Program Coordinator I - Sustainability

Washington University in St. Louis • Hadley, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. This position has opportunities for supervising volunteers and student interns.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Relevant Experience (3 Years)
• Adaptability
• Budgeting
• Community Organization
• Computer Software Applications
• Customer Service
• Deadline Management
• Detail-Oriented
• Educational Institutions
• Government Agencies
• Interpersonal Communication
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Oral Communications
• Organizational Processes
• Organizing
• Problem Resolution
• Project Coordination
• Self Motivation
• Working Independently
• Written Communication

Nice To Haves

• No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED