Sustainability Engagement Associate

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status. Job Overview The Sustainability Engagement Associate supports the development and execution of campus-wide sustainability engagement and outreach initiatives for The George Washington University’s Office of Sustainability. This role is responsible for increasing visibility, awareness, participation, and institutional understanding of sustainability initiatives across the campus community. The position plays a critical role in educating students, faculty, and staff about the university’s sustainability goals, operational initiatives, student programs, climate commitments, and institutional progress. Responsibilities include supporting engagement programs, coordinating annual and quarterly reporting, developing content for university channels, and promoting sustainability programs and events across campus. This role collaborates closely with sustainability staff, student employees, operational partners, and university communications teams to strengthen sustainability culture, encourage behavior change, increase engagement, and support GW’s long-term sustainability and climate goals. Key Responsibilities Sustainability Engagement & Outreach Support engagement programs including Earth Month, sustainability orientations, tabling events, workshops, campaigns, presentations, Green Office Network initiatives, Eco-Reps, and additional campus outreach activities. Coordinate promotional efforts to increase participation in sustainability programs and events. Provide outreach to students, faculty, staff, and campus partners regarding sustainability initiatives and opportunities for involvement. Assist with event planning, logistics, materials preparation, and on-site coordination for sustainability programs and engagement activities. Create and manage sustainability-related content for social media, newsletters, websites, presentations, signage, and promotional materials. Track and analyze communications and engagement metrics to improve outreach effectiveness and audience engagement. Student Staff & Stakeholder Coordination Coordinate and support student employees, interns, and volunteers assisting with communications, outreach, and engagement activities. Collaborate with university communications teams, operational departments, student organizations, and external partners to support sustainability messaging and campaigns. Serve as a point of contact for sustainability communications and engagement coordination. Reporting & Publications Coordinate development of annual sustainability reports and quarterly sustainability updates. Assist with collecting, organizing, and presenting sustainability metrics, accomplishments, and program highlights for institutional reporting. Support preparation of executive summaries, presentations, briefing materials, and communication assets for university leadership and stakeholders. Collaborate with operational and program teams to translate technical sustainability work into accessible communications materials. Develop storytelling content that highlights sustainability projects, student involvement, operational achievements, partnerships, and campus impact. Administrative & Program Support Maintain organized materials, templates, contact lists, schedules, and outreach records. Assist with purchasing and coordination of materials, signage, and engagement supplies. Review and approve timecards and work schedules for student employees. Perform other related duties as assigned; the omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Preferred Qualifications Preferred bachelor’s degree in sustainability, environmental studies, community engagement, communications, marketing, journalism, public policy, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. 2+ years of experience in sustainability or environmental engagement, communications, program coordination, or related fields. Demonstrated organizational and project coordination skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively to diverse audiences. Experience creating content for social media, websites, newsletters, or marketing materials. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills. Reliable, proactive, responsive, and detail-oriented. Familiarity with sustainability concepts, climate initiatives, or campus sustainability programs. Familiarity with behavior change concepts and methodologies. Experience working in higher education, sustainability, or nonprofit sectors. Experience supporting annual reports and institutional storytelling. Experience coordinating student staff, interns, or volunteers. Knowledge of graphic design, photography, video editing, or digital communications tools. Experience managing websites and social media analytics. Desired Skills & Attributes Passion for sustainability and community engagement. Creative thinker with strong visual and written storytelling abilities. Ability to translate technical or operational sustainability work into engaging and accessible programs and content. Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills. Ability to work independently while supporting a highly collaborative team environment. Benefits GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being, and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit Work Details Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. Campus: Division of Safety and Operation Family: Safety and Facilities Sub-Family: Sustainability Level: Level 2 Employment Type: Full-Time Hours per week: 40 Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Telework: Yes Onsite Status: Hybrid Required background check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search. 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