Facilities Sustainability Coordinator

The University of San Francisco

$74K — $94K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. or B.A. in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies or related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • 2+ years of sustainability experience, ideally in Higher Education.
  • Knowledge of greenhouse gas inventories and carbon footprint methodologies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Strong project management skills with a focus on meeting deadlines.
  • Proven ability to foster relationships within diverse groups.
  • Proficient in desktop software applications.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the execution of the Sustainability Action Plan.
  • Drive efforts to achieve greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals.
  • Collaborate with the One Earth Initiative Working Group across campus stakeholders.
  • Engage with external communities on sustainability and environmental justice issues.
  • Develop programs to cultivate sustainability culture at USF.
  • Oversee marketing and communication about sustainability efforts internally and externally.
  • Establish metrics to assess program effectiveness and benchmark against peers.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a focus on significant impact in sustainability efforts.
  • Opportunity to engage with diverse stakeholders and enhance community involvement.
  • Role in shaping the sustainability culture within the University.
  • Potential for professional development in environmental management and leadership.
Full Job Description

Job Title:

Facilities Sustainability Coordinator

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Operations, the Sustainability Coordinator will have the responsibility of leading the University’s implementation of its Sustainability Action Plan; supporting existing sustainability efforts and enabling the development of new initiatives; and working with external partners in government, industry, and the community on sustainability-related initiatives.

Full Job Description:

  • Lead the implementation, refinement and assessment of the University’s Sustainability Action Plan.

  • Spearhead campus efforts to meet the University’s greenhouse gas emissions reductions commitments.

  • Support the One Earth Initiative Working Group with stakeholders from across the campus.

  • Work with stakeholders throughout the University to develop meaningful engagements with external stakeholders around issues of sustainability and environmental justice.

  • Implement programs to develop and enhance a culture of sustainability at USF.

  • Support marketing, communications, awareness, and engagement of the internal and external community through institutional updates, web and print portals, events and presentations.

  • Lead the development and maintenance of performance metrics to track program effectiveness, institutional benchmarking, and monitoring peer institution activities.

  • Coordinate assessment and reporting on all University efforts related to sustainability to campus leadership and external agencies such as ASSHE.

  • Other related responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

  • B.S. or B.A. in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies or a related field.A Master’s in Environmental Management, M.B.A., M.P.A. or similar professional degree is strongly preferred.

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience working in the field of sustainability, preferably in Higher Education

  • Familiarity with greenhouse gas inventories and methodologies for estimating carbon footprints.

  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills

  • Demonstrated ability to build consensus, work independently, manage projects and meet deadlines

  • Interpersonal skills including ability to develop effective relationships with diverse groups including faculty, staff, administrators, students and the community

  • Proficient knowledge of desktop software

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

Pay Rate:

Salary

Salary Range :

$74,826 - $94,826 annualized; commensurate with experience

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