Sustainability Coordinator

Dallas College

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sustainability Coordinator supports Dallas College’s sustainability commitment within the Facilities Management Department, which stewards and operates the College’s physical assets across multiple locations in Dallas County. The role engages students, community members, and campus stakeholders; supports operational efficiency; develops and manages special projects; uses campus operations as a living laboratory; and advances energy and water efficiency. The coordinator develops sustainability programs and partnerships, tracks resource conservation and performance metrics, and plans projects that advance the College’s sustainability goals. The role also supports applied research and learning collaborations, biodiversity and native or sustainable ecology projects, energy audits and retrofits, renewable energy projects, greenhouse gas reduction, utility incentives, and project funding. Regular and predictable attendance is required. The position is on-site; after six months, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid arrangement subject to job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and College policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience in sustainability, resource management, project management, or a related role; alternatively, an associate degree and five years of relevant experience.
Valid Texas driver’s license.
Knowledge and application of sustainability principles and practices, including water and energy conservation, student and community engagement, operational sustainability, recycling and waste management, biodiversity and ecology, reporting, and metrics.
Proficiency using CMMS platforms, such as TMA Systems.
Strong project management and organizational skills to lead diverse and complex initiatives.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills for engaging students, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders.
Analytical skills to assess sustainability metrics and identify actionable improvements.
Experience building partnerships within the institution and with external organizations to foster collaboration and innovation.
Ability to meet the role’s physical requirements, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, climbing ladders and stairs, reaching, crouching, kneeling, crawling, pushing or pulling 10–50 pounds, lifting 10–80 pounds, carrying 10–50 pounds, repetitive arm and leg use, driving, balancing, and manual dexterity.
May be required to work in adverse weather conditions.
Subject to a criminal background check; some positions may require a fingerprint check.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual or multilingual ability.
Project management and budgeting skills.
Higher education experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement sustainability-focused programs and events to educate and involve students.
Partner with academic and student affairs to integrate sustainability into curricula and co-curricular activities.
Advise and support student organizations focused on sustainability initiatives.
Build and maintain partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and government agencies to promote sustainability efforts.
Represent Dallas College in community forums, sustainability networks, and outreach events.
Facilitate service-learning opportunities and collaborative projects between students and the community.
Collaborate with Facilities Management and Operations teams to identify and implement opportunities to improve water, energy, and material efficiency.
Use data management platforms to track resource conservation efforts.
Monitor key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives.
Plan, coordinate, and implement special projects that advance Dallas College’s sustainability goals.
Secure funding through grants and partnerships to support innovative sustainability projects.
Oversee project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to use campus operations for applied research and learning.
Support and expand projects and class collaborations aligned with sustainability objectives, particularly those preserving or advancing biodiversity and native or sustainable ecology.
Document and share project outcomes to encourage replication and scaling.
Assist with energy audits, retrofits, and renewable energy projects.
Identify and implement strategies to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Use software and tools to monitor and assess energy use.
Educate campus stakeholders on energy and water conservation practices.
Manage or assist with securing utility rebate incentives.
Use an enterprise resource management system to manage budgets, procure parts and labor, and write performance reports, among other tasks.
Complete at least 19 required Dallas College professional development hours per academic year.
Perform other duties as assigned.
For People Leader roles specifically: exercise discretion and decision-making authority over staff recruitment, selection, hiring, mentoring, coaching, development, and termination; administer performance management, set expectations, conduct evaluations, and implement initiatives that support engagement, motivation, and retention.