Student Sustainability Engagement Coordinator

Position Details WSU's Commitment to Diversity Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.
WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness.
We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information Position Title Student Sustainability Engagement Coordinator Requisition Number H01689P Position Category Hourly/Work Study Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT Hours per week 15 Months per year 12 Alternate work schedule Academic Year (Fall/Spring) Pay Grade Salary Hourly Pay Rate $13.
50 FLSA Job Summary/Basic Function The Sustainability Engagement 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 serve as the Environmental Ambassador (EA) Vice President, work closely with the EA President, assist in campus engagement, help to invite student groups underrepresented in sustainability to engage in sustainability activities, attend events, and learn about WSU’s sustainability goals and practices.
Duties will include collaborating with the EA President, identifying and building sustainability collaborations across campus, especially at the student level, connecting with student clubs, tabling, giving presentations, and assisting to develop an EcoCats certification for student clubs.
They will invite students to participate in sustainability activities, research sustainability resources and programs from across campus, and make these known to the SPARC and ESO team leaders and the wider campus community.
They will help to promote these activities, as well as develop cross-collaborations across WSU campuses.
The coordinator will be available to support other clubs in planning sustainable events, and/or assistance with set up/breakdown of events, etc… Additionally, the coordinator will help with data collection and reports, assist with website updates, and to promote a culture of environmental sustainability throughout the WSU community.
Required Qualifications Education - 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? No Posting Detail Information Job Open Date 04/29/2024 Review Date 05/01/2024 Job Close Date 05/29/2024 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.
weber.
edu/postings/22576 Notes to Applicant To 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 Function ADA Essential Job Function Physical 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).