Center for Sustainable Communities Director (copy)

Fresh Translation Right Here; Decorah (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Luther College is seeking a Director of the Center for Sustainable Communities to lead sustainability efforts across campus and the Upper Midwest. The role requires strong leadership, strategic vision, and ability to coordinate with students, faculty, and community partners.

Responsibilities include guiding climate action, developing educational programs, and expanding partnerships with external funders. A Master’s degree is preferred and a minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred.
• Experience leading sustainability initiatives or programs.
• Ability to manage budgets and supervise staff.
• Proven ability to collaborate with students, faculty, staff and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for campus sustainability initiatives.
• Develop and implement education and outreach programs.
• Engage with community partners to advance CSC goals.
• Cultivate relationships with college leadership and secure external funding.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Administration

Collaboration

Sustainability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Sustainability-related degree preferred

Job description

Summary

The Director of the Center for Sustainable Communities (CSC) provides leadership and direction to Luther’s sustainability efforts while working collaboratively with campus and community partners. The Director is the face and voice of the CSC and is responsible for developing and implementing programs that serve the Center’s mission to promote sustainability and be a catalyst for change on campus and throughout the Upper Midwest. A successful candidate will have leadership and communication skills, knowledge and passion about sustainability, and the skills to collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.

Summary

The Director of the Center for Sustainable Communities (CSC) provides leadership and direction to Luther’s sustainability efforts while working collaboratively with campus and community partners. The Director is the face and voice of the CSC and is responsible for developing and implementing programs that serve the Center’s mission to promote sustainability and be a catalyst for change on campus and throughout the Upper Midwest. A successful candidate will have leadership and communication skills, knowledge and passion about sustainability, and the skills to collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.

Salary Range: $54,500 - $67,500

Review of applications begins November 9.

DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES

• Campus Operations: Provide leadership and collaborate with staff and students on campus sustainability operations including strategies for meeting Luther’s Climate Action Plan and integrating sustainability into all aspects of college operations.
• Student Programming: Develop and implement sustainability education and outreach programs, workshops, and activities for Luther College students. Work with partners to integrate sustainability into campus programming and to engage students in experiential learning.
• Community Engagement: Connect with community partners to develop and implement programs to advance the mission and vision of the Center for Sustainable Communities.
• Leadership: Maintain an elevated profile for sustainability at Luther College by developing productive relations with college leadership, shaping the work of the Center and advancing additional initiatives such as securing external funding for CSC projects, developing student recruitment programming, and/or leading other innovations that promote the mission of the Center.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• The director will supervise 1 full time staff plus work study students

EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE

• Education: Bachelor’s required. Master’s preferred. Degrees in sustainability, sustainable development, environmental science/studies, environmental education, or related field preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant professional experience.

SKILLS: REQUIRED

• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong speaking, listening, and writing skills
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills including ability to manage budgets and supervise staff
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the college
• Knowledge of sustainability, preferably in a residential liberal arts college context, with enthusiasm for continued learning

SKILLS: PREFERRED

• Experience working on sustainability programs or initiatives on a college campus and/or in local communities
• Grant-writing and fundraising skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS And WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Some lifting; majority of work will be in an office environment