Campus Sustainability & Climate Action Manager

APPA - Leadership in Educational Facilities; Walnut (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

APPA - Leadership in Educational Facilities seeks a Manager of Sustainability to lead campus-wide sustainability, energy management, and climate resilience programs. You will drive environmental stewardship, coordinate with faculty, staff, students, and external partners, and align operations with sustainability standards.

Responsibilities include developing plans, tracking performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing budgets and grants to support climate resilience initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a sustainability-related field with relevant professional experience.
• Experience leading campus-wide sustainability and energy programs.
• Familiarity with LEED CALGreen and related environmental standards.
• Strong ability to analyze data and prepare technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead campus sustainability and climate action plans including energy use and greenhouse gas tracking.
• Monitor program performance, prepare reports, and guide improvements.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and college policies.
• Coordinate sustainability committees, trainings, and student engagement.
• Manage budgets, external funding, and grant opportunities.
• Collaborate with facilities, operations, and leadership to advance decarbonization goals.

Skills

Sustainability strategy

Energy management

DEI inclusive practices

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, sustainability, public policy, urban planning or related field

LEED AP or comparable certification

Tools

Energy Management Systems (EMS)

Job description

APPA - Leadership in Educational Facilities seeks a Manager of Sustainability to lead campus-wide sustainability, energy management, and climate resilience programs. You will drive environmental stewardship, coordinate with faculty, staff, students, and external partners, and align operations with sustainability standards.

Responsibilities include developing plans, tracking performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing budgets and grants to support climate resilience initiatives