Outreach and Communications Zero Waste Manager at Stanford University

At a glance

The Office of Sustainability at Stanford is hiring a Zero Waste Outreach and Communications Manager to join their team. This brand-new role was created to support the department as they expand and grow their efforts across campus. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that is revolutionizing sustainable behaviors and systems both in individuals and at the University level. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to make an impact and help achieve the University’s goal of Zero Waste by 2030.  Learn more and apply today!

Description: What you'll be doing

Another Source’s client, Stanford University, is recruiting an Outreach and Communications Zero Waste Manager s to join their Office of Sustainability team within the Land, Buildings, and Real Estate (LBRE) division. The primary site for this role is in Redwood City, CA. This is a hybrid position that will require the flexibility to work at both the Redwood City and Main Campus locations.  This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that is revolutionizing sustainable behaviors and systems both in individuals and at the University level. 

Stanford recognizes that living in the Bay Area comes with a high cost of living. Because of this, they are doing their absolute best to offer a total compensation package that creates an opportunity for you to thrive in a career at Stanford AND enjoy the beautiful Bay Area! How do they do that? 

• This is a hybrid opportunity with the flexibility to work remotely and on Stanford’s Palo Alto campus. 

• 17 transportation programs and resources.  
• 7 On-site childcare facilities available to you!  

Being on campus means the opportunity to utilize world-class exercise facilities where you can grab a lunchtime workout to sustainability and environmental responsibility programs that make it easy to live your values:  

• 20 recreational facilities  

• 18 Mental health and wellness programs  

A caring culture! We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources:  

• $6,000 in tuition and training assistance annually 
• Up to 50% of Stanford's annual tuition cost applied to your child's undergraduate tuition across the nation https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards/tgp 

• 18 PTO/Vacation days per year  
• Up to 5% of your base pay contributed automatically to your 403(b) a generous match  
• 100% of your retirement account is fully vested immediately  

About Land, Buildings, & Real Estate & Department of Sustainability:   

Land, Buildings & Real Estate (LBRE) is the operational core of Stanford University’s physical campus. LBRE constructs and maintains the Stanford campus, where advancements across the academic spectrum are made possible. Our work is founded upon the collective value of dedication, innovation, expertise, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We are committed to serving the university’s academic mission, as well as preserving and enhancing Stanford’s 8,180 acres, and pride ourselves on supporting the teaching and research of the university as “Caretakers of a Legacy."  

The Department of Sustainability and Energy Management (SEM) brings an integrated and deliberate focus to campus sustainability. The department works to advance sustainability in campus operations, optimizing and prioritizing efficiency in all aspects of campus life, from resource and utility management to transportation and community behavior. SEM develops strategic, long-term goals that help reduce Stanford's environmental impact, supporting the university’s commitment to be a good environmental steward.  

Building upon successful energy, water and transportation operational sustainability initiatives, Sustainability and Energy Management (SEM) has joined waste operations and zero waste planning and implementation under the Office of Sustainability to achieve the University’s goal of Zero Waste by 2030.    

More information:   

See our annual sustainability report here:  

https://sustainability-year-in-review.stanford.edu/2021/  

Check out Stanford in the ASHEE 2021 Sustainable Campus Index. Ranked #1 in Diversity and Affordability:   

https://www.aashe.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/SCI-Nov-2021.pdf  

More about this Opportunity:  

As the Zero Waste Outreach and Communications Manager, you will lead and develop materials and partnerships to drive engagement with the university’s goal of Zero Waste by 2030 through the Office of Sustainability’s zero waste programs and campaigns as well as support overall engagement in Sustainable Stanford. 

In collaboration with the Zero Waste Systems Manager, Sustainability Outreach & Engagement Manager, Behavior Change Program Manager, and the Zero Waste Outreach and Communication Specialist, you will plan and implement outreach strategies and behavior change programs and be responsible for creating dynamic supporting collateral in a variety of content forms and channels (web, video, print, social media). 

What you will do in this role:  

25% Cross Campus Implementation of Zero Waste System 

35% Design and Implement Zero Waste Campaign & Training Materials 

15% Manage Communication Efforts for Zero Waste by 2030 Initiative 

10% Analyze Data to Inform Communication Strategy 

10% Provide Support to Students 

5% Other Duties/Projects as Assigned 

Minimum Qualifications:   

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and relevant experience.  
• Five years of relevant experience in outreach, communications, and/or zero waste engagement is strongly preferred.  
• Interest in and academic background in sustainability and zero waste field.  
• Demonstrated curiosity and the ability to bring projects to fruition.  

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with team members and groups across campus.  
• Community engagement experience.  
• Able to plan and execute projects on a timeline.  
• Highly organized; able to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines.  
• Meticulous attention to detail and proofreading skills.  

• Strong writing and graphic experience.  
• Strong MS Office suite/Google Drive skills.  
• Solid knowledge of the current media/social media landscape, including web and video development, preferred.  
• Demonstrated multimedia experience.  
• Have good instincts for design and understand how to analyze and report on data.  

• Skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud and familiarity with Canva. 
• Proven success in social media distribution and conducting data analytics.   

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Zero Waste certifications such as CRRA/SWANA or TRUE is preferred. 

• Video design experience is a plus. 
• Skilled in HTML/CSS, Drupal is a plus. 
• Experience with Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro a plus. 
• Familiarity with higher education organizational and operational structures, ability to objectively think through impact of initiatives in an institutional setting, a plus. 

Why Stanford is for You:   Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:  

  Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.  A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.  A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.  Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.  Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!  

***Application deadline is December 15th, 2022. 

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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