About Sustainable Duke

Sustainable Duke at Duke University was created in 2004 is the umbrella organization for three departments: Campus Sustainability, the Duke Carbon Offsets Initiative, and the Duke Campus Farm. The mission of Sustainable Duke is to educate and empower the Duke community to create a more sustainable future through social, economic, and environmental change on Duke’s campus and beyond.

Responsibilities/Duties

The full-time Sustainability Program Coordinator will report directly to the assistant director of Sustainable Duke and will work as a part of a dynamic 9-member team. This role will primarily serve campus sustainability efforts (unless otherwise noted below).

Communications (30% of time)

· Design and implement multimedia communications that unite all of Sustainable Duke's programs, including the Duke Carbon Offsets Initiative and the Duke Campus Farm

· Support Assistant Director in developing metrics-based strategies that identify and prioritize audience(s) and create compelling engagement pathways for individual, departmental, and campus-wide participation in sustainability programming

· Maintain detailed knowledge of all programs and initiatives for unified communications through channels including twice monthly sustainability newsletter, articles on Duke Today, daily posts on social media and announcements to Sustainable Duke's listservs

· Use knowledge of programs to serve as the first point of communication through the sustainability e-mail account and other channels, as well as to regularly maintain Sustainable Duke's website and web-based tools including the Duke Carbon Calculator and Green Certification platform.

· Support Assistant Director with developing new resources and special communications projects as necessary

· Evaluate the success of campus sustainability communications and recommend areas for improvement for future iterations.

Program Management (30% of time)

· Lead Sustainable Duke’s student programs including recruitment, hiring, and management of Green Devils and Sustainability Ambassadors programs

· Provide program management for Sustainable Duke’s education and engagement programs, including sustainability certifications and the Campus Sustainability Awards

· Support assistant director in developing new programs such as sustainability competitions

· Evaluate the success of campus sustainability programming and recommend areas for improvement for future iterations.

Outreach and Engagement (30% of time)

· Represent Sustainable Duke, Duke Carbon Offsets Initiative, and Duke Campus Farm at various outreach opportunities throughout the year

· Serve as the primary point of contact for student organizations and departments to leverage partnerships to align priorities and projects

· Maintain Sustainable Duke’s general email inbox and respond to requests in a timely manner

· Expand current outreach and engagement beyond environmental- and sustainability-oriented organizations to include campus diversity and academic groups

· Give presentations on various sustainability topics as needed (in collaboration with assistant director)

Administration (10% of time)

· Complete administrative tasks related to Sustainable Duke including event planning, scheduling, purchasing, room reservations, data entry, and student hiring.

· Maintain regular tracking of metrics to demonstrate the impact of Sustainable Duke’s communication and engagement efforts.

· Manage sustainability programming and student budget

Minimum Education/Experience

· Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to this position; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

· Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills, with the ability to support multiple projects at different stages with an emphasis on accuracy and meeting milestones and deadlines

· Inquisitive attitude, self-motivation, and self-driven approach with ability to work both independently and on a team

· Professional writing experience and ability and comfort with public speaking and presentations

· Proficiency in various software including Microsoft Office Suite and Canva

· Proficiency in social media on various platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok

Additional Requirements

· Ability to lift and move moderately heavy objects, up to 50 lbs. safely

· Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer.

· Ability to travel to other buildings around campus for meetings and presentations

· Occasional work outside of normal business hours (9-5), e.g. nights and weekends for events and programming.

· All Duke employees must submit proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccination and booster shot or have an approved medical or religious exemption.

Position Information

· Reporting Department: Sustainable Duke

· Title: Program Coordinator

· Supervisory Capacity: Student interns only

· Pay Range: $40,000 - $46,000 annually (full-time basis, 40 hours/week)

Application Process

To apply for this role, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for two references to sustainability@duke.edu. You should also apply online through Duke University’s HR system (requisition#190812)

Make sure your cover letter addresses the following questions:

· What about this position interests you?

· How does this position fit within your future career plans?

· What do you think is the best way to inspire students to create sustainable changes?

Position will be open until filled with a preferred position start-date by mid-June

Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.

Work requires one year of experience in program administration or OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE involving academic, instructional or counseling activities to acquire skills necessary to plan, coordinate and implement a variety of program activities and events.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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