Part-time Sustainability Outreach Coordinator; Students

Part-time Sustainability Outreach Coordinator (Students Only)

The Sustainability Outreach Coordinator acts as an ambassador to the BC community by introducing sustainable opportunities and initiatives and helping foster a sustainability-oriented campus mindset. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of sustainability projects, that include but are not limited to event planning, report creating, classroom talks, and communicating with staff, faculty, and students. We are looking for a well-rounded student who is interested in sustainability and climate justice, and is willing to learn on the job.

You will be joining a team of three full-time employees, a part-time employee, and another student employee. The team works very closely throughout the year and collaborates on projects.

The Sustainability Outreach Coordinator will be the primary liaison between students and the opportunities and resources offered by the Office of Sustainability. To learn more about what we do and how you can make a difference, visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./sustainability/

This position provides you with educational and resume building benefits in communications, public speaking, project and event planning, interpersonal coordination, business, environmental studies and science, marketing, government and more. Skills are relatable to any field and will enhance your resume when applying for jobs after graduation, or further studies. Students in this position have gone on to full-time employment or study at UW.

Pay rate: $17.43/hour - $21.43/hour

The successful candidate is expected to work 11-19 hours per week. This position typically assigned as needed on a quarterly basis, with no expectation of continued employment beyond the current appointment. Typically, new hire starts no higher than $20.00 / hour.

This position is expected to NOT be eligible for benefits. Student employees are entitled to begin accruing paid sick leave from the start of their employment.

Promote Sustainability opportunities, resources, and events.

Provide customer service and support to students, staff, and faculty interested in sustainability programs.

Assist in organizing, facilitating, and conducting outreach events such as event tabling and classroom presentations (both virtual and in-person).

Work as a member of the team on Office of Sustainability priority projects such as planning the Fall Sustainability Series, greenhouse gas emissions reporting, fleet decarbonization, water fountain replacement, and more.

Collect and analyze sustainability related data and conduct sustainability related research.

Liaise between the Office of Sustainability, ASG, Student Clubs, and the Student Engagement Office to increase participation in the Student Environmental Sustainability Fund.

Support students with sustainable projects and help them navigate the SESF funding process, working alongside the Associated Student Government Social Responsibility Rep.

Develop and execute new methods to increase awareness of Sustainability within diverse groups on campus.

Research and write content for articles, newsletters, and posters.

Assist the Digital Media and Communications Coordinator with online marketing efforts for Facebook, Instagram, and other social media accounts for the Office of Sustainability.

Attend weekly team meetings.

Collaborate with campus newspaper, radio, and other outlets for public relations when applicable for outreach and event announcement purposes.

Develop and execute a minimum of 1 sustainability project with guidance from your supervisor(s) and in collaboration with other Office of Sustainability team members.

Demonstrated experience in customer service and problem-solving with a diverse audience.

One(1) year of experience using Microsoft Office products:
Word, Excel, Outlook.

Demonstrated strong communications skills (verbal, writing and listening).

Ability to work independently and as a team.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Basic understanding and interest in sustainability.

Demonstrated experience (paid or unpaid) of learning new tools, processes and concepts.

Minimum 2.7 cumulative BC college-level GPA at the time of application for the previous consecutive quarters and maintain 2.7 GPA throughout employment term (If you are a new student or have other extenuating circumstances, please contact us to discuss).

Must be registered for a minimum of (6) BC Credits during Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters.

Demonstrate strong interest and commitment to sustainability and social justice education or programs.

Advanced knowledge of campus life and culture.

Previous experience in project coordination (initiating, problem-solving, and completing a project).

Previous experience in conducting research or data-based projects.

Attention to detail, especially for writing and editing material for broad audience.

Comfortable speaking with and presenting to large groups.

Demonstrated experience working with a team in a time-sensitive setting;

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