Remote Sustainability Advocate (Part-Time)

felician-sisters-of-north-america; South Dakota; Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Felician Sisters of North America, a faith-based nonprofit, seeks a Part-Time Provincial Sustainability Assistant to advance environmental stewardship across North America. This remote role partners with the Provincial Sustainability Coordinator to educate, advocate, and implement sustainability initiatives in line with Catholic Social Teaching and Laudato Si'.

The ideal candidate combines passion for sustainability with strong organizational and communication skills, capable of independent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on environmental and sustainability issues affecting the province and its ministries.
• Participate in the Laudato Si' Action Platform Committee and advance sustainability initiatives.
• Create, publish, and manage Sustainability newsletters.
• Administer and promote the Fill It Forward Program to reduce plastic waste.
• Build collaborations with corporate partners for environmental advocacy.
• Represent the organization at ICCR conferences and engage in corporate responsibility efforts.
• Participate in SHARE Canada initiatives and collaborate with ministry partners.
• Assist in developing systems to measure program effectiveness.
• Deliver presentations, facilitate meetings, and represent at conferences and events.
• Pursue ongoing sustainability training and professional development.
• Attend mission leader forums and other organizational meetings.
• Perform administrative tasks and other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Project management

Relationship building

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Publisher

Job description

The Felician Sisters of North America, a faith-based nonprofit, seeks a Part-Time Provincial Sustainability Assistant to advance environmental stewardship across North America. This remote role partners with the Provincial Sustainability Coordinator to educate, advocate, and implement sustainability initiatives in line with Catholic Social Teaching and Laudato Si'.

The ideal candidate combines passion for sustainability with strong organizational and communication skills, capable of independent