# Tasks & work activities — environmental programme coordinator

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 13-1199.05 (Sustainability Specialists).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Review and revise sustainability proposals or policies.
- **[Core]** Research or review regulatory, technical, or market issues related to sustainability.
- **[Core]** Identify or investigate violations of natural resources, waste management, recycling, or other environmental policies.
- **[Core]** Identify or create new sustainability indicators.
- **[Core]** Write grant applications, rebate applications, or project proposals to secure funding for sustainability projects.
- **[Core]** Provide technical or administrative support for sustainability programs or issues.
- **[Core]** Identify or procure needed resources to implement sustainability programs or projects.
- **[Core]** Create or maintain plans or other documents related to sustainability projects.
- **[Core]** Develop reports or presentations to communicate the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives.
- **[Core]** Create marketing or outreach media, such as brochures or Web sites, to communicate sustainability issues, procedures, or objectives.
- **[Core]** Collect information about waste stream management or green building practices to inform decision makers.
- **[Core]** Assess or propose sustainability initiatives, considering factors such as cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and acceptance.
- **[Core]** Monitor or track sustainability indicators, such as energy usage, natural resource usage, waste generation, and recycling.
- **[Core]** Develop sustainability project goals, objectives, initiatives, or strategies in collaboration with other sustainability professionals.

## Detailed work activities

- Advise others on business or operational matters.
- Assess the cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services.
- Create marketing materials.
- Develop sustainable business strategies or practices.
- Establish organizational guidelines or policies.
- Investigate legal issues.
- Monitor business indicators.
- Obtain information about goods or services.
- Prepare financial documents.
- Prepare operational reports.
- Prepare proposal documents.
- Purchase products or services.
- Research issues related to the environment or sustainable business practices.