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Our Members
The Southeast Sustainability Directors Network (SSDN) is comprised of local government sustainability professionals from cities and counties in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
We're Hiring: Executive Director Position
We are seeking a strategic, emotionally intelligent, and inspiring leader to serve as Executive Director (ED) of SSDN. The ED will lead a talented team of 13 in partnership with a dedicated Board of 13 while supporting a growing network of local government sustainability leaders across the Southeastern United States. This is a fully remote position open to candidates based in or with deep ties and willingness to relocate to any of SSDN’s 10 member states.
Our Programs
SSDN is a network of local governments working together to create clean and healthy communities throughout our region.
Peer Learning
SSDN connects members on sustainability issues.
Annual Meeting
SSDN's annual meeting brings members together face to face every spring.
State Policy Program
Members within each state work together on state-specific projects.
“Through SSDN, the City of Charlotte has been able to discuss overcoming obstacles to combat climate change with similar cities in population, area, and culture. We have utilized the group to build our expertise on different subjects and gain City support on initiatives that have been completed in other SSDN communities.”
— Erika Ruane, City of Charlotte, North Carolina
"SSDN is an amazing resource for municipal sustainability professionals in the Southeastern US. SSDN provides beginning and experienced sustainability directors with access to collaborative learning opportunities, best practices in urban sustainability, and grant funding for city/county sustainability projects."
— Peter Nierengarten, Sustainability Director, City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
“Through SSDN I was able to make personal connections with peers within our region. These connections are so important — whenever I need help, I am one email, one phone call away from my peers who are always so tremendously helpful. I love the SSDN annual meeting, where I meet with my counterparts from other cities/counties/states and learn more about their work, their challenges, and most importantly, identify opportunities where we can work together.”
— Flavia Tonioli, Sustainability Manager, City of Miami Beach, Florida
