Center for Sustainable Communities Director

Campus Operations

Provide oversight and direction to campus sustainability operations including strategies for meeting Luther’s climate neutrality goals and integrating sustainability into all aspects of college operations.

Student Engagement

Implement sustainability education and outreach programs, workshops, and activities for Luther College students. Work with partners to integrate sustainability into campus programming and to engage students in experiential learning.

Community Engagement

Collaborate and connect with community partners, including schools, to advance the mission and vision of the Center for Sustainable Communities

New Collegiate Programming

Develop and implement programs for high school students including a summer camp focused on sustainability.

Curriculum and Research

In collaboration with the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT), provide support for incorporating sustainability into the curriculum and student-faculty research.

Recruitment

Work with Admissions and faculty to recruit students to Luther, including assisting with administering scholarships.

Fundraising

Work collaboratively with the Advancement team to seek grants and cultivate donors to support the CSC and related Luther initiatives.

New Opportunities

In addition to maintaining existing programs and initiatives, the new director will have the opportunity to shape the work of the Center.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The director will supervise 1 full time staff plus work study students.

Education

• Masters degree required.
• Graduate degree in sustainability, sustainable development, environmental science/studies, environmental education, or closely related field preferred.

Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in higher education and/or sustainability.

Skills Required

• Passion for and knowledge of sustainability efforts in a liberal arts college context
• Experience working on sustainability programs or initiatives on a college campus and/or in the local community
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong speaking, listening, and writing skills
• Grant-writing and fundraising skills
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills including ability to manage budgets and supervise staff
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the college

Preferred Experience

• Experience successfully implementing and leading sustainability change programs on college campuses and/or in local communities
• Successful track record of grant-writing and fundraising