Sustainability Coordinator Educational Program Coordinator I

Sustainability Coordinator

The Sustainability Coordinator plays a critical role in advancing sustainability awareness education and action across the university community. This position leads campus-wide engagement and outreach efforts that foster a culture of sustainability among students faculty staff and external partners.

The Coordinator manages communications supports institutional reporting and assessment and collaborates across units to implement strategic sustainability priorities. This role requires a creative organized and relationship-driven professional who can translate sustainability concepts into meaningful programs and initiatives.

Salary

The salary for this position is fixed at $55000.

Remote Work Capability

This position is based in East Lansing Michigan on the campus of Michigan State University. The Office of the Executive Vice President for Administration embraces flexible work options and this position allows for a hybrid work schedule (if desired) with regular onsite work required 4 days per week. All work schedules are assessed for impact to the work outcomes of the individual team and department and must be pre-approved by the supervisor.

What Youll Do

• Plan and execute campus-wide sustainability engagement events campaigns and initiatives
• Coordinate programs that encourage sustainable behaviors across students employees and the broader community
• Serve as a liaison to student-facing programs and campus and community partners
• Develop and deliver workshops trainings and professional development opportunities
• Manage sustainability communications including newsletters social media and website updates
• Create marketing and promotional materials to support programs and initiatives
• Track participation metrics and evaluate program impact; support institutional sustainability reporting
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and collaborate on cross-functional sustainability projects

What Were Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement engagement programs or outreach initiatives
• Strong communication skills including content creation across digital and print platforms
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Experience tracking data assessing program outcomes or supporting reporting efforts
• Commitment to sustainability principles and advancing a culture of environmental responsibility

Why Join Us

• Make a visible impact advancing sustainability across a large engaged campus community
• Collaborate with passionate colleagues on meaningful mission-driven initiatives
• Grow professionally through hands-on experience in strategy communications and program leadership

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Sustainability Environmental Studies Communications or related field; six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in program coordination event planning and/or outreach; experience in spreadsheet and word processing software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience in higher education or community engagement; experience with developing and implementing training programs; a self-motivator with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment; strong interpersonal and communication skills including public speaking and writing; graphic design or marketing experience; data tracking and program evaluation skills; familiarity with sustainability frameworks (e.g. AASHE STARS); knowledge of university policies and procedures; knowledge of design and systems thinking.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.

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Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.