Reed College offers an exceptional benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with 10% employer contribution (after one year of service), educational assistance for employees and their children, 22 days of paid vacation, paid holidays, half-day Fridays in the summer, and many other campus amenities. This is a full-time, exempt role with work hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one hour unpaid lunch. Starting salary for this position is $65,000 per year.

Who You Are

• You are passionate about the 4 pillars of sustainability.
• You are an exceptional project manager. You always have a plan, and you always meet your deadlines.
• You are a strategic thinker and see the big picture.
• You are a self-starter.
• You enjoy collaboration, leading teams and working with multiple partners on campus.
• You  have demonstrated data collection and data analysis skills as they apply to issues of sustainability. Working with data and learning data technology is exciting to you.
• You enjoy working with students, appreciate learning from students, leading students and being led by students.
• You are  a change agent.
• You take time to observe, learn and understand the Reed culture.
• You have strong business acumen. You are able to confidently demonstrate the benefits, risks and value of sustainability for multiple departments.
• You are a critical thinker.
• You can manage a budget by making efficient use of limited resources.
• You are familiar with the sustainability compliance and regulatory process. You understand where and how to find the information.
• You have 3 years’ of experience in environmental issues, sustainable food and food justice, energy, climate change, communication, outreach or a related field with a valid driver license.

What You’ll Do

• Track, maintain, and analyze energy, water, and carbon footprint statistics.
• Track campus energy usage through Energy Star Portfolio Manager.
• Monitor the building management system (DDC) and suggest areas of improvement.
• Update and maintain Sustainability website.
• Identifies and executes projects, manages project teams related to sustainability.
• Develop and verify proper installation and completion of sustainability projects, some of which could be student lead initiatives. Developing relationships with external partners, such as commissioning agents and specialized contractors.
• Provides training and leadership direction to Student Workers.