Campus Sustainability Programs Lead

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

Job summary

The Ohio State University seeks a Sustainability Coordinator to advance campus sustainability goals through program coordination, data analysis, and cross‑campus collaboration. You will engage students, staff, and departments to promote resource stewardship and environmental outcomes.

Responsibilities include leading engagement programs like Green Teams and Campus as a Living Lab, collecting and analyzing sustainability data, and guiding projects from planning through implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years of relevant professional experience.
• Two to four years of experience in sustainability, environmental reporting, resource stewardship, or related fields.
• Experience with Excel, Power BI, Tableau for data analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks such as STARS, SIMAP, Practice Greenhealth.
• Master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, or related field preferred.
• Professional certifications (CEM, LEED AP, SEA, WELL AP) or similar credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee sustainability initiatives, including Green Teams and Green Buckeye Certification, and collaborate with departments to promote sustainable practices.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate student participants; track participation and outcomes.
• Coordinate Campus as a Living Lab program connecting students, faculty, researchers, and staff on applied sustainability projects.
• Collect, validate, analyze, and manage sustainability data to develop reports, presentations, and recommendations.
• Manage sustainability projects and pilot programs; facilitate meetings and provide guidance to campus partners.
• Support planning, design, and implementation of sustainable practices in campus operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Sustainability

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

STARS reporting

SIMAP reporting

Job description

The Ohio State University seeks a Sustainability Coordinator to advance campus sustainability goals through program coordination, data analysis, and cross‑campus collaboration. You will engage students, staff, and departments to promote resource stewardship and environmental outcomes.

Responsibilities include leading engagement programs like Green Teams and Campus as a Living Lab, collecting and analyzing sustainability data, and guiding projects from planning through implementation.