News Flash • Climate Action Committee Vacancy - Town of Wellesley
News Flash • Climate Action Committee Vacancy
The Climate Action Committee (CAC) is seeking a new member to be appointed by the Select Board for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2024.
Interested candidates should be committed to the CAC's mission of reducing town-wide greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. Responsibilities include attending CAC meetings one to two times per month, taking an active role in CAC projects, and eventually coordinating one or more initiatives related to Wellesley’s Climate Action Plan(CAP).
To apply, please email a paragraph describing your interest and background to Wellesley Sustainability Director Marybeth Martello at mmartello@wellesleyma.gov by Friday, March 15.
The Climate Action Committee (CAC) consists of four Select Board-appointed members, plus one representative from the Select Board, School Committee, and Wellesley Municipal Light Plant (WMLP).
Read the complete Climate Action Committee member position description.
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