School Sustainability Officers

The Growth of Green School Sustainability Officers

Increasingly colleges and universities are including staff positions devoted to advancing sustainability on campus. The individuals that occupy these positions are sometimes referred to as Sustainable Coordinators or College Sustainability Officers. A school sustainability officer is someone who is responsible for coordination, management, and administration of the school's environmental programs. In its simplest essence, this implies reducing the usage of non-renewable resources and better management of existing resources. To continue reading go to THE GREEN MARKET. 

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AASHE Survey of Sustainability Positions in Higher Education

Here is the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) list of environmentally oriented positions and job descriptions in North American colleges and Universities.
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How to Become a Sustainability Officer

There are four basic requirements for those seeking to become a sustainability officer: Relevant education, related work, leadership experience, and communication skills. Beyond the four requirements cited above and a keen interest in the environment, a sustainability officer should also be adept at working in teams. To continue reading go to THE GREEN MARKET.

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The Green Business League Sustainability Officer Training

The Green Business League provides training to become a sustainability officer. Known as the GBL Certified Sustainability Officer training, the program covers everything from the fundamentals to the creation of a sustainability plan. Although the program is available through live classes in select locations, it is also available online, and uses video training, PowerPoint illustrations, and downloadable text. To continue reading go to THE GREEN MARKET.