The Sustainability Coordinator will work to establish UCLA as a leader in the field of sustainability at the state, regional, national and international level by promoting broader awareness of UCLA's environmental successes and accomplishments. Effectively work with all elements of the campus community to communicate and further the goals and initiatives of the campus sustainability program, foster partnerships among academic, research and operational departments to further campus sustainability goals. Establish and maintain an effective communication strategy, developing and coordinating education and outreach programs in support of UCLA's sustainability, energy management, and resource conservation programs.

Provide expertise and advice in the reduction of UCLA's resources and consumption; develop, implement and evaluate comprehensive sustainability programs and supervise pilot projects to expand sustainability on campus. Work closely with Capital Programs and Facilities Management to ensure compliance with UC Policies regarding Green Building Practices in new construction, major renovations, and operations in existing buildings, as well as serve as liaison to UC Office of the President to ensure campus compliance with annual reporting and other sustainability policies. Provide support to the Campus Sustainability Committee and the Director of the Institute of the Environment in designing, developing and promoting campus sustainability initiatives. Represent UCLA's sustainability programs to the public by attending professional meetings and interfacing with external organizations. Promote UCLA's sustainability program by utilizing campus expertise, peer institution best practices, substantiality literature and conferences. In conjunction with Campus Purchasing, work with UCLA departments to evaluate purchasing practices and encourage the purchase of sustainable products and services throughout the campus.

Salary: $60,800 - $109,500 Annually 

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Published: Monday, June 23, 2008

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