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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Emory University is hiring for a Fellow Climate Solutions to serve for a one-year term, and the role is renewable up to three years.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• Under the supervision of the Director of the Office of Sustainability Initiatives, the Climate Solutions Fellow manages key communications and engagement programs and activities, and contributes to the operation of Emory's Office of Sustainability Initiatives (OSI) with a focus on student engagement.
• Collaborates with the Program Coordinator, Assistant Director, and as needed, with the Associate Vice President of Sustainability, Resilience, and Economic Inclusion to engage students, interns, university committees, and campus groups in fulfilling Emory's enterprise-wide sustainability vision.
• Takes initiative to develop and/or implement programs that engage Emory's graduate and undergraduate student population in all nine Academic Units of the University.
• In partnership with other OSI staff, supports the administrative and programmatic operation of OSI's internship program, including recruiting and hiring interns, onboarding, assigning tasks and activities, facilitating meetings, and other tasks as needed.
• Develops, coordinates, and/or staffs most student engagement activities, including co-managing the weekly Farmers Market and organizing tabling at Wonderful Wednesdays, speaking to classes, hosting other relevant events (Student Sustainability Showcase and Forum), and participating in other offices' fairs, convenings, and events as appropriate.
• Supports student engagement on OSI's key strategic plans and sustainability goals, including the 2023 Climate Action Plan and Emory's commitment to reducing greenhouse gasses 50% by 2030 from a 2010 baseline.
• Proactively seeks, creates, and responds to requests for participation in campus activities (e.g., class lectures, student organization events, etc).
• Builds and maintains relationships with student organizations and relevant student-facing University offices.
• Provides leadership and coordination of special events in which OSI has a primary role or independent participation (e.g., student orientation, Sustainable Food Fair, Earth Month).
• Represents the sustainability initiative at school-wide forums and area sustainability committees.
• Initiates and maintains relationships, and serves as a liaison with various campus, local, and national groups.
• Supports OSI's communications and marketing efforts, including compiling OSI's weekly newsletter, writing articles, developing social media content, and supporting the layout and design of reports and other deliverables.
• Plans and leads meetings, identifies priorities, delegates action items, manages campaigns and outcomes, and communicates with the team about campus-wide efforts.
• Contributes to Office of Sustainability Initiatives strategy, communications, and programmatic efforts.
• Performs other related duties as required. 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: 

• Event planning, management, and execution (specifically student engagement, tabling, etc.)
• Student engagement strategy, planning, and tactics (effectively deploying existing sustainability programs and student engagement opportunities as well as developing new opportunities)
• Relationship and network development (specifically student sustainability organizations, student-facing staff offices, and departments)
• Digital Communications and Social Media content development (developing content and graphics for use in OSI digital communications, including newsletter and social media)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A bachelor's degree and some climate- and sustainability-related extracurricular, training, educational, or internship experience.
• At least one year of work experience in a professional setting is preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and a desire to learn additional software as needed.
• Demonstrated proficiency in social media and related graphic design desired.
•  Experience working on campus sustainability and climate action initiatives is preferred.
•  Excellent communication, outreach, presentation, and data management and analysis skills.
• Collaborative team member who can also work well independently.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
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