Sustainability Coordinator- Part-time

Sustainability Coordinator- Part-time

Location

US-NY-Potsdam

ID

2025-1242

Position Type

Staff

Remote

No

Visa Sponsorship Eligible

No

Hybrid Role

No

Pay Range

USD $22.00 - USD $25.00 / Hr.

Overview

The ISE's Sustainability Coordinator facilitates the implementation of institutional sustainability strategies and works collaboratively to develop, implement and evaluate programs and projects through a systems-based environmental, social, and economic perspective. The Coordinator serves to sustain and grow current sustainability initiatives through partnerships and work with stakeholders in offices across campus. This position will facilitate the continuation and development of new sustainability projects and programs as a means of fostering and enhancing a campus culture of sustainability, and advancing Clarkson University as a sustainability leader in higher education.

Hours : 17.5 per week.

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the Director of the Institute for a Sustainable Environment, works to implement strategies and programs that support the sustainability goals and objectives of the University.
• Manage student interns and other volunteers (mentoring, team building, administration, organization)
• Support the tracking Sustainability Progress (expertise in sustainability practices, resource use, best management practices, tracking tools and metrics)
• Builds involvement in sustainability initiatives for the university among students, employees, supervisors, management, and representatives from other campuses in the region.
• Maintains contact with various groups and programs on campus and in the region to achieve sustainability.
• Identify and prioritize both short and long-term sustainability projects by working with stakeholders on campus to develop comprehensive and strategic work plans for campus sustainability projects.
• Fosters organizational and individual behavior change for enhanced sustainability using social marketing and other effective, efficient methodologies.
• Oversees the planning and coordinating of a wide variety of campus events, workshops, meetings, trainings, and conferences.
• Oversees student internship program and manages student interns, volunteers, and other subordinate office staff as delegated by Director.
• Supports campus environmental and sustainability assessment on a periodic basis, compiling information and conducting analysis.
• Supports the maintenance of the website and social media platforms
• Provide expertise and advice to appropriate departments as to how they can integrate the UN Sustainable Development Goals into their operations; design and supervise pilot projects to expand sustainability on campus.
• 12. Keeps current with sustainability laws, regulations, products, technologies, programs, best practices of similar institutions etc. and ensure that information is distributed appropriately.
• Performs other projects, duties and initiatives as assigned by Director of the Institute for a Sustainable Environment
• Flexibility in work schedule required due to events occurring nights and weekends and special events, including but not limited to commencement.

Qualifications

Essential Skills

Physical Demands

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Health & Safety

Health & Safety : All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University's Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

Disclaimer Statement

DISCLAIMER : The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

EEO Statement

Special Instructions to Applicants : An equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from veterans and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records