Strategic Coordinator - Environmental Services
Salary
$43,721.60 - $77,771.20 Annually
Location
Springfield, MO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
072426
Department
Environmental Services
Opening Date
07/24/2026
Closing Date
8/7/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
The City of Springfield's Department of Environmental Services is looking for a Strategic Coordinator to help keep some of the department's most important work moving forward. Environmental Services is a great place to work for people who want to make a difference in the community while helping protect the environment.
In this role, you will help drive the department's Sustainable Strategic Plan by keeping employees engaged, making sure their voices are heard, supporting committees and workgroups, and helping connect the plan to the day-to-day work of the department. This position will help turn ideas into action by coordinating meetings, gathering feedback, tracking progress, and communicating updates.
The Strategic Coordinator will also support the department's Integrated Planning efforts, which requires strong communication and coordination with external partners at the local, state, and national level. This includes helping maintain relationships with partner agencies, coordinating reporting activities and events, supporting presentations, and keeping stakeholders informed.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing people together, facilitating productive conversations, organizing information, and helping groups move toward clear outcomes. The ideal candidate will be organized, collaborative, and comfortable working on complex initiatives involving multiple people, programs, and priorities.
If you are someone who can help people see the bigger picture, keep important work moving, and turn good ideas into meaningful progress, we encourage you to apply.
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Leadership Philosophy/Trust Edge Model
The City of Springfield's leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework, which emphasizes:
Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency
These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.
Qualifications and Requirements
Experience, Education, and Training
AND
PREFERRED
Licensing/Certification
Functions
For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.
Other Requirements
The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.
Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.
All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
Find out more about City of Springfield employee benefits through the following link: https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Benefits
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What best describes your level of education?
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Please state the name of your college / university and your specific area of study.
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Do you have at least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in strategic planning, program or project management, policy development, performance management, organizational development, environmental program administration, continuous improvement or related professional work?
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Please describe your experience from the questions above.
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Were you referred by a current City employee to apply for this position?
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Employer City of Springfield (MO)
Address 840 N Boonville
Springfield, Missouri, 65802
Phone 417-864-1607