Environmental Sustainability Coordinator

Environmental Sustainability Coordinator Type:

Full-time position Position Summary The Environmental Sustainability Coordinator supports campus-wide sustainability initiatives by coordinating and managing Catawba's Environmental Stewards program. This position plays a key role in advancing environmental and social responsibility on campus through peer-to-peer education, program implementation, and student engagement. The role is ideal for an early-career sustainability professional seeking hands-on experience in program coordination, leadership development, and campus sustainability operations. Primary Responsibilities Environmental Stewards Program Coordination & Management Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise a team of student employees or volunteers supporting campus environmental and sustainability initiatives. Provide ongoing mentorship, guidance, and performance feedback to student team members. Facilitate regular team meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities. Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and mission-driven team culture. Campus Sustainability Initiatives Coordinate student support for sustainability programs such as waste reduction, energy conservation, sustainable transportation, food systems, regenerative landscapes, and climate engagement. Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating sustainability projects and campaigns. Track program participation, outcomes, and impact metrics in collaboration with sustainability staff. Peer-to-Peer Education & Outreach Support and oversee peer-to-peer education efforts, including workshops, tabling, presentations, and residence hall or classroom outreach. Develop educational materials and messaging that engage diverse campus audiences. Collaborate with campus partners (housing, dining, facilities, student organizations, academic departments) to expand sustainability education efforts. Administrative & Program Support Assist with scheduling, payroll/time tracking, and budget coordination for student staff. Maintain documentation, reports, and communications related to student programs. Support training, assessment, reporting, and continuous improvement of Environmental Stewards program. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental studies, education, public administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Demonstrated interest in sustainability, environmental justice, or climate action. Experience working with or leading students, volunteers, or peer educators. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience in campus sustainability programs or higher education settings. Supervisory or team coordination experience. Familiarity with sustainability best practices, behavior change strategies, or peer education models. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment. Core Competencies Leadership and mentorship Project coordination Collaborative problem-solving Public speaking and facilitation Equity-centered and inclusive engagement Work Environment This position works closely with students, faculty, staff, and community partners in an office and campus-based setting. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required to support student programming and events

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants shall submit the following materials, in a single file, pdf version only, to both employment@catawba.edu and chollada@catawba.

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A letter of application; Resume or Curriculum Vitae; and Contact information for three (3) professional references. Review of completed applications begins January 15, 2025, and continues until the position is filled.

ABOUT CATAWBA

Founded in 1851 in Newton, North Carolina, Catawba was started by German pioneers who had traveled from eastern Pennsylvania to settle in the valleys of the Haw, Yadkin, and Catawba Rivers. In 1890, Catawba became a coeducational institution and the first woman graduate completed her studies in 1893. In 1925, Catawba moved and re-opened to its current location in Salisbury, NC, which is about 45 minutes from Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Charlotte, two hours from the mountains, and four hours from the beaches. Today, Catawba College has 41 buildings on 276 wooded acres on a residential campus. Catawba is known for its 189 acre on-campus ecological preserve. Ranked as one of the best colleges in the south, Catawba offers 70 academic majors to approximately 1,300 students representing 34 U.S. states and 19 foreign countries. Students are instructed by nearly 90 full-time faculty, more than 83% of whom hold the highest degree in their field. Catawba provides an education focused on an institutional philosophy of a liberal education, which entails a broad range of knowledge, intellectual and practical skills, and individual and social responsibility fostered and developed in all academic programs. Catawba is a learning community that provides students unique opportunities to explore vocation, helping students to consider their calling, their passions, and their purpose as they prepare to reach their highest potential. Catawba's mission is to provide "students an education rich in personal attention that blends the knowledge and competencies of liberal studies with career preparation" and to enable "students to reach their highest potential while becoming responsible citizens." More information about Catawba College is located at www.catawba.edu. Catawba College is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Catawba is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, unless allowed by law and deemed necessary to Catawba operations. Candidates must successfully pass a background check and drug screening before employment begins, and Catawba complies with all federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination.