Program Coordinator

About the Opportunity

Under the banner of Northeastern’s Climate Justice & Sustainability Hub (the “Hub”), this position will report to the Oakland campus’ Sustainability Manger. The Hub understands that climate change is about more than just pollution and emissions. At the root of the issue is social inequality and institutionalized racism that enables the exploitation of land, people, and resources to such a severe degree that our climate is changing and low-income and BIPOC communities across the world are suffering disproportionally. Climate justice seeks to address these systemic root causes by advancing a just transition away from fossil fuels and the extractive economy. 
 

The Program Coordinator will be responsible for supporting a wide array of on-campus sustainability programming. This will include: developing and fostering relationships with campus and community partners; identifying new synergies around programming; and developing new programming that advances the CJS Hub’s strategic goals and engages with our targeted audiences. 

 

Duties will include, but are not limited to:   

• Collaborating with Hub staff, student workers, and partners on developing the goals, themes, and design of campus programming;  

• Managing Hub communications via social media, newsletters, and physical signage 

• Supporting contracting and reporting procedures for payments and event/speaker management;   

• Overseeing the logistics of event operations, including technical operations for hybrid and remote events, and managing event registration and attendance tracking;   

• Representing the Hub at public programming;  

• Collecting and analyzing data about program impact;   

• Ensuring compliance with all University guidelines and regulations for programming;  

• Possibility to supervise 1-2 student workers assisting with communications/event operations 

 

Professional development opportunities and mentorship will be provided for this position to serve as a career springboard for those interested in fields in sustainability; educational programming; event management; communications; community engagement; and/or higher education. 

Knowledge of: 

• Event coordination and planning 

• Student/Community Engagement 

• Sustainability related topics and challenges (climate change, waste management/recycling processes, decarbonization, biodiversity, etc.) 

• Computer software (Microsoft Suite and Google Apps) 

 
Skills/Abilities: 

• 1+ years of related social justice and/or sustainability experience (volunteer, intern, summer, and student group leadership can count towards experience) 

• Proactive problem-solving initiative to preemptively seek out and solve challenges 

• Ability to work individually in a self-directed manner and as part of a team 

• Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and attention to detail 

• Ability to maintain professional, courteous, and positive relationships with people of all ages from a variety of racial, cultural and economic backgrounds, with various lifestyles and sexual orientations 

• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously 

• Ability and willingness to work the occasional evening/weekend event (estimated 12 times per year) 

 

Preferred 

• Experience in planning events for engaging young adults 

• Familiarity with maintaining a professional/organization social media presence and/or some experience with graphic design programs (e.g. Canva or Adobe suite) 

• Degree in environmental science, human rights, social justice, sustainable agriculture, horticulture, botany or related field, or similar equivalent life experience 

• Excellent communication skills including making public presentations or leading public workshops 

 

Occasional use of campus vehicles might be needed to transport goods, as such, the coordinator will need an active and valid driver’s license. 

 

This position description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned based on business operational needs.  

Salary: $70,297.50

Position Type

General Administration

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & t