Green Team Head

Long Branch Public Schools; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

Long Branch Public Schools seeks a Green Team Head to lead district-wide sustainability efforts and guide school Green Teams toward Sustainable Jersey certification. The role supports environmental education, coordinating with staff, students and community partners to foster a culture of stewardship across all schools.

The annual stipend position for 2026-27 requires strong leadership, collaboration, and project management, with the District Sustainability Office providing oversight and support.

Qualifications

• Passion for environmental sustainability and education.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders including staff, students, and community partners.
• Familiarity with the NJ Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification process.
• Experience coordinating school or district-level initiatives preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Basic gardening knowledge or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Plan and attend scheduled after-school Green Team meetings.
• Complete the NJ Sustainable Jersey for Schools application for the district.
• Support and guide each school's Green Team Leader in completing their individual school's NJ Sustainable Jersey for Schools application.
• Collaborate with school administrators and local organizations to support and expand green initiatives across the district.

Skills

Passion for sustainability

Organizational leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

NJ Sustainable Jersey familiarity

Experience coordinating initiatives

Multi-project management

Gardening knowledge or willingness to学

Job description

• Passion for environmental sustainability and education
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders including staff, students, and community partners
• Familiarity with the NJ Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification process
• Experience coordinating school or district-level initiatives preferred
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Basic gardening knowledge or willingness to learn

Annual Stipend Position

2026-2027 School Year

Title: Green Team Head

Qualifications

• Passion for environmental sustainability and education
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders including staff, students, and community partners
• Familiarity with the NJ Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification process
• Experience coordinating school or district-level initiatives preferred
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Basic gardening knowledge or willingness to learn

Reports To: Social & Environmental Sustainability Officer

Job Goal: To lead and coordinate district-wide sustainability efforts, support Green Team School Leaders in achieving Sustainable Jersey certification, and foster a culture of environmental awareness and responsibility across all schools in the district.

Performance Responsibilities

In conjunction with the District Sustainability Officer:

• Plan and attend scheduled after-school Green Team meetings.
• Complete the NJ Sustainable Jersey for Schools application for the district.
• Support and guide each school's Green Team Leader in completing their individual school's NJ Sustainable Jersey for Schools application.
• Collaborate with school administrators and local organizations to support and expand green initiatives across the district.

Support For School-Based Green Team Leaders

• Serve as a resource and mentor for Green Team Leaders in each school.
• Help coordinate environmental education activities, student-driven sustainability projects, and school-wide eco-friendly events.
• Ensure consistency and alignment in sustainability practices across the district.
• Promote a shared vision of environmental stewardship among staff, students, and the broader community.

Rate: $2,500 annual

LBSEA Contract 2026-2029 - SALARY GUIDES FOR YEARLY STIPENDS, pp. 79-80