Sustainability & Community Engagement Coordinator (On-Site)

Dallas College; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College Facilities Management Department seeks a Sustainability Coordinator to advance the college’s sustainability goals across multiple campuses in Dallas County. You will engage students, staff, and community, manage projects, and leverage the campus as a living laboratory to boost energy and water efficiency.

The role emphasizes partnerships with faculty and local organizations, tracking KPIs, and securing funding for innovative projects, including energy audits and renewable energy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience in sustainability, resource management, project management, or a related role, preferably in higher education.
• Associate’s Degree and Five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sustainability-focused programs and events to educate and involve students.
• Partner with academic and student affairs to integrate sustainability into curricula and co-curricular activities.
• Advise and support student organizations focused on sustainability initiatives.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and government agencies to promote sustainability efforts.
• Represent Dallas College in community forums, sustainability networks, and outreach events.
• Facilitate service-learning opportunities and collaborative projects between students and the community.
• Collaborate with Facilities Management and Operations teams to identify and implement opportunities to improve water, energy, and material efficiency.
• Use data management platforms to track resource conservation efforts.
• Monitor KPIs to assess the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement special projects that advance Dallas College’s sustainability goals.
• Secure funding through grants and partnerships to support innovative sustainability projects.
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure success.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to utilize campus operations for applied research and learning.
• Support and expand projects and class collaborations that align with sustainability objectives, particularly biodiversity and native ecology.
• Document and share project outcomes to encourage replication and scaling.
• Assist with energy audits, retrofits, and renewable energy projects.
• Identify and implement strategies to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Utilize software and tools to monitor and assess energy use
• Educate campus stakeholders on energy and water conservation practices.
• Manage or assist with securing utility rebate incentives
• Ability to use an enterprise resource management system to manage budgets, procure parts and labor, write performance reports.

Skills

Sustainability

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Partnerships

Texas driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sustainability or related field

Associate degree with 5 years relevant experience

Tools

CMMS: TMA Systems

Job description

Dallas College Facilities Management Department seeks a Sustainability Coordinator to advance the college’s sustainability goals across multiple campuses in Dallas County. You will engage students, staff, and community, manage projects, and leverage the campus as a living laboratory to boost energy and water efficiency.

The role emphasizes partnerships with faculty and local organizations, tracking KPIs, and securing funding for innovative projects, including energy audits and renewable energy