Sustainability Coordinator

Georgia Tech
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Jun 10, 2025
Apply for Job Job ID 286574 Location Atlanta, Georgia Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About Us Overview Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers. About Georgia Tech Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school. Georgia Tech's Mission and Values Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: 1. Students are our top priority. 2. We strive for excellence. 3. We thrive on diversity. 4. We celebrate collaboration. 5. We champion innovation. 6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. 7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community. 8. We act ethically. 9. We are responsible stewards. Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact. Job Summary Works with Office of Sustainability staff, interns, and members of the Georgia Tech community to further sustainability initiatives related to reducing the environmental impact of the university's operations, promote environmental awareness and education, and support associated research. This position will interact on a regular basis: Office of Sustainability staff, interns, and members of the Georgia Tech community This position will supervise: N/A Responsibilities Job Duty 1 - Collaborates with GT administration, faculty, staff and students to promote the long-term strategy and success of the university's sustainability initiatives. Serves as liaison between university stakeholders, coordinating resources, and facilitating communication on sustainability projects and programs. Job Duty 9 - Supports annual and semi-annual sustainability reporting to third-party institutions, including, but not limited to Second Nature (GHG inventory and Climate Action Plan) Job Duty 10 - Develops, maintains and facilitates internal training and education materials and programming Perform other related duties as assigned Job Duty 2 - Contributes content for website and marketing materials to share progress of sustainability initiatives including, but not limited to, newsletters and articles Job Duty 3 - Represents the Sustainability Program by serving on relevant committees Job Duty 4 - Engages in continuing education opportunities by attending professional development courses, self-directed professional reading and participating in industry interest groups Job Duty 5 - Identifies, advocates for and supports the implementation of conservation strategies, especially relating to energy and water consumption, transportation and waste management Job Duty 6 - Supports university department in the implementation and tracking of conservation initiatives Job Duty 7 - Develops and supports relationships with external community partners in support of strategic programs and projects. Manages sustainability interns and provides mentorship to Green Ambassadors Job Duty 8 - Assists in defining sustainability goals and tracking performance in key sustainability metrics Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience Other Required Qualifications Certifications or licenses required for this job: At least one of the following: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification Current and valid LEED Green Associate certification, Building Operator Certification Required Experience Two to three years of job-related experience Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications Master's Degree Preferred Experience Five or more years of job-related experience Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines. Able to work collaboratively with individuals at various levels across the university and externally. KNOWLEDGE Understanding of energy and water conservation best practices; ability to interpret consumption data and discuss the information with students, faculty, staff and administrators. Understanding recycling best practices. Knowledge of a broad range of sustainability issues, especially as they impact universities and college. SKILLS Excellent written and verbal communication, customer service and organization skills. The ability to prioritize tasks, work independently and/or within a team environment. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual \| University System of Georgia (usg.edu). Other Information Job Grade:S5 Pay Range $23.99/hr - $32.62/hr Salary will commensurate with experience and education Location: Atlanta, GA Background Check Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening