Sustainability Manager

The College of Lake County is hiring a full-time Sustainability Manager to lead sustainability programs and collaborate with faculty, staff, and local organizations. Responsibilities include managing the Sustainability Plan, supporting governance groups, and promoting resource conservation practices. The position is based at the Grayslake Campus in Illinois and offers competitive benefits including health insurance and tuition support.
Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?

The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits will not be available for part-time employees (ex: health insurance).

CLC is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our students by offering exceptional learning experiences. CLC achieved a milestone in 2025 with its designation as a Leader College of Distinction. CLC is part of the Achieving the Dream (ATD) Network, made up of 300+ colleges committed to supporting student success at their institutions and promoting economic vitality throughout their communities. CLC has been a member of the ATD Network since 2019 and has held Leader College status since 2023.

CLC aspires to be a place where every student succeeds, every employee thrives, so that every business achieves and every community grows. Our mission is to be innovative and value-driven in supporting student success through developing and encouraging employees of all backgrounds on their journey toward achieving personal and professional growth.

Position Title:
Sustainability Manager

Department:
Capital, Sustainability & Construction Management Operations Department (Kevin Appleton (On Leave)

Position Type:
Staff

Job Family:
Professional

Job Summary:
The Sustainability Manager will organize the delivery of programs and services for the college’s Sustainability goals. The Sustainability Manager will work in collaboration with CLC faculty and staff, local government agencies, not-for profits, and other agencies and organizations to support the college’s sustainability efforts around the campus, in the curriculum, and throughout the community. The Sustainability Manager will be directly involved in providing services to students, faculty, residents, businesses, and others seeking information, resources, and training in the areas of sustainability.

Posting Date:
02/18/2025

Expected Start Date:
04/14/2025

Compensation Grade:
C43

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time

Location:
Grayslake Campus

Total Hours Per Week:
40

Job Description:

Summary of Essential Functions:

Project and Process Management: 50%

Develops and maintains the Sustainability Plan and the Annual Performance Report. Participates actively on the Sustainability Council and provides support to other shared governance groups. Attends webinars, networking meetings, and conferences related to sustainability in higher education. Provides education/outreach/advocacy for the following constituent groups: Campus Facilities and Construction/Capital Development departments, to identify, initiate, support, and institutionalize resource conservation practices focused on waste reduction, energy and water conservation, environmental purchasing, dining services, landscaping, etc. Staff, through workshops, the Sustainability Council, Sust’y eBlasts, and the Sustainability Center. Students, through the Environmental Club, SGA, class visits, and at the Sustainability Center. Faculty, supporting proposals for new training and curricula. Community, by hosting meetings of the Lake County Community Partners for Sustainability, facilitating the Lake County Green conferences, presenting at special events, and representing CLC at outside forums. Business, non-profit, and government sectors with requests for assistance in strategies to address their sustainability needs. Public relations through emails, website presence, press releases, social media, the Living Lab Trail, and the Sustainability Center. High school students, leading tours of the Science building, Living Lab Trail, apiary and Campus Farm. Highlights educational/career/wellness benefits associated with campus-based sustainability projects, such as: Construction/Capital Development Projects. Recycling/compost education and waste reduction. Energy efficiency measures for electrical or gas applications. Renewable energy, with solar thermal, solar PV and geothermal heat exchange. Alternative transportation, promoting use of the Pace Bus service and bicycle resources. Grounds projects, with bioswales, native landscaping, restoration workdays, and integrated pest management. Dining services, with the culinary program, Campus Farm, auxiliary services, the food services committee, and vendors.

Strategic Leadership and Project Management 30%

Completes and coordinates reports/certifications, such as the following: Grant applications and reports Triennial Sustainability Plan Annual Sustainability Performance Report Annual Second Nature Climate Report Green Dining Certification and annual renewal Triennial STARS report Tree Campus Higher Education – annual recertification Bee Campus USA – annual recertification

Other 20%

Demonstrates a positive attitude, a strong environmental ethic, and a team approach toward accomplishing institutional goals. Demonstrates commitment to CLC Values and participates with CLC initiatives. Follows institutional and regulatory policies, procedures, and standards. Performs other related duties as assigned.

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies or related field.
• Five (5) years’ Community college, not-for-profit, or corporate experience.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Strong organizational and project management skills as demonstrated by work experience.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally.
• Proven ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Desired Qualifications:
• Experience working in collaboration with multiple entities in the development and implementation of programs and services preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Salary:

$75,400 - $77,350 This range is firm. The salary offer in this range will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience.

EEO Statement

College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).