Sustainability Spotlight

• UW–Madison included in EPA Green Power Partnership top 30 list
  In order to be included on this list, “organizations must use green power at a level that meets or exceeds the partnership benchmark requirements."
• Sustainability During the Pandemic 
  "We are excited to welcome everyone back to campus this summer and in the fall semester, as we work to continuously increase the sustainability of our campus," said Andrea Hicks in her latest column in the Nelson Institute's The Commons newsletter.
• An update on the Public History Project
  The Public History Project is a multi-year effort to uncover and give voice to those who have experienced, challenged, and overcome prejudice on campus.
• A new strategy for climate activists pushing UW Foundation to divest from fossil fuels
  The group alleges that the UW Foundation’s investment in fossil fuel companies that are driving climate change is in direct conflict with UW–Madison's mission.
• Native Nations_UW Group begins Phase 2
  The group will address issues around community well-being, health services, the environment, economic development, education, and family well-being.
• Educators publish free workbook to help instructors teach climate change science
  “Global warming is the biggest challenge humanity has ever faced,” says Bassam Shakhashiri, professor of chemistry and director of the Wisconsin Initiative for Science Literacy.
• First of its kind national health care program focused on LGBTQ+ at the School of Medicine and Public Health
  The program aims to transform the health equity landscape for the LGBTQ+ community.
• UW–Madison partners in Net Zero Initiative to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the dairy industry
  Through foundational science, on-farm pilots and development of new product markets, the Net Zero Initiative aims to knock down barriers and create incentives for farmers that will lead to economic viability and positive environmental impact.

• Expertise from an unlikely source
  Wisconsin Girl Scouts educate an industry on the embodied carbon of building materials and its impact on climate change.
• Carbon Storage in Wisconsin
  An update from the Climate Critical Lands group at the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters.
• Badger Talks: The Delta Variant
  Dr. Delvin Cole breaks down the risks to unvaccinated and vaccinated people. 
• Hunting and hidden deaths led to estimated 30% reduction in Wisconsin’s wolf population
  The team estimates that the population could recover in one to two years without hunting.
• Occupy Madison Tiny Village welcomes solar
  Switching to solar will help Occupy Madison save roughly $8,000 per year in energy costs.
• Bidets vs. Toilets. Which is better for the planet?
  Bidets boomed during the pandemic. 
• As the need for sustainability grows, so has the demand for ESG professionals
  Demand for experts is growing across all sectors.

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STUDENT

Office of Sustainability Student Help  – Campus/ Remote
The candidate will work closely with the the analyst for the Office of Sustainability to collect, organize, and analyze data required to complete the STARS report. While specific analyses required will be determined collaboratively, analyses could include supporting greenhouse gas emission inventory development, analyzing courses for sustainability-related offerings, analyzing on and off-campus renewable energy generation, or collecting information on sustainability-related events.

Organic Vegetable Trial Student Help, CALS – West Madison Ag Station
Maintain, harvest, and end-of-season clean-up of vegetable variety trials.

Bicycle Assistant, Transportation Commuter Solutions – Bicycle Resource Center, Campus
Staff University Bicycle Resource Center during open hours. Staff monthly events at University Bicycle Resource Center as available. Optional occasional opportunities to pick up hours staffing events or assisting with field or office work associated with Transportation Services.

International Student Services Peer Advisor, International Student Services – Campus/ Remote
International Student Services (ISS) serves UW-Madison students on F and J visas by providing holistic support through advising on immigration, personal, and cultural matters, and by organizing events and activities to support student's engagement and development with the campus community.

ENTRY LEVEL

Teaching Naturalist, Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center, UW–Extension – Wisconsin Dells, WI
The Upham Woods Teaching Naturalists are the primary programmatic personnel for Upham Woods. This position is responsible for teaching environmental education classes, leading the programmatic activities, interacting with center clientele, corresponding with schools before and after a group visit, assisting with program development, and care for programmatic equipment which includes our nature center animals.

Sustainability Outreach and Communications Associate, University of Maryland – College Park, Maryland
The Sustainability Associate will support the Office of Sustainability in managing outreach and communications programs that engage students living in residence halls and fraternity/sorority chapters in designed sustainability behavior programs as well as outreach to engage faculty, staff, and off campus students. The Associate will directly support the Office of Sustainability Outreach Coordinator in carrying out two green housing programs: the Green Chapter Program in DFSL, and the Green Terp Program in DRL.

Education Program Coordinator, Center for Healthy Minds – Campus
The Center for Healthy Minds is seeking an Education Program Coordinator to assist with and help coordinate program communications, outreach, event planning, the writing of funding proposals, course administration and the further development and facilitation of campus and community relationships for The Loka Initiative and the Student Flourishing in Higher Education program area.

PROFESSIONAL

Executive Director, Friends of Lake Wingra – Madison, WI/ Remote
Responsible for the overall management and day-to-day operations of FoLW, the Executive Director is the “Face of the Organization” and works closely with the Board of Directors to make decisions and create plans that forward the organization and help protect Lake Wingra. The Executive Director is an independent contractor, works under minimal supervision, sets their own schedule, and must provide their own equipment (ie. laptop, office supplies, printer, computer programs, storage space for a small amount of outreach materials). 

Communications and Events Manager, Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (WID), Campus
The WID Communications and Events Manager leads the development, planning, and successful execution of a broad array of communications, events, and programs. This position plays a key role in fostering our collaborative culture, facilitating opportunities for our researchers to engage with one another and the broader community.

University Sustainability Coordinator, UW-Green Bay – Green Bay, WI
This position is primarily responsible for coordinating, and in some cases managing campus-wide sustainability initiatives with emphasis on the continuing integration of sustainability in the campus culture and all aspects of campus activities at all four campus locations. This person will be very active in engaging with the campus community as an advocate for improved sustainability performance and lowered environmental impact through strategic planning, project implementation, research, reporting, communication and public presentations. This position will work closely with the Sustainability Committee.

Sustainability Manager, Cardinal Glass Industries – Spring Green, WI
Cardinal Glass Industries leads the industry in the development of energy-saving coatings on glass used in residential windows and doors. Cardinal’s 42 manufacturing sites include the production of float, coated, insulated, tempered, and laminated glass. The Coated Glass (CG) division of Cardinal Glass Industries is looking for a Sustainability Manager that has industrial experience to develop and implement a sustainability program building off the existing green manufacturing practices.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Handshake, Career Services for Undergraduate Students - Campus
Handshake makes it easy for every UW-Madison student to explore career events, connect to jobs and internships, and even schedule on-campus interviews.

Curtis Prairie Vegetation Research Volunteer, UW–Madison Arboretum – Madison, WI
Work with UW master’s students to support the Curtis Prairie vegetation resampling project. This is part of a long-term study monitoring the development of this restored prairie since its establishment in 1935. To determine how it is changing, we will be identifying every plant in the established plots.

Higher Education Associations Sustainability Consortium Fellowship – Remote
HEASC Fellows are volunteers who spend three to five hours each week working on high impact projects that meet the strategic goals of HEASC and advance sustainability across the higher education sector.

UW–Madison Student Jobs Board
Student Jobs provides students access to thousands of part-time employment opportunities both through UW–Madison as well as businesses and families within the local community. 

Wisconsin Scholarship Hub - Madison, WI
A list of scholarship opportunities available to students with information about the applications, deadlines, eligibility criteria, award amounts, donors, and more.

City of Madison Jobs
We are looking for great people who want to make a real difference in their communities. Join the City of Madison and be part of a smart, innovative team looking to build a great city today and tomorrow.

Dane County Jobs
From Accountants to Zoo Keepers, Dane County Government has many different jobs available. We strive to recruit individuals who are passionate about making an impact on our communities.