Sustainability Coordinator

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is hiring a part-time Sustainability Coordinator to enhance sustainability operations and programs, focusing on waste minimization and campus engagement. Responsibilities include supporting the Kendall Food Vision Prize and improving sustainability in food systems, urban agriculture, and program development. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree, strong organizational skills, and experience with asset management and collaboration tools.
Job no: 527084
Position type: Staff Part Time
Benefit Status: Non-Benefited – Non-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Sustainability
Salary: $25/hour
Applications Open: Apr 30 2025
Applications Close:

General Summary of Position:

The Office of Sustainability is seeking a Sustainability Coordinator to advance sustainability operations and programs with a multifaceted focus. Sustainability operations and programs are dedicated to waste minimization and landfill diversion, as well as campus engagement to promote campus sustainability practices. The Sustainability Coordinator will also provide support to the objectives outlined in the Kendall Food Vision Prize, advancing sustainability across the campus food systems including university dining, catering, and the urban agriculture program.

The Sustainability Coordinator will be responsible for building efficiencies across sustainability operations systems and will support the Office of Sustainability across all aspects including but not limited to operations, asset management and surplus, sustainable food systems, urban agriculture, program development, engagement, events and student support staff.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):
• Bachelor's degree in sustainability, public administration, or related field
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience working with web-based asset systems
• Knowledge of or interest in climate change, waste minimization, and sustainability
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other Microsoft 365 tools, including Teams for virtual meetings and collaboration
• Experience in a leadership role and demonstrated excelling in a team environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applicants is received.

This is a part-time, temporary, non-unit, non-benefited position.

Please include a resume with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process. Submission of a cover letter is optional.