Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Under the supervision of the Director, the Climate and Sustainability Program Coordinator manages key programs and activities and contributes to the operation of Emory's Office of Sustainability Initiatives (OSI) with a focus on student engagement. 
• Provides leadership on climate and sustainability data gathering and reporting as well as contributes to communications, marketing, and engagement efforts that advance Emory's sustainability efforts across the enterprise (University and Healthcare).
• Facilitates the completion of Emory's annual greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) inventory and related surveys, from data collection to output analysis.
• Conducts necessary research and participates in relevant working groups to further Emory's understanding and calculation of scope 3 emissions.
• Grows and maintains Emory's knowledge of the carbon offsets global landscape and works toward establishing an offsets program for Emory-sponsored air travel that has local and social justice benefits.
• Establishes or improves data collection systems and assists OSI with data collection and the organization of information and submissions for annual reporting for Emory's memberships in AASHE STARS, The Listening Post and Ivy+, Climate Leadership Network, United Nations Race to Zero and other institutional commitments.
• Takes the initiative to develop programs that engage Emory's graduate and undergraduate student population in all nine units of the University.
• In partnership with the Director, supports the administrative and programmatic operation of OSI's internship program, including recruiting and hiring interns, onboarding, assigning tasks and activities, facilitating meetings, and other tasks as needed.
• Provides leadership and coordination of special events in which OSI has a leadership role or independent participation (e.g., student orientation, Earth Month).
• Represents the sustainability initiative at school-wide forums and area sustainability committees, initiates and maintains relationships, and serves as a liaison with various campus, local, and national groups.
• Assists in responding to requests for participation in campus activities (e.g., class lectures, student organization events, etc).
• Contributes to OSI's communications and marketing efforts, including, writing articles, developing social media content, and supporting layout and design of reports and other deliverables.
• Plans and leads meetings, identifies priorities, delegates action items, manages campaigns and outcomes, and communicates with team about campus-wide efforts.
• Contributes to Office of Sustainability Initiatives strategy, communications, and programmatic efforts.
• Performs other related duties as required.
  
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• A master's degree and one year of sustainability-related experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Three years of experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, project management, outreach and presentation skills.
• Experience with website and communications management, demonstrated proficiency in social media and willingness to learn and expand existing skillsets.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and a desire to learn additional software as needed.
• A demonstrated interest in and knowledge of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, as it relates to advancing sustainability.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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