Summary/Objective

This position gathers and analyzes sustainability related data and ensures completion of sustainability and green building related assessments and reports. The incumbent identifies opportunities for sustainability while tracking, benchmarking, and analyzing a wide range of metrics related to sustainability in operations. The incumbent supports communication efforts and sustainability programming.

This position reports to the Director of Sustainability Programs. This position operates with close supervision. This position includes some supervision of student employees.

Supervisory Responsibility

Work Environment

  • Travel around campus required
  • Occasional travel to conferences in order to deliver presentations on sustainability work

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

  • 35-Exempt
  • Coordinator/Analyst B

Salary Range

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • Field of study in environmental studies, business, or related area
  • 2-4 years of relevant experience
  • Strong quantitative skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively through various informational and training modalities to communicate sustainability projects, goals and polices.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft (Excel, Project, & PowerPoint)
  • Understanding of metrics tracking across sustainability topic areas such as climate, energy, water, waste, transportation, and purchasing
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn about building management, systems, operations, maintenance, and controls
  • Must have interpersonal, communication, public speaking skills and strong written communication skills
  • Experience with and aptitude for technology and software
  • Ability to work in a diverse environment with all organizational levels
  • Ability to effectively plan and coordinate multi-task requirements and meet objectives and deadlines
  • Ability to work effectively in a service oriented environment subject to changing priorities

Preferred Education and Experience

  • 3-5 years of relevant experience
  • Preference will be given to candidates with LEED Accredited Professional O+M or NC credential
  • Higher Education work experience
  • Experience working with students and student organizations
  • Project management experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

  • Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check

Other Duties

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Nearest Major Market: Washington DC

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