Job Tag: Renewable Energy/Sustainability

Job Summary

Oversees development and completion of utility-scale, renewable energy projects. Facilitates project management requirements, including scope of work, scheduling, estimating, engineering, and project construction specifications. Ensures completion of installation, testing, commissioning into service, and project closeout. Supports community engagement efforts in collaboration with other customer and community facing groups within the company as needed. Works with teams to ensure successful project completion. Span of control: 0; individual contributor.
Key Accountabilities

Facilitates team of specialists who provide project schedule, cost estimates and construction engineering specifications for capital projects
Ensures completion of installation, testing, commissioning into service and project closeout
Oversees project expenditures and cost-effective procurement of labor, equipment, and materials; coordinates with authorized company representatives in conducting bid meetings and reviews, supplier selections and evaluations, and determining contracting strategy aligned with labor utilization strategies
Provides daily management of on-site construction activities, working with the general contractor and/or multiple contractors and service providers; ensures timely completion of work within approved budget
Communicates project status to all stakeholders, including leadership levels, and engages stakeholders in decisions to ensures a clear understanding of direction and expectations
Works with leadership to evaluate conditions and execute solutions to control project risk
Ensures compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory requirements, including documentation and record keeping requirements
Supports community engagement efforts to achieve project outcomes, including direct engagement in community meetings as needed

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

This is a multi-track base requirement job; education and experience requirements can be satisfied through one of the following options:

Master’s degree and 3 years of project management experience (e.g., scheduling, estimating, project risk management, and construction management), inclusive of 2 years in renewable energy/community development/ community engagement projects; OR
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of project management experience (e.g., scheduling, estimating, project risk management, and construction management), inclusive of 2 years in renewable energy/community development/ community engagement projects; OR
Associate degree and 7 years of project management experience (e.g., scheduling, estimating, project risk management, and construction management), inclusive of 2 years in renewable energy/community development/ community engagement projects; OR
High school diploma or GED and 9 years of project management experience (e.g., scheduling, estimating, project risk management, and construction management), inclusive of 2 years in renewable energy/community development/ community engagement projects

Other Qualifications

Preferred:

Degree and/or experience in civil engineering, construction engineering, construction management, business administration, or related field
Experience in renewable energy sector and community engagement activities
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

New Leaf Energy seeks a Senior Director of Project Development to drive our solar and energy storage pipeline in the West. This is a management position that has direct responsibility for an existing team of Project Developers and Associate Project Developers in CA and TX, with the charge of continuing to grow in those and other regions.

This position will report to the Executive Vice President of Project Development and lead performance through a cross-functional group that includes representation from Engineering, Policy & Business Development, and Project Finance. The ideal candidate will have a broad skill set that makes them comfortable in a range of economic, technical, and structural contexts associated with complex project development, and will be an entrepreneurial leader who can organize ad hoc cross-functional teams and think flexibly and strategically. Direct experience with project development is a must.

New Leaf Energy is a national leader in renewable energy, with strong and steady leadership and outstanding culture. Unique in our industry, New Leaf has steadily grown and remained profitable every year over the last decade. This position is a rare opportunity to join an outstanding company, in a critical role that will be fundamental to the next key growth area we need to make in service of our mission. This is an ideal job for a deeply skilled person who wants to maximize their impact on the climate crisis and the clean energy transformation.

We offer a hybrid work environment, allowing you to work remotely 3 days a week and from the office 2 days a week. This position is based in our Oakland, CA office.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Generate a detailed, multi-year project development plan, directing collaboration and input from many New Leaf Energy employees;
Build and manage a high-performing team to act as the core of our expansion into the West for solar and storage projects in excess of 2mw DC;
Collaborate effectively with a range of New Leaf departments, including others in project development, development engineering, policy and business development, and project finance;
Develop go-to market strategies to meet or exceed annual project volume targets. Given the multi-year time scale for these projects, initial targets will focus on leading indicators of increasing development activity and growing pipeline value;
Analyze the impact of changing regulatory environment and adjust strategy as necessary;
Ownership and continuous improvement of sales processes and tools for your team;
Analyzing, forecasting and reporting to senior leadership on project status, project revenue and project driven profit;
Help your team close lease, PPA, and MIPA agreements.

Requirements

While no one individual will possess them all, the successful candidate will bring many of the following experiences, skills, and attributes. If you’re unsure whether you meet enough of the qualifications below but believe that your experience and skill set is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply!

5+ years of experience with >2mw AC solar and/or energy storage project development, and a successful track record in a complex, multi-disciplinary professional environment;
3+ years of experience as a people manager;
Strong knowledge of electricity system market structure, rules and regulations, and economics, with some proficiency in the engineering and physics of the system;
Demonstrated ability to manage and work effectively with cross-functional employee groups; we’re looking for people whose references will say you’re a great teammate;
Strong understanding of core quantitative concepts of business and finance (IRR, NPV, etc.);
MBA preferred.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF) Engineering and Technology (E&T) East team is seeking a Conservation Specialist in El Segundo, California.

In this role, you will provide a combination of onsite and remote support to the teams in Southern California and Oklahoma City. Up to 25% travel may be required.

At Boeing, you will have the opportunity to work with an outstanding facilities operation, be a part of our enterprise E&T team and collaborate with teammates across the enterprise.

Boeing Southern California is part of Boeing’s Defense and Space sector and the largest satellite factory in the world.

Position Responsibilities:

Validate appropriate actions are taking place in accordance with the Conservation Best Practices guide published by Global Enterprise Sustainability (GES) and provide feedback for potential modifications.

Review utility bills for accuracy, acting as appropriate when billing or usage exceeds expected or planned values, including a root-cause review and action plan if necessary.

Identify possible building and infrastructure projects that will reduce energy usage, quantify those benefits, and partner with finance focals inside and outside of GREF for possible funding streams.

Work to identify other non-trivial improvements for energy reduction through system modification or replacement, system improvement or optimization, system utilization or cycling, or other behavioral and utilization modifications.

Forecast future energy usage at Boeing Southern California and Oklahoma City.

Assist with funding forecasts for sustainability projects outside the East region.

Share knowledge to replicate best practices and find solutions.

Promote energy, water and solid waste conservation by developing communication awareness tools (e.g., videos, posters, job-aids, articles) and support program goals with users in order to achieve conservation goals and metrics.

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This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Personâ€ as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Personâ€ includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Associate’s degree or higher

3+ years developing plans and budgets.

Knowledge of wholesale energy markets (e.g., risks, supply sources, marketers, brokers, delivery grids, storage services, supply and demand factors/trends), portfolio theory, utility company operations, energy usage requirements, and scheduling/delivery procedures.

Knowledge of multiple energy sources and their cost efficiencies to determine optimum usage (e.g., gas vs. diesel; power vs. compressed air; cogeneration) in plant operations.

5+ years working in a sustainability or energy field.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Bachelor’s Degree or higher education.

Registered Professional Engineer for Mechanical or Electrical engineering.

Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Certified Energy Manager or Certified Energy Auditor (Association of Energy Engineers).

Stationary Operators license.

LEED-AP certification.

Knowledge of utility (e.g., electricity, natural gas, water, sewer, solid waste) rules, regulations, laws, the legislative process and tariffs (e.g., Federal Energy Regulatory Commission orders, flow control, energy transmission and distribution rules).

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 6 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+4 years’ related work experience, 10 years’ related work experience, etc.).

Role Summary
Are you a BPI-certified professional looking for a unique opportunity to work as part of a growing, dynamic team? The City of Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations is hiring an Energy Assessor to join our efforts to achieve a just transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. As our Energy Assessor, you will be an integral member of our growing team, providing comprehensive audits and evaluations of homes, educating residents to drive behavior change, and supporting program and policy development in the City. This position is ideal for an individual looking to bring their strong technical and engagement skills into a team setting, working with other dedicated and passionate individuals in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Confirmed leader of people and initiatives that serves as a core member of the City’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations. Responsible for assessing and evaluating energy usage and efficiency measures in residential and commercial buildings, including conducting on-site inspections, collecting data such as energy and water usage information, analyzing energy consumption patterns and trends, providing recommendations, and helping residents access programs that will optimize energy efficiency, reduce costs, and advance the City’s goal of community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. Supervises staff, temporary employees, and interns, helping them grow individually and professionally.

Education, Training and Experience (position requirements at entry)
Required:
• BPI Analyst certification
• Home Energy Score certification
• Proven experience in conducting energy assessments, audits, or similar evaluations
• Knowledge and understanding of residential energy audits and direct energy saving tips
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Five years of professional experience, with at least three years being in an energy assessment-related field.
• At least 2 years of large scale project experience.
• Community engagement related experience.
• Public speaking experience; developing and delivering presentations to a diversity of audiences.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
• Experience working with groups of people to reach a common goal.
• The City of Ann Arbor will consider an alternative combination of education and experience

Preferred:
• Six (6) years of relevant experience, including three (3) years of progressive responsible energy-related experience.
• Ability to handle large groups of active people with different opinions.
• Prior work or volunteer experience in municipal planning or sustainability.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Prior experience working in the City of Ann Arbor.

As the Sustainability Manager you will be responsible for leading the implementation of our sustainability strategy. There will be specific emphasis on waste reduction, single-use reduction, carbon reduction, sustainable and diverse procurement, implementing sustainable practices, collaborating with functional departments to tell the sustainability story to our guests and clients, and building a culture of sustainability.

Job Responsibilities

Degree in a subject related to sustainability; Bachelor’s degree required (business, environment and/or sustainability).
2-5+ years’ experience working in sustainability team or specialized consultancy.
Knowledge of and experience with social and environmental matters, including interconnected issues; understands business and operations of large food company.
Inquisitive mind set with strong analytical abilities. Strategic thinker looking outside to bring new approaches to continually improve internal effectiveness.
Highly analytical, ability to synthesize information and offer recommendations/solutions.
Ability to work independently and manage multi-stakeholder engagement from vision to implementation.
Ability to communicate and facilitate dialogue with those holding diverse and opposing views, by finding common ground and identifying opportunities to move forward. Courage and conviction in managing difficult conversations.
Resilient, and able to adapt to challenges, identify underlying concerns, share ideas and develop effective responses or elevate to higher management.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Organized with a strong attention to detail and follow through.

Qualifications

Implements a comprehensive sustainability program for dining and catering operations
Engage managers to implement and manage creative sustainability initiatives
Provides guiding leadership regarding sustainability to operations team – bolstering success
Work with operations team on energy and water conservation initiatives
Facilitates on-going sustainability training for management and hourly employees
Develops and facilitates workshops, content and meetings regarding sustainability
Plans educational field trips for managers to local suppliers, waste infrastructure facilities, etc.
Supervise, train and monitor the activities of the operational team to accomplish sustainability goals in partnership with general management team
Partner with Managers and FLAs in kitchens to educate and provide in the moment coaching on sustainable food practices
Participate in regular meetings with internal team, local clients and external stakeholders

Education
Bachelors preferred
Minimum 1-2 years experience

Consumer Reports is looking for a Director, Product Sustainability that will be responsible for overseeing CR’s sustainability research and testing program of products, goods, and services within the Testing and Insights division.

They will provide direction, operational and technical leadership for the program, ensure the timely execution of projects and that operational metrics/goals are achieved, deliver high quality results to drive consumer impact via content, policy and consumer engagement.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for the development of the scientific and engineering underpinnings of CR’s sustainability program, employ contemporary perspectives on sustainability within the marketplace (manufacture, distribution, consumption & use, recycling, end-of-life issues) to achieve a positive impact.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

Lead the assessment of products that promote positive sustainability characteristics (energy efficiency/consumption, recyclability, sustainable source materials, etc.) and how the ranking/scoring of those characteristics can be incorporated into the overall ratings of those products.
Direct and oversee operational activities to ensure that research and testing in the product sustainability program is performed on schedule, according to procedures with quality and accuracy.
Identify existing and emerging issues in sustainability research/testing and help define what sustainability means for CR and for marketplace stakeholders (consumers, manufacturers, regulators, distributors, etc.) across different product categories.
Work with internal partners to determine how to incorporate the prevention and reduction of environmental and consumer harms into a sustainability ratings scheme for products or services accounting for attributes like lifecycle adjustments and true cost accounting.
Work across teams to establish, reinforce, and adhere to consistent data analysis standards, adhering to CR’s commitment to rigor, objectivity, and quality
Partner with internal stakeholders to establish an overarching testing organizational plan; Collaborate and work cross-functionally with Testing and Insights teams as well as with content, advocacy, legal and survey to ensure insights inform broader critical initiatives.
Stay current on applicable codes & standards that apply to product sustainability, recommend appropriate test methods/approaches to assess compliance
Advise senior leadership on long-term strategy and decision making by defining critical metrics, developing dashboards, and providing strategic insights
Ensure proper documentation of product sustainability testing protocols and procedures as well as document and maintain inventory of proprietary data.
Manage other staff member(s) in the Product Sustainability Research and Testing Team, as required
Work with Vice President to develop and execute effective succession plans, including the selection, mentoring, and coaching of the appropriate team members to meet the department’s requirements of the organization
Keep abreast of industry testing standards, market trends and competitors’ practices evaluating and providing recommendations to improve existing testing procedures and practices
Serves as an organizational thought leader and the primary Consumer Reports spokesperson for product sustainability. Represent CR externally in public testimony, meetings with manufacturers, industry, NGOs, and in media interviews and as a participant and/or speaker at external engagements, as required

ABOUT YOU

You’ll Be Highly Rated If:

Demonstrated leadership skills that include setting and achieving goals for the team, initiating actions to resolve problems and improve processes
A good understanding of product sustainability research/testing, product manufacturing, energy consumption of products and environmental impact of manufacturing, use, and end-of life of products
Data driven, fact-based and consumer focused, anticipating impact of key audiences and is comfortable adjusting as new information comes to light
Promotes collaboration and inclusion; leverages connections and interdependencies while seeking out diverse perspectives.
Clearly communicates the desired future state and leverages key influencers to champion support.
Ability to lead and manage in a collaborative and communicative style while ensuring alignment with and accountability to organization objectives.
Great interpersonal skills; inspiring and motivating teams and individuals.
Demonstrate effective planning, time management and organizational skills
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline or relevant discipline, 10+ years of relevant work experience required
5+ years of demonstrated ability managing product environmental or corporate sustainability programs
Knowledge of and experience with quality assurance and continuous improvement tools, best practices, methods and approaches
Data & metrics driven approach to management required.
Ability to “dive deepâ€ into situations, address issues while also rising up to the strategic level
Experience in setting, communicating and overseeing individual or team performance expectations and development priorities

You’ll be one of our top picks if:

Advanced degree in engineering or a relevant scientific discipline
Prior experience directing and conducting proprietary research projects useful
Experience managing a team preferably in a testing and/or operations area a plus
Prior work experience in product sustainability research/testing and/or product sustainability public policy development
Prior experience with working with the media and public speaking a plus
Knowledge of experimental techniques, data analytical practices, and advanced statistical topics is preferred.
Knowledge of / experience in Lean Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement environments is a plus

Ocean Conservancy educates and empowers citizens to take action on behalf of the ocean. From the Arctic to the Gulf of Mexico to the halls of Congress, Ocean Conservancy brings people together to find solutions for our water planet. Informed by science, our work guides policy and engages people in protecting the ocean and its wildlife for future generations.

Clean Energy Portfolio

Ocean Conservancy envisions a healthy future for our ocean and the communities that rely on it, free from greenhouse gas pollution and resilient to the climate impacts we can no longer avoid. To help achieve this vision, we advocate for sustainable ocean-based climate solutions, work with all levels of government to implement these solutions and help build demand for climate action. To protect the ocean and coastal communities, we must transform the fossil fuel-based energy regime by accelerating the transition to clean energy, including sustainable marine renewable energy. Ocean Conservancy believes a rapid, responsible, and just transition to 100% Clean Ocean Energy by 2050 is within reason and reach.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Climate Policy and working closely with the Sr. Director responsible for Offshore Oil & Gas and the Director, Climate and Plastics Initiative, the Director will help advance Ocean Conservancy’s campaign to achieve a rapid, responsible, and just transition to 100% Clean Ocean Energy by 2050. The Director will lead the organization’s effort to secure needed reforms and other enabling conditions to accelerate responsible offshore wind deployment in the U.S. S/he will also finalize an assessment of other marine renewable energy technologies and an advocacy strategy to support targeted policies to facilitate research and responsible development and deployment of those technologies.

With respect to offshore wind, advocacy strategies to support enabling conditions will include national and regional approaches to financial incentives and disincentives, biodiversity conservation and protection, supply chain development, labor and workforce issues, coastal and marine spatial planning (CMSP), and research and development of technological solutions. Work to accelerate responsible offshore wind will include a heavy emphasis on the role of CMSP and administrative efforts to advance a U.S. Sustainable Ocean Plan. This work will cover strategies to support federal funding for, and regional implementation of, the National Ocean Policy, as well as engagement and cultivation of stakeholders to support CMSP. In this effort, the Director, Marine Renewable Energy will represent Ocean Conservancy and coordinate with several working groups and coalitions to advance common goals. S/he will supervise team members and consultants working on the renewable energy and CMSP portfolios, oversee logistics relating to internal program management (assisting in budget preparation and review, work planning) and assist in ensuring continued funding for the Ocean Conservancy’s Clean Ocean Energy activities.

Finally, the Director, Renewable Energy plays a key role in working with the government relations and communications teams to develop, coordinate, and implement strategies to achieve Clean Ocean Energy program and organizational goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Works with the Senior Policy Analyst for Renewable Energy, Clean Ocean Energy team members, Government Relations (including International Government Relations) and Digital & Communications staff to develop and implement strategies to: accelerate responsible offshore wind other marine renewable energy (MRE) technologies deployment in the U.S.
Drives strategies to achieve effective public policy supporting offshore wind planning and permitting, including those identified in Ocean Conservancy’s Policy to Power report.
Lead an outreach strategy for and meet with agency officials, elected officials, industry, Tribes, local communities, other ocean users and NGO stakeholders to garner support for responsible offshore wind, other MRE, and related policy initiatives.
Collaborate with peer non-profit organizations and other partners, including providing a leadership role in strategy development of coalitions. Work in partnership with Ocean Conservancy’s government relations experts, to develop and advance federal Congressional engagement strategies for coalitions and partnerships.
Represents Ocean Conservancy at renewable energy, climate or other related events and meetings, in writing and through interviews and speaking engagements.
Supports Ocean Conservancy’s justice, equity, diversity and inclusion efforts, including by proactively incorporating the perspectives of historically marginalized and underserved communities in renewable energy policy
Supervises work and performance of Senior Policy Analyst, Renewable Energy and outside consultants as needed.
Works with the Resource Development/Foundations team to ensure grant proposals and reports are completed in an accurate, compelling, and timely manner.
Tracks monthly financial statements and helps prepare annual program budget.
Works with other programs and departments to ensure cross-cutting Clean Ocean Energy goals, including relevant international goals, are advanced through all Ocean Conservancy’s program areas.

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

Five to ten years of experience working with Congress, the federal government, or Tribal, state or local governments on energy, renewable energy, marine environmental issues, marine spatial planning, or related issue area.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse teams; integrate across disciplines, and work collaboratively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively about complex issues both in writing and verbally.
Working knowledge of advancing policy on the federal level.
A high-level performer who thinks strategically and sees the big picture but remains attentive to details, deadlines, and deliverables.
Ability to be flexible and work under pressure and deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with past success in leveraging collaborative efforts to effect change and build political will.
Highly collaborative with an appreciation of the benefit of a multi-disciplinary team approach; willing to take on a variety of tasks to further the program goals, and able to delegate effectively when appropriate.
A leadership and mentoring style that supports and rewards the growth of staff with talent, promise, and commitment.
Proficiency in Microsoft office products required.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Advanced degree preferred in a relevant science, public policy, or interdisciplinary specialty related to energy and environment, climate change, sustainable development, or coastal and marine affairs.

COMPENSATION

Ocean Conservancy is committed to equity in its pay practices and posts expected hiring ranges for each of its positions. Salary minimum is $98,262; salary midpoint is $144,509. The midpoint represents the market rate for a position, and a fully experienced employee may be paid at this level. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s specialty skills, years of experience, location, and unique background. We would welcome the opportunity to connect with potential candidates whose salary requirements may be outside of the expected hiring range.

TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation.

The Office Sustainability Institute is seeking candidates for Program Coordinator role.

Working closely with the Manager of Policy and Planning the Program coordinator is responsible for researching best practices related to sustainable development for municipalities and schools and support the implementation of them in the Sustainable Jersey programs with particular emphasis on local land use planning and climate resilience

Main Responsibilities:

Respond to inquiries from program participants such as municipal and school staff and green team members related to assigned topics and project areas. Review submissions to certification programs on assigned policy areas.
Conduct research on sustainability policies, best practices and emerging models; contribute to the creation of models, guides and tools to support local governments to implement recommended best practices; write reports with analysis and recommendations.
Work with program partners and stakeholder groups to identify emerging sustainability policy issues, to develop solutions and implement outreach and assistance programs.
Provide technical assistance and coordinate local pilot projects in municipalities and schools to assist them in completing Sustainable Jersey actions.
Contribute to the completion of grant/contract deliverables and the preparation of reports for external government and foundation clients. Support efforts to identify funding opportunities and prepare grant proposals.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of one year experience working in land-use planning, public policy, local municipal government or similar field.
Bachelor degree in urban planning, public policy, or similar.

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate degree in planning or related field.
A preference for local municipal experience in New Jersey with an understanding of climate change, its impacts at the local level and policies and activities municipalities can undertake to be more resilient.
American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP) certification an/or certified licensed New Jersey Professional Planner (PP).
Preference for demonstrated skills in ArcGIS.

Penn State’s Sustainability Institute (SI) is seeking an energetic and innovative entry-level sustainability Programming Coordinator to manage, implement, and help design existing and new student- and public-facing programming that advances understanding of and engagement with sustainability.

SI serves as a shared resource for all Penn State units to help institutionalize sustainability into their teaching, research, student engagement, community and alumni engagement, and operations and to help bring sustainability to communities across Pennsylvania as part of Penn State’s land grant mission. We adopt an expansive definition of sustainability based upon the Global Sustainable Development Goals that aims for social, economic, and environmental sustainability for all. Come join the small but mighty team at the Sustainability Institute to help us fulfill this mission!

SI is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. By definition, sustainability cannot be achieved unless it is achieved for all people. As such, we believe equity is a core concept of sustainability and all our work, especially our programming, must be inclusive and embrace diversity.

This Sustainability Programming Coordinator position will be responsible for the implementation of many of SI’s existing signature public and campus programs, including, but not limited to:

The Colloquium on the Environment

The Intersections film series

The Sustainability Showcase workshops

The Student Sustainability Summit

The Commonwealth Campus Sustainability Forums

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

Collaborating with SI staff, interns, and partners on developing the goals, themes, and design of the programming;

Recruiting and curating diverse speakers, films, and workshops;

Managing contracts and University reporting procedures for payments and event/speaker management;

Arranging facility and travel details for programming; overseeing the logistics of event operations, including technical operations for hybrid and remote events;

Managing event registration and attendance tracking;

Representing the SI at public programming;

Collecting and analyzing data about program impact;

Ensuring compliance with all University guidelines and regulations for programming;

Supervising an intern to help with programming; and

Coordinating with SI communications staff and interns on programming promotions and marketing.

Additionally, this position will be responsible for developing and fostering relationships with campus and community partners around programming initiatives and for identifying new synergies around programming. The person in this position will also have an opportunity to develop new programming that advances the Sustainability Institute’s strategic goals and engages with our targeted audiences of Penn State students, faculty/staff, alumni, and/or the public.

Professional development opportunities and mentorship will be provided for this position to serve as a career springboard for those interested in fields in sustainability; educational programming; event management; communications; community engagement; and/or higher education.

This is a limited term position, funded for one year from start date, with the potential to renew for an additional year. The position is located at University Park with only occasional minimal travel to Commonwealth Campuses as needed. Occasional night and weekend hours will be required. A flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work may be considered. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Education and experience:

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree plus one year of related experience (volunteer, intern, summer, and student group leadership can count towards experience), or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Driver’s license required, as occasional driving to events may be required.

The position requires:

excellent oral and written communication skills;

outstanding organizational skills;

the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;

ability to navigate a large and complex organization;

collaboration and cooperative skills to work within groups and to build teams;

willingness to learn and advance personal knowledge of sustainability;

a mission-driven interest in promoting sustainability; and

a commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all our initiatives.

Preferred qualifications include:

experience in an academic setting and/or experience developing sustainability education programs;

experience with Penn State and its programs in particular;

experience in event management;

experience managing a budget (Excel experience a plus);

some experience with graphic design programs (e.g. Canva or Adobe suite);

skills and interest in data management/analysis; and/or

experience building collaborations across different interest groups.