Fellow Climate Solutions - Campus Services

About the role

The Climate Solutions Fellow plays a crucial role in managing key communications and engagement programs within Emory University's Office of Sustainability Initiatives (OSI). The position focuses on student engagement across all nine academic units, collaborating with various stakeholders to support OSI's strategic plans and sustainability goals.

Responsibilities

• Engage students, interns, university committees, and campus groups in fulfilling Emory's sustainability vision.
• Develop and implement programs to involve Emory's graduate and undergraduate student population in sustainability initiatives.
• Support the administrative and programmatic operation of OSI's internship program, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and managing interns.
• Manage and coordinate student engagement activities, such as the weekly Farmers Market and tabling at Wonderful Wednesdays.
• Participate in and represent OSI at school-wide forums and area sustainability committees.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with student organizations and relevant University offices.
• Plan and lead meetings, identify priorities, delegate action items, manage campaigns, and communicate with the team about campus-wide efforts.
• Contribute to Office of Sustainability Initiatives strategy, communications, and programmatic efforts.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree with some climate- and sustainability-related experience.
• At least one year of work experience in a professional setting is preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and willingness to learn additional software.
• Demonstrated proficiency in social media and related graphic design.
• Experience working on campus sustainability and climate action initiatives.
• Excellent communication, outreach, presentation, and data management and analysis skills.
• Collaborative team member who can work independently.