Center for Sustainable Communities Director

the role of a sustainability center in a college environment, will possess knowledge and passion about sustainability and the skills to collaborate and innovate while working closely with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Campus Operations: Provide oversight and direction to campus sustainability operations including strategies for meeting Luther’s climate neutrality goals and integrating sustainability into all aspects of college operations.
• Student Engagement: Implement sustainability education and outreach programs, workshops, and activities for Luther College students. Work with partners to integrate sustainability into campus programming and to engage students in experiential learning.
• Community Engagement: Collaborate and connect with community partners, including schools, to advance the mission and vision of the Center for Sustainable Communities
• Pre-College Programming: Develop and implement programs for high school students including a summer camp focused on sustainability.
• Curriculum and research: In collaboration with the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT), provide support for incorporating sustainability into the curriculum and student-faculty research.
• Recruitment: Work with Admissions and faculty to recruit students to Luther, including assisting with administering scholarships.
• Fundraising: Work collaboratively with the Advancement team to seek grants and cultivate donors to support the CSC and related Luther initiatives.
• New opportunities: In addition to maintaining existing programs and initiatives, the new director will have the opportunity to shape the work of the Center.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The director will supervise 1 full time staff plus work study students

EDUCATION

Masters degree required. Graduate degree in sustainability, sustainable development, environmental science/ studies, environmental education, or closely related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE

At least 5 years of relevant experience in higher education and/or sustainability.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Passion for and knowledge of sustainability efforts in a liberal arts college context o Experience working on sustainability programs or initiatives on a college campus and/or in the local community
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong speaking, listening, and writing skills
• Grant-writing and fundraising skills
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills including ability to manage budgets and supervise staff
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the college

SKILLS: PREFERRED

• Experience successfully implementing and leading sustainability change programs on college campuses and/or in local communities
• Successful track record of grant-writing and fundraising

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

Some lifting; majority of work will be in an office environment