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More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Adaptability, Budgeting, Community Organization, Computer Software Applications, Customer Service, Deadline Management, De
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary
The Sustainability Coordinator will lead two major programmatic initiatives: Circularity programs and the Green Labs program. These established programs build a culture of environmental sustainability through material reuse and resource conservation while serving internal and external communities.
Circularity Initiatives
The Sustainability Coordinator will facilitate WashU's circularity programs, which includes managing a physical warehouse space and store (the Circularity Center), coordinating the annual move out collection and resale program, Share Our Stuff; developing systems for effectively managing university surplus property, and hosting regular Lab Supply Swaps. The Sustainability Coordinator will develop programming; oversee volunteers; and create evaluation and assessment tools, annual reports for leadership, and marketing materials. The Sustainability Coordinator builds relationships with a wide variety of non-profit organizations and businesses in the region that are part of WashU's materials reuse ecosystem.
Green Labs Program
The Sustainability Coordinator advances the WashU Green Labs Program, which provides resources and incentives to encourage and support lab staff in adopting a range of more sustainable practices. The Sustainability Coordinator facilitates the lab certification process, tracks programmatic data, and conducts programmatic outreach and education. Cost savings measures related to energy efficiency and conservation is a priority of the program.
This position has opportunities for supervising volunteers and student interns.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Circularity Initiatives
With guidance from supervisor, lead Circularity Initiatives, including some strategic development and much of the hands-on implementation of the programs.
Manage day-to-day operations of campus surplus warehouse and sale site (Circularity Center).
Coordinate WashU Reuse platform and manage inventory.
Plan and lead the annual Share Our Stuff move out collection program.
Coordinate novel surplus reuse and donation as opportunities arise.
Work with partners within facilities and space relocation to improve processes for reuse and donation.
Engage with staff and student leaders to train peer educators for waste sorting and Circularity.
Coordinate waste and water stations for university events.
Green Labs
Collaborate with Green Labs Program Lead to execute Green Labs initiatives, including:
Ongoing planning and implementation of outreach and education initiatives
Managing Green Labs certification process and recognition experience
Assisting with programmatic evaluation and strategic planning
Lab Supply Swaps
Plan and implement annual Lab Supply Swaps:
Coordinate with Environmental Health and Safety to ensure all lab supply swap events meet safety standards
Plan, promote, and lead logistics for lab supply swaps
Work with the Communications Specialist and campus partners to plan and coordinate communications for circularity initiatives and Green Labs, including:
Newsletter stories, social media, and website
Event marketing materials
Year-end reports, and others
Attend tabling events
Coordinate presentations to further promote programs and event
Track data for all programs in current and improved systems; generate reports and narratives to communicate impact to partners.
Provide planning and execution support for special events, conferences, and programs hosted by Operations and Facilities Management Department (OFMD), Office of Sustainability, and campus partners.
Perform other duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (3 Years)