Remote Part-Time Sustainability Assistant

Felician Sisters of North America; South Dakota; Remote; USD 3,642,000 - 5,630,000; Part time

Job summary

The Felician Sisters of North America invite applications for a Part-Time Provincial Sustainability Assistant to advance environmental stewardship across North America. The role is fully remote with travel 15–20% for conferences and events in the United States and Canada, offering flexible scheduling and collaboration with Sisters and external partners.

Working with the Provincial Sustainability Coordinator, the person will support sustainability education, newsletters, program administration,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, or closely related field required.
• Two to three years of sustainability experience preferred.
• Experience developing or managing sustainability initiatives, environmental programs, or related projects.
• Experience collaborating with corporations, nonprofit organizations, or advocacy groups on environmental issues desirable.
• Familiarity with Catholic Social Teaching; Laudato Si' and Laudate Deum beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on environmental and sustainability issues affecting the province and its ministries.
• Participate in the Laudato Si' Action Platform Committee and advance the province's sustainability initiatives.
• Create, publish, and manage Sustainability newsletters.
• Administer and promote sustainability programs and environmental stewardship initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate partners to support environmental advocacy.
• Represent the Felician Sisters at conferences and events; deliver presentations and trainings.

Skills

Public speaking

Project management

Organizational skills

Remote collaboration

Networking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science/Sustainability/Environmental Studies

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Publisher

Outlook

Job description

The Felician Sisters of North America invite applications for a Part-Time Provincial Sustainability Assistant to advance environmental stewardship across North America. The role is fully remote with travel 15–20% for conferences and events in the United States and Canada, offering flexible scheduling and collaboration with Sisters and external partners.

Working with the Provincial Sustainability Coordinator, the person will support sustainability education, newsletters, program administration,