Job Tag: Renewable Energy/Sustainability

At Holy Cross, sustainability isn’t a buzzword — it’s the community’s collective responsibility. Safeguarding the environment for future generations reflects Holy Cross’ Jesuit mission. The community embraces this challenge at all institutional levels — from College-wide initiatives that reduce electrical usage to student-driven programs that promote climate-friendly practices. Since 2007, Holy Cross has reduced its carbon emissions by over 50 percent and aspires to reach carbon neutrality by 2040.

The Director of Sustainability champions campus sustainability by integrating climate action and resilience throughout the campus community. This dynamic role holds a range of responsibilities across policies, operations, infrastructure and culture. Responsibilities often include fostering a culture of sustainability among students, faculty and staff; identifying and prioritizing areas for institutional sustainability initiatives; planning and developing long and short range sustainability programs; engaging with institutional leaders to foster sustainability broadly across campus departments and offices; networking with peer institutions to maintain current working knowledge of sustainability best practices on college campuses; and, representing the College at regional and national sustainability meetings.

The Director of Sustainability serves as an important member of the College’s administrative staff by leading the Office of Sustainability. The Director of Sustainability can expect to serve as the internal leader and “go toâ€ expert for sustainability, monitoring emerging trends, programs and issues, and communicating and educating others on sustainability topics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Campus-Wide

Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, administrators and campus committees on campus sustainability projects and environmental education.
Lead the Office of Sustainability, which provides centralized coordination, encouragement, and accountability to foster a campus culture that “cares for our common home.”
Chair the Presidential Task Force for the Environment which includes constituents across campus including students, faculty and staff.
Lead the effort to implement the College’s updated climate action plan as well as the 2040 carbon neutrality goal.
Sit on campus-wide committees, bringing the sustainability perspective.
Liaise with sustainability professionals at other education institutions, within the AJCU, local businesses, governments and the Worcester community to share experience and practices and promote collaboration.
Serve as the central point of contact for any and all interfaces with members of the campus community on the subject of sustainability.

Academic

Support the academic mission of the College and present at campus-wide staff, faculty, and student meetings and classes.
Act as the liaison between academics and operations in order to create a living laboratory environment for students around sustainability topics.
Aid in the implementation and development of educational materials as requested.
Provide support to students, faculty, and staff for the development of course content, academic projects, presentations and experiential opportunities related to sustainability.
Collaborate closely with the new Department of Environmental Studies.

Facilities and Operations

In collaboration with Facilities Department staff, provide direction for decarbonization and sustainability planning, which may include sitting on capital project teams.
Lead campus education and outreach efforts about waste reduction and diversion.
Work closely with Environment Services staff to develop and manage waste reduction and diversion programs, including the residential freezer composting program, end of the semester move-out diversion project, toner cartridge recycling and textile recycling.
Conduct the annual greenhouse gas inventory for the Climate Leadership Network requirements.
Find and apply for grant funding and incentives as needed, including at the federal and state level as well as private opportunities.

Student Engagement

Direct multiple co-curricular programs, including the Sustainability Project Developer program, Green Influencer Program, the Green Living Certification and the Pothos Project.
Hire, train and supervise student employees dedicated to campus sustainability efforts.
Support student organizations, ranging from advocacy to gardening.
Advise students involved with Purple Goes Green Week.
Direct the Holy Cross Green Fund, including recruiting prospective applicants, advising project leaders and advising the student manager.
Collaborate with the Division of Student Affairs on student programming that relates to sustainability.
Direct institutional sustainability activities as developed.

Employee Engagement

Support the employee affinity group (Biting Into Thoughtful Environmentalism) focused on sustainability.
Coordinate a community supported agriculture (CSA) site during the spring and fall semesters.
Direct the Green Office Program, supporting College units implementing sustainability practices.

Communications

Enhance campus wide communication and outreach about campus sustainability by building a relationship with the College’s Marketing and Communication team.
Design and disseminate the internal sustainability newsletter.
Manage the official PurpleGoesGreen Instagram account and the sustainability GroupMe account.
Monitor the monthly printing reports with the support of ITS.
Represent Holy Cross at regional and national campus sustainability meetings.

Administrative

Oversee the budget for the Office of Sustainability, including forecasting, tracking and verification.
Steward the Pepsi Co. grant funding that is dedicated to campus sustainability projects.
Provide supervisory guidance for staffing levels, training programs and in planning the use of resources to ensure that the College achieves sustainability goals.
Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experience; advanced coursework a plus.
Five to eight years of experience in management, sustainability, or related programs required; experience in academic setting desired.
Knowledge of sustainability theories and practices and local, national and global sustainability and environmental initiatives; familiarity with the networks of organizations (governmental, non-governmental and academic) involved in advancing sustainability policy and action.
Excellent communication skills including writing, public speaking and computing skills.
Exhibits sound judgment and professionalism in all aspects of the position. Able to differentiate between conflicting priorities and issues to identify underlying causes. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and assess priorities effectively. Ability to creatively overcome obstacles; skilled in working with a diverse academic community.
Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule to support sustainable events and meetings with students that may occur during the evenings or weekends.
Able to work independently, but is an excellent collaborator and team player.
Demonstrated record of personal accomplishments executing sustainability initiatives.
Must be able to build positive relationships. Ability to work effectively with all levels of the institution.
Familiarity with SIMAP, the Climate Leadership Network, AASHE and/or the Laudato Si Action Platform preferred.
Strong working knowledge of the Google Suite.
Valid driver’s license required.

The Bentley University Office of Sustainability is seeking an experienced sustainability professional to help support the university in implementing its Sustainability Climate Action Plan and Bentley’s mission. The Manager of Sustainability will be responsible for managing and maintaining strong relationships for the office, leveraging strong communication skills and thriving in a dynamic work environment. This person will support the office in managing the day-to-day work of the Office of Sustainability. The manager will be responsible for overseeing much of the office’s project management, student career development and will contribute to the thoughtful leadership for many of the exciting programs run through the Office of Sustainability. We highly encourage candidates who are excited to be a part of a flexible, creative, and strong team.

Essential Duties

Provide project management to essential Office of Sustainability programs including:

Leading the implementation and project management of Energy and Building Systems and Lifelong Learning and Engagement goals of Bentley’s Sustainability Climate Action Plan.
Co-leading the Student Sustainability Leadership program (5-7 student interns) which includes supervision and mentoring.
Partnering with Facilities Management to achieve Bentley’s energy reduction and renewable energy goals. Including, leading the implementation of an electrification study completed in Spring 2024.
Giving guest lectures on sustainability topics in undergraduate and graduate classes and in other venues.
Chairing committees and facilitating meetings.
Co-advising the student group Students for Sustainable Business.
Representing the Office of Sustainability in all capacities across campus.

The Manager of Sustainability will report to the Director of Sustainability.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in an environmental science, sustainability, sustainability and business, policy, ESG, behavior change or related field.
Two to four years of work experience in the fields listed above.
Excellent project management skills, the ability to manage multiple competing priorities (including budget and timeline) in a rapidly changing environment.
A passion for sustainability and triple-bottom line principles and have a strong desire to create change.
A track record of engaging others to act, with proven, measurable results.
In-depth understanding of the triple-bottom line and other sustainable business principles.
Enthusiasm about the opportunity for businesses to lead on sustainability issues (like climate change)
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
The ability to present information clearly, concisely, objectively and with a fact-based approach.
Experience with and/or demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.
Experience planning events and coordinating people for a common goal.
Ability to work well in a fun, collaborative team environment, including at least three days per week on the Bentley campus, in a way that develops positive relationships across the university.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

You are an achiever and activator:

You are organized and efficient with managing your time.
You find sustainability work naturally enjoyable
You are excited and motivated by the work and get satisfaction from being busy and productive
You generate enthusiasm and inspire people around you to action

The Massachusetts Port Authority is Powering What’s Possible™ for your career. We are a dynamic organization that connects people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. Our employees are essential in moving planes, cargo, and cruise ships safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We are an economic engine, managing real estate assets where people live, work, and play. Together, the properties we own and operate generate $20 billion for the region’s economy. With a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and being good neighbors, we achieve results that positively impact the people and businesses of New England.

Massport’s Capital Programs & Environmental Affairs Department is dedicated to advancing the vision of transforming our industry through groundbreaking approaches, consistently delivering “best-in-class” infrastructure projects that create exceptional value and surpass the expectations of our valued clients and customers. Our Mission is clear: to excel in delivering projects that elevate our customers’ experience by meticulously programming, designing, and constructing safe, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure. By wholeheartedly embracing inclusivity, harnessing the power of technology, and constantly seeking opportunities for continuous improvement, we drive Massport’s mission while reshaping the industry with innovative practices.

ABOUT YOU

As Sustainability Project Manager, you should possess exceptional stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking, and project management skills to drive Massport’s sustainability efforts. You will develop and implement impactful strategies and programs, manage budgets and contracts, and ensure adherence to sustainability guidelines. With strong communication abilities, attention to detail, and expertise in environmental certifications, you will drive progress, promote awareness, and continuously seek to enhance Massport’s sustainability initiatives through learning and adaptation to industry best practices.

What you will do:

Engage stakeholders to refine sustainability strategies and initiatives.
Implement impactful sustainability programs and projects.
Analyze progress and report findings to stakeholders.
Manage contracts and budgets for sustainability partners effectively.

WHAT YOU OFFER

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, urban planning, business administration, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
3-5 years’ relevant experience in sustainability, air quality, water quality, waste management, and renewable energy.
Proficiency in Excel or similar database management software.
Current and valid driver’s license.

The Green & Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI) is a 501(c)3 entity with the mission to address the social determinants of health, opportunity and equity through the creation of healthy, safe and energy efficient homes. By delivering a standard of excellence in its work, GHHI aims to eradicate the negative health impacts of unhealthy housing and unjust policies for children, seniors and families to ensure better health, economic and social outcomes in historically disinvested communities – with an emphasis on communities of color.

The Green & Healthy Homes Initiative is one of 11 organizations selected by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to serve as an Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaker. GHHI received $50 million to provide subgrants to community-based nonprofits and other eligible subrecipients in EPA Region 3 for assessment, planning, and project development activities. Grantmakers will alleviate much of the burden that the federal grants process places on small, resource-constrained community-based organizations supporting underserved communities and marginalized populations. The 11 Grantmakers are a combination of community-based nonprofit organizations in potential partnerships with a federally recognized Tribal government or an institution of higher education. Grantmakers will design competitive application and submission processes, award environmental justice subgrants, implement a tracking and reporting system, provide resources and support to communities, all in collaboration with EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights.

Position Overview

The Senior Program Officer for Strategic Operations will support the EPA Region 3 Thriving Communities Grantmaker (TCGM) project. The TCGM Project, in collaboration with the EPA, will award $40 million in EPA funding, flowing from the Inflation Reduction Act, to fund eligible projects in historically disinvested communities throughout EPA’s Region 3. To further ensure equity and transparency, the Project includes a dedicated Advisory Board comprised of 10+ organizations which will provide outreach support, applicant engagement, and ensure equitable, transparent project implementation. To ensure subrecipients’ technical assistance needs are met, the Project will also include a dedicated team of technical assistance partners with subject matter expertise congruous to the projects selected to receive TCGM subgrants. This position will support the start-up, three-year project strategy, ongoing operations, and subrecipient grants support. This position will work to ensure that barriers are lowered for applicants and subrecipients, that subrecipients are adequately supported with capacity building and technical assistance, and that there is strong coordination between the project team, partners, networks, and the EPA Region 3 TCTAC center. This position will report to the Senior Vice President for Thriving Communities, for the duration of the three-year project period.

Support the Senior Vice President for Thriving Communities and project team in:

People Management

Manage a team of four Program Officers. These Program Officers will lead Grant Management Teams for each subrecipient and will provide support, provide technical assistance, monitor grants, and ensure requirements are met for compliance.

Project Management

Develop, launch, and provide ongoing management of the project management tracking and reporting system.
Establish process for Grant Management Team composition to support subrecipients.
Create and manage a knowledge library to support the diverse set of subrecipients.
Support ongoing operational management of the Thriving Communities Grantmaker project.
Facilitate and host project team meetings when requested by the Senior Vice President for Thriving Communities.

Grantmaking Strategy & Support

Support the grantmaking strategy and process for sub award provision, including but not limited to, ensuring interested applicants have an easy-to-use application platform and have transparency as to the status of their application.
Ensure processes for threshold and full criteria review of submitted applications occur within defined timeframes.
Support ongoing monitoring and reporting of grant activities.
Support ongoing use of the grants management system, ensuring that the system is used to support various grant management processes, including but not limited to applications, review, award, pre-award readiness, grant monitoring, and reporting.

Stakeholder Relationships

Support feedback processes to facilitate Advisory Board engagement throughout the project.
Support feedback processes to facilitate community engagement throughout the project.
Support strong relationships with vendors, the EPA, regional partners, and more.

Qualifications

A minimum of five years of experience in multi-state non-profit program management, implementation, and strategy
Proven ability of managing flow-through grants (federal, foundation, or corporate gifts) to a diverse set of grantees
Strong understanding and commitment to addressing health, environmental, racial, and economic inequities through solution-based approaches
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and achieve results across multiple partnerships
An ability to work independently while serving as part of a regional team
Cultural competency and strong interpersonal skills for interacting with colleagues, clients, and project partners of all demographic and professional levels
Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to identify and solve complex issues
Strong presentation and public speaking skills
Flexibility, initiative, and a collaborative spirit
Professional, positive work ethic
Commitment to justice, equity, and inclusion
Ability to travel, as needed, to support the project

Preferred

Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Degree in public health, public administration, non-profit management, or another comparable field
Familiarity with federal grant compliance, regulations, and processes
Familiarity with project management software, like Monday.com
Experience consulting, coaching, or providing constructive feedback to partners and staff

Energy Engineer Intern: Responsible for aggregating and analyzing building data in order to generate recommendations and client consultation reports to help clients make their buildings better. Provide analysis of client’s energy & utility data, and assist Applied Building Insights (ABI) team members with data analysis and reports.

Essential Duties:

– Collect and aggregate building data sources (HVAC, energy, water, etc.) and assist Optimization Engineers with analysis and development of operational and efficiency improvements in buildings.

– Use Microsoft & Trane software applications to input & visualize data into Consultation reports.

– Input building utility data and assist Energy Engineers with analysis and developing recommendations for energy efficiency opportunities.

– Learn to use Trane and Boland building and energy analysis tools.

– Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

– Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science and Analytics or related major

-Previously completed mechanical courses is a plus, interest in energy and sustainability.

– Experience with data visualization and analytics tools is a plus

– Strong problem solving and data analyzing skills, self-sufficient, independent, bright, intuitive, focused

– Proficient with Microsoft Excel

The New England Senior Environmental Specialist is responsible for supporting the New England Environmental Sustainability Director to drive achievement of National Grid’s environmental sustainability goals across the US business, with a specific focus on New England.

This role is important for ensuring the New England (NE) business unit is positioned to deliver on these goals by –
1) maintaining up-to-date internal and external greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting, reporting, and compliance, in alignment with our corporate Responsible Business Charter and various external mandatory and voluntary commitments
2) collaborating with team members and stakeholders across the New England business to update and embed environmental commitments and ambitions into business operations, plans, and governance structures
3) operating efficiently through supporting development of in-house tools and projects
4) sharing industry best practices through engagement with peer organizations
Key Accountabilities

1. Environmental Sustainability Performance Management
a. Responsible for calculating and distributing NE performance reporting updates on GHG emissions reductions performance compared to plans
b. Partner with key stakeholders to support the management of the GHG inventory spreadsheets and databases for the NE business by collecting and assessing data from across the business and calculating business-specific emissions for scopes 1, 2, and 3
c. Contribute to GHG reporting, accounting methodology documentation and testing as part of annual Responsible Business Report data verification and publication
d. Support external regulatory, mandatory and voluntary GHG reporting and compliance efforts (including EPA, MA DEP, CDP and others) through data calculations and summaries
e. Support GHG components of Massachusetts Electric and Gas rate case filings
f. Monitor and contribute to internal and external GHG accounting / reporting standards and trends

2. Emissions Reductions Glidepaths
a. Manage the NE business 2050 emissions glidepath in coordination with Environmental Sustainability team and other key departments, including Strategy and Transformation
b. Ensure alignment of the emissions reductions glidepaths with other long-term roadmaps and strategic plans across the business

3. Sustainability Program & Project Management
a. Support in-house sustainability programs and data systems, which may include emissions calculation and reporting tools, maintaining file sharing platforms
b. Support management of summer interns and special project groups

4. Peer Engagement and Best Practice Development
a. Support engagement with external trade associations and coalitions by participating in webinars and events, engaging with colleagues at peer utilities, completing surveys and benchmarks, and sharing learnings with internal team

Qualifications

•Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, business, sustainability, or a related field
•Minimum 2 years professional experience with quantitative metrics, calculations, and data management tools
•Ability to effectively simplify and communicate complex concepts
•Experience working collaboratively as part of a team and managing multiple stakeholders
•Ability to prioritize, plan, and coordinate competing priorities
•Ability to work effectively in a hybrid virtual/in-person working environment
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•Preferred: experience with GHG Protocol and industry-standard GHG reporting forums

The Southern Environmental Law Center is hiring a new Climate Campaign Associate in either our Birmingham, AL. or Charleston, SC. offices, although other SELC offices can be considered. SELC’s strategic plan has three core pillars: Climate Change reversal, Environmental Justice and producing national solutions from our work protecting the South. This individual will join our Climate Initiative, reporting to our Climate Initiative Leader. At its core, the focus of this position will be defining and driving forward climate policy campaigns and advancing climate policies in target States. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful, nationally recognized organization that is effectively addressing some of the most pressing and challenging environmental issues throughout the South and the nation.

SELC has a hybrid work model that offers employees the flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week. This is a full-time, exempt, three-year term position. All employees must reside in our region. SELC will provide relocation reimbursement for those relocating for an SELC position.
Primary Responsibilities:

Create state opportunity landscape assessments to advance climate policies in target states, mapping existing and potential partner organization capacity and related priorities, key stakeholders and decision makers, potential new partners, leverage points, resonant messaging, target audience strategies, and more.   
Develop one to two potential climate campaign concepts with recommended strategy and tactics in the target states. Each concept will be developed in partnership with state teams to determine whether and how to move forward.  
Provide project management support for target campaigns. In some instances, participate in and directly manage the resulting advocacy.  In others, coordinate with the state program advocates and coalition partners primarily handling that advocacy. 
Explore opportunities for additional research on climate-related topics to support campaign goals and elevate issue visibility and SELC thought leadership, working with program teams and Communications.   
Advise program staff in state offices on climate priorities and opportunities.  
Participate as a thought partner with program staff in developing advocacy strategies. Possible areas of policy work include decarbonization of TVA, implementation of federal climate funding and incentives, defense against regional gas growth, state and local resilience policies, and clean transportation.  
Identify new partnerships and build and participate in coalition efforts to support climate goals. 
Build and cultivate strong relationships with key decision-makers including public officials and staff, partners and other external stakeholders. Coordinate externally with partner organizations and allies to advance climate campaign objectives.  Attend and represent SELC in meetings among partner groups as appropriate.   
When appropriate, chronicle and analyze campaign activities to capture and share lessons learned for the benefit of future strategic campaigns. 
Support SELC’s collegial, collaborative, inclusive approach in advancing climate solutions.  

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of relevant work experience with at least some issue or political campaign work.
Strong commitment to addressing the causes and consequences of climate change and advancing clean, sustainable energy resources in the South. 
Familiarity with the Inflation Reduction Act and other major federal climate programs. 
Ability to think strategically and manage concurrent fast-paced projects.  
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse clients and partners, legislators, regulators and business leaders. 
Strong independent initiative and the ability to contribute effectively and collaborate as a team member. 
Oral advocacy experience and comfort speaking in varied settings. 
A strong personal commitment to SELC’s mission. 
Strong commitment to equity-centered policy work. 
A genuine interest in and commitment to helping SELC create and foster a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. You engage in ongoing personal learning and are eager to contribute to our organizational efforts in this area.

Desired Qualifications:

Significant issue or political campaign experience. 
Prior experience working in one of SELC’s six states. 
Media, brand management, or crisis communications experience. 

The National Association of Counties (NACo) in Washington, D.C., announces an opening for a Environment and Resiliency Intern position within the Counties Futures Lab.

The National Association of Counties (NACo) unites America’s 3,069 county governments. Founded in 1935, NACo brings county officials together to advocate with a collective voice on national policy, exchange ideas and build new leadership skills, pursue transformational county solutions, enrich the public’s understanding of county government and exercise exemplary leadership in public service.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The intern will work with the Resilient Economies and Communities team, within NACo’s Programs and Practices division, from May 2024 through August 2024, with a possible extension based on programmatic need and intern availability. The intern will assist in completing on-going research, writing projects and administrative support for various projects related to environmental resiliency, disaster mitigation and recovery, clean energy and climate change.

Qualifications and skills needed for the position are presented below:

Interest in supporting counties to develop environmental resiliency and disaster mitigation planning and best practices
Ability to write clear and concise reports, blog posts and other products for diverse audiences
Strong data and analytical skills preferred
Strong customer service and communication skills
Experience with Microsoft Office products. Excel and Word skills should be at intermediate level or higher
Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks under short deadlines
Eye for detail, strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Background in local government and environmental sciences helpful

Applicants with practical work or volunteer experience in relevant fields as well as undergraduate students, recent college graduates and graduate students majoring in environmental sciences, political science, public administration or public policy, regional planning, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

The above qualifications are typical but applications from students or professionals that highlight relevant experience or skills are welcome to apply.
Hours/Salary

Interns typically work at least 3 full days, up to 29 hours per week, depending on the Department’s needs and the intern’s availability. This internship pays $17 per hour.

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation.

Job Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement student outreach programs including: Penn Green Pre-Orientation programming, New Student Orientation sustainability efforts, RA/GA training, and other programs as created. Serve as main contact to University Life and other student-facing offices to build partnerships and embed sustainability into the student experience at Penn.
Assist the Sustainability Director in the implementation of Penn Sustainability’s communications strategy. Coordinate content for all of Penn’s communication channels, in collaboration with experts across Penn. Maintain Penn Sustainability’s website and work with Penn Sustainability interns to develop and implement content for Penn Sustainability’s social media accounts. Track and share website and social media analytics with Sustainability Analyst to utilize data-driven communication strategies. Work closely with communication expert at Penn to continually refine and develop content.
Coordinate and implement the Green Living Program. Manage the delivery of the certification, maintain the relevancy of the certification, track and promote the Green Living Certification for Penn students. Work closely with Residential Services and others to embed the Green Living Certification into the student experience at Penn. Track progress and incentives for participation.
Coordinate and implement the Green Office Certification program. Manage receipt and review of applications, provide sample policies, and arranging for presentation of signed and framed certificates. Work with offices across Penn to certify spaces, provide guidance on completing the checklist and update the checklist to ensure relevancy and impact.
Coordinate and implement sustainability annual events and campaigns including the 30×30 challenge, Earth Week events, Creating Canopy, Community Martin Luther King Jr. Environmental Justice events, Climate Week events and others as needed.
Assist in the development of newsletter content, website articles, maintain email lists, and develop internal communications for sustainability-related events and announcements as needed. Write and edit sustainability content for internal and external audiences. Work in partnership with communication professionals from across Penn to gather sustainability-related content to advance and highlight Penn’s sustainability efforts.
Support various sustainability committees and projects in service of Penn’s Climate and Sustainability Action Plan goals. Serve as point person for student groups and attend and support student groups as needed.
Manage academic year and summer interns focused on sustainability outreach and communication programs and projects.
Coordinate and implement Penn’s faculty/staff Eco-Reps programs by scheduling meetings, handling meeting logistics, and managing list serve of participants. Manage communications such as Red Day notification, weather-related initiatives, and seasonal change messaging. Assist with and provide organizational support for Green Teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Environmental or sustainability management major is strongly preferred.

This position supports Penn’s Climate and Sustainability Action Plan by providing outreach, communications, project management, logistical, and scheduling support for the Sustainability Office. The selected candidate must be able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-faceted setting, and be capable of handling several ongoing projects simultaneously with limited supervision. Background in environmental sustainability and higher education management is a plus.

The Sustainability team is focused on meeting Uber’s public commitments to reach net zero emissions (Mobility & Delivery) and zero unnecessary packaging waste (Delivery).

We’re accelerating the switch to electric vehicles for drivers & couriers, addressing challenges with EV charging, improving our ride offerings like Uber Green and Comfort Electric, making sustainable packaging more attainable for merchants & eaters, and more. Our work touches every corner of Uber’s business.
What the Candidate Will Do:

Obsess over users’ needs and wants. Translate user insights into product requirements by distilling user problems, articulating hypotheses, and describing desired outcomes.
Internalize and deeply understand Uber’s business objectives.
Define a product vision via short, medium, and long-term initiatives.
Clearly communicate insights, vision, plans, and results to a spectrum of audiences.
Be incredibly truth-seeking. Heavily utilize data insights, market and customer research, and your product intuition to continually improve your products. Solicit & embrace critical feedback.
Build and foster a strong team culture, focusing on execution & results.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years experience in Product Management, Product Operations, Operations, Data Science, management consulting, or similar.
Experience building consumer-facing products.
Strong design instincts & product taste.
Experience collaborating with Design, Engineering, Data Science, and business stakeholders.
An analytical mindset, with an ability to drive decisions using data.
Strong self-reliance, with an ability to operate independently.
Strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

A proven track record of shipping needle-moving products.
Technical expertise.
Experience building enterprise-facing products.
A track record of rolling up your sleeves & taking on extra responsibilities outside of a typical PM mandate. A “go get itâ€ mindset with a bias for action.
A passion for sustainability.