Student Sustainability Coordinator
- Ogden, UT
- Permanent
- Full-time
Requisition Number H00974P
Position Category Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week 15 to 20
Months per year 12
Alternate work scheduleYear round position (1/2 time in Summer)
Pay Grade
Salary
Hourly Pay Rate $14.00
FLSA
Job Summary/Basic FunctionThe Student Sustainability Coordinator position is for a full-time WSU student who will work in the
Sustainability Practices and Research Center (SPARC), reporting to the Sustainability Programs and
Engagement Manager. The coordinator will assist with campus and community awareness and engagement, helping to coordinate community programs and events, and providing outreach to campus and community members. Duties will include connecting with students on campus to promote sustainability classes, events and activities, assisting with community programs, coordinating the Student Poster Contest at the Intermountain Sustainability Summit, assistance with office logistics, data entry for the sustainability (SUS) designator, and updating website content. Additionally, the coordinator will help with Sustainability Tracking and Rating Systems (STARS) reporting, and helping WSU reach STARS gold by 2025, and other data collection and reporting.The Student Sustainability Coordinator will help to promote a culture of environmental sustainability throughout the University community and will act to facilitate advancement of the sustainability goals of the institution, as well as promoting environmental sustainability values and practices at WSU and among the wider community.
Required QualificationsEducation
- Must be a current WSU student. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to apply. Student applicants may be majoring in a variety of fields, such as environmental studies/science, communications, education, marketing, business, geography, political science, etc.Experience
- Through volunteer activities or work, applicants must demonstrate that they can successfully manage a project or program from initiation to completion. Applicants must also demonstrate basic experience with or knowledge of environmental and sustainability-related issues. Successful completion of environmental/sustainability-related coursework can suffice for this requirement.Skills:
- Excellent communication skills, including but not limited to: advanced written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to carry out projects or programs from initiation to completion
- Self-motivated and organized
- Team player
Preferred Qualifications- Completion of 12 or more credit hours at WSU
- Self-motivated and organized
- Able to work collaboratively and professionally with a variety of people
- Computer/technical skills including Microsoft Office, and Google Docs, and one or more of the following: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe InDesign.
- Familiarity with social media and the use of social media for outreach/education purposes
- Majoring, minoring, or have an emphasis in an environmentally or sustainability-related field OR have demonstrated knowledge/experience in the environmental or sustainability-related field
- Familiarity with the general organizational structure of WSU
- A valid U.S. Driver's License
Background Check? NoPosting Detail InformationJob Open Date 09/04/2025
Review Date 09/06/2025
Job Close Date 10/04/2025
Open Until Filled
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Notes to ApplicantTo apply, complete the online application, attach a resume (include GPA) ,the contact information for three references, a cover letter and submit one or two samples of work that showcase your communication skills and demonstrate your ability to persuade and/or educate a diverse audience. These samples do not have to be environmentally/sustainability-related. Examples can include a class paper, a YouTube video, website, poster, brochure, etc. The samples submitted must be your original work.If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.As an equal opportunity employer, we actively seek out and encourage diverse ideas, perspectives and points of view and establish an inclusive work environment that respects and embraces diversity.The screening of applicants will begin immediately.Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University who have left their salaried positions within the last six months are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.ADA Essential Job FunctionADA Essential Job FunctionPhysical Activity of this position Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
Physical Requirements of this position Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).