Director of Campus and Community Sustainability

2 weeks ago


Washington, United States Georgetown University Full time

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

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Director of Campus and Community Sustainability - Office of Sustainability - Georgetown University

Job Overview

The Director of Campus and Community Sustainability is a key position within the Georgetown University Office of Sustainability to lead and manage implementation of sustainability initiatives on campus and in the community.

They direct and facilitate internal stakeholder engagement to inform sustainability strategic planning, lead campus and community project implementation and reporting, manage partnerships with local community groups, and serve as the point of contact on District of Columbia public policy for the Office of Sustainability.

They direct the facilitation of organizational change for sustainability on campus and in the community. Projects and programs may provide experiential learning and have research and educational components to support the academy.

As well, they form key partnerships with cross-functional teams and departments, as well as with external private, public, and non-profit organizations.

Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation

Georgetown University is committed to addressing critical sustainability challenges in the local and global communities through research, teaching and institutional practices. The University is taking an integrated and holistic approach to sustainability, guided by its Jesuit values, and its commitment to justice and the common good.

Through engagement and strategic planning, the Office of Sustainability cultivates a culture of sustainability at Georgetown, bridges practice with learning and research, and supports the university in taking institutional action on issues related to sustainability on campus, in administrative operations, and in the community.

The Georgetown Environment Initiative is a University-wide effort to advance the multidisciplinary study of the environment and sustainability in relation to society, scientific understanding, sound policy, and the complex challenges faced as stewards of the Earth. The Office of Sustainability and Georgetown Environment Initiative partner to bridge institutional action with teaching and research to positively impact the future of the planet, and to place Georgetown at the forefront of local and global environment discussions and actions.

The Director of Campus and Community Sustainability reports to the Vice President for Sustainability, who leads the Office of Sustainability in ensuring the sustainability goals of the University are being achieved across all campuses. The Director manages the implementation team of the Office of Sustainability to design innovative ways to address sustainability problems in a large and complex urban setting in collaboration with faculty, students, staff and external partners.

The Director manages both strategic priorities as well as the tactical execution of the sustainability agenda; coordinates across the University and within the Sustainability team to ensure effective operations among various parties; and provides definition and execution of strategic operational projects and initiatives - to include leading all aspects of the project including scheduling, resourcing, development and implementation, working with internal and external areas to roll out projects.

The Director works on behalf and at the direction of the VP, interacting regularly with key university stakeholders, acting as a designee in the absence of the VP, and providing guidance and advice on sustainability related matters.

As well, the Director drives decisions when appropriate to ensure the sustainability strategy advances in a timely and collaborative manner.

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website:

Requirements and Qualifications

The Director of Campus and Community Sustainability is the operational and engagement sustainability expert responsible for implementation of the University’s progress towards its sustainability goals. They are recognized as an expert among those in the field, and applies a high degree of knowledge of the overall field, as well as principles, practices, and procedures of localized sustainable development to complete complex and difficult projects and programs.

The Director must have demonstrated ability to form tru



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