Sustainability Corps Member

Join the UNM Sustainability
Corps!

Paid * 10 Hours/Week *
Leadership * Real Sustainability Impact
Are you passionate about
sustainability at The University of New Mexico-but not sure how to turn that
passion into real action?

The UNM Sustainability Corps is your pathway to creating
measurable changes on campus while building career-ready skills.
This paid, year-long,
10-hour-per-week service learning program combines hands-on project
work, leadership development, and applied sustainability training. Corps
members work directly with the UNM Office of Sustainability and
campus partners to advance UNM's Sustainability Strategic Plan and build a more
environmentally just, resilient campus community.

Why Join the Sustainability
Corps?
As a Corps
member, you'll gain:
-Leadership & professional development in
sustainability, project development and implementation, behavior change,
and communication.
-Real-world project experience in
waste reduction, food systems, energy efficiency, water conservation,
environmental justice, and more.
-A strong professional network including
staff, faculty, operational units, and peers.
-Opportunities to create visible, lasting
impact across the UNM campus
community.

What You'll Do
Corps members will
meaningfully contribute to UNM's sustainability goals through a blend of
training, collaboration, and hands-on work. Throughout the program, you
will:
Participate in Structured
Training & Workshops
-Build sustainability literacy and learn
practical tools for project implementation, outreach, data tracking, and
behavior change.
-Attend regular professional development
sessions designed to prepare you for careers in sustainability and public
service.
Design & Implement
Sustainability Projects
Lead or support initiatives
related to:
-Waste reduction & circularity
-Sustainable food systems
-Water conservation
-Energy efficiency
-Environmental justice
Projects may involve research, event coordination, data analysis, program
design, or policy and operational recommendations.
Collaborate with Campus
Partners
-Work with students, faculty, staff, campus
programs, and operational units.
-Engage diverse departments and student
organizations to broaden participation and drive progress in key
sustainability areas.
Support Campus-wide Outreach
& Engagement Efforts
-Create communications materials
-Support tabling and volunteer
recruitment
-Coordinate and assist with
campus sustainability events

-Build awareness of campus sustainability
initiatives and resources
Track Impact & Evaluate
Outcomes
-Collect and analyze data to measure
project results
-Report progress
and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Develop Leadership &
Career-Ready Skills
Strengthen skills in:
-Teamwork
-Public speaking
-Strategic planning
-Facilitation
-Professional communication
These competencies prepare you
for careers in sustainability, environmental policy, facilities management,
nonprofit leadership, or graduate study.

Who Should Apply?
We're looking for
students who are:
-Passionate about sustainability and
community engagement
-Excited to take initiative and lead
projects
-Collaborative, creative
problem-solvers
-Ready
to represent sustainability efforts across UNM

Become a Sustainability Leader
at UNM
Help build a more sustainable
future for the UNM community-while gaining the skills, experience, and
confidence to launch your career.