Student Sustainability Coordinator

Weber State University is seeking a Student Sustainability Coordinator to work in the Sustainability Practices and Research Center. This part-time position is for current WSU students, involving community outreach, event coordination, and data reporting to promote sustainability on campus. The role requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 and includes tasks like assisting with community programs and updating website content, aiming for STARS gold status by 2025.
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 Sustainability Coordinator






Requisition Number


H00974P






Position Category


Hourly/Work Study






Campus Location


Weber State University - Ogden, UT






Hours per week


15 to 20






Months per year


12






Alternate work schedule


Year round position (1/2 time in Summer)






Pay Grade







Salary







Hourly Pay Rate


$14.00






FLSA







Job Summary/Basic Function


The Student Sustainability Coordinator position is for a full-time WSU student who will work in the


Sustainability Practices and Research Center (SPARC), reporting to the director. The coordinator will assist with campus and community awareness and engagement, helping to coordinate community programs and events, and providing outreach to campus and community members. Duties will include connecting with students on campus to promote sustainability classes, events and activities, assisting with community programs, coordinating the Student Poster Contest at the Intermountain Sustainability Summit, assistance with office logistics, data entry for the sustainability (SUS) designator, and updating website content. Additionally, the coordinator will help with Sustainability Tracking and Rating Systems (STARS) reporting, and helping WSU reach STARS gold by 2025, and other data collection and reporting.




The Student Sustainability Coordinator will help to promote a culture of environmental sustainability throughout the University community and will act to facilitate advancement of the sustainability goals of the institution, as well as promoting environmental sustainability values and practices at WSU and among the wider community.






Required Qualifications


Education



Must be a current WSU student. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to apply. Student applicants may be majoring in a variety of fields, such as environmental studies/science, communications, education, marketing, business, geography, political science, etc.



Experience



Through volunteer activities or work, applicants must demonstrate that they can successfully manage a project or program from initiation to completion. Applicants must also demonstrate basic experience with or knowledge of environmental and sustainability-related issues. Successful completion of environmental/sustainability-related coursework can suffice for this requirement.



Skills:



Excellent communication skills, including but not limited to: advanced written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to carry out projects or programs from initiation to completion
Self-motivated and organized
Team player







Preferred Qualifications


Completion of 12 or more credit hours at WSU
Self-motivated and organized
Able to work collaboratively and professionally with a variety of people
Computer/technical skills including Microsoft Office, and Google Docs, and one or more of the following: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe InDesign.
Familiarity with social media and the use of social media for outreach/education purposes
Majoring, minoring, or have an emphasis in an environmentally or sustainability-related field OR have demonstrated knowledge/experience in the environmental or sustainability-related field
Familiarity with the general organizational structure of WSU
A valid U.S. Driver’s License






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/11654






Notes to Applicant


To apply, complete the online application, attach a resume (include GPA) ,the contact information for three references, a cover letter and submit one or two samples of work that showcase your communication skills and demonstrate your ability to persuade and/or educate a diverse audience. These samples do not have to be environmentally/sustainability-related. Examples can include a class paper, a YouTube video, website, poster, brochure, etc. The samples submitted must be your original work.




If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.




As an equal opportunity employer, we actively seek out and encourage diverse ideas, perspectives and points of view and establish an inclusive work environment that respects and embraces diversity.




The screening of applicants will begin immediately.




Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University who have left their salaried positions within the last six months are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.










ADA Essential Job Function



ADA Essential Job Function








Physical Activity of this position


Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or 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.






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.






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).