Sustainability Program Coordinator

Ursinus College seeks in its mission to "nurture a sense of community by empowering the intellect, awakening moral sensitivity and challenging students to improve society" while also seeking to "enable students to become independent, responsible and thoughtful individuals." Through its programming, education, and collaborative problem-solving, UC Green promotes the fulfillment of this mission both in individual students and in the campus community.

Position Overview:

Applications are now being accepted for a full-time Sustainability Program Coordinator (SPC) to join the Ursinus College Office of Sustainability (OS).  The SPC will collaborate with other OS staff to create/maintain cohesive programming across all levels of the College.  He or she will coordinate existing campus-wide sustainability initiatives involving students, faculty, staff, and administrators, and foster a culture of sustainability across the campus.

The SPC will be responsible for facilitating student involvement in sustainability initiatives including coordinating volunteers, classes, and student groups; developing new sustainability initiatives in conjunction with faculty, staff, and administrators; facilitating growth of projects initiated by faculty and students; overseeing administrative and logistical details of ongoing programs and projects; promoting OS programming internally and externally including, but not limited to, the development of written material and attendance at meetings and conferences; and providing advice and support to students, student groups, and the campus community on sustainability issues.

Qualifications:

Qualified applicants should have the following:

• A bachelor's degree in environmental studies or related interdisciplinary field;
• 3 to 5 years' professional experience working on sustainability initiatives, preferably in a higher education setting;
• Professional experience overseeing undergraduate or graduate students;
• Excellent written and oral communications skills;
• A demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively without daily supervision, and to coordinate and lead multiple complex sustainability programs simultaneously involving a large number of diverse participants; and
• A willingness to work outside of regular office hours as necessary to support student initiatives.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should please send a cover letter, resume and list of 3 references to the Human Resources Office via email.  Cover letter should be specific in describing relevant experience and abilities. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Ursinus College is an AA/EO employer.  In keeping with the College's historic commitment to equality, women, men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.