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Location:
Claremont, CA
Job Posting Title:
Sustainability Engagement Coordinator
Job Details and Requirement:
Department: Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability
Supervisor: Associate Director for the Robert Redford Conservancy
Last Updated: 6/15/2026
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Pitzer College is seeking a Sustainability Engagement Coordinator to assist the College in fostering a culture of sustainability across campus and achieve its sustainability goals. Under the leadership of the Associate Director of the Robert Redford Conservancy and Sustainability, the Sustainability Engagement Coordinator helps provide leadership to the College's sustainability programs and develops, implements, and assesses efforts for the integration of sustainability throughout campus operations and programs. The position helps develop, enhance, and maintain environmental stewardship within the campus community and among its constituencies and helps develop strategies for resource conservation and efficiency, community engagement and outreach, and strategic planning for sustainability. The Sustainability Engagement Coordinator oversees the various programs, activities, and services of the Sustainability Robert Redford office and supervises a team of seasonal part-time student employees, as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reporting to the Associate Director of the Robert Redford Conservancy and Sustainability, the Sustainability Engagement Coordinator Director, works independently and collaboratively to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Administer Sustainability programs, including management of student employees, budget, and operations.
• Sustainability checkout program
• Green Bikes and Sustainability intern programs.
• Campus dining hall compost program
• ReRoom surplus program.
• Electronic waste, hazardous waste, and ink/toner recycling program maintenance.
• 5C Sustainability events (Scripps Sustainability Fair, Powerdown and various Earth Week events (with The Claremont Colleges' sustainability programs).
• Student and Faculty sustainability workshops
• Hire, process personnel paperwork for, and directly supervise one or more seasonal part- time student employees as needed. Must complete the annual Sexual Harassment Prevention Training as required by the State of California.
• Collaborate with College faculty, staff, and students to develop a working model for the integration for sustainability concepts and practices into the operation of the College, including strategic partnerships with other campus offices and departments.
• Develop, implement, and oversee the College's sustainability projects, including objectives in a wide variety of sustainability topics (energy, water, transportation, purchasing, etc.).
• Analysis of data and preparation of annual greenhouse gas emissions inventory.
• Prepare reports as necessary for participation in organizations including Second Nature, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), Sustainability Tracking Rating and Assessment System (STARS), the Princeton Review, and others.
• Assist in the development of forecasts and reports for budget management and resource (energy, water, waste) consumption, including assisting with development and management of annual utilities operating budget.
• Serve on the Pitzer Sustainability Committee, reporting on energy and sustainability-related data, projects, programs, and progress
• Coordinate sustainability efforts and programming with local off-campus communities and organizations, including the City of Claremont and Sustainable Claremont.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the initial analysis of the viability of sustainability initiatives from internal and external sources.
• Respond to requests for campus and off-campus publications/media (or delegate as appropriate).
• Promote sustainability practices in facility programming, design, construction, and renovation, including equipment choices.
• Create and coordinate on- and off-campus communications efforts.
• Maintain Sustainability Pitzer website and social media accounts.
• Create and distribute awareness materials, including educational and outreach signage/stickers, event posters, and waste signage.
• Perform sustainability audits/inspections and maintain accurate project and program records.
• Assist with analysis for program budgets (ReRoom, checkout program, etc.).
• Coordinate special projects/tasks and provide assistance as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• The individual must possess knowledge, skills and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills with a commitment to a team-based work environment.
• Natural aptitude for technology and expertise with MS Office, including expert level use of Excel.
• Ability to problem-solve and use analytical skills to develop and implement creative solutions.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative to work proactively, meet deadlines, organize and prioritize multiple projects, think strategically, and work with numbers and data.
• Exhibit personal integrity and ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Exhibit a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and sound professional judgment.
• Demonstrate professional skills in sustainability programs, initiatives, implementation of sustainable practices in collaboration with colleagues to best promote the College's strategic interest.
• Demonstrated effectiveness and clarity of verbal and written communication with excellent interpersonal communication and leadership skills to supervise, facilitate, motivate, and inspire a diverse group of employees, volunteers and stakeholders from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Must handle all activities and highly confidential information with patience, discretion, tact, and a keen eye for detail.
• Able to operate computers with basic Microsoft Office software (such as Word, Excel, Outlook). Demonstrated understanding of the use of technology in assessing and improving sustainability and processes to achieve annual goals and maintain confidentiality.
• Able to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as a collaborative member of the College in support of the College's strategic vision and the division's annual goals with a high standard of integrity and ethics.
• Able to utilize graphic design software (Adobe Suite) or the ability to learn within 6 months.
• Must have exceptional organizational, time management, and analytical skills to complete work with accuracy and attention to detail.

Experience/Education: Bachelor's degree in environmental studies or related technical/engineering discipline is required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience with increasing responsibility in the areas of sustainability, student engagement, resource management, program implementation and management, event planning.
Supervisory Responsibility: Yes

• Staff: No

• Student: Yes

Time Type: Full Time, 10 months per year (off June and July)
Work Schedule: This is a regular, full-time, staff position, working 40 hours per week, 10months per year off June and July. The regular schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary depending on the operational needs of the College or department, including evenings and weekends as required.
Work Model: On-Campus

• *Must have access to reliable and secure computer and internet connection.

• *Must have access to a dedicated and suitable workstation at remote location, including desk or table and supporting, upright chair. Must ensure workstation is safe and free from hazards and ergonomically appropriate.

Physical Requirements: This is generally a sedentary position. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time and operate a computer for prolonged periods of time. You must have the ability to drive locally for events and appointments.
Classifications:
Yes AB1825
Yes CSA Reporter
Yes Mandatory Reporter
Yes FERPA
Yes Responsible Employee
Instructions: Only qualified applicants please.
Application Materials: Upload the following materials to complete your application:

• Cover Letter: Indicate your reason for interest in this position, describe how your qualifications make youan ideal candidate, and explain which of Pitzer's core values best relates to your own.
• Resume: List relevant qualifications and dates of experience.
• Professional References: References will be contacted for select applicants and advance notice will be provided. Provide the names of at least three (3) individuals who can speak to your professional qualifications. Include their business titles, contact information and an indication of how you are acquainted with them (e.g., former supervisor, coworker, etc.).

Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon a candidate possessing the knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to successfully perform the essential duties of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Employment is also contingent upon new employees providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States. For positions requiring the use of a college-owned vehicle, employment is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the colleges' automobile liability insurance. Final candidates in all staff positions will be required to undergo a background investigation; in addition some positions may require a physical lift test and pulmonary function test.
Covid-19 Vaccination
Pitzer College has mandated the COVID-19 vaccination for all employees. New employees are required to show proof of full vaccination, including booster, against COVID-19 or request a Pitzer College approved medical or religious exemption on or before their first day of employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
Pitzer College adheres to both the letter and the spirit of Equal Employment opportunity and Affirmative Action. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, medical condition, or veteran status, in the administration of its admission policies, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other College-administered programs, and employment policies. Pitzer strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
Safety Report
In compliance with applicable law, Pitzer College publishes an annual report containing statistical information concerning the occurrence of crime on campus and adjacent thereto, as well as policies and practices concerning security. A copy of this report is online at http://www.cuc.claremont.edu/cs/index.asp or by contacting The Claremont Colleges Department of Campus Safety: 251 E. Eleventh Street, Claremont, CA 91711-3947; (909) 621-8170.
Reporting Definitions

• Campus Security Authority Reporter (CSA): Employees responsible for reporting crimes that are disclosed to them, so that crime statistics reporting is as accurate as possible.
• Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act Reporter (FERPA): Employees with access to student records and information must adhere to the privacy protection requirements under FERPA, which restricts what student information may be disclosed and to whom.
• Mandatory Reporter: Employees who have frequent contact with children are required to report all known or suspected cases of child abuse or neglect.
• Responsible Employee: Any employee who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence, who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate School designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.