Sustainability Coordinator

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking a Sustainability Coordinator to assist the Office of Sustainability by collecting, analyzing, and reporting on sustainability efforts. The role involves supporting operations, coordinating programming, and serving as a resource for staff and students. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, leadership experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A valid Wisconsin driver's license is required, along with the ability to operate a box truck.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Position Overview:

This Sustainability Coordinator position will assist the Office of Sustainability of UWM to collect, analyze and report on sustainability efforts, support UWM Office of Sustainability operations staff, and aid in coordination of sustainability programming. The Sustainability Coordinator supports various unit initiatives and serves as a sustainability resource to staff, students, and the community. In the absence of the Sustainability Director, the Sustainability Coordinator provides coverage.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in any area of study
• Minimum of one year of supervision or leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel, in a professional environment.
• Must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver license (or other such valid operator’s permit recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation) and be able to meet or exceed the minimum requirements for driving on state business as detailed here: https://uwm.edu/risk-management/drivers/
• Willingness to operate (learn and operate) a box truck in a dense urban environment

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working in a higher education environment
• Experience in data collection with a focus on sustainability metrics (e.g. energy, water, waste, etc.)
• Experience analyzing large data sets using sustainability software platforms (e.g. SIMAP)
• Experience in sustainability reporting (e.g. STARS, Greenhouse Gas Inventory, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to self-direct, make autonomous and proactive decisions, and communicate issues and concerns
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, evaluate, and modify sustainability programming
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and programs with different timelines, scales, and scopes
• Demonstrated experience operating a box truck in an urban environment
• Demonstrated experience operating a forklift or a forklift certification
• Demonstrated experience operating recycling and warehouse equipment, including cardboard baler, recycling compactor, and pallet jacks