Professional Opportunities
The Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit is happening on June 16th! Secure your spot today and join hundreds of passionate business, nonprofit, government, and community leaders at our biggest event of the year. Visit our website to view the program schedule and speaker line-up.
The Cincinnati 2030 District is hosting their first District Summit on June 15th. This half-day mini-conference will serve as a pre-conference to this year's Sustainability Summit, and will feature a partner expo, educational sessions, keynote by Mark Fisher of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, and a happy hour networking session. Register today!
emersion DESIGN is co-hosting the annual ReBuild conference on 10/5, focused on sustainability issues and business solutions. View their Call for Presentations and apply by 5/6 to be considered for a break-out session.
Boone County Solid Waste has started their annual Trash for Cash program. The organization will donate $100 to each county centerline-road mile cleaned per registered organization, up to a maximum of 5 miles. Find out more information by watching this video. Applications to register are open from 3/1 to 8/31, and the program runs from 4/1 to 9/30.
Cincinnati Parks is now a host site for the Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist program. This is a research-based education program supported by OSU. Become a certified Volunteer Naturalist this year and help to spread environmental education to the public! Applications are open now, the program runs from 9/10 to 11/12.
Hamilton County R3Source is currently having their Spring 2022 Community Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale. Begin better, more sustainable habits this year by starting your very own backyard compost bin or rain barrel! Orders must be placed by 6/2, and purchases picked up on 6/4. Attend one of their composting seminars, and receive a $20 off coupon.
The City of Cincinnati is updating the Green Cincinnati Plan, a comprehensive set of goals and recommendations to address climate change and advance the sustainability, equity, and resilience of the city. Help shape the next iteration of the plan by completing the city's community climate survey today!
The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) is accepting applications for the second annual round of Transit Infrastructure Fund (TIF) grants toward road, bridge, sidewalk and more throughout Metro’s Hamilton County service area. Applications are due on 6/30.
The City of Cincinnati offers Energy Equity Grants to support energy efficiency upgrades in low-income multifamily buildings and provide energy efficiency education for renters and building owners. Property owners can apply by 7/1.