Sustainability Commission Member

In 2016, the Bloomington City Council completed a strategic planning exercise and selected environmental sustainability as a strategic priority for the City of Bloomington. 

The Sustainability Commission advises the Bloomington City Council, City staff, and the community on policies, practices, procedures and proposals that relate to the sustainable use and management of environmental resources that include air, water, energy, land and ecological resources, and waste. For more information, visit blm.mn/boards.

Internship Overview

Sample duties and responsibilities include:

1. Collaborate with city staff to review, evaluate, develop, and advise the City Council on policies and practices regarding the sustainable use and management of environmental resources that include air, water, energy, land and ecological resources, and waste. Example: Reviewing and providing feedback on the City’s Water Supply Plan
2. Act as change agent, coordinator and educator for policies, procedures and proposals that relate to environmental sustainability. Example: Working on Bloomington’s Electric Vehicle Charging Ordinance
3. Engage with the Bloomington community and serve as a community liaison for issues, ideas, and proposals and provide appropriate feedback. Example: Tabling at community events such as Bloomington’s Home Improvement Fair
4. Cultivate relationships with residents, community groups, businesses, institutions of higher learning, faith based organizations, outside government bodies, and non-governmental institutions. Example: Putting on community events such as the Bloomington Businesses Energy Best Practice Tours and 2020 Earth Day Celebration in collaboration with the League of Women Voters.
5. Serve as a resource for other Bloomington commissions, boards, committees, and task forces on any issues related to sustainability. Example: Attending Bloomington Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission meetings to discuss City parks and natural resources.