Coordinator of Sustainability 534566

About the role

Campus OSU-Stillwater Contact Name & Email
Brigett Broyles, brigett.broyles@okstate.edu
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
Hiring Range
$54,000 - $68,000/yr (contingent upon available funding)

Responsibilities

• Coordination and Management of the OSU Sustainability Program to include development, implementation, administration, documentation, and communication of comprehensive campus-wide programs that promote sustainability (i.e., resource conservation, recycling, and waste reduction).
• Cook up and interact with campus departments that have existing environmental initiatives to enhance those efforts and to share ideas regarding successful initiatives across campus.
• Serve as the Public Relations point of contact and work with the Brand Management office, as well as other sustainability venues, to increase awareness of OSU's sustainability initiatives through various media.
• Position interacts with the campus and off-campus public during the normal course of business. Work may be required outside of normal office hours as needed.
• Must use appropriate personal protective equipment when needed and as required (hard hat, vest, gloves, safety glasses, etc.). These items are provided and are not for personal use.
• Must have before hire and maintain after hire, a valid driver's license. A valid driver's license must be maintained for the operation of an OSU vehicle, which is required in the performance of job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's A bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental science, communications or a related field. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Five years of related experience with implementing environmental or sustainability programs.
• Certifications, Registrations, And/or Licenses: Must have before hire and maintain after hire, a valid driver's license.

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

• Ability to motivate student, staff, and faculty groups and individuals to develop, promote, and integrate sustainability programming into their activities.
• Working knowledge of programs, strategies, and technologies to reduce Oklahoma State University's impact on the environment.
• Management of environmental programs and systems.
• Good communication skills, including technical writing.
• Excellent organizational skills; the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work.
• Proficiency with presentation skills and Microsoft software.
• Self-directed performer with the ability to motivate others in various parts of the organization toward improving program performance.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills.

Benefits

• OSU offers a generous benefits package for continuous, regular positions, including but not limited to health, life, and retirement benefits, paid leave, and 13 paid holidays per year.
• Other benefits include employee and dependent tuition waivers, free gym memberships, a free, confidential employee assistance program, and much more.