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Position Overview:

Sustainability Coordinator – (22002711)
Description

Join a leader in higher education and one of the best employers to work for in the Philadelphia area.

Temple University’s Office of Sustainability is searching for a Sustainability Coordinator.

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & a winter holiday)
• Tuition remission – eligible employees can obtain an undergraduate or graduate degree TUITION FREE

A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Reporting to the Sustainability, Senior Manager, and enlisting best practices within the field, the Sustainability Coordinator is responsible for developing sustainability programming throughout the university; coordinating outreach and capacity-building activities with students, faculty, and staff; providing support for new sustainability initiatives on campus; and assisting in the completion of institution-wide sustainability reporting. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree is required and a minimum of three (3) years of comprehensive experience in sustainability, community organizing, or education. Experience coordinating projects and/or developing programming related to sustainability issues. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required skills and abilities:
*Demonstrated ability to promote sustainable practices and sustainability principles to increase understanding, foster collaborative educational experiences, and promote behaviors consistent with local-global sustainability.
*Ability to oversee and implement a communication strategy for the Office of Sustainability, including the development of a monthly newsletter, maintenance of the website, and the office’s social media presence.
*Demonstrated ability to coordinate sustainability programs.
*Ability to develop, manage and expand sustainability programs to promote Temple’s Climate Action commitment.
*Knowledge of sustainability concepts, practices, and standards.
*Excellent communication skills.
*Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of programming.
*Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to foster a collaborative work environment.
*Demonstrated organizational skills and abilities in managing timelines.
*Demonstrated strong analytical skills.
*Ability to support the Sustainability Manager in the implementation and administration of Temple’s EcoReps program.
*Ability to work independently and innovatively with minimal direction.
*Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preferred:
*Experience working with sustainability or environmental programs in higher education.
*Experience with data analysis.
This position requires a background check.

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

In accordance with the City of Philadelphia’s COVID-19 mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff, and contractors must be fully vaccinated before receiving authorization to work unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the University. An individual is considered fully vaccinated two (2) weeks following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two (2) weeks following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the University’s vaccination or exemption requirement will be prohibited from working until proof of full vaccination or an exemption is requested and approved. For more information, visit the University’s Vaccines web page at https://www.temple.edu/coronavirus/vaccines.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

To obtain additional information about Temple University please visit our website at www.temple.edu.

Temple University’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety and can be found at: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report

You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.

Primary Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus-Howard Gittis Student Center
Job: Staff
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular