Part-Time Sustainability Programs Coordinator
About The Position
The Sustainability team in the Office of Physical Plant is seeking applicants for a part-time job of Sustainability Program Coordinator. The team is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and organized person to support our sustainability programs, especially the Sustainable Lab and Tailgate Ambassador Programs. The Sustainable Lab Program is motivated by the recognition that research itself contributes to sustainability challenges by being naturally energy and resource intensive. Penn State is taking on this challenge by partnering with the nonprofit My Green Lab (MGL), and utilizing their certification program that assesses 14 target areas for behavioral change. The Tailgate Ambassador Program, sponsored by PepsiCo, promotes sustainability and improves the fan experience in tailgating lots on football game days. This position will ensure the successful delivery of these programs through coordination of details, training of student workers and volunteers, and communication with team members. They will also support the broader sustainability goals of the Sustainability team. The Part-Time Sustainability Programs Coordinator is a new position. The position will support the Managers of the Sustainable Lab and Tailgate Ambassador programs.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or higher preferred
- Ideal candidates have experience coordinating groups of volunteers
Responsibilities
- Coordinate incentive programs and events across sustainability initiatives
- Ensure social media materials are created and shared for both programs
- Support the creation of marketing and communications materials
- Support a team of staff and student workers to plan, execute, and assess recycling efforts at athletics events
- Plan, organize, and lead game day operations (schedules, refreshments, materials, etc.)
- Coordinate communication, training, and time tracking for Tailgate Ambassadors
- Deliver and facilitate friendly, helpful, and positive fan engagement
- Support the development and coordination of educational programs and events for Sustainable Lab participants
- Assist with outreach and recruitment of new labs, with a focus on spring onboarding
- Facilitate supplemental initiatives such as the International Freezer Challenge and related campaigns
- Provide ongoing support to participating labs, including troubleshooting and participant communication
- Track participation, progress, and certification milestones, and support program reporting
- Providing routine program logistics/maintain requirements or activities to ensure quality of programs
- Support preparation of program agreements, grant writing initiatives, budgets, and related information
- Coordinate and distribute program evaluations, communicate with clients on participant satisfaction metrics, analyze customer feedback for trends and discrepancies
- Provide marketing research on service/program area, competitor pricing, industry news, and networking opportunities
- Compile information and prepare reports
- Coordinate the recruitment of presenters and guest speakers
- Monitor enrollments and report updates to program managers
- Assist with developing training materials
- May create, update, and maintain website
- May assist in budget preparation; compile data
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
