Program Coordinator I – Sustainability Full-time

Sustainability Coordinator

The Sustainability Coordinator will lead two major programmatic initiatives: Circularity programs and the Green Labs program. These established programs build a culture of environmental sustainability through material reuse and resource conservation while serving internal and external communities.

Circularity Initiatives

• With guidance from supervisor, lead Circularity Initiatives, including some strategic development and much of the hands-on implementation of the programs.
• Manage day-to-day operations of campus surplus warehouse and sale site (Circularity Center).
• Coordinate WashU Reuse platform and manage inventory.
• Plan and lead the annual Share Our Stuff move out collection program.
• Coordinate novel surplus reuse and donation as opportunities arise.
• Work with partners within facilities and space relocation to improve processes for reuse and donation.
• Engage with staff and student leaders to train peer educators for waste sorting and Circularity.
• Coordinate waste and water stations for university events.

Green Labs

• Collaborate with Green Labs Program Lead to execute Green Labs initiatives, including:
• Ongoing planning and implementation of outreach and education initiatives
• Managing Green Labs certification process and recognition experience
• Assisting with programmatic evaluation and strategic planning

Lab Supply Swaps

• Plan and implement annual Lab Supply Swaps:
• Coordinate with Environmental Health and Safety to ensure all lab supply swap events meet safety standards
• Plan, promote, and lead logistics for lab supply swaps

Work with the Communications Specialist and campus partners to plan and coordinate communications for circularity initiatives and Green Labs, including:

• Newsletter stories, social media, and website
• Event marketing materials
• Year-end reports, and others
• Attend tabling events
• Coordinate presentations to further promote programs and event

Track data for all programs in current and improved systems; generate reports and narratives to communicate impact to partners.

Provide planning and execution support for special events, conferences, and programs hosted by Operations and Facilities Management Department (OFMD), Office of Sustainability, and campus partners.

Perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications /Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience: Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Skills: Adaptability, Budgeting, Community Organization, Computer Software Applications, Customer Service, Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, Educational Institutions, Government Agencies, Interpersonal Communication, Nonprofit Organizations, Oral Communications, Organizational Processes, Organizing, Problem Resolution, Project Coordination, Self Motivation, Working Independently, Written Communication

Grade: G08-H

$21.17 – $32.85 / Hourly

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