Student Climate & Energy Coordinator

Weber State University is hiring a Student Climate & Energy Coordinator, a part-time position for enrolled students. The role involves supporting sustainability initiatives, community outreach, and promoting climate action, particularly in disadvantaged communities. Responsibilities include event planning, communications, and partnership building. The position is based out of the Weber State Sustainability Home in Ogden, UT, requiring 15-20 hours of work per week.
Position Details



WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity




Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).









Position Information








Position Title


Student Climate & Energy Coordinator






Requisition Number


H01949P






Position Category







Campus Location


Off Campus






Hours per week


15-20






Months per year







Alternate work schedule


15 – 20 hours per week, fall, spring and summer.






Pay Grade







Salary







Hourly Pay Rate


$15






FLSA







Job Summary/Basic Function



The Student Climate & Energy Coordinator is a part-time position for a currently enrolled, full-time Weber State University student. This role supports the Sustainability Practices and Research Center (SPARC) and the Weber State Sustainable Solutions Initiative, which aims to help the region strive for carbon neutrality by 2050.




The coordinator will help support the SPARC team’s community outreach and engagement efforts that promote climate action, clean energy, and sustainable living practices—particularly within low-income and disadvantaged communities (LIDACs). This includes community event planning and implementation, coordinating workshops, supporting community energy and water saving upgrades, promoting climate-friendly practices, and building partnerships with public, private, and nonprofit organizations. This position will primarily be focused on facilitating local and regional community outreach, helping to achieve statewide goals to reduce emissions. This position may help to develop both print and online outreach materials.




The position will work out of the Weber State Sustainability Home, located in Ogden’s East Central Neighborhood (approximately 5-minutes by car or 15 to 20 minutes by bike or bus from the Weber State University’s Ogden campus).




Job Duties:


Events planning and set up, including some evening and weekend events
Assist with communications and marketing (web/outreach materials/etc.)
Help to facilitate connections with community partners
Assist with energy and climate research and education
Promote climate emissions awareness and reduction strategies
Supporting logistics for, and co-hosting SPARC Home tours and workshops
Assist with data collection and reporting to meet Beehive Emissions Reduction Plan grant

requirements







Required Qualifications


Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Currently a full-time student at Weber State University
Interest in sustainability, clean energy and/or sustainable living






Preferred Qualifications



Seeking a degree in sustainability, environmental science/studies, public policy, energy





engineering, education, communication, graphic design or a related field is a bonus


Ability to work during the summer semester
Bilingual in Spanish and English (spoken and written)
Ability to engage effectively with diverse community members and partners
Experience designing outreach materials in print and/or digital formats is a plus.
Experience with event planning, outreach, or educational programming is a plus.







Background Check?


No









Posting Detail Information








Job Open Date


04/16/2026






Review Date


04/18/2026






Job Close Date


05/16/2026






Open Until Filled







Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting


https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/27033






Notes to Applicant


If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you.










ADA Essential Job Function



ADA Essential Job Function








Physical Activity of this position


Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.






Physical Requirements of this position


Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever., Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.






Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.


Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.






The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.


None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).