Sustainable Oakland

12/04/2024

🗣️ Calling Oakland & Alameda residents! Share your local knowledge at upcoming workshops on protecting our shoreline from sea level rise.

Dec 4 & 5
5:30-7:00 PM PT
Virtual via Zoom

Register: oaacadapt.org/events

07/25/2024

Alameda County Sustainability Project Manager
Alameda County’s General Services Agency Office of Sustainability (Oakland, CA) is seeking a Sustainability Project Manager who will build partnerships and manage projects in areas including green purchasing, community climate resilience, and sustainable materials management to advance the Climate Action Plan for Government Services and Operations. Salary range is approximately $90-133K. Apply with resume and cover letter by August 12. For more information and to apply: https://bit.ly/acsustjob.

FYI - applicants will need to contact the HR email listed in the brochure with any questions.

03/21/2024

Inspire others by talking about your involvement in this year’s Earth Day! Spreading the word encourages others to join, so help make Oakland Earth Day 2024 an epic one! To find a site where you can volunteer, visit https://hubs.la/Q02pQxHW0

03/18/2024

Volunteer Registration is officially OPEN! You can join the Oakland Earth Day celebration on Saturday April 20th; to register and find volunteer sites across Oakland, visit https://hubs.la/Q02pQnsz0

03/11/2024

Don’t miss your chance! Lead a volunteer event in your community by registering as a Site Coordinator for Oakland Earth Day. Find more information at https://hubs.la/Q02nZxg70.

Site registration closes this Friday, March 15, 2024!

03/08/2024

Show some love for our natural environment on Oakland Earth Day! If you’d like to host a volunteer cleaning or greening event in your neighborhood, there’s just ONE WEEK left to register. Registered sites are eligible for tool loans and other support from Oakland Public Works. Visit https://hubs.la/Q02nMLBS0 or scan the QR code to sign up!

03/01/2024

City of Mountain View Senior Management Analyst – Solid Waste: The City of Mountain View is currently accepting Senior Management Analyst applications. Lead recycling and waste reduction initiatives to meet the City’s zero waste goals, support S.B. 1383 compliance, and assist with oversight of the City’s collection and processing contracts. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as the recruitment may close at any time. Applications will be screened on a continuous basis with a first review date of Friday, March 22, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PST.

The City of Mountain View is a progressive, full-service city, operating under the Council-Manager form of government. The seven Council Members are elected at-large for four-year terms that are staggered, with elections held in even-numbered years. Service on the Council is limited to two consecuti...

02/28/2024

Oakland Earth Day is about taking care of our planet by taking care of our city. Join us on Saturday April 20th as we plant trees and native plants to improve our air quality, clean up litter to improve water quality, and help protect Oakland’s natural environment in many other ways.

Visit https://hubs.la/Q02mzqz50 to sign up to host an Oakland Earth Day event in your neighborhood! March 15th is the last day to register a site to get City support for your project.

02/22/2024

Take action to protect our natural environment this Earth Day by hosting an earth-friendly event in your neighborhood! On Saturday April 20th, volunteers will lead habitat restoration, planting, litter removal, and educational events all across town for Oakland Earth Day. Visit https://hubs.la/Q02lZJSh0 to register as a Site Coordinator and learn how Oakland Public Works can support your volunteer event.

02/12/2024

The City of Oakland is celebrating Oakland Earth Day on April 20, 2024! This is a day of environmental protection, education, and stewardship. Individuals and households can take part by hosting or participating in events across the city, as well as pledging and committing to actions from home. Site registration opens next week, and volunteer registration opens March 18; visit https://hubs.la/Q02kL4Cq0 to learn more!

02/08/2024

Help reduce flooding and keep our waterways clean by adopting a storm drain near you!

We’ll lend you the tools you need to clear leaves and trash from your storm drains, and pick up the debris when you’re done. Remember, “Clear the drain before the rain” and report storm drain maintenance needs to OAK311.

Visit https://hubs.la/Q02knXth0 to sign up today!

01/19/2024

A big THANK YOU to the many volunteers who came out to make MLK Day 2024 a “day on, not a day off.” Communities all across Oakland held service events that honored the vision of Dr. King, and what that vision means to *them.* The City of Oakland is grateful for the opportunity to support these unique events every year.

Check out some photos that were captured throughout the day! We’re tallying up how many people came out and the impact of their work—stay tuned for our report back next week!