Director of Sustainability
As part of a Catholic, Jesuit university, the Sustainability Director should embrace, respond to, and embody Creighton University’s mission and, as articulated in Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si, actively demonstrate a commitment to care for our common home and call for response to the social justice implications of the critical environmental problems we face as a planet.
The Sustainability Director will:
- Coordinate the revision of Creighton University’s Climate Action Plan to set targets and interim milestones for becoming climate neutral;
- Manage internal efforts toward more sustainable practices with different offices and organizations to reduce waste, lead composting efforts, and engage in campus planning;
- Provide leadership in organizing events involving students, faculty, and staff to promote university-wide sustainability practices and an environmentally-mindful culture, to inform the community of our progress, to identify future challenges, and to motivate others to be actively involved in sustainability efforts;
- Represent Creighton’s voice in the community on sustainability issues, both managing opportunities and initiating relationships.
- Assist units in setting targets, evaluate progress, measure cost savings, and communicate those findings internally, to our local and regional communities, and through American Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) outlets.
- Collect data for and complete sustainability assessments such as the AASHE, STARS (including greenhouse gas emissions), Energy Star and similar; oversee collection and analysis of data on Creighton’s energy use, material flows, transportation strategies, and purchasing policies from across campus as a part of the implementation process for the development of sustainability projects on campus.
- Promote LEED and/or other sustainability standards whenever possible on new construction and renovation projects and support the development and reporting of building performance;
- Coordinate a campus environmental and sustainability assessment on a periodic basis, compiling information and preparing a formal report;
- Attend computer software training sessions to maintain knowledge of computer applications related to environmental sustainability programs.
Standing/Climbing/Mobility: 0 – 24%
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0 – 24 % (pound: 10 lbs.)
Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: 75 – 100%
Exposure to Blood Borne pathogens: No
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Disclosure Statement:
This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office located at 3006 Webster Street Omaha, NE. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.