Sustainability Coordinator | AmeriCorps Member 

Primary Duties:

Assist in planning and hosting the Intermountain Sustainability Summit:

• Assist with planning partner coordination meetings
• Assist with logistics from room and AV set up to travel arrangements
• Help to identify, enroll, select, and coordinate speakers
• Assist to coordinate workshops, the Eco Expo, and student poster contest
• Co-create clear instructions for speakers, participants, exhibitors, and students
• Manage event registration
• Co-create a welcoming atmosphere for all ISS attendees, speakers, and exhibitors
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers, moderators, and poster judges

Serve as the primary coordinator for Empower Northern Utah community program:

• Plan and implement a community program, with a focus on underserved communities
• Coordinate with community partners
• Help envision and implement additional community programs (if applicable)
• Update website, registration, and scheduling information for the program
• Host and coordinate pick up events with partner organizations

Additional Duties:

• Assist in creating marketing materials, websites, and social media content
• Recruit, coordinate, and manage volunteers utilizing GivePulse
• Track, manage, and analyze data in excel spreadsheets
• If additional time, host other sustainability and environmental related events

AmeriCorps Requirements:

This position is made possible by the AmeriCorps program (think PeaceCorps, but located in, and serving within the U.S.)

• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• At least age 18 by the start of service term
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must undergo and pass a National Criminal History check
• Eligible to serve in an AmeriCorps State/National term
• Commitment to completing the Term of Service (start date-end date)

Training/Professional Development you will receive:

• Ability to attend regional sustainability conferences and participate in climate and air quality events, and national sustainability webinars
• Volunteer management and leadership training
• Opportunities to network with sustainability professionals in Utah and beyond

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science/Studies, Communications, Geography, Political Science, Public Policy, Environmental Education, or closely related field
• Superb written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Project management skills
• Passion for sustainability and education/outreach work
• Event coordination experience
• Strong attention to detail
• A valid driver's license
• A positive and professional manner with diverse populations
• Team player
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Google Drive
• Social media skills
• Website content editing skills

Compensation:

This is a 1700 hour AmeriCorps position, which comes with these benefits:

• $30,000 living allowance (paid in even disbursements throughout term of service) for first term AmeriCorps members
• $6,495 education award (available to members after successful service term) 
• Federal student loan forbearance and workers comp for all members
• Child care and insurance benefits  

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Looking to make a difference? Join us! Applications require a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample. 

Application will be open until filled, with start dates beginning in mid-July 2024.

Questions? Contact Lena Morgan at lenamorgan@weber.edu, or 801-626-6310.

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