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Climate Solutions Research Assistant

Minneapolis, MN · Hybrid

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Unique among design firms, LHB includes a group of architects, engineers, and researchers dedicated to identifying and implementing climate solutions to shape the future of our built environment. We ...

LHB

Climate Solutions Research Assistant

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$57K - $71K/yr

Unique among design firms, LHB includes a group of architects, engineers, and researchers dedicated to identifying and implementing climate solutions to shape the future of our built environment. We ...

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Student Climate & Energy Coordinator

Student Climate & Energy Coordinator

Weber State University

Ogden, UT • On-site

$15/hr

Part-time

Posted 19 days ago

Weber State University rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

415th of 532 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Position Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
Student Climate & Energy Coordinator
Requisition Number
H01949P
Position Category
Campus Location
Off Campus
Hours per week
15-20
Months per year
Alternate work schedule
15 - 20 hours per week, fall, spring and summer.
Pay Grade
Salary
Hourly Pay Rate
$15
FLSA
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Student Climate & Energy Coordinator is a part-time position for a currently enrolled, full-time Weber State University student. This role supports the Sustainability Practices and Research Center (SPARC) and the Weber State Sustainable Solutions Initiative, which aims to help the region strive for carbon neutrality by 2050.
The coordinator will help support the SPARC team's community outreach and engagement efforts that promote climate action, clean energy, and sustainable living practices-particularly within low-income and disadvantaged communities (LIDACs). This includes community event planning and implementation, coordinating workshops, supporting community energy and water saving upgrades, promoting climate-friendly practices, and building partnerships with public, private, and nonprofit organizations. This position will primarily be focused on facilitating local and regional community outreach, helping to achieve statewide goals to reduce emissions. This position may help to develop both print and online outreach materials.
The position will work out of the Weber State Sustainability Home, located in Ogden's East Central Neighborhood (approximately 5-minutes by car or 15 to 20 minutes by bike or bus from the Weber State University's Ogden campus).
Job Duties:
  • Events planning and set up, including some evening and weekend events
  • Assist with communications and marketing (web/outreach materials/etc.)
  • Help to facilitate connections with community partners
  • Assist with energy and climate research and education
  • Promote climate emissions awareness and reduction strategies
  • Supporting logistics for, and co-hosting SPARC Home tours and workshops
  • Assist with data collection and reporting to meet Beehive Emissions Reduction Plan grant
    requirements

Required Qualifications
  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Currently a full-time student at Weber State University
  • Interest in sustainability, clean energy and/or sustainable living

Preferred Qualifications
  • Seeking a degree in sustainability, environmental science/studies, public policy, energy

engineering, education, communication, graphic design or a related field is a bonus
  • Ability to work during the summer semester
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English (spoken and written)
  • Ability to engage effectively with diverse community members and partners
  • Experience designing outreach materials in print and/or digital formats is a plus.
  • Experience with event planning, outreach, or educational programming is a plus.

Background Check?
No
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
05/20/2026
Review Date
05/22/2026
Job Close Date
07/20/2026
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/27033
Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you.

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