Sustainability Corps Member at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req36072

Working Title:
Sustainability Corps Member

Position Summary:
Join the UNM SustainabilityCorps!

Paid • 10 Hours/Week • Leadership • Real Sustainability Impact
Are you passionate aboutsustainability at The University of New Mexico-but not sure how to turn thatpassion into real action?

The UNM Sustainability Corps is your pathway to creatingmeasurable changes on campus while building career-ready skills.
This paid, year-long,10-hour-per-week service learning program combines hands-on projectwork, leadership development, and applied sustainability training. Corpsmembers work directly with the UNM Office of Sustainability andcampus partners to advance UNM's Sustainability Strategic Plan and build a moreenvironmentally just, resilient campus community.

Why Join the SustainabilityCorps?
As a Corpsmember, you'll gain:
-Leadership & professional development in sustainability, project development and implementation, behavior change, and communication.
-Real-world project experience in waste reduction, food systems, energy efficiency, water conservation, environmental justice, and more.
-A strong professional network including staff, faculty, operational units, and peers.
-Opportunities to create visible, lasting impact across the UNM campus community.

What You'll Do
Corps members willmeaningfully contribute to UNM's sustainability goals through a blend oftraining, collaboration, and hands-on work. Throughout the program, youwill:
Participate in StructuredTraining & Workshops
-Build sustainability literacy and learn practical tools for project implementation, outreach, data tracking, and behavior change.
-Attend regular professional development sessions designed to prepare you for careers in sustainability and public service.
Design & ImplementSustainability Projects
Lead or support initiativesrelated to:
-Waste reduction & circularity
-Sustainable food systems
-Water conservation
-Energy efficiency
-Environmental justice
Projects may involve research, event coordination, data analysis, program design, or policy and operational recommendations.
Collaborate with CampusPartners
-Work with students, faculty, staff, campus programs, and operational units.
-Engage diverse departments and student organizations to broaden participation and drive progress in key sustainability areas.
Support Campus-wide Outreach& Engagement Efforts
-Create communications materials
-Support tabling and volunteer recruitment
-Coordinate and assist with campus sustainability events

-Build awareness of campus sustainability initiatives and resources
Track Impact & EvaluateOutcomes
-Collect and analyze data to measure project results
-Report progress and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Develop Leadership &Career-Ready Skills
Strengthen skills in:
-Teamwork
-Public speaking
-Strategic planning
-Facilitation
-Professional communication
These competencies prepare youfor careers in sustainability, environmental policy, facilities management,nonprofit leadership, or graduate study.

Who Should Apply?
We're looking forstudents who are:
-Passionate about sustainability and community engagement
-Excited to take initiative and lead projects
-Collaborative, creative problem-solvers
-Ready to represent sustainability efforts across UNM

Become a Sustainability Leaderat UNM
Help build a more sustainablefuture for the UNM community-while gaining the skills, experience, andconfidence to launch your career.
Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department:
Sustainability Office (446A)

Employment Type:
Student Employment

Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
$15.00 Hourly
Background Check Required:
No
For Best Consideration Date:
4/27/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
In order to be eligible for interview, all applicants must attach 1) Current resume 2) Cover-letter stating why you're interested in the position, as well as your interests in environmental sustainability at UNM.Minimum Qualifications: Equivalencies not found for this position