Student Climate & Energy Coordinator

Weber State University Department of Automotive Technology; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The Student Climate & Energy Coordinator is a part-time position for a currently enrolled Weber State University student. Working with the Sustainability Practices and Research Center (SPARC) and the Weber State Sustainable Solutions Initiative, you will support climate action, clean energy, and sustainable living initiatives in local communities.

Responsibilities include event planning, outreach materials, partner engagement, and data reporting to support regional emission reduction goals.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Currently a full-time student at Weber State University.
• Interest in sustainability, clean energy and/or sustainable living.

Responsibilities

• Events planning and set up, including some evening and weekend events.
• Assist with communications and marketing (web/outreach materials/etc.)
• Help to facilitate connections with community partners
• Assist with energy and climate research and education
• Promote climate emissions awareness and reduction strategies
• Supporting logistics for, and co-hosting SPARC Home tours and workshops
• Assist with data collection and reporting to meet Beehive Emissions Reduction Plan grant

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Currently a Weber State University student

Job description

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

• Position Title: Student Climate & Energy Coordinator
• Requisition Number: H01949P
• Position Category Campus Location Off Campus
• Hours per week: 15-20
• Months per year Alternate work schedule
• 15 – 20 hours per week, fall, spring and summer.

Pay Grade / Salary

Pay Grade Salary Hourly Pay Rate $15 FLSA Job Summary/Basic Function

Job Summary / Basic Function

The Student Climate & Energy Coordinator is a part-time position for a currently enrolled, full-time Weber State University student. This role supports the Sustainability Practices and Research Center (SPARC) and the Weber State Sustainable Solutions Initiative, which aims to help the region strive for carbon neutrality by 2050. The coordinator will help support the SPARC team’s community outreach and engagement efforts that promote climate action, clean energy, and sustainable living practices—particularly within low-income and disadvantaged communities (LIDACs). This includes community event planning and implementation, coordinating workshops, supporting community energy and water saving upgrades, promoting climate-friendly practices, and building partnerships with public, private, and nonprofit organizations. This position will primarily be focused on facilitating local and regional community outreach, helping to achieve statewide goals to reduce emissions. This position may help to develop both print and online outreach materials. The position will work out of the Weber State Sustainability Home, located in Ogden’s East Central Neighborhood (approximately 5-minutes by car or 15 to 20 minutes by bike or bus from the Weber State University’s Ogden campus).

Job Duties

• Events planning and set up, including some evening and weekend events
• Assist with communications and marketing (web/outreach materials/etc.)
• Help to facilitate connections with community partners
• Assist with energy and climate research and education
• Promote climate emissions awareness and reduction strategies
• Supporting logistics for, and co-hosting SPARC Home tours and workshops
• Assist with data collection and reporting to meet Beehive Emissions Reduction Plan grant

Required Qualifications

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Currently a full-time student at Weber State University
• Interest in sustainability, clean energy and/or sustainable living

Preferred Qualifications

• Seeking a degree in sustainability, environmental science/studies, public policy, energy engineering, education, communication, graphic design or a related field is a bonus
• Ability to work during the summer semester
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (spoken and written)
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse community members and partners
• Experience designing outreach materials in print and/or digital formats is a plus.
• Experience with event planning, outreach, or educational programming is a plus.

Background Check? No

Posting Detail Information

• Job Open Date: 07/21/2026
• Review Date: 07/24/2026
• Job Close Date: 08/31/2026
• Open Until Filled: Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/27033