Sustainability Leadership Program Coordinator

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Lafayette College’s Sustainability Leadership Program is a week-long program hosted by the Office of Sustainability, which fosters experiences focused on food justice and regenerative farm systems, community engagement, and environmental innovation all while providing students a glance at college life at Lafayette. Using a design thinking mindset and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals framework, students will explore climate change and broader sustainability challenges. Students will gain valuable academic and leadership skills through off-campus trips, discussions with Lafayette students and professors, working at Lafayette’s College farm, and an end-of-week presentation on a group solution to a campus sustainability challenge. The 2026 program dates are Sunday July 26th – August 2nd. One Sustainability Leadership Program Coordinator is needed. The primary charge of the Coordinator is to provide supervision, mentorship and guidance for students and ensure their safety and well-being throughout the duration of the camp.

DETAILS OF THE POSITION

• The Program Coordinator will report to the Sustainability Outreach & Engagement Manager and will be supported by Office of Sustainability student intern staff.
• Overnight stay required for the entire week. Part-time work of a minimum of 10 hours is required for the week leading up to the camp. During the week of the camp, must reside with students in on-campus housing provided.
• Potential to extend the position to include part-time work in June and early July may be considered depending on candidate availability. Compensation and projects may be expanded to include other summer priorities.
• Location of employment will be on Lafayette main campus in Easton, PA with off campus field trips and activities, including to Lafayette’s College Farm, LaFarm
• Compensation: Room, meals, field trips, and activities plus a stipend of $1,000.

Summer Camp Duties will entail:

• Supervise students during meals, free time, special events, and field trips.
• Ensure students are on time to all activities, providing transportation as needed.
• Work with students to keep them engaged and involved in activities during the program.
• Model positive behavior for students and ensure students act in accordance with College guidelines at all times.
• Serve as a leader, counselor, disciplinarian, and role model throughout the program.
• Follow all guidelines to ensure student safety during all activities and trips.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Effective presentation and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to present effectively to small and large groups and to work productively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and employ decision making skills under the guidance of the supervisor.
• Ability to grasp, retain, and disseminate an extensive and varied body of information.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must enjoy structured and unstructured time with young people.
• Preferred that the applicant has a drivers license and is able to take the Lafayette driver certification test in advance of the camp to drive campers via van.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit the following to LinkedIn or email sustainability@lafayette.edu:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest (What characteristics do you possess that would make you a good Program Coordinator? Why do you want to be a Program Coordinator for the Sustainability Leadership Program?)
• Names, emails and telephone numbers of at least TWO professional references

Note: Prior to the final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check and comply with PA Act 153 Clearances as this position involves interaction with minors.

DEADLINE

Open until filled.