Sustainability Program Coordinator - College of William & Mary - College of William and Mary

Job Description

Position Summary

William & Mary Dining isseekingan energetic, creative, and relationship-driven Sustainability Program Coordinator to lead and grow sustainability efforts across dining operations.

This role serves as the primary ambassador for sustainability within W&M Dining. The coordinator will help drive initiatives, build partnerships, and communicate the impact of sustainability efforts across campus through engaging storytelling, promotions, and outreach.

This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about sustainability, enjoys working with people, and has an interest in marketing, communications, and creative promotion to help elevate sustainability initiatives in a dynamic campus environment.

COMPENSATION:
The Hourly rate for this position is $20.00 to $22.75. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS:
Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

• Lead and support sustainability initiatives across dining operations
• Serve as the main point of contact for sustainability efforts within W&M Dining
• Build and maintain partnerships with campus departments, student groups, and community organizations
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to promote sustainability programs through campaigns, events, and storytelling
• Assist in creating engaging content for social media, digital platforms, and other communication channels
• Help develop promotional materials and messaging that highlight sustainability initiatives and impact
• Engage and support student leaders, interns, and volunteers
• Track progress and assist with reporting, recognition, and awards
• Work with Dining leadership and campus partners to align sustainability efforts with broader goals

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to stay highly organized while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to plan, manage, and execute projects and operations efficiently while managing multiple moving parts.
• Passion for sustainability and community engagement

Preferred

• Experience in sustainability, higher education, hospitality, or food service
• Exposure to or interest in marketing, communications, social media, or promotional work
• Basic understanding of content creation, storytelling, or campaign development
• Strong writing skills and ability to communicate ideas clearly and creatively
• Experience with student engagement or campus programming
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting or recognition programs

• Sustainability efforts are visible, engaging, and growing
• Strong partnerships across campus and the community
• Increased student and campus involvement in sustainability initiatives
• Effective promotion and communication of sustainability programs and impact
• Creative and consistent messaging that raises awareness and participation

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.