Nov 18, 2022 1:45 pm63 views
The Village of Wilmette and Wilmette Park District is excited to announce the recruitment of a full-time Sustainability Coordinator. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to make a lasting community-wide impact as this position will support the various governmental bodies in Wilmette to advance sustainability initiatives. The position will primarily work with the Village of Wilmette and Wilmette Park District, but also provide guidance and support as needed to Wilmette School District #39, the Wilmette Public Library, and New Trier Township. This is a newly created position intended to lead the implementation of the Village’s recently adopted Sustainability Plan and assist the Park District in the development of its own plan. Wilmette is a beautiful, historic community located 16 miles north of downtown Chicago with convenient access to the Metra train station (Union Pacific North Line) which is steps away from Village Hall, as well as the CTA Purple Line. The community has approximately 28,000 residents and a total area of 5.4 square miles. As progressive organizations, the Village and Park District are committed to making Wilmette a more livable and welcoming community through sustainability, diversity, equity & inclusion, affordable housing, support of open space and recreation, and active transportation.