Campus Sustainability Lead

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 59,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Sustainability Coordinator to advance resource stewardship across campus. The role involves coordinating programs, analyzing data, and managing projects that promote environmental outcomes while engaging faculty, staff, and students.

You will lead teams, track metrics, and collaborate with diverse units to integrate sustainability into planning, design, and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting data to support decision-making.
• Experience with Excel, Power BI, Tableau or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee sustainability initiatives, including Green Teams and Green Buckeye Certification.
• Coordinate Campus as a Living Lab program connecting students and staff on sustainability projects.
• Collect, validate, analyze, and report sustainability data for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage sustainability projects and coordinate working groups across campus partners.
• Support planning, design standards, and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master’s degree in Sustainability or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

The Ohio State University is seeking a Sustainability Coordinator to advance resource stewardship across campus. The role involves coordinating programs, analyzing data, and managing projects that promote environmental outcomes while engaging faculty, staff, and students.

You will lead teams, track metrics, and collaborate with diverse units to integrate sustainability into planning, design, and operations.