Sustainability Specialist at Loyola University

Job Title	SPECIALIST
Position #:	8101754
Job Type:	Full-Time
Job Category	University Staff
FLSA Status:	Exempt
Department / School / College	Institute Enviro & Sustainability (IES) - 03250A
Is this partially or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	- Develops relationships with LUC and community stakeholders to advance the University Sustainability Plan toward Carbon Neutrality in the areas of: - Transportation: promotes reduction of single occupancy vehicle usage; promote campus bike program. - Waste Reduction: promotes recycling, composting and source reduction programs and activities. - Food services with Aramark, Facilities, and the community: promotes sustainability such as waste reduction; composting; etc. --- Purchasing: promotes sustainable purchasing practices across the university. - Collaborates with University Department such as First-Year Experience and Residence Life in the development of the Green Learning Community seminars, and co-curricular activities. - Develops and manages outreach programs and co-curricular activities that support the University's sustainability plan including: the Loyola Farmers' Market; Think Green and Give; Recyclemania; waste reduction; and documentary film series. - Mobilizes and coordinates student and community volunteers who participate in environmental sustainability programs/activities and special events. - Gives public talks, engages with diverse university audiences to share information and heighten awareness. - Creates and distributes communication materials about sustainability. - Assists undergraduate students and student groups in pursuing environmental academic and leadership experiences and projects serving as mentor and advisor. - Builds new relationships and fosters existing relationships with local and regional partners. - Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Education or Experience	Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Three to five years of related work experience required.
Certificates, credentials or licenses required to perform the duties of this position:	None required, but certificates in renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste management, agriculture, landscaping or other sustainability skills are preferred.
Computer Skills:	- Advanced MS Word processing, MS Excel or Spreadsheets, MS PowerPoint and MS Access or Database Software. - Adept user of Internet, e-mail and other office automation systems. - Experience with graphics design / communications tools such as Adobe Illustrator, MS Publisher or other tools will be considered.
Qualifications:	- Good verbal and written communication skills. - Strong inter-personal skills to work with a diverse community faculty and staff employees, graduate and undergraduate students, and external community institutions. - Must be self-directed, motivated, team-oriented, and able to work independently or collaborate with others on projects and programs. - Must maintain professional approach, exercise objective judgement, maintain confidentiality, and work on multiple projects simultaneously. - Ability to mentor interns and other students.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
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Campus	Rogers Park-Lake Shore
POSITION INFORMATION
Job Open Date	09-03-2015
Job Close Date	Open Until Filled
Candidates Eligible to Apply?	All Candidates
Application Types Accepted	University Staff Application
Required Applicant Documents	CV/Resume
Optional Applicant Documents	Cover Letter Other Document
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please provide your CV/Resume and a cover letter describing what specific experiences make you an appropriate candidate for this position.
Quicklink for Posting	www.careers.luc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58372