The Coordinator for Green Housing Programs will develop, pilot, scale and manage programs that engage students living in residence halls, fraternity/sorority chapter houses and the departmental staff who work with these populations in sustainable behaviors and create a culture of sustainability in these residential communities.
The Coordinator will develop and oversee two new green housing programs: the Green Chapter Program in the Department of Fraternity/Sorority Life (DFSL), and the Green Challenge Program (already in development) in the Department of Resident Life (DRL). The Coordinator will interact with and/or advise staff and students in DRL and DFSL, and will collaborate as needed with staff in various offices, including but not limited to Living/Learning Programs, Facilities Management, and Residential Facilities.
This is a twelve-month contractual position with funding for two years and prospect of continuing funding for additional years based on the successful implementation of programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Education, Communications, Business or related field required.
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Education, Communications, Business or related field required.
Experience:
At least two (2) years of experience in developing and implementing environmental and/or sustainability programs, behavior-change programs, environmental planning or policy, or related area.
At least two (2) years of experience in developing and implementing environmental and/or sustainability programs, behavior-change programs, environmental planning or policy, or related area.
Experience in environmental initiatives, resource management, and teaching/presenting complex information. Experience in housing, residence life, fraternity/sorority life, or student affairs.
Preferences:
Master’s or other advanced degree in the above listed areas or related field preferred, such as Higher Education/Student Affairs.
Experience conducting and implementing sustainability programs at a college or university preferred.
Academic experience specific to sustainability preferred.
Project planning experience involving complex environmental initiatives in a large, diverse setting.
Knowledge of various social media applications and updating website content.
Understanding of environmental best management practices in universities.