Director of the Center for Sustainable Communities

Job title: Director of the Center for Sustainable Communities

About the Role The Director of the Center for Sustainable Communities (CSC) provides leadership, vision, and direction to Luther’s sustainability efforts while serving as the face and voice of the CSC. The Director implements programs that promote sustainability and act as a catalyst for change on campus and in the Upper Midwest. The successful candidate will articulate and implement a vision for the role of a sustainability center in a college environment and collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.

What You'll Do

• Provide oversight and direction to campus sustainability operations, including strategies for meeting Luther’s climate neutrality goals and integrating sustainability into all college operations.
• Implement sustainability education and outreach programs, workshops, and activities for Luther College students; work with partners to integrate sustainability into campus programming and engaging students in experiential learning.
• Collaborate with community partners, including schools, to advance the Center’s mission and vision.
• Develop and implement pre-college programming, including a summer camp focused on sustainability.
• In collaboration with CELT, provide support for incorporating sustainability into the curriculum and student–faculty research.
• Work with Admissions and faculty to recruit students to Luther and assist with administering scholarships.
• Partner with the Advancement team to seek grants and cultivate donors to support the CSC and related Luther initiatives.
• Shape the work of the Center by pursuing new opportunities in addition to maintaining existing programs.
• Supervise 1 full-time staff plus work-study students.

What We're Looking For

• Masters degree required. Graduate degree in sustainability, sustainable development, environmental science/studies, environmental education, or closely related field preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in higher education and/or sustainability.
• Passion for and knowledge of sustainability efforts in a liberal arts college context with experience on campus and/or in the local community.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong speaking, listening, and writing skills.
• Grant-writing and fundraising skills.
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills including ability to manage budgets and supervise staff.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the college.

Nice to Have

• Experience successfully implementing and leading sustainability change programs on college campuses and/or in local communities.
• Successful track record of grant-writing and fundraising.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $54,500–$67,500 USD per year (FTE .91, 11-month, Exempt)