Facilities Sustainability Coordinator

University of San Francisco; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of San Francisco seeks a Facilities Sustainability Coordinator to lead the University's Sustainability Action Plan initiatives and drive new sustainability projects. The role collaborates with campus stakeholders to advance environmental justice and engage external partners.

Responsibilities include developing metrics, coordinating reporting to leadership and agencies, and promoting a culture of sustainability across communications and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred: Environmental Management, MBA, MPA or similar.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to build consensus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, refinement and assessment of the Sustainability Action Plan.
• Spearhead campus efforts to meet greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics to track program effectiveness and benchmarking.
• Coordinate reporting to campus leadership and external agencies.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Consensus building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Environmental Studies or related field

Master’s in Environmental Management / MBA / MPA or similar

Tools

Desktop software

Job description

Job Title

Facilities Sustainability Coordinator

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Operations, the Sustainability Coordinator will have the responsibility of leading the University’s implementation of its Sustainability Action Plan; supporting existing sustainability efforts and enabling the development of new initiatives; and working with external partners in government, industry, and the community on sustainability-related initiatives.

Full Job Description

Lead the implementation, refinement and assessment of the University’s Sustainability Action Plan. Spearhead campus efforts to meet the University’s greenhouse gas emissions reductions commitments. Support the One Earth Initiative Working Group with stakeholders from across the campus. Work with stakeholders throughout the University to develop meaningful engagements with external stakeholders around issues of sustainability and environmental justice. Implement programs to develop and enhance a culture of sustainability at USF. Support marketing, communications, awareness, and engagement of the internal and external community through institutional updates, web and print portals, events and presentations. Lead the development and maintenance of performance metrics to track program effectiveness, institutional benchmarking, and monitoring peer institution activities. Coordinate assessment and reporting on all University efforts related to sustainability to campus leadership and external agencies such as ASSHE. Other related responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

B.S. or B.A. in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies or a related field.A Master’s in Environmental Management, M.B.A., M.P.A. or similar professional degree is strongly preferred. Minimum 2 years’ experience working in the field of sustainability, preferably in Higher Education Familiarity with greenhouse gas inventories and methodologies for estimating carbon footprints. Outstanding written and oral communication skills Demonstrated ability to build consensus, work independently, manage projects and meet deadlines Interpersonal skills including ability to develop effective relationships with diverse groups including faculty, staff, administrators, students and the community Proficient knowledge of desktop software

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Pay Rate

Salary Salary Range : $74,826 - $94,826 annualized; commensurate with experience

University Location

The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the world’s most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, small classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is San Francisco's first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps ignite a student’s passion for social justice and a desire to “Change the World From Here.” For more information, visit www.usfca.edu.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy

The University of San Francisco is an equal opportunity institution of higher education. The University does not discriminate in employment, educational services, or academic programs on the basis of an individual's race, color, ethnicity, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except minors), sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition (cancer‑related and genetic‑related), disability and military status or any other basis prohibited by law. The University reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities under the law.

Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we’ll consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For more information visit: http://sfgov.org/olse/fair-chance-ordinance-fco.