Sustainability Manager

Whitman College is seeking a Sustainability Manager to oversee sustainability initiatives on campus. This role involves developing programs, supervising staff, managing recycling and energy projects, and collaborating with various departments and external stakeholders. The position requires strong leadership in promoting sustainable practices and achieving the College's sustainability goals. The job is located in Walla Walla, WA, and is not remote.
Sustainability Manager

Whitman College

Compensation: $58,000 - $63,800

WHITMAN COLLEGE

Located in the historic community of Walla Walla, Whitman's
vibrant and beautiful tree-lined campus is home to an
intellectually diverse, dynamic, welcoming and supportive community
of some 500 staff and faculty serving approximately 1,500 students
from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional
students, accomplished faculty and staff, and a fiercely loyal and
growing number of engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to
build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of
the top liberal arts colleges in the country.

Whitman
College is cultivating a community built on inclusion and
belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer
historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage
applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights
from lived experience can add to the college's working and learning
environment. Whitman College is an Equal Employment Opportunity
employer (EEO).

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the AVP of Facilities Services, the Sustainability
Manager works closely with students, staff, and faculty to further
sustainability efforts across campus and manages the initiatives
and operations of the Sustainability Department.

The role serves as the primary resource for all College
sustainability initiatives, as well as the College's sustainability
liaison to external stakeholders. The Manager assists departments
with the integration of sustainable practices and energy-saving
measures in their day-to-day operations and collaborates on
long-term sustainability strategies for Whitman College.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Develop, plan, and administer programs, initiatives and events
related to sustainability in coordination with other community
organizations and College divisions, departments, and student
organizations.
• Supervise staff, student assistant and interns in Whitman
College's Sustainability Department.
• Act as staff liaison and advisor to student organizations,
ensuring collaboration on sustainability initiatives, programs, and
projects.
• Oversee the College's recycling program and zero-waste
initiatives. Assist in managing energy and sustainability projects
and campus energy management programs.
• Maintain College utility records, analyze data, and provide
emissions reports. Collaborate with utility providers to optimize
pricing and schedules for meeting sustainability goals.
• Manage the maintenance and development of campus renewable
energy systems and sub-metering in collaboration with Facilities
Services.
• Chair the President's Sustainability Advisory Committee (PSAC),
working closely with the committee to implement the Campus
Sustainability Plan and advocate for College-wide sustainability
goals.
• Support the development and management of the Energy Renewal
Development and Decarbonization Plan (ERDP).
• Manage the College's Bike Share program and promote alternative
transportation methods to reduce emissions.
• Develop sustainability awareness and educational programs for
the campus and surrounding community.
• Develop regular reports and educational material related to
student, staff, and faculty commuting and transportation. Assess
the College's transportation needs and emissions. Work with
departments, the motor pool, and Facilities Services to address
resource conservation in relation to transportation.
• Develop and implement new sustainability awareness and
education programs for campus and community.
• Serve as the College's sustainability representative to various
organizations, such as the Washington Higher Education
Sustainability Coalition, and manage reporting to entities like
AASHE STARS and the EPA Green Power Partnership.
• Pursue grant and resource development opportunities for
sustainability projects.
• Collaborate on campus construction projects to align with the
Campus Sustainability Plan.
• Coordinate the Sustainability Revolving Loan Fund and support
decarbonization strategies.
• Oversee the Sustainability Department's communications and
social media channels, producing periodic progress reports.
• Develop long-term goals and performance metrics for the
College's sustainability efforts, providing regular evaluation and
reporting.
• Manage the EcoReps peer-to-peer education program, overseeing
recruitment, training, and ongoing support for student leaders
promoting sustainability across campus.
• Independently research best practices and compile data to
prepare reports that require thorough knowledge of policies,
procedures, and activities.
• Serve as essential personnel, meaning duties are essential to
the operations of the College and may require that the position
report to campus for work even during full or partial
closures.
• May be required to work occasional evenings and/or
weekends.
• May be required to travel off-campus for events, meetings, and
other activities.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Must be able to explain and/or demonstrate possession of the
knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely perform the essential
functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Specifically,

Knowledge of:
• Applicable local, state and federal laws, codes, rules, and
regulations;
• Advanced principles and practices in resource conservation and
sustainability;
• Supervisory principles;
• Utilities, facilities maintenance and operations
infrastructure;
• LEED standards as related to new and renovation construction in
facilities;
• Budgeting principles and practices;
• Analytical methods and techniques;
• Higher Education and student services;
• Strategic planning principles; and
• Project management principles and practices.

Skill in:
• Public speaking and presentation;
• Utilizing computer technology for communication, data gathering
and reporting activities;
• Microsoft Office, web-development, and database management;
and
• Organizational skills.

Ability to:
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing; use oral
persuasion and written mediums allowing for open dialogue to
occur;
• Positively and actively contribute to the College's core values
of diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism;
• Interpret, analyze and evaluate complex problems to
successfully recognize and define solutions; and
• Operate and utilize various social media platforms, and an
ability to learn new software as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in a sustainability-related discipline AND a
minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience implementing sustainability initiatives at a college
or university, business, governmental agency or similar public or
private institution.
• Experience preparing Sustainability Tracking Assessment and
Rating System (STARS) submittals, GHG inventories and related
Carbon/Climate Commitment reports, or similar
sustainability-related surveys and periodic reports. This may
include regulatory reporting.
• Administrative and organizational skills, and demonstrated
experience supervising and mentoring.
• Valid driver's license with 3 years of driving experience, and
the ability to pass a motor vehicle report.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Master's degree in a related discipline AND 4-5 years of
relevant experience.
• Other relevant subject matter expertise, education, training or
professional certifications in addition to the above-referenced
degrees.
• Web development experience and experience writing, producing
and editing sustainability progress reports, newsletters, blogs
and/or social media posts.
• LEED Credentials.
• Work experience in higher education.

Please note that while the description details both required and
preferred qualifications, we want applicants to be aware that they
do not need to have all of the preferred qualifications to be
considered for this position. If you meet the minimum
qualifications and have passion for the work, you are encouraged to
apply.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment is primarily indoors within Whitman College
facilities, with occasional work outdoors, which may include
exposure to varying weather conditions and work in high places.
This position may be exposed to dirt, dust, and equipment use
during certain tasks. The role involves both desk work, requiring
long periods of sitting, and physical activity. Extended use of a
computer is expected, along with frequent desk-based administrative
tasks.

Job duties require moderate strength and agility, including
balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing,
walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive
motions. Lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 40 pounds
occurs with varied frequency. Occasionally, the role may require
physical exertion during events, projects, or outdoor tasks.

BENEFITS

Whitman College offers a competitive benefits program that is
designed to attract qualified candidates and retain talented
employees. Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances.

Basic
life,
accidental death and dismemberment and
long term disability insurances with the capability to elect
additional voluntary coverage.

403(b)
Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a 10% matching
contribution after eligibility
requirements are met.

Paid Time Off:
20 accrued vacation days,
12 accrued sick days,
13 paid holidays.

Tuition Remission - Dependent Children.

Employee
tuition waiver for two Whitman courses per semester.

Employee
Assistance Program.

Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Learn more about benefits eligibility here.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR JOB CANDIDATES

Contact Human Resources regarding requests for disability
accommodation in the employment application process.

APPLICATION REVIEW

Application review will begin October 28, 2024 and will continue
until the position is filled.

START DATE

December 16, 2024

For full application instructions and position description,
visit https://whitman.bamboohr.com/careers/378

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