Jobs with FSU Sustainable Campus

Thank you for your interest in working with Sustainable Campus! Florida State University’s Sustainable Campus works to educate and engage students, staff, and faculty to set an example of campus sustainability and position FSU as a leader of environmental and social action. 

Our educational efforts, community outreach, and programs work alongside the greater campus efforts and operations to provide everyone with the ability to develop, apply, and practice sustainability. Our efforts seek to conserve resources at FSU and strengthen the positive impact our university leaves upon the local and global environment for generations to come. 

Who we are:

  • We are diverse, enthusiastic learners who care about all things sustainability.
  • We strongly believe in and follow a culture that is open, transparent, inclusive, and collaborative.
  • We are a friendly team and value relationships.

Please see descriptions of our current openings below.


Sustainability Program Manager

Deadline: 02/28/2024

Responsibilities
 

This position oversees sustainability program development across operational units, campus partners, and engagement programs. Supports the Director in managing the daily operations of the Office of Sustainability. This position is a key contributor to FSU’s progress in meeting its sustainability goals. This position oversees sustainability program development across operational units, campus partners, and engagement programs. This position manages the daily operations of the Office of Sustainability. This position is a key contributor to FSU’s progress in meeting its sustainability goals.

  • Develops, implements, and manages sustainability-related programs and initiatives in partnership with operational units and campus partners. Serves as the liaison between the Sustainable Campus and operational units to assist in the ongoing development of implementation plans that help achieve sustainability targets, including waste minimization, energy conservation, resource stewardship, and educational integration. Assists with the management and guidance of operational activities that help create a culture of sustainability. Researches, recommends, and implements actions to address emerging issues and best practices.
  • Develop and maintain a process for data collection, storage and accessibility for all datasets that are identified as sustainability metrics. Manages data acquisition and management of sustainability benchmarking and reporting portfolio. Perform analyses of sustainability indicators and creates data visualizations. Works with communications teams to provide transparency, interpretation of the data, and progress on reporting and institutional commitments.
  • Lead in the general management of the Office of Sustainability and takes on new projects as identified in conjunction with the Director. Responsible for managing administrative, HR, and financial activities of Sustainable Campus outreach programs; provides budgetary oversight of related programs. Provides oversight to outreach curriculum development to align with overarching sustainability goals. Supports programmatic fundraising efforts.
  • Manages Green Office certification program and associated trainings. Co-administers the Green Fund in support of campus sustainability projects.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and four years experience related to administrative services or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years.
  • A valid Florida or Georgia Driver's License or the ability to obtain prior to hire.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • At least three years experience working in sustainability field(s) where program development and supervisory experience can be demonstrated
  •  Masters degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • excellent communication and relationship management skills
  • demonstrated ability to work with diverse teams
  • knowledge of sustainability metrics tracking and analysis programs
  •  detailed oriented.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of project planning, development, and evaluation.
  • Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
  • Ability to compile, review, and reconcile data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
  • Ability to document existing and new processes.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to maintain and improve personal and team effectiveness, and foster change and creativity.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to demonstrate critical thinking based upon in-depth data, substantiating information, considering and respecting others' input personal values, and ethics.
  • Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.

 

How To Apply: Please visit the FSU website here

This is an A& P position.

  • Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
  • This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

 

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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Sustainable Campus Graphic Designer

Duties:

This part-time position is part of our Sustainability Communications team, who work creatively to share sustainability with the FSU community and beyond. This would serve as a year-long position, from the Spring 2023 through Spring 2024 semester. This position is open to all current FSU students to apply.
 

What This Role Does:

  • Meet with the Communication Coordinator and Social Media Coordinator weekly to plan the messaging for events, discuss office projects, and collaborate on our office’s overall communications strategy 
  • Utilize Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and/or Canva to create graphic designs for FSU Sustainable Campus, including posters, flyers, social media posts, stickers, SLC slides, and more 
  • Complete graphic requests from the Program Coordinators for their events  
  • Maintain a sustainable workload and have open communication with supervisors about which projects should be prioritized  
  • Maintain a highly organized and prioritized to-do list of graphic designs 
  • Have open communication with supervisors and incorporate feedback into designs
  • Be available for “all hands on deck” office-wide initiatives and events such as reCycle Bike distribution and collection and Chuck-it for Charity  
  • Supports Facilities Communication design projects on an as-needed basis
  • Must have in-person availability to work in the Sustainable Campus Office 

To apply, please email your resume and samples of graphics you have created to kmb19c@fsu.edu


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