Position Details

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Sustainability Education and Engagement Coordinator

Posting Summary

The Sustainability Education and Engagement Coordinator advances University of Vermont’s sustainability goals by leading peer-to-peer education, developing and implementing sustainability marketing and communications campaigns, managing employee engagement programs, and coordinating sustainability projects and initiatives across the Office of Sustainability. This person coordinates the Eco-Reps program, supervising approximately 20 undergraduate students, and provides program management support for initiatives such as Sustainability Ambassadors, the Campus Sustainability Series, the Sustainable Campus Fund, and the Sustainable Solutions Lab. As the office lead for marketing and communications, this person develops campaign-based outreach strategies and creates and manages story, web and social media content aligned with University brand and communications standards. The position blends student education and development, applied communications and marketing, program and project coordination, and support services to advance campus-wide sustainability engagement.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, education, communications, marketing, public relations, or other applicable field.
Four years combined experience in communications, marketing, engagement campaigns, outreach/education activities, project management, program implementation, or administrative support.
Supervisory experience or similar coordination of students, ideally college aged.
Strong communications skills (writing, conflict management, presentation, inter-personal), including the ability to translate complex sustainability topics for diverse audiences and apply sound judgement in sensitive communications.
Experience in developing and executing outreach or marketing campaigns, social media management, website management, graphic design, story writing, report writing and data visualization.
Ability to initiate and implement projects with teams and work independently with little direct oversight.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, excellent file management and ability to organize collaborative feedback processes.

Desirable Qualifications

Master’s degree
Experience designing or delivering sustainability education or peer education programs.
Experience coordinating communications or marketing activities in a higher education setting.
Familiarity with inclusive and culturally responsive engagement practices.
Experience supporting student professional development through mentoring and supervision.

Anticipated Pay Range

$65,000-$75,000

Other Information

Office of Sustainability

Special Conditions

A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position

FLSA

Exempt

Union Position

Yes, UVMSU

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Open Date

06/16/2026

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled

Our Common Ground Statement

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title

Sustainability PC3 X

Posting Number

S6157PO

Department

Office of Sustainability/11110

Position Number

00021438

Percent of Full-Time

1.0

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

37.5

Term (months per year)

Sustainability Education and Engagement Coordinator

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