Sustainability Coordinator

Position Summary
Reporting to the Sustainability Senior Manager and drawing on best practices in the field, the Sustainability Coordinator is responsible for developing sustainability programming across the university; coordinating outreach and capacity-building activities with students, faculty, and staff; supporting new sustainability initiatives on campus; and assisting with the completion of institution-wide sustainability reporting. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Details
* Offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical.

Required Education and Experience
* Bachelor’s degree
* A minimum of three (3) years of comprehensive experience in sustainability, community organizing, or education in a full-time, professional role.
* Experience coordinating projects and/or developing programming related to sustainability issues.
* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience
* Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, environmental science, sustainability, education, public health, communications, or related field.
* Experience working with sustainability or environmental programs in higher education.
* Experience with data analysis.

Required Skills and Abilities
* Demonstrated ability to promote sustainable practices and sustainability principles to increase understanding, foster collaborative educational experiences, and promote behaviors consistent with local and global sustainable development.
* Ability to oversee and implement a communication strategy for the Office of Sustainability, including the development of a monthly newsletter, maintenance of the website, and the office’s social media presence.
* Demonstrated ability to coordinate sustainability programs.
* Ability to develop, manage, and expand sustainability programs to promote Temple’s climate commitment.
* Knowledge of sustainability concepts, practices, and standards.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of programming.
* Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to foster a collaborative work environment.
* Demonstrated organizational skills and abilities in managing timelines.
* Demonstrated strong research, data management, and analytical skills.
* Ability to support the Sustainability, Senior Manager in the implementation and administration of Temple’s EcoReps program and other strategic education and engagement initiatives.
* Ability to work independently and innovatively with minimal direction.
* Perform other related duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $60,000 – $65,000

Tagged as: Renewable Energy/Sustainability