About The Role

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