Environmental Center Coordinator

The Coordinator position plays an integral role in educating, training, and supporting our student leaders; performing office management and administrative duties; spearheading projects and programs in our primary focus areas; and coordinating various operational commitments.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Collaborate with EC Professional Staff and stakeholders (including students) to identify, develop, and manage projects and programs that
1) achieve the EC’s student engagement goals and student learning outcomes and
2) are aligned with FLC’s overall sustainability goals. Collaborate with EC Professional Staff to recruit, train, educate, support, and retain student leaders to take part in the EC’s efforts; enable these students to explore personal ethics/values, develop a sense of belonging, and gain professional skills. Assist in managing Environmental Center operations, including composting and growing spaces (garden and orchard). Manage Environmental Center programs including, extended recycling, e-bike loan program, Tree Campus/landscaping, free store and trail crew.

Manage the annual campus wide move out collections. Assist in managing EC website, newsletter, social media, event calendar and other outreach and promotion avenues. Manage EC student employment processes (e.g., hiring paperwork, timesheet approval, scheduling). Manage general EC office maintenance and cleanliness. Collaborate with EC Professional Staff in managing EC student office tasks. Sit on the FLC Campus Sustainability Committee to coordinate successful and impactful sustainability efforts for FLC and the greater community;

align EC student-run projects with this work when able. Support FLC academic endeavors including, but not limited to, giving class presentations, supporting students on class projects and research, and developing new co-curricular opportunities. Facilitate sustainability trainings for (RAs) housing student staff. Collaborate with the EC Assistant Director in developing, planning, and coordinating inspiring environmental/sustainability events and programming; these can range from retreats and workshops geared toward highly engaged EC students to larger campus-wide events designed to reach a broader audience.

Assist the EC Assistant Director with assessment, tracking, and reporting for projects and programs; participate in strategic planning based on review of findings. Support broader FLC programming functions as needed. Facilitate students’ personal and professional development through coaching, mentorship, and training. Adhere to all necessary FLC administrative processes, policies, procedures, and legal requirements. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Maintains knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508. Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, educational, sustainability, or related field
• 2 or more years’ experience with student development and education
• Experience with project/program coordination/management
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Demonstrated commitment to environmental and social sustainability issues.

• Experience with waste, transportation, or energy-related sustainability issues.
• Experience with environmental policy issues.
• Experience with food systems and agricultural production in higher education, K-12, or…