Gain professional experience in the sustainability field, by becoming a Sustainability Coordinator at Weber State University’s Sustainability Practices and Research Center (SPARC). You will have the opportunity to work directly with our community, as an AmeriCorps member.

This position is primarily responsible for coordinating the Intermountain Sustainability Summit (ISS) and our community engagement programs, such as Empower Northern Utah

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

• 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