produce better, equitable outcomes for communities.  Summer brings nearly a decade's worth of experience in environmental and climate justice and clean energy policy experience. She has held roles as the Energy Democracy Coordinator at UPROSE where she worked with diverse partners to pass and implement climate and energy policies such as New York State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, NYC’s Climate Mobilization Act, and the Federal government’s Justice40 Initiative. Summer has also served in roles with NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice as a Policy Advisor, Clean Energy and Equity, and as a Senior Advisor, Environmental Justice and Clean Energy. Please join us in welcoming Summer to the USDN Team!

USDN is thrilled to share that, one year into our collaboration with the Bezos Earth Fund, USDN, and our esteemed Partner Networks, we're making remarkable strides in expanding green spaces in cities nationwide through the @Greening America's Cities Initiative. This initiative is more than just about adding greenery - it's about embedding equity and inclusivity into the very fabric of urban planning. Through USDN's efforts, we're empowering local government staff to work hand-in-hand with community-based organizations to create equitable, thriving and accessible, sustainable environments. Here’s how USDN and partner cities are making an impact: Racial Equity: Ensuring that all communities benefit equally from green space initiatives. Economic Inclusion: Creating opportunities for local economic growth through green space projects. Workforce Development: Equipping civil servants with the skills needed for effective green space management. Natural Climate Solutions: Integrating environmental solutions to combat climate change. Technical Skills: Providing vital training to enhance project execution and outcomes. Thank you to our incredible partners and community advocates who are driving this change. Here’s to continuing our work to make cities greener, more inclusive, and better for everyone! Together we are #GreeningAmericasCities #GreenSpaces #UrbanDevelopment #Sustainability #RacialEquity #EconomicInclusion #ClimateAction #USDN #BezosEarthFund #CommunityCollaboration

Are you a skilled writer and editor with a knack for creating compelling storytelling? USDN’s Communications Coordinator role is an exciting opportunity to use your writing, editing, and technical skills to help advance sustainability and climate justice! This is a fully remote, work-from-home position. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gRTrARew #sustainabilityjobs #careers #hiring #nonprofitjobs

Are you a relationship-builder and skilled program manager who thrives in dynamic, multi-partner environments? Are you looking for an opportunity to help bridge local government and community organizations in service of urban greening projects that are at the nexus of nature, climate and justice? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for USDN’s Government Liaison position. This hybrid position is based in Chicago. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/g6gwgUWt #sustainabilityjobs #jobalert #careers #hiring #nonprofitjobs

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DEADLINE AUGUST 9: USDN is hiring a Development Manager! Are you a fundraising and grant management professional who wants to use your skills to advance sustainability and climate justice? Are you looking for a chance to help grow a mission-driven non-profit by taking proposals, grant impact reporting, and funder engagement practices to the next level? If so, you might be an ideal candidate for USDN’s Development Manager position. This is a fully remote, work-from-home position. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/e9AXU-nb #sustainabilityjobs #jobalert #careers #hiring #development #nonprofitjobs

🌊 Hawaii Water Workforce Fellowship Program: fill out the expression of interest form and get notified of positions as they are posted later this summer - https://lnkd.in/eNcpkiWP 📽️ To get a look into one of the offices that will offer fellowships, watch this video from City and County of Honolulu's Storm Water Quality Division. The Hawaii Water Workforce Fellowship Program, founded in partnership with the Hawaii Community Foundation (HCF) and the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) is a program of HCF's Hawaiian Islands Environmental Finance Center (HIEFC). It is an annual initiative that supports the development of a sustainable and inclusive water workforce in Hawaii. With a cohort of fellows each year, the program offers full-time opportunity for participants to gain invaluable experience by working within local government agencies and various water-related organizations. Relevant interest and/or education experience includes, but is not limited to: engineering, environmental studies, finance, geographic information systems, law, public administration, and urban/regional planning. #fellowship #internship #sustainabilityjobs #jobalert #careers #hiring

DEADLINE JULY 16: Are you a mission-driven technology professional with an interest in impacting sustainability work? Do you have experience working with databases or in business analyst roles? We are looking for an aspiring Excel guru and Salesforce aficionado who has a knack for handling data projects and communicating complex systems and processes. This is an exciting opportunity to use your technical skills to be of service to sustainability and climate justice efforts! This position works collaboratively with staff across the organization through the administration and rollout of technology systems, the development and refinement of data processes, and the coordination of key projects that enable USDN’s programs and measure its impact. This is a fully remote, work-from-home position. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eM63ZQWc #sustainabilityjobs #jobalert #careers #hiring #projectmanagement #nonprofitjobs #salesforce