Baylor University – Sustainability Specialist for Operations and Engagement

Baylor University – Sustainability Specialist for Operations and Engagement

Baylor University is a top-tier private research institution and one of the leading Christian universities in the world. Recognized consistently as one of the nation’s  t Colleges to Work For,  Baylor blends academic excellence with a strong sense of community, purpose, and impact.

By The Sustainability Grid Desk

Setting On-site

Location Waco, Texas, United States

Type Full time

Deadline Not specified

This role sits at the operational core of campus sustainability.

As Sustainability Specialist for Operations and Engagement, you will translate strategy into action across facilities, student programs, and institutional partnerships. You are not just supporting sustainability. You are embedding it into the daily rhythm of campus life.

Partner with Facilities Management to integrate sustainability into building design, operations, and maintenance.

Support initiatives such as recycling improvements, energy tracking, and sustainable grounds management.

Lead and execute major sustainability events including Campus Sustainability Month, Earth Month, and Move 2 BU.Develop and manage co-curricular programs such as Eco Rep and Living Lab initiatives.

Oversee sustainability communications across digital platforms, newsletters, and social media.

Promote awareness and participation through campaigns that connect sustainability to student life and learning.

Build and maintain relationships across academic departments, student groups, and administrative units.

Collaborate with local and regional stakeholders including the City of Waco and broader Texas networks.

Maintain sustainability data across energy use, waste, certifications, and environmental performance metrics.

Support reporting frameworks and institutional tracking efforts.

Assist the Senior Director with administrative and strategic functions.

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience
• 3 years of experience is preferred
• Have familiarity with AASHE and STARS frameworks (preferred)
• Bring experience or interest in sustainability communications and engagement
• Can manage multiple initiatives while maintaining structure and follow-through
• Are collaborative, organized, and comfortable working across diverse teams
• Are authorized to work in the United States full time

• A role embedded in a nationally recognized workplace culture
• Hands‑on influence across campus operations and student engagement
• A platform to shape sustainability behavior at institutional scale
• Access to a collaborative academic and community ecosystem
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition remission opportunities
• Strong retirement contribution plan
• A supportive campus environment focused on wellbeing and growth

Baylor University is a private, not‑for‑profit institution committed to academic excellence, research advancement, and community impact, grounded in a mission‑driven environment.