2021-2022 Graduate Assistantship: Sustainability Specialist

The Office of Sustainability seeks a graduate student interested in the opportunity to assist in the coordination of sustainability projects and initiatives by joining the OS as a Sustainability Specialist Graduate Assistant. Learn more and apply.
The Office of Sustainability seeks a graduate student interested in the opportunity to assist in the coordination of sustainability projects and initiatives by joining the OS as a Sustainability Specialist Graduate Assistant. Learn more and apply.

To apply send resume and cover letter to: aoetting2@huskers.unl.edu with subject line (LAST NAME, SSGA 2021)

Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on May 21, 2021

Position Description: The University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Office of Sustainability (OS) is seeking a graduate student interested in the opportunity to assist in the coordination of sustainability projects and initiatives by joining the OS as a Sustainability Specialist Graduate Assistant. Specifically, this position will act as an assistant to the Sustainability Director, and be given various responsibilities as related to the implementation and completion of various sustainability activities, events, projects, and initiatives with which the OS is currently involved. This paid position offers a flexible schedule of 20 hours per week during the semester and option to work full-time in the summer. Interviews will be set up for qualified candidates. The Sustainability Specialist will report directly to the Sustainability Director, but work closely with all members of the OS staff.

Key Job Responsibilities:

  • Assist in facilitating various sustainability programs for students, faculty and staff. Most specifically, the EcoHuskers program
  • Coordinate outreach activities, report and promote campus sustainability to the campus communityBuild relationships with campus departments, offices and constituencies to advance sustainability at UNL
  • Respond to requests for information and resources
  • Pursue internal and external funding opportunities
  • Responsible for undergraduate team members
  • Collect and report data for collegiate sustainability reports (STARS)
  • Collect data and maintain UNL’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory Requirements and Desired
Skills:Must be enrolled as a graduate student at the University of Nebraska-LincolnSome experience in project management especially in a sustainability and resource management fieldGrant writingAbility to handle multiple projects in a time sensitive environmentDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written formThis position works closely with students, faculty and staff on and off campus and must demonstrate tact and sensitivity to work with divergent views on sustainabilityHave supervisory experienceExperience with managing complex and large datasetsExcellent at report writing and public speaking

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based upon any protected status. Please see https://go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination

The Graduate Report Wed. April 21, 2021