Student Sustainability Programs Coordinator

Love The Oceans; Clarksville (TN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University sustainability coordinators engage students, faculty, and staff to promote environmental awareness, stewardship, and campus-wide initiatives. This position supports education, events, and programs that advance sustainability while fostering a caring campus environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data tracking, reporting, and stakeholder engagement to improve outcomes and strengthen university sustainability efforts over time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, environmental sciences or related field required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sustainability practices and environmental stewardship preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, faculty and staff to promote sustainability awareness and understanding across campus.
• Coordinate educational programs and initiatives related to energy conservation, waste minimization and sustainable practices.
• Develop and coordinate sustainability programming to engage the University community.
• Serve as liaison among campus departments, student orgs and partners to support communication and resource coordination.
• Research sustainability practices at peer institutions and identify opportunities to strengthen programs.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Empathy

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in sustainability or related field

Master’s degree in sustainability or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University sustainability coordinators engage students, faculty, and staff to promote environmental awareness, stewardship, and campus-wide initiatives. This position supports education, events, and programs that advance sustainability while fostering a caring campus environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data tracking, reporting, and stakeholder engagement to improve outcomes and strengthen university sustainability efforts over time.