Student Sustainability Coordinator (Seattle Central College)

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College, and five specialty training centers, which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington. We are leaders in change and innovation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the passionate work of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as we work against systemic racism. Additionally, you will gain the rewarding experience of contributing to the success of an open-access learning institution that prepares students for life and work, fostering a diverse, engaged and dynamic community.

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice including, committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Position Summary

Salary range for this position is: $19.97/hr. (depending on experience)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

The Student Sustainability Coordinators support environmental and social sustainability initiatives at Seattle Colleges by representing student voices on the Seattle Colleges District Sustainability Committee, hosting events and performing outreach at their campus to engage the campus community in sustainability topics, managing the sustainability social media for the college, and researching sustainability initiatives.

As the Sustainability Coordinator, your will learn the following skills:

• Leadership practice and development

• Public speaking

• Project Management

• Outreach and Communication

• Research

This position is PART-time, working 10 hours per week, Monday through Friday, primarily between the hours of 8am-5pm. The exact schedule of hours will be set on a quarterly basis between the hiring manager and the employee.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will enjoy competitive compensation as well as all the benefits as a Washington State employee. To learn more about our excellent benefits offerings please see our benefits overview here: Seattle Colleges Employment Benefits

Application Requirements:

• Attach current resume

• Attach cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

• Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Notice to Applicants:

Please note that Seattle Colleges is working under hybrid remote and on-site operations, and holding interviews virtually using video conference or teleconference options. As such, if you are selected for interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

What you will be working on:

• Under the supervision of the Sustainability Manager, the Student Sustainability Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Serving as a student representative on the Seattle Colleges District Sustainability Committee. Responsibilities include: attending meetings, note taking, researching sustainability topics to prepare for meeting discussions, and outreach to students to gather feedback about the Seattle Colleges District Sustainability Committee projects

• Hosting events and performing outreach on campus to engage the campus community in sustainability topics. Responsibilities include: planning 1 event per month, managing event budget, and tabling at other Seattle Colleges events

• Managing the sustainability social media page for the college. Responsibilities include: creating educational graphics, advertising events, writing short news articles

• Perform other duties as required.

What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• Must plan to be an enrolled student at Seattle Central College, the Maritime Academy or the Wood Technology Center for Fall 2024

• Must plan to be enrolled in at least 6 credits per quarter throughout the 2024-25 academic year (excluding Summer Quarter)

• Must have and maintain at least a 2.5 quarterly/cumulative GPA

• Must be able to commit at minimum, 6-months (2 quarters).

• An eagerness to work with and serve students of all backgrounds: cultural, ethnic, religious, political, gender identity, academic pursuits, and all other ways we define our uniqueness;

Physical Requirements:

The Position

• Typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to Perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office.

• Encounters frequent interruptions throughout the workday.

• Is regularly required to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion with or without reasonable accommodation.

Disability Accommodation

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

Ability to operate office equipment

Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials

Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person

Notice of Non-discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of "bullying" behaviors, including "cyber bullying".

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the college's Director of Legal Compliance:

1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803

(206) 934-3873

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.