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Careersβ€ΊRolesβ€ΊSustainability Energy Coordinator
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Sustainability Energy Coordinator

The clean energy organizer β€” coordinating energy efficiency and renewable energy programs.

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Work Personality
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Enterprisingleading, persuading
Investigativeanalytical, curious
Based on Holland Code framework
Industries that often hire Sustainability Energy Coordinators
Government Β· 47%Professional Services Β· 38%Financial Services Β· 8%Technology & Information Β· 4%Consumer Services Β· 3%Education Β· 3%
Job markets for Sustainability Energy Coordinators
Where Sustainability Energy Coordinator jobs concentrate Β· ~327 metro areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Operations
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Sustainability Energy Coordinator

As a Sustainability Energy Coordinator, you coordinate energy-focused sustainability programs. You're tracking energy consumption, supporting efficiency projects, coordinating renewable energy activities, and helping reduce the organization's energy footprint.

Your day focuses on energy sustainability. You might collect energy data, then coordinate efficiency projects, then support renewable initiatives, then track progress against targets, then prepare reports. You're ensuring energy sustainability programs move forward.

The hardest part is making the business case for energy investments. Efficiency projects compete with other priorities; you need to demonstrate value. The people who thrive here combine energy knowledge with business sense and coordination skills.

What people in this role value
AchievementHigh
IndependenceHigh
Working ConditionsHigh
RecognitionHigh
RelationshipsAbove avg
SupportLower
O*NET Work Values survey
Role Profile
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Things that vary from job to job as a Sustainability Energy Coordinator
Energy intensityProgram scopeData systemsTeam structureRenewable focus
Energy sustainability coordination varies by organization and scope. Energy intensity affects program scale. Program scope might include efficiency, renewables, or both. Data systems vary. Renewable energy focus levels differ.
✦ Editorial β€” written by Truest from industry research and career patterns
Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape β€” and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Technology & Information$160K+37%
Professional Services$156K+33%
Financial Services$149K+27%
Energy & Utilities$142K+21%
Government$124K+5%
Compared to Operations average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Sustainability Energy Coordinators (SOC 11-1011.03), not just this title Β· BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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What it takes to advance
1
Energy management
Deep energy knowledge opens paths
2
Project management
Leading projects creates advancement
3
Business case development
Justifying investments is valuable
Lateral Moves
Energy Analyst β†’
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Sustainability Coordinator β†’
If you want broader sustainability
Questions you might ask when interviewing
What energy programs would I coordinate?
How energy-intensive is the organization?
What energy data systems are used?
What does advancement look like?
✦ Editorial β€” career progression and interview guidance based on industry patterns
The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape β€” helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$74K–$208K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
212K
U.S. Employment
+4.3%
10yr Growth
22K
Annual Openings

How Sustainability Energy Coordinator pay & employment are changing

$110K$107K$104K$101K$99K201920202021202220232024$99K$110K
BLS OEWS May 2024 Β· BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

WritingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingReading ComprehensionPersuasionSocial PerceptivenessSystems EvaluationSystems Analysis
O*NET OnLine Β· Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
11-1011.03

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Roles with similar work and overlapping career paths

midSustainability Energy Manager$80KmidEnergy and Sustainability Manager$144KexecutiveSustainability Chief$161KmidSustainability Manager$80KdirectorSustainability Director$161KexecutiveChief Green Officer (CGO)$161K
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Common questions about what it's like to be a Sustainability Energy Coordinator

What does a Sustainability Energy Coordinator do?

The clean energy organizer β€” coordinating energy efficiency and renewable energy programs.

How much does a Sustainability Energy Coordinator make?

Median pay for a Sustainability Energy Coordinator is about $80K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $74K to $208K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).

What skills does a Sustainability Energy Coordinator need?

Core skills for this role include Writing, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Complex Problem Solving, and Speaking.

What education do you need to be a Sustainability Energy Coordinator?

Most people in this role hold a master's degree.

Is a Sustainability Energy Coordinator in demand?

Employment in this field is projected to grow about 4.3% through 2034, with roughly 211,850 people working in it today (BLS).

What jobs are similar to a Sustainability Energy Coordinator?

Closely related roles include Sustainability Energy Manager, Energy and Sustainability Manager, and Sustainability Chief.

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) Β· BLS Employment Projections Β· O*NET OnLine
Truest editorial: Fit check, role profile, things that vary, advancement analysis, lateral moves, interview questions.