Sustainability Coordinator

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Job Posting Title:

Sustainability Coordinator

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM FA - FPO - SEC - Campus Sustainability (Lisa M Mahoney (00075860))

Work Location:

0110 Facility Srvcs Central Shop

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

The Sustainability Coordinator supports LSU Campus Sustainability initiatives through engagement programming, outreach activities, volunteer coordination, student employee support, and administrative assistance. This position assists with the development and implementation of educational programs engagement opportunities that promote campus wide sustainability awareness, encourage campus participation and advance the sustainability goals of the University. The position supports Campus Sustainability with communications, outreach initiatives, event planning and institutional reporting efforts, including assistance with sustainability benchmarking programs and data management activities. The Sustainability coordinator works collaboratively with campus departments, student organizations and community partners to achieve goals.

Job Duties:

Engagement and Outreach

Plans, coordinates and executes sustainability engagement initiatives, educational programming, events, volunteer opportunities, awareness campaigns, workshops, and outreach activities. Provides logistical support for volunteers, event preparation and post-event assessment activities.- 30%

Communication & Content Development

Assists with the development of educational materials for the Campus Sustainability office, including creative assets such as posters, social media posts, web pages, newsletters, and all other promotional communications resources.- 20%

Sustainability Reporting, Data Collection & Assessment

Assist with collecting, organizing and maintaining sustainability metrics for institutional reporting

efforts, including benchmarking, participation tracking and impact assessments.- 15%

Administrative Support & Coordination

Provides administrative support for Campus Sustainability operations, including maintaining

documentation, coordinating schedules, including the scheduling of student employee tasks and

assignments, assisting with correspondence, and supporting daily communications.- 15%

Campus & Community Collaboration

Collaborate with campus organizations, committees, departments, staff, faculty, and external

partners to support cross-functional projects and advance the integration of resource efficiencies that contribute to departmental goals.- 15%

Other Duties

Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned that support Campus Sustainability operations and departmental priorities. -5%

Special or Physical Requirements:

• This position requires a valid driver's license, will require an MVR, and is subject to drug screens per PM-33/PS-67/FASOP HR-04.
• This position is considered emergency essential and may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Communications, Public Relations or a related field.

1 Year experience coordinating or serving as a supportive role in coordinating outreach events, with a focus on environmental programming. Experience in digital media communication, and content creating, website maintenance.

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply- a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Minimum License:

Valid Class E Driver's License

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Lisa Mahoney at lmahoney@lsu.edu.

Skills Needed:

Artistic Vision, Audience Engagement, Brand Stewardship, Collaboration, Communication, Content Development, Detail-Oriented, Project Coordination

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

June 22, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

August 21, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

Y

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

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