Location of Service: UT Office of Sustainability – 2040 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37996
About UT Office of Sustainability:
The UT Office of Sustainability is committed to promoting the responsible consumption of human, economic, and environmental resources on the University of Tennessee, Knoxville campus. We use holistic data collection and analysis to inform sustainability initiatives and develop collaborations with campus and community partners to reduce the environmental impacts of the University’s operations, all while engaging the campus community in what it means to Make Orange Green.
Position Summary:
- Manage and grow the Sustainability Internship Program, including promotion, recruitment, interviews, onboarding, project assignment, weekly check-ins, and professional development.
- Coordinate and deliver educational programming in collaboration with campus partners, including content for First-Year Studies, Residence Halls, Orientation, and other university programs.
- Maintain and update the Canvas pages for the internship and ambassador programs, as well as the Sustainability website.
- Conduct presentations upon request from faculty and staff, and lead engagement efforts for student class projects aimed at making campus more sustainable
- Lead environmental education efforts using the BEETLES model in local K-12 schools.
- Plan and lead the end-of-year internship symposium.
- Collaborate with student groups and advise student-led sustainability initiatives.
- Support and help relaunch the Sustainability Ambassador Program and/or Green Office Program.
- Promote student participation in sustainability-focused conferences, webinars, and networking events.
- Partner with the Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration (CCDAE) and academic colleges to promote sustainable careers.
- Lead or support campus sustainability projects
- Support campus volunteer initiatives
- Participate in outreach and tabling events in an educational capacity.
- Work in collaboration with the Outreach Coordinator to support the educational aspects of public events.
The member(s) in this position will have the opportunity to gain the following skills/credentials:
- Program development and coordination
- Education and curriculum delivery
- Public speaking
- Volunteer and intern supervision
- Cross-departmental collaboration
- Environmental education
- Student mentorship
- Community engagement
Site Preferences/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, environmental studies, communications, or a related field strongly preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Experience with curriculum development, student engagement, or educational programming
- Comfort with public speaking and facilitating small to large group sessions
- Familiarity with sustainability topics in higher education or community programs
- Ability to (infrequently) work long hours while standing or walking in moderately strenuous working conditions (rain, heat, sun, cold, etc.)
- Valid driver’s license
Equal Opportunity Statement: AmeriCorps prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on the protected categories of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, generic information, military service, or reprisal.