Campus Sustainability & Decarbonization Coordinator

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Facilities Management & Development at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Associate Facilities Program Coordinator / Sustainability Coordinator. The successful candidate will collaborate with campus constituencies to drive sustainability plans, decarbonization, and energy-saving initiatives across campus, tracking progress and engaging partners.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in sustainability, environmental science, engineering, or related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental science, engineering, business or related field.
• Or an Associate Degree with 2+ years of related sustainability experience.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software as necessary.
• Integrity, sound judgment, leadership, budget management, and team-building.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate across diverse campus constituencies.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive working/teaching environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with campus constituencies to advance sustainability plans and goals.
• Assist leadership to foster sustainability across campus units and networks.
• Collaborate across teams to develop decarbonization and energy-saving initiatives.
• Develop and implement campus plans and SUNY Climate and Sustainability Action Plan requirements.
• Work with academic departments and student groups to integrate sustainability into curricula and campus life.
• Coordinate sustainability outreach events and engage community partners.
• Facilitate student internships and green workforce programs.
• Identify and secure grant funding, corporate partnerships, and other savings programs.
• Engage with local, regional, state, and federal entities on practices, compliance, funding.
• Track metrics, report progress, and evaluate sustainability programs.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Budget management

Team-building

Collaboration

Integrity

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Business or related field

Associate degree + 2+ years of related experience

Job description

The Department of Facilities Management & Development at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Associate Facilities Program Coordinator / Sustainability Coordinator. The successful candidate will collaborate with campus constituencies to drive sustainability plans, decarbonization, and energy-saving initiatives across campus, tracking progress and engaging partners.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in sustainability, environmental science, engineering, or related