Sustainability Coordinator

The Village of Park Forest is seeking a full-time, independent consultant to fulfill the role of Sustainability Coordinator for a
12-month period to put the framework for implementation of the Growing Green:  Park Forest Sustainability Plan in place.  The successful candidate will possess high energy, strong organizational and leadership skills, and the ability to work independently.  The Village will accept applications for this position from qualified individuals, as well as from consultant firms that are able to commit a full-time person to this role. 

Details about the Park Forest Sustainability Plan and the expectations for the Sustainability Coordinator can be downloaded by clicking on the below links.  Please note: due to the large file size of some of the documents, download times may be longer than normal.

- To view the full Sustainability Plan click here.

- To view the Sustainability Plan appendices click here.

- To view the grant application for the Sustainability Coordinator position click here.

- To view the Request for Qualifications click here.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to read all of the above listed documents thoroughly before applying for this position.

The Sustainability Coordinator position is funded by a grant from The Chicago Community Trust.  For 96 years, The Chicago Community Trust, our region’s community foundation, has connected the generosity of donors with the needs of the community by making grants to organizations working to improve metropolitan Chicago.  In 2010 the Trust made over $100 million in grants.  From strengthening community schools to assisting local art programs, from building health centers to helping lives affected by violence, the Trust works to enhance our region.  Learn more at www.cct.org.