Sustainability Programing Coordinator – Penn State’s Sustainability Institute

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State’s Sustainability Institute (SI) is seeking an energetic and innovative entry-level sustainability Programming Coordinator to manage, implement, and help design existing and new student- and public-facing programming that advances understanding of and engagement with sustainability.

SI serves as a shared resource for all Penn State units to help institutionalize sustainability into their teaching, research, student engagement, community and alumni engagement, and operations and to help bring sustainability to communities across Pennsylvania as part of Penn State’s land grant mission. We adopt an expansive definition of sustainability based upon the Global Sustainable Development Goals that aims for social, economic, and environmental sustainability for all. Come join the small but mighty team at the Sustainability Institute to help us fulfill this mission!

SI is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. By definition, sustainability cannot be achieved unless it is achieved for all people. As such, we believe equity is a core concept of sustainability and all our work, especially our programming, must be inclusive and embrace diversity.

This Sustainability Programming Coordinator position will be responsible for the implementation of many of SI’s existing signature public and campus programs, including, but not limited to:

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Collaborating with SI staff, interns, and partners on developing the goals, themes, and design of the programming;
  • Recruiting and curating diverse speakers, films, and workshops;
  • Managing contracts and University reporting procedures for payments and event/speaker management;
  • Arranging facility and travel details for programming; overseeing the logistics of event operations, including technical operations for hybrid and remote events;
  • Managing event registration and attendance tracking;
  • Representing the SI at public programming;
  • Collecting and analyzing data about program impact;
  • Ensuring compliance with all University guidelines and regulations for programming;
  • Supervising an intern to help with programming; and
  • Coordinating with SI communications staff and interns on programming promotions and marketing.

Additionally, this position will be responsible for developing and fostering relationships with campus and community partners around programming initiatives and for identifying new synergies around programming. The person in this position will also have an opportunity to develop new programming that advances the Sustainability Institute’s strategic goals and engages with our targeted audiences of Penn State students, faculty/staff, alumni, and/or the public.

Professional development opportunities and mentorship will be provided for this position to serve as a career springboard for those interested in fields in sustainability; educational programming; event management; communications; community engagement; and/or higher education.

This is a limited term position, funded for one year from start date, with the potential to renew for an additional year. The position is located at University Park with only occasional minimal travel to Commonwealth Campuses as needed. Occasional night and weekend hours will be required. A flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work may be considered.  Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Education and experience:

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree plus one year of related experience (volunteer, intern, summer, and student group leadership can count towards experience), or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Driver’s license required, as occasional driving to events may be required.

The position requires:

  • excellent oral and written communication skills;
  • outstanding organizational skills;
  • the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
  • ability to navigate a large and complex organization;
  • collaboration and cooperative skills to work within groups and to build teams;
  • willingness to learn and advance personal knowledge of sustainability;
  • a mission-driven interest in promoting sustainability; and
  • a commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all our initiatives.

Preferred qualifications include:

  • experience in an academic setting and/or experience developing sustainability education programs;
  • experience with Penn State and its programs in particular;
  • experience in event management;
  • experience managing a budget (Excel experience a plus);
  • some experience with graphic design programs (e.g. Canva or Adobe suite);
  • skills and interest in data management/analysis; and/or
  • experience building collaborations across different interest groups.

To apply, submit a resume, cover letter and list of three references

Background checks:

This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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