Position Details
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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
Energy & Climate Outreach Coordinator
Requisition Number
S02421P
Position Category
Staff
Campus Location
Off Campus
Hours per week
40
Months per year
12
Alternate work schedule
May work up to one day per week from home most weeks, if this arrangements works with departmental objectives and staff member demonstrates ability to complete tasks from home.
Pay Grade
E31
Salary
FLSA
Exempt
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Energy & Outreach Coordinator is responsible for leading statewide outreach, engagement, and implementation of locally-driven solutions that reduce climate pollution emissions, support communities, and advance clean energy and water conservation. This role plays a key part in the co-development and implementation of the Weber State Sustainability Solutions (WSSSI) initiative, working towards delivering on the State Beehive Emissions Reduction Plan deliverables, and reaching the university's goal to help the region strive for carbon neutrality by 2050.
Reporting to the Sustainability Programs & Engagement Manager, and working closely with the Community Engagement Coordinator, the position will be responsible for planning and implementing community-based programs, education, and outreach throughout Utah-with special emphasis on serving rural and low-income, disadvantaged communities (LIDAC). Outreach and education will include promoting climate-friendly practices, supporting community (e.g., residential, small business, etc.) energy upgrades, coordinating workshops and building collaborative partnerships with municipalities, public, private, and nonprofit organizations.
The position is highly collaborative and mission-driven position focused on sustainability education, implementation and public outreach. This position is a yearly-contract position, contingent on the continuation of the current multi-year grant funding and may require occasional evening or weekend hours for events or community engagement. Travel within the state of Utah is required.
Required Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience, in Sustainability, Environmental Science/Studies, Geography, Social Science, Political Science, Public Policy, Energy, Education, or a closely related field
- One year of related experience that includes experience in developing and delivering community-facing programs or educational content.
- Valid driver's license, willingness and ability to travel across the state of Utah as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred:
- Three or more years of experience in community outreach, sustainability education, or public engagement
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (spoken and written)
- Strong communication skills, including technical writing, public speaking, and interpersonal communication
- Familiarity with sustainability-related topics such as clean energy, water conservation, climate change, or environmental justice
- Experience designing and producing outreach and educational materials across multiple formats (print, web, social media, etc.)
- One or more years of experience supervising or coordinating volunteers, interns, or staff
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a team-oriented, collaborative work environment
- Strong organizational, planning, and research skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Experience developing and executing strategic outreach or communication plans
A successful candidate will be willing to
Background Check?
Yes
Benefits Summary
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
07/22/2026
Review Date
08/07/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $44,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous
benefits package.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, self-written writing sample (other document 1), example of outreach materials such as flyers or brochures you've created (other document 2), and the names and contact information for three professional references.
For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.
Screening of applications will begin August 7, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28807