Director of Sustainability

Dillard University • Full-time • New Orleans, Louisiana • 3w ago

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Sustainability and Recycling (DSR) will provide leadership and coordination to Dillard’s various administrative and co-curricular sustainability efforts. Through a collaborative approach, the incumbent will connect various campus resources and the work of key stakeholders to maximize Dillard’s impact on reducing waste and supporting green initiatives. The incumbent will facilitate student involvement in sustainability initiatives; serve as an advisor to sustainability-related student clubs/organizations; and ensure collaboration between all constituents and appropriate offices. The successful candidate will also develop intentional marketing methods, including print and social media, and update the college’s website with sustainability information. In addition to these responsibilities, the DSR will also serve as a resource to the chairpersons of Dillard’s Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee; collect data and complete annual reports, including greenhouse gas inventory and climate commitment progress reports; and serve as a campus advocate and educator around sustainability initiatives, to include consideration of curricular and co-curricular approaches to educate students about sustainability efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as coordinator for sustainability engagement and communications.
Develop campus and community awareness and represents the university in various functions regarding sustainability.
Coordinate sustainability outreach including campus engagement programs, volunteering, trainings, presentations, events, and orientations.
Coordinate sustainability communications for social media, news coverage, interviews, newsletter, blog, branding and web.
Develop and implement strategies for campus sustainability, focusing primarily on engagement, communications, and evaluation.
Develop print and digital materials for promotional use, education, and engagement.
Serve as the primary contact for sustainability at Dillard University of and liaison for sustainability communications and outreach.
Serve as administrator/overseer/campus liaison between administration and custodial contractor.
Oversees operation of campus’ Total Maintenance Authority (TMA) Work Order System, including training related to the system.
Prepare analyses and reports.
Help set and meet budgeting goals and assist with acquiring external funding.
Provide guidance and supervision to student employees and volunteers.
Assist in supporting departmental sustainability initiatives and sustainability committee needs.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein and as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires Bachelor degree from a college or university or equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed
Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and understanding of sustainability practices and trends
Excellent interpersonal communications skills
Excellent leadership abilities
Experience with html, email newsletter software, Adobe Creative Suite programs, Microsoft Office Suite, Publisher Program
Experience in communications, business, event coordination, fundraising and education initiatives
Experience developing processes, procedures, and strategies as well as collecting data and generating reports
Experience managing volunteers
Experience in a university, non-profit or government environment