Job No. 155455
- Job Title:
- Sustainability Manager/Coordinator, Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability (2700)
- Employer:
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Idaho State University
- Location:
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Pocatello , ID
- Posting Date:
- 14-May-2025
- Description:
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Job Description
Reporting to the Executive Director of the Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability Department the Sustainability Manager/Coordinator provides leadership, coordination, and oversight of Idaho State University’s Sustainability Program. This position partners with academic, research, operations, and student groups and units to develop initiatives and activities related to environmental stewardship and sustainability. This position is responsible for facilitating and tracking the progress of sustainability goals for the university.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate sustainability initiatives within the Campus Operations Division by working directly with Maintenance and Operations, Custodial, University Events and Parking and Transportation
Lead the development of short and long-term planning for renewable energy, greenhouse gas emissions reductions, resource conservation and waste minimization
Partner with Parking and Transportation Services to determine the feasibility of expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure and the adoption of electric vehicles and carts
Collect and analyze data for utilization in the Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System (STARS) and Idaho State University Sustainability Action Plan
Create and maintain a public facing sustainability dashboard
Develop materials for the campus community that highlight sustainability initiatives and practices
Partner with the ASISU to develop sustainability initiatives across campus that directly serve students and foster their engagement in sustainability behaviors
Support existing environmental initiatives and serve as a campus educational resource for sustainability information, best practices, data and standards
Assess and analyze institutional policies and process to identify areas in which efficiencies can be created to further the organization’s commitment to sustainability
Prepare presentations and reports for leadership and other key stakeholders
Coordinate the Sustainability Council and administer the Student Sustainability Fund
Supervise and coordinate the work of student interns
Minimum Qualifications
Sustainability Coordinator:
Bachelor’s Degree and three years of experience working on environmental or sustainability programs and projects
In lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree, ten years of training and experience in sustainability programs
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Sustainability Manager:
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as engineering, sustainability, environmental policy, environmental science
Four or more years of experience coordinating sustainability programs
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree
Knowledge of green building standards and sustainable construction practices
Experience in higher education
Experience in managing environmental programs or outdoor education programs in a community or academic setting
Experience in planning long-term strategic initiatives
Experience preparing STARS reports
Experience managing a Sustainability Action Plan
- Contact information:
- Idaho State University
- Pocatello, ID 83209
- United States
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