Sustainability Coordinator

Sustainability Coordinator

The Sustainability Coordinator provides management for day to day work of the student sustainability assistants and serves as the primary office liaison for the Peer Leader Program. This role bridges the gap between campus sustainability and student life by coordinating sustainability office participation in high-impact programming and fostering partnerships with internal departments.

The Coordinator is responsible for managing campus-wide engagement through events like Climate Action Week and supporting academic initiatives. This is a full-time, twelve-month position.

The expected hourly rate for this position is $26.50.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Manage student sustainability assistants overseeing projects related to zero waste, food, water, climate resilience, and energy.
• Utilize campus sustainability data to design, implement, and evaluate behavioral intervention strategies aimed at reducing Carleton's environmental footprint.
• Serve as the formal representative of the Sustainability Office to the Peer Leader Program; coordinate student contributions for high-impact programming.
• Plan and execute annual campus-wide events informed by sustainability priorities; collaborate with cross-departmental offices on community sustainability initiatives.
• Oversee the public profile of student sustainability efforts, including social media presence, campus announcements, and the development of creative assets.
• Collaborate with the Director to identify and develop case studies for national recognition related to student programs and activities.
• Facilitate meetings for student sustainability organizations to foster collaboration.
• Update and maintain campus-wide resources for student involvement in sustainability clubs or programs.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of the "Lighten Up" move-out program to support student-facing outreach and engagement.
• Attend and present at sustainability conferences annually.
• Provide coordination to Sustainability Across the Curriculum and education during workshops and in the summer.

Education/Experience/Skills

Required:

• A Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, science, psychology, political science, marketing, business administration or any field with evidence of a substantive environmental capstone project.
• 1+ years of full-time professional experience in sustainability or environmental project management with demonstrated experience with sustainability issues and implementation of best practices.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal – and ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences.
• Effective leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to inclusivity and diversity and ability to work effectively with all constituencies at a diverse institution.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and social media platforms.
• Demonstrated experience with developing, implementing, and evaluating success of applied sustainability outreach projects.
• Technical Skills: Experience with website content management, databases, Adobe InDesign or Illustrator, and event planning.

Preferred:

• Experience in a higher education sustainability office or demonstrated experience in sustainability issues and best practices, including advising/supervising students and reporting sustainability impacts and activities.
• Experience working with and supervising students in a higher education setting, or project teams carrying out sustainability work.
• Experience with reporting sustainability impacts (e.g. emissions reductions, event engagement).
• Experience with database and website content management.
• Experience with Adobe Suite software.

Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.

Carleton College is an AA/EEO Employer: We are committed to developing our staff to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Carleton also offers a robust suite of benefits including: A generous 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution and 2% employee contribution. Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. Paid time-off, including 25 annual leave days, 8 paid holidays, and extra days at the end of the calendar year to make a continuous week off before New Year's. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees. A dependent tuition program after six years of service.

Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of roughly 2,000 students located in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Carleton College occupies more than 1,000 scenic acres of campus, arboretum, over 100 campus buildings, and athletic fields. Located 40 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Carleton offers access to the cultural advantages of a major metropolitan area.