Saint Mary’s College of California

Sustainability Coordinator

Closing Date/Time: Sun. 02/15/15 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Main Campus, 1928 Saint Mary’s Road, Moraga, CA 94556, California

Background:
Founded in 1863, Saint Mary’s is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary’s currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary’s offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary’s reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.

Responsibilities:
The Sustainability Coordinator will provide leadership and initiative in conjuction with the Sustainability Committee for all sustainability efforts and practices on campus. S/he will develop, coordinate, and administer programs that increase environmental awareness and participation amongst students, faculty, and staff. The Sustainbility Coordinator will liaise across all departments to cultivate an understanding of and accordance with the college’s sustainability practices. S/he will collect, organize, and promote environmental performance data to support the effectiveness of outreach. All sustainability efforts as initiated by the Sustainability Coordinator should support and fulfill the sustainability goals outlined in the Sustainability Committee goals and action plan.

Responsibilities:
1. Collaborate with the Sustainability Committee to design, establish, administer, and expand ongoing and emerging programs, resources, and initiatives that comply with the College’s sustainbility objectives. Assist the campus (e.g. Student Life, Facilities Services, Environmental Health and Safety) with the development of sustainability programs to ensure consistent practices across all projects. Collaborate with the leadership for existing programs to promote and support such things as the Green Living Learning Community; composting and food waste diversion with Sodexo; the Legacy Garden and its contingents; waste management with Facilities Services.

2. Provide leadership for students, faculty, and staff as the main coordinator for sustainability initiatives and primary contact for information on the College priorities and action. Communicate with all campus to understand individual needs, and foster relationships with influential faculty and staff in the area of sustainability. Stay up to date on current sustainability issues and policy changes in order to properly advise each department how to handle related initiatives, policies, and budgetary responsibilities.

3. Coordinate educational outreach efforts to promote participation in sustainable practices and programs amongst students, faculty, and staff. Construct awareness campaigns and coordinate the development and distribution of educational materials. Maintain consistent updates to SMC’s sustainability webpage, social media accounts, and other related outreach platforms to encourage familiarity with current educational initiatives across campus.

4. Collect, organize, analyze, and report data related to SMC’s environmental performance with special attention to those areas rated by AASHE’s STARS program. Prepare STARS reports with collected data and communicate performance levels to the Sustainability Committee. Use colleted data to support other sustainability programs, initiatives, and resources.

5. Attend monthly Sustainability Committee meetings. Share news of recent installments, programs, and outreach efforts to support strategic planning. Keep up to date with sustainability issues to introduce new opportunities for improvement and growth.

Other Duities: Maintain the budget for sustainability programs and installments. Seek out grants and prepare proposals. Uphold relationships with PG&E, EBMUD, and other external partners. Handle all other external communications within the greater community related to the environment as the college’s main representative for sustainability.

Experience and Qualifications:
Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Education Preferred: MBA or Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Policy, or related field

Experience: 2 years of experience implementing and coordinating sustainability programs or 5 years of equivalent experience in a related field. Experience in an academic setting is preferred.

Abilities/ Skills: Wide range of knowledge on environmental issues. Excelllent written and spoken communication skills. Strong project and time management skills. Evidence of strong organizational and collaborative/supervisory skills. Experience in developing educational marketing materials. Experience with grant and contract writing. Familiarity and experience with data collection. Knowledge of the higher education environment. Competency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with social media platforms.

Supplemental Information:
Application Instructions: Please apply on-line at http://jobs.stmarys-ca.edu

1) Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College

2) A resume

3) The name and contact information for three (3) professional references.

In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third party background check.

Saint Mary’s is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.

College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.

Saint Mary’s College annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Saint Mary’s College Report, please go to the Public Safety website at http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report-0. To request a paper copy please call Public Safety at (925) 631-4284. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.

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