Sustainability Coordinator

The College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin

Sustainability Coordinator enhancing University Housing and Dining sustainability initiatives focused on student engagement in sustainability projects. Managing student programs and partnerships for UT Farm Stand.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $45,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing sustainability programs, including student engagement, event coordination, and staff oversight. Proficient in communication and collaboration with stakeholders to enhance program growth and student learning opportunities.

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Sustainability Program CoordinationStudent ManagementEvent CoordinationMicrosoft Suite ProficiencyFood Production Experience

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Hard Skills

Program AdministrationData TrackingBudget ManagementInventory ManagementTraining Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationLeadershipOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Social Media ManagementCalendar Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

SustainabilityFood ProcurementFarmer's MarketsEducation/OutreachGreen Fund Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide administrative oversight for the UT Farm Stand student programs.
Foster a collaborative and educational environment for students engaged in sustainability projects.
Oversee student employee schedules and attendance.
Attend and coordinate all student events.
Provide oversight for the Sustainability Living Learning Community programming.
Coordinate activities related to green fund projects associated with UT Farm Stand.
Recruit, interview, hire, and manage the UT Farm Stand student employees and student managers with Sustainability Manager.
Manage student communications and act as liaison between student employees, garden coordinator, and sustainability manager.
Ensure that student employee responsibilities are assigned appropriately and establish accountability for student tasks.
Manage mandatory training for student staff.
Organize student transitions, succession documents, and promotions.
Track inventory and support program growth to enhance student involvement and learning opportunities.
Manage purchasing student programs and basic budgeting needs as needed.
Manager the sustainability office spaces and materials storage.
Reserve spaces and oversee calendars for programs and events relating to sustainability.
Support Sustainability Manager’s communications via email and calendar management.
Uphold partner and stakeholder relations through regular communication.
Attend and schedule student meetings including team, group, project, and individual meetings.
Manage UT Farm Stand social media accounts and posting schedule in collaboration with UHD Marketing.
Support UHD’s presence on campus and beyond in sustainability spaces in collaboration with Sustainability Manager.
Represent UHD in sustainability-related meetings, committees, and collaborative projects, and tabling events with Sustainability Manager.
Maintain relationships with campus sustainability partners, especially other UT Sustainability Coordinators.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors Degree
At least 3 years of experience coordinating or administering a sustainability program or similar.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Experience with food production, farmer's markets, food procurement, education/outreach, and/or data tracking.
Experience managing entry-level staff and/or students.
Experience with presentations and/or press inquiries.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite.

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
Free Capital Metro bus rides
Retirement contributions
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Career growth & professional development