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Â鶹AV has an opening for a Director of Sustainability and Environmental Action.

THE POSITION

The Director of Sustainability and Environmental Action leads environmental efforts at Â鶹AV by envisioning, building, implementing, and managing sustainable development in support of environmental action and justice on campus. The Director will develop and advance initiatives, act as a liaison and leader for students, faculty, and staff, foster and manage collaborations with local stakeholders, and will be responsible for internal and external environmental data reporting.

This position reports directly to the VP of Finance and Administration with a dotted line to the Chief of Staff and works alongside the Director of Facilities and faculty leaders. The role will work closely with key partners on campus like the Civic Engagement Office, Transportation Services, Dining Services, Facilities, Library and Information Technology Services, and faculty, students, and staff to ensure sustainability initiatives are incorporated into daily operations, planning, construction, student life, and curricula. As a sustainability liaison for the college, the Director fosters collaboration with off-campus stakeholders to manage and lead sustainability goals as they engage our changing ecosystems and environments in conversation with our regional neighbors, surrounding communities, and Tri-Co partners. The Director will be a strategist with entrepreneurial experience who will lead our sustainability program through innovation with an explicit goal of long-term and sustained carbon neutrality.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute an environmental action and sustainability strategy rooted in sustainable energy usage, land stewardship, sustainable operations and practices, and curricular innovation.
• Develop collaborative partnerships with internal partners and local organizations.
• Provide training and guidance to the College community regarding key sustainability issues like waste disposal, energy usage, and sustainable usage pathways. Develop events such as community freecycle events, single-use plastics and e-waste disposal, RecycleMania, and Energy Action Week.
• Track metrics, report to Second Nature, complete the AASHE STARS report, and create an Environmental Dashboard for the College.

The full job description can be found here.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree, or equivalent work experience preferred, in a relevant field, such as Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Sustainability Management, Energy Systems, Ecology, Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, or Public Policy, or related social science/environmental degree.
• 7-10 years of experience in a related field.
• Expertise in the areas of sustainability policies, sustainable building, environmental conservation, energy transformation, waste systems, or sustainable food systems.
• Mastery in environmental data collection, processing, and reporting. 
• Knowledge of sustainability principles including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Interpreting and consistently applying a wide variety of complex policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not always exist.

ABOUT THE INSTITUTION

Â鶹AV is located in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region. The College serves a population of approximately 1,700 students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Campus is easily reached by public transportation as well as most major highways. The College offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits that include a generous retirement contribution, paid time off and reasonably priced health coverage. Â鶹AV is an equal opportunity employer that believes that diversity strengthens our community.

APPLY

To express your interest in this role, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references through Interfolio: