Sustainability Operations & Engagement Lead

The Sustainability Grid; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Tuition remission opportunities

Strong retirement contribution plan

Job summary

Baylor University is seeking a Sustainability Specialist for Operations and Engagement to translate sustainability strategy into action across facilities, programs, and partnerships on campus.

You will embed sustainability into daily campus life, coordinating with facilities, student programs, and academic units while promoting awareness and participation through campaigns and events.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• 3 years of experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with AASHE and STARS frameworks (preferred).
• Experience or interest in sustainability communications and engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives while maintaining structure and follow-through.
• Collaborative, organized, and comfortable working across diverse teams.
• Authorized to work in the United States full time.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Facilities Management to integrate sustainability into building design, operations, and maintenance, including recycling improvements and energy tracking.
• Lead and execute major sustainability events and campus engagement programs.
• Oversee sustainability communications across digital platforms, newsletters, and social media.
• Build relationships across academic departments, student groups, and administrative units; collaborate with local and regional stakeholders.
• Maintain sustainability data across energy use, waste, certifications, and environmental performance metrics; support reporting and administrative functions.

Skills

Sustainability communications

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Baylor University is seeking a Sustainability Specialist for Operations and Engagement to translate sustainability strategy into action across facilities, programs, and partnerships on campus.

You will embed sustainability into daily campus life, coordinating with facilities, student programs, and academic units while promoting awareness and participation through campaigns and events.