Sustainability Fellow

Classification: One-year initial appointment, full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt staff position

Reports to: Chief Sustainability Officer, Vice President of Academic Affairs, ad Dean of the College

Job Summary/Objective:

The Sustainability Fellow will support efforts related to sustainability and agriculture on campus, including

• Assisting in general sustainability planning activities and initiatives
• Assisting in benchmarking and other aspects of campus sustainability plan development
• Assist as needed in the campus greenhouse, including growing, direct and wholesale produce marketing and distribution, pest management, and maintenance
• Assisting as needed with the on-campus wine shop, wine shipping, and vineyard operations
• Assisting as needed with campus apiary operations
• Assisting as needed in campus conservation initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Weekend and evening work will be required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-2 years work experience (part-time work while in school counts) in at least two of the following areas: winery/vineyard operations, greenhouse operations, outdoor agriculture, apiculture, floriculture
• Must be able to walk two miles comfortably, lift at least 30 lbs, bend/squat, engage in repetitive motions, and work in hot and humid outdoor and greenhouse conditions
• Must communicate clearly with supervisor and team members
• Reliability as demonstrated through promptness, attendance at work, following instructions, and completing assigned tasks
• Must be committed to building personal, team, and institutional capacity, as demonstrated through willingness to learn, willingness to support learning of others and share skills and knowledge, and desire to develop abilities to anticipate and resolve issues before they arise
• Must be committed to maintaining safe working conditions and practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in relevant field, e.g. environmental science, agriculture
• Since this is a fellowship, preference for applicants within five years of having completed their undergraduate education

How to Apply:

To apply, visit https://sbc.edu/human-resources/faculty-staff-job-openings/. All applications should include: 1) cover letter detailing the candidate's interest in the position and how this position would support the candidate's professional growth; 2) resume; 3) the names and full contact information for three professional references. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.