Position Information
Location:
Service Center
Hours:
19hr/week
Salary:
$15.60/hr
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Reports To:
Director, Energy & Sustainability
Criminal Background Check:
Pre-employment criminal background checks are required for all Staff and Faculty positions. Pre-employment urinalyses drug screens are also required for all top candidates considered for positions in ACC's College Police department.
General Statement of Job

To provide specialized services and support to departmental office or program.Information for This Posting Only

To support the development, implementation, maintenance, and daily functions of ACC's sustainability initiatives. These include, but are not limited to, energy and water conservation, renewable energy, alternative transportation, recycling and waste management, sustainable purchasing and operations, ACC gardens, Green Team engagement, education and outreach, communications and graphics, and related programs.

The Sustainability Steward: Communications & Design position focuses on marketing, communications, and graphic design, while also gaining exposure to all ACC sustainability programs. This is a student position for full or part-time ACC students only. This is a semester-long position with the potential to continue for multiple semesters.Description of Duties and TasksEssential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

May work in a specialty area within a department or office.

May coordinate, evaluate, develop, and implement specialized materials to support departmental programs.

May provide training or support training programs.

May review and process documents, maintain databases, and provide reports.

May provide information to others regarding processes and procedures.

May assist with general reporting and maintenance of databases as required.

Additional Job Specific Duties

1. Develops marketing and communications strategies for sustainability events, initiatives, and programs under guidance of the Energy & Sustainability Office staff.
2. Utilizes graphic design software to develop digital and print media.
3. Assists with newsletter, website, and social media content development and management.
4. Participates in office-wide functions and events.

KnowledgeMust possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Processes and procedures related to the departmental work being done.
Principles and concepts of sustainability. Understanding of marketing, communications strategies, and design principles.SkillsMust possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Maintaining an established work schedule. Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy. Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through. Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

• Creating marketing and communications strategies to promote and advance initiatives and programs.
• Creating effective content; composing and editing written materials.
• Effectively using graphic design skills to develop appropriate materials.

Technology Skills

Demonstrated proficiency using standard office software applications and student information and database systems.

• Demonstrated proficiency at an intermediate level using standard office software applications, including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Google Forms.
• Demonstrated proficiency at an intermediate level using graphic software, including but not limited to, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Demonstrated proficiency with website design and social media.

Required Work Experience

As required.

Preferred Work Experience

Experience developing marketing and communications strategies and/or experience with website and social media content development and management and/or experience with graphic design. One year related work experience.Required Education

As required.

Preferred Education

• Full or part-time ACC student.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Special RequirementsLicenses/Certifications; Other

Valid Texas Driver's License and reliable transportation for local Austin area travel.Other Preferred Qualifications

Access to personal laptop with applicable software programs.Physical Requirements

Work is performed in a standard office environment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting of objects up to 30 pounds.Safety

Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

ACC Benefits OverviewFull-time Faculty and Staffing Table employees who work in full-time and/or part-time positions at the College are eligible for ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 60 days of employment. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short and long term disability, retirement plans and AD&D.

ACC does not participate in Social Security. ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty Only). Part-time and Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by Federal law.

DisclaimerThe above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Austin Community College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under the Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting.