Baylor University – Sustainability Specialist for Operations and Engagement

The Sustainability Grid; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Tuition remission opportunities

Strong retirement contribution plan

Job summary

Baylor University is seeking a Sustainability Specialist for Operations and Engagement to translate sustainability strategy into action across facilities, programs, and partnerships on campus.

You will embed sustainability into daily campus life, coordinating with facilities, student programs, and academic units while promoting awareness and participation through campaigns and events.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• 3 years of experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with AASHE and STARS frameworks (preferred).
• Experience or interest in sustainability communications and engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives while maintaining structure and follow-through.
• Collaborative, organized, and comfortable working across diverse teams.
• Authorized to work in the United States full time.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Facilities Management to integrate sustainability into building design, operations, and maintenance, including recycling improvements and energy tracking.
• Lead and execute major sustainability events and campus engagement programs.
• Oversee sustainability communications across digital platforms, newsletters, and social media.
• Build relationships across academic departments, student groups, and administrative units; collaborate with local and regional stakeholders.
• Maintain sustainability data across energy use, waste, certifications, and environmental performance metrics; support reporting and administrative functions.

Skills

Sustainability communications

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Baylor University – Sustainability Specialist for Operations and Engagement

Baylor University is a top-tier private research institution and one of the leading Christian universities in the world. Recognized consistently as one of the nation’s \u201CGreat Colleges to Work For,\u201D Baylor blends academic excellence with a strong sense of community, purpose, and impact.

By The Sustainability Grid Desk

Setting On-site

Location Waco, Texas, United States

Type Full time

Deadline Not specified

About the Role:

This role sits at the operational core of campus sustainability.

As Sustainability Specialist for Operations and Engagement, you will translate strategy into action across facilities, student programs, and institutional partnerships. You are not just supporting sustainability. You are embedding it into the daily rhythm of campus life.

What You’ll Do:

Operations & Facilities Integration

Partner with Facilities Management to integrate sustainability into building design, operations, and maintenance.Support initiatives such as recycling improvements, energy tracking, and sustainable grounds management.

Programs & Campus Engagement

Lead and execute major sustainability events including Campus Sustainability Month, Earth Month, and Move 2 BU.Develop and manage co-curricular programs such as Eco Rep and Living Lab initiatives.

Communications & Outreach

Oversee sustainability communications across digital platforms, newsletters, and social media.Promote awareness and participation through campaigns that connect sustainability to student life and learning.

Partnerships & Collaboration

Build and maintain relationships across academic departments, student groups, and administrative units.Collaborate with local and regional stakeholders including the City of Waco and broader Texas networks.

Data, Reporting & Administration

Maintain sustainability data across energy use, waste, certifications, and environmental performance metrics.Support reporting frameworks and institutional tracking efforts.Assist the Senior Director with administrative and strategic functions.

About You:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience
• 3 years of experience is preferred
• Have familiarity with AASHE and STARS frameworks (preferred)
• Bring experience or interest in sustainability communications and engagement
• Can manage multiple initiatives while maintaining structure and follow-through
• Are collaborative, organized, and comfortable working across diverse teams
• Are authorized to work in the United States full time

What You’ll Gain:

• A role embedded in a nationally recognized workplace culture
• Hands‑on influence across campus operations and student engagement
• A platform to shape sustainability behavior at institutional scale
• Access to a collaborative academic and community ecosystem
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition remission opportunities
• Strong retirement contribution plan
• A supportive campus environment focused on wellbeing and growth

About Baylor University

Baylor University is a private, not‑for‑profit institution committed to academic excellence, research advancement, and community impact, grounded in a mission‑driven environment.