Sustainability Program Coordinator - The College of William & Mary - The College of William and Mary

About the role

William & Mary Dining is seeking an energetic, creative, and relationship-driven Sustainability Program Coordinator to lead and grow sustainability efforts across dining operations. This role serves as the primary ambassador for sustainability within W&M Dining. The coordinator will help drive initiatives, build partnerships, and communicate the impact of sustainability efforts across campus through engaging storytelling, promotions, and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support sustainability initiatives across dining operations
• Serve as the main point of contact for sustainability efforts within W&M Dining
• Build and maintain partnerships with campus departments, student groups, and community organizations
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to promote sustainability programs through campaigns, events, and storytelling
• Assist in creating engaging content for social media, digital platforms, and other communication channels
• Help develop promotional materials and messaging that highlight sustainability initiatives and impact
• Engage and support student leaders, interns, and volunteers
• Track progress and assist with reporting, recognition, and awards
• Work with Dining leadership and campus partners to align sustainability efforts with broader goals

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to stay highly organized while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to plan, manage, and execute projects and operations efficiently while managing multiple moving parts
• Passion for sustainability and community engagement

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in sustainability, higher education, hospitality, or food service
• Exposure to or interest in marketing, communications, social media, or promotional work
• Basic understanding of content creation, storytelling, or campaign development
• Strong writing skills and ability to communicate ideas clearly and creatively
• Experience with student engagement or campus programming
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting or recognition programs

Benefits

Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $20.00 to $22.75.