Sustainability Coordinator

Job Title:

Sustainability Coordinator

Department:
Sustainability

Classification:
Non-Exempt

Grade: 9

FTE/Working

Schedule:

1.0 FTE (40 hours/ week)

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 (e.g., New Student Week, Winter Workshop) and fostering partnerships with internal departments—such as Facilities, Bon Appétit, and the CCCE.

The Coordinator is responsible for managing campus-wide engagement through events like Climate Action Week and supporting academic initiatives such as Sustainability Across the Curriculum or Living Laboratories. This is a full-time, twelve-month position.

A strong internal candidate has been identified.

The expected hourly rate for this position is $26.50.

The Sustainability Coordinator promotes Carleton’s sustainability goals by performing the following duties:

• Manage 8–11 Student Sustainability Assistants (STAs) overseeing projects and engagement related to zero waste, food, water and climate resilience, and energy.
• Utilize campus sustainability data—including greenhouse gas emissions, waste diversion rates, and program engagement metrics—to design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based 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 STA contributions for New Student Week, Winter Workshop, and end of year celebrations.
• Plan and execute annual campus-wide events, including Climate Action Week and at least two other events open to all of campus informed by sustainability priorities (e.g. Repair Fair, Bike to Work Week); collaborate with cross-departmental offices on community sustainability initiatives.
• Oversee the public profile of STA efforts, including social media presence, campus announcements, and the development of creative assets (posters, spotlights). Mentor students in effective storytelling and digital outreach.
• Collaborate with the Director to identify and develop case studies for national recognition related to student programs and activities. Support data collection and submission for platforms such as AASHE STARS, Second Nature, and the Carnegie Sustainability Elective.
• Facilitate 2–4 meetings annually 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 and reporting institutional sustainability impacts.
• Attend and present at least one or more virtual, regional, or national sustainability conferences annually.
• Provide coordination to Sustainability Across the Curriculum and education during winter workshop and in the summer, in collaboration with the Director of Sustainability and the Farm Manager.

The Sustainability Projects Coordinator will be supervised by the Director of Sustainability and will supervise a group of eight to thirteen paid student sustainability assistants.

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…