Sustainability Engagement Coordinator in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

Sustainability Engagement Coordinator

Engr-Sustainability - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26003259)

This position supports the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation’s (MCSI) community centered sustainability initiatives, including outreach, partnership development,communications, and program logistics. The role cultivates and sustains relationships with nonprofits, community-based organizations, government partners, and regional stakeholders to co-create impactful sustainability programs.
As the lead for MCSI’s external engagement, this position coordinates initiatives that connect partners with sustainability-focused academic and research programs, student groups, and applied and service-learning opportunities. The role also collaborates with the University-wide Sustainability team and campus partners to expand Pitt undergraduate and graduate student participation in community-engaged sustainability efforts and increase access to experiential learning opportunities. This includes engaging K-12 students through outreach programs that build early awareness and interest in sustainability.
This position reports to the Co-Director of the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation and works closely with MCSI faculty leadership. It partners with colleagues across the University including Sustainability, Global, Engagement and Community Affairs, Student Affairs, the Honors College, and others – to advance Center engagement and partnership goals.

Assists with overall execution of comprehensive community engagement plans. Engages with the community at events and as a liaison for the University. Assists in developing a community engagement calendar, logistics of community events, and preparing grant proposals. Trains and mentors' staff and others regarding the community program and activities.

Essential Functions

Assists with overall execution of comprehensive community engagement plans. Engages with the
community at events and as a liaison for the University. Assists in developing a community engagement
calendar, logistics of community events, and preparing grant proposals. Trains and mentors' staff and
others regarding the community program and activities.

• Assists in planning, developing, and executing comprehensive community engagement plans.
• Maintains a continual presence at community events, faith-based organizations, and meetings
with community stakeholders.
• Serves as a liaison between the community and University through meetings, phone calls, and
online correspondence.
• Develops engagement workflow integration strategies and an engagement calendar of community
events in collaboration with staff and providers. Assists with logistical planning of community
events and identifying volunteers.
• Trains staff, interns, volunteers, and community ambassadors and amplifiers on the program.
Provides community engagement mentoring to staff participating at community events to ensure
messaging is consistent across community engagement activities.
• Assists in preparing and submitting grant proposals and manuscripts and preparing additional
written reports.
The job duties outlined in this job description include common job responsibilities for this title and level of
jobs and are not intended to cover every duty. The University reserves the right to assign other duties to
employees that are not listed in this job description.

Physical Effort

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Community Engagement Coordinator I

Job Family: Community & Government

Job Sub Family: Community Outreach Program

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: N/A

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range: Hiring Range $43,000-$49,000

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable