Duke Athletics Climate and Sustainability Coordinator

Duke Athletics is firmly committed to our values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence, and to continuing our work to be an equitable and inclusive environment for all. Our collective success within and beyond the competitive arena depends on each community member being and feeling welcomed, respected, and valued. Through continuous education, reflection, humility, and accountability, we strive to develop leaders who embody these ideals.

Position Summary :

The Duke Athletics Climate and Sustainability Coordinator will provide critical staff support in designing and implementing a Duke Athletics Sustainability Strategic Plan. This position will be the primary support to mobilize the Athletics Climate Team (ACT) and will serve as a liaison between Duke Athletics, the Duke University Office of Climate and Sustainability, as well as all relevant constituents. The coordinator will align athletics with the University Climate Commitment as well as help identify opportunities and execute steps, goals, and action items. The position holder will maintain and develop strategic professional relationships to help advance athletics goals.

Essential Functions :

Program Development and Strategic Alignment (35%)

• ACT

Coordinate and oversee the ACT to include membership, meetings, agenda, plans, execution, evaluation and revision

Support the ACT in connecting with the Climate Commitment Advisory Council (CCAC).

Develop and execute strategic plans for athletics sustainability for progress.

Student Leadership Support (25%)

Provide leadership and mentorship to the Duke Sustainable Athletics Group and the Athletics Climate and Sustainability Green Devil and support associated projects and initiatives

Prepare meetings, events, and guidance

Oversee and manage events, volunteer opportunities, education, and professional development in the green sports space connecting student-athletes with the ACT

Engagement and Events (25%)

Coordinate planning, feasibility assessment and execution of athletics sustainability events (i.e. Climate Commitment Football Game, Athletics Climate Week, Green Games, Training Table innovations and any other events as designed)

Maintain and develop relationships with professionals in the green sports industry via networking, conferences, and informational sessions to guide the development of Duke Athletics' sustainable strategy.

Analyze and review opportunities to enhance sustainability related efforts and initiatives

Program Assessment and Communication (15%)

Develop and continue methods to capture Duke Athletics sustainability work, through both tracking progress on sustainability goals and the communication needed to tell the story. (i.e. annual report, annual goals and strategies, Athletics Climate and Sustainability Website, and the Duke Athletics sustainability project tracker)

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Qualifications :

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How to Apply :

Interested Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references online at https : / / home.careers.duke.edu /

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.

Experience

Work requires one year of experience in program administration or involving academic, instructional or counseling activities to acquire skills necessary to plan, coordinate and implement a variety of program activities and events.OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

Anticipated Pay Range

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $47,766.00 to USD $55,000.00 . Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate' s work experience, education / training, and keyskills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck.Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at : https : / / hr.duke.edu / benefits /

Essential Physical Job Functions : Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions thatrequire specific physical and / or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions : Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and / or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.