The Sustainability Coordinator is responsible for advancing Union College’s efforts in becoming a leader in campus sustainability. The selected candidate will work with the entire campus community to develop a sustainability agenda for integrating sustainable values and practices into the College’s planning processes, facilities operations and design, research activities, curriculum, and extracurricular life; will educate the diverse campus community about sustainability issues and Union College’s initiatives; will engage all facets of the campus community in reducing our environmental footprint and carbon emissions; and will report on Union’s progress under the American College and University President’s Climate Commitment (ACUPCC).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Environmental Science or related field preferred) with 2 years of related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Union College and its unique infrastructure is desirable.
• Candidates should possess the ability to clearly communicate (both verbal & written), collaborate and work with a diverse group of individuals including faculty, staff and students, be self-disciplined and self-directed, have exceptional organizational skills including the ability to multi-task and prioritize, have experience working with volunteers, and a true passion/vocation for a sustainable world.

Note: All new hires of Union College are subject to a thorough education, work experience, and criminal history background check.

Union College

Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering.

Union College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, a generous 11% retirement plan contribution and tuition remission.

Diversity at Union College

Union College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin and veteran status. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities that request such accommodations.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action.