Sustainability Manager

Whitman College

Compensation: $58,000 - $63,800

WHITMAN COLLEGE

Located in the historic community of http://www.wallawalla.org/, Whitman's vibrant and beautiful tree-lined campus is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, welcoming and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving approximately 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and a fiercely loyal and growing number of engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.

http://whitman.edu/ is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the college's working and learning environment. Whitman College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO).

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the AVP of Facilities Services, the Sustainability Manager works closely with students, staff, and faculty to further sustainability efforts across campus and manages the initiatives and operations of the Sustainability Department.

The role serves as the primary resource for all College sustainability initiatives, as well as the College's sustainability liaison to external stakeholders. The Manager assists departments with the integration of sustainable practices and energy-saving measures in their day-to-day operations and collaborates on long-term sustainability strategies for Whitman College.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop, plan, and administer programs, initiatives and events related to sustainability in coordination with other community organizations and College divisions, departments, and student organizations.

• Supervise staff, student assistant and interns in Whitman College's Sustainability Department.

• Act as staff liaison and advisor to student organizations, ensuring collaboration on sustainability initiatives, programs, and projects.

• Oversee the College's recycling program and zero-waste initiatives. Assist in managing energy and sustainability projects and campus energy management programs.

• Maintain College utility records, analyze data, and provide emissions reports. Collaborate with utility providers to optimize pricing and schedules for meeting sustainability goals.

• Manage the maintenance and development of campus renewable energy systems and sub-metering in collaboration with Facilities Services.

• Chair the President's Sustainability Advisory Committee (PSAC), working closely with the committee to implement the Campus Sustainability Plan and advocate for College-wide sustainability goals.

• Support the development and management of the Energy Renewal Development and Decarbonization Plan (ERDP).

• Manage the College's Bike Share program and promote alternative transportation methods to reduce emissions.

• Develop sustainability awareness and educational programs for the campus and surrounding community.

• Develop regular reports and educational material related to student, staff, and faculty commuting and transportation. Assess the College's transportation needs and emissions. Work with departments, the motor pool, and Facilities Services to address resource conservation in relation to transportation.

• Develop and implement new sustainability awareness and education programs for campus and community.

• Serve as the College's sustainability representative to various organizations, such as the Washington Higher Education Sus