Emory University Climate Solutions Fellow 2026: One-Year Sustainability Fellowship in Atlanta

<p data-start="97" data-end="479">Emory University is inviting qualified candidates to apply for the <strong data-start="164" data-end="210">Fellow Climate Solutions – Campus Services</strong> position within its <strong data-start="231" data-end="277">Office of Sustainability Initiatives (OSI)</strong>. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to university-wide climate and sustainability programmes, with a strong focus on student engagement, communications, events and sustainability initiatives.</p> <p data-start="481" data-end="595">The position is based at <strong data-start="506" data-end="551">Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, USA</strong>, and follows a <strong data-start="567" data-end="594">hybrid work arrangement</strong>.</p> <h2 data-section-id="1pab8iq" data-start="597" data-end="643">About the Climate Solutions Fellow Position</h2> <p data-start="645" data-end="773">The Climate Solutions Fellow will serve for an initial <strong data-start="700" data-end="717">one-year term</strong>, with the possibility of renewal for up to three years.</p> <p data-start="775" data-end="1022">Working under the supervision of the <strong data-start="812" data-end="868">Director of the Office of Sustainability Initiatives</strong>, the Fellow will support Emory&#8217;s sustainability vision by developing and coordinating programmes that engage students and the wider university community.</p> <p data-start="1024" data-end="1067">The role combines sustainability work with:</p> <ul data-start="1069" data-end="1266"> <li data-section-id="nh8jgc" data-start="1069" data-end="1089">Student engagement</li> <li data-section-id="11fszzt" data-start="1090" data-end="1106">Event planning</li> <li data-section-id="1c9mnyz" data-start="1107" data-end="1123">Communications</li> <li data-section-id="1f5ubuf" data-start="1124" data-end="1138">Social media</li> <li data-section-id="1s1e0jg" data-start="1139" data-end="1155">Graphic design</li> <li data-section-id="z2ld8n" data-start="1156" data-end="1178">Programme management</li> <li data-section-id="1y1eq62" data-start="1179" data-end="1202">Relationship building</li> <li data-section-id="1e3gtg9" data-start="1203" data-end="1226">Campaign coordination</li> <li data-section-id="1pbasov" data-start="1227" data-end="1266">Sustainability education and outreach</li> </ul> <p data-start="1268" data-end="1464">The Fellow will work with graduate and undergraduate students across Emory&#8217;s nine Academic Units and collaborate with university committees, student organizations, interns and other campus groups.</p> <h2 data-section-id="18w7bso" data-start="1466" data-end="1489">Key Responsibilities</h2> <p data-start="1491" data-end="1601">The successful candidate will contribute to a broad range of sustainability and student engagement activities.</p> <h3 data-section-id="13bu4nh" data-start="1603" data-end="1628">1. Student Engagement</h3> <p data-start="1630" data-end="1733">A major part of the position involves finding creative ways to engage Emory students in sustainability.</p> <p data-start="1735" data-end="1760">Responsibilities include:</p> <ul data-start="1762" data-end="2161"> <li data-section-id="1tiilhq" data-start="1762" data-end="1843">Developing and implementing programmes for graduate and undergraduate students.</li> <li data-section-id="1o90v2c" data-start="1844" data-end="1896">Building relationships with student organizations.</li> <li data-section-id="hnuecy" data-start="1897" data-end="1946">Working with student-facing university offices.</li> <li data-section-id="7rpaq4" data-start="1947" data-end="2034">Responding to requests to participate in classes and student organization activities.</li> <li data-section-id="a851hu" data-start="2035" data-end="2092">Speaking to classes and participating in campus events.</li> <li data-section-id="1bremgl" data-start="2093" data-end="2161">Supporting student engagement around Emory&#8217;s sustainability goals.</li> </ul> <p data-start="2163" data-end="2270">The Fellow will also help students become more involved in the university&#8217;s broader sustainability efforts.</p> <h3 data-section-id="key7ts" data-start="2272" data-end="2315">2. Sustainability Events and Activities</h3> <p data-start="2317" data-end="2395">The Fellow will help coordinate and participate in numerous campus activities.</p> <p data-start="2397" data-end="2415">These may include:</p> <ul data-start="2417" data-end="2651"> <li data-section-id="1f0gos" data-start="2417" data-end="2452">Weekly Farmers Market activities.</li> <li data-section-id="ng0g06" data-start="2453" data-end="2484">Wonderful Wednesdays tabling.</li> <li data-section-id="1xyccyd" data-start="2485" data-end="2529">Student Sustainability Showcase and Forum.</li> <li data-section-id="x3gqnt" data-start="2530" data-end="2552">Student orientation.</li> <li data-section-id="awa5zp" data-start="2553" data-end="2577">Sustainable Food Fair.</li> <li data-section-id="c76gjb" data-start="2578" data-end="2603">Earth Month activities.</li> <li data-section-id="v9j9et" data-start="2604" data-end="2651">Sustainability fairs and other campus events.</li> </ul> <p data-start="2653" data-end="2776">The Fellow may also represent the Office of Sustainability Initiatives at school-wide forums and sustainability committees.</p> <h3 data-section-id="3rkgm8" data-start="2778" data-end="2813">3. Internship Programme Support</h3> <p data-start="2815" data-end="2957">The Fellow will work with other OSI staff to support the administration and operation of the university&#8217;s sustainability internship programme.</p> <p data-start="2959" data-end="2976">This can involve:</p> <ul data-start="2978" data-end="3217"> <li data-section-id="1dfq84p" data-start="2978" data-end="3010">Recruiting and hiring interns.</li> <li data-section-id="lqlv0k" data-start="3011" data-end="3032">Onboarding interns.</li> <li data-section-id="xfa7tl" data-start="3033" data-end="3066">Assigning tasks and activities.</li> <li data-section-id="9yd411" data-start="3067" data-end="3091">Facilitating meetings.</li> <li data-section-id="kdxaqw" data-start="3092" data-end="3141">Supporting interns throughout their programmes.</li> <li data-section-id="1qtjx3o" data-start="3142" data-end="3217">Carrying out other administrative and programme-related responsibilities.</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="1cjvvrm" data-start="3219" data-end="3261">4. Climate and Sustainability Strategy</h3> <p data-start="3263" data-end="3334">The position contributes directly to Emory&#8217;s sustainability objectives.</p> <p data-start="3336" data-end="3550">The Fellow will support student engagement around key strategic plans, including the <strong data-start="3421" data-end="3449">2023 Climate Action Plan</strong> and Emory&#8217;s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by <strong data-start="3513" data-end="3549">50% by 2030 from a 2010 baseline</strong>.</p> <p data-start="3552" data-end="3692">This makes the role particularly relevant for candidates interested in climate action, sustainability strategy and environmental engagement.</p> <h3 data-section-id="q2n8u2" data-start="3694" data-end="3732">5. Communications and Social Media</h3> <p data-start="3734" data-end="3790">The position also has a strong communications component.</p> <p data-start="3792" data-end="3865">The Fellow will support OSI&#8217;s communications and marketing activities by:</p> <ul data-start="3867" data-end="4155"> <li data-section-id="1v8wtkj" data-start="3867" data-end="3901">Compiling the weekly newsletter.</li> <li data-section-id="1jaeaqx" data-start="3902" data-end="3921">Writing articles.</li> <li data-section-id="1kyemoh" data-start="3922" data-end="3956">Developing social media content.</li> <li data-section-id="1p7gvcm" data-start="3957" data-end="4001">Creating digital communications materials.</li> <li data-section-id="wa6fc4" data-start="4002" data-end="4042">Supporting report layouts and designs.</li> <li data-section-id="1npghlr" data-start="4043" data-end="4099">Developing graphics for sustainability communications.</li> <li data-section-id="10i9qzz" data-start="4100" data-end="4155">Communicating campus-wide sustainability initiatives.</li> </ul> <p data-start="4157" data-end="4270">Candidates with social media and graphic design skills may therefore be particularly well suited to the position.</p> <h3 data-section-id="mo5flo" data-start="4272" data-end="4315">6. Relationship and Network Development</h3> <p data-start="4317" data-end="4431">The Fellow will establish and maintain relationships with different groups both within and outside the university.</p> <p data-start="4433" data-end="4460">This includes working with:</p> <ul data-start="4462" data-end="4643"> <li data-section-id="15401k2" data-start="4462" data-end="4501">Student sustainability organizations.</li> <li data-section-id="zu6enp" data-start="4502" data-end="4527">University departments.</li> <li data-section-id="16fi6ol" data-start="4528" data-end="4553">Student-facing offices.</li> <li data-section-id="qjcug9" data-start="4554" data-end="4574">Campus committees.</li> <li data-section-id="1fjayjn" data-start="4575" data-end="4597">Local organizations.</li> <li data-section-id="cd7ous" data-start="4598" data-end="4616">National groups.</li> <li data-section-id="f2m826" data-start="4617" data-end="4643">Sustainability networks.</li> </ul> <p data-start="4645" data-end="4754">The Fellow will serve as a liaison between the Office of Sustainability Initiatives and various stakeholders.</p> <p style="text-align: center;" data-start="4645" data-end="4754"><a href="https://staff-emory.icims.com/jobs/169194/fellow-climate-solutions---campus-services/login" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>APPLY HERE</strong></a></p> <h2 data-section-id="14u0znq" data-start="4756" data-end="4776">Additional Duties</h2> <p data-start="4778" data-end="4854">The position includes several additional areas of responsibility, including:</p> <ul data-start="4856" data-end="5285"> <li data-section-id="18psic1" data-start="4856" data-end="4899">Event planning, management and execution.</li> <li data-section-id="1qca72h" data-start="4900" data-end="4930">Student engagement strategy.</li> <li data-section-id="15obo8c" data-start="4931" data-end="4968">Sustainability programme promotion.</li> <li data-section-id="omvoxw" data-start="4969" data-end="5008">Relationship and network development.</li> <li data-section-id="z9mn5b" data-start="5009" data-end="5034">Digital communications.</li> <li data-section-id="1947hcp" data-start="5035" data-end="5067">Social media content creation.</li> <li data-section-id="1jxhscz" data-start="5068" data-end="5090">Graphic development.</li> <li data-section-id="1n4wukr" data-start="5091" data-end="5113">Campaign management.</li> <li data-section-id="zj9efk" data-start="5114" data-end="5137">Meeting coordination.</li> <li data-section-id="157334v" data-start="5138" data-end="5191">Identifying priorities and delegating action items.</li> <li data-section-id="m8m72l" data-start="5192" data-end="5223">Monitoring campaign outcomes.</li> <li data-section-id="f8ipnk" data-start="5224" data-end="5285">Supporting OSI&#8217;s overall strategy and programme activities.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="1s6b61d" data-start="5287" data-end="5312">Minimum Qualifications</h2> <p data-start="5314" data-end="5372">Applicants should meet the following minimum requirements:</p> <ul data-start="5374" data-end="5752"> <li data-section-id="qqrha3" data-start="5374" data-end="5400">A <strong data-start="5378" data-end="5399">bachelor&#8217;s degree</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="q3hcse" data-start="5401" data-end="5507">Some climate- or sustainability-related extracurricular, training, educational or internship experience.</li> <li data-section-id="1n6uack" data-start="5508" data-end="5568">Proficiency with <strong data-start="5527" data-end="5567">Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="i2nrbd" data-start="5569" data-end="5615">Strong communication and outreach abilities.</li> <li data-section-id="jhawu9" data-start="5616" data-end="5645">Strong presentation skills.</li> <li data-section-id="11rx3jy" data-start="5646" data-end="5684">Data management and analysis skills.</li> <li data-section-id="731h4m" data-start="5685" data-end="5719">Ability to work collaboratively.</li> <li data-section-id="sprwh9" data-start="5720" data-end="5752">Ability to work independently.</li> </ul> <p data-start="5754" data-end="5866">At least <strong data-start="5763" data-end="5807">one year of professional work experience</strong> is preferred but is not listed as an absolute requirement.</p> <h2 data-section-id="2trkhj" data-start="5868" data-end="5902">Preferred Skills and Experience</h2> <p data-start="5904" data-end="5987">Emory identifies several additional qualities that would strengthen an application.</p> <p data-start="5989" data-end="6003">These include:</p> <ul data-start="6005" data-end="6318"> <li data-section-id="1uizzxl" data-start="6005" data-end="6057">Experience with campus sustainability initiatives.</li> <li data-section-id="12euc0g" data-start="6058" data-end="6103">Experience with climate action initiatives.</li> <li data-section-id="jrrf1o" data-start="6104" data-end="6144">Demonstrated social media proficiency.</li> <li data-section-id="am9ato" data-start="6145" data-end="6173">Graphic design experience.</li> <li data-section-id="5nic2t" data-start="6174" data-end="6217">Interest in learning additional software.</li> <li data-section-id="g3a2l9" data-start="6218" data-end="6278">Experience working with students or student organizations.</li> <li data-section-id="j1gns4" data-start="6279" data-end="6318">Strong programme coordination skills.</li> </ul> <p data-start="6320" data-end="6476">Candidates who can combine sustainability knowledge with communication, digital media and student engagement skills may find the role particularly relevant.</p> <h2 data-section-id="1iycjnw" data-start="6478" data-end="6510">Location and Work Arrangement</h2> <p data-start="6512" data-end="6537">The position is based at:</p> <p data-start="6539" data-end="6602"><strong data-start="6539" data-end="6602">Emory University – Clifton Corridor<br data-start="6576" data-end="6579" />Atlanta, Georgia, USA</strong></p> <p data-start="6604" data-end="6648">The role is classified as <strong data-start="6630" data-end="6647">Hybrid Remote</strong>.</p> <p data-start="6650" data-end="6804">The Fellow may work from home regularly but must be able to <strong data-start="6710" data-end="6803">commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule according to departmental needs</strong>.</p> <p data-start="6806" data-end="6904">Importantly, the position requires the successful candidate to <strong data-start="6869" data-end="6903">reside in the state of Georgia</strong>.</p> <p data-start="6906" data-end="7002">Emory also reserves the right to change the remote-work arrangement with notice to the employee.</p> <h2 data-section-id="16vua74" data-start="7004" data-end="7035">Equal Opportunity Employment</h2> <p data-start="7037" data-end="7102">Emory University states that it is an equal opportunity employer.</p> <p data-start="7104" data-end="7354">Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on characteristics protected under applicable state or federal law, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability and protected veteran status.</p> <p data-start="7356" data-end="7507">The university also states its commitment to providing reasonable accommodations and ensuring equal access for qualified individuals with disabilities.</p> <h2 data-section-id="4qnxhx" data-start="7509" data-end="7532">Application Deadline</h2> <p data-start="7534" data-end="7602"><strong data-start="7534" data-end="7602">No application deadline is provided in the information supplied.</strong></p> <p data-start="7604" data-end="7754">Applicants should therefore check the official Emory University job listing for the current closing date and application instructions before applying.</p> <p data-start="7604" data-end="7754">Visit <a href="https://lnkd.in/gR_ADcHK" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>HERE</strong> </a>to learn about the Emory University Climate Solutions Fellow 2026</p> <h2 data-section-id="8dtpi" data-start="7756" data-end="7769">Conclusion</h2> <p data-start="7771" data-end="8012">The <strong data-start="7775" data-end="7820">Emory University Climate Solutions Fellow</strong> position offers an opportunity for a sustainability-focused professional to contribute to climate action, student engagement and sustainability programming within a major research university.</p> <p data-start="8014" data-end="8215">The role is particularly suited to candidates who have a bachelor&#8217;s degree and experience or training related to <strong data-start="8127" data-end="8214">climate, sustainability, communications, social media, events or student engagement</strong>.</p> <p data-start="8217" data-end="8409">Because the position requires residency in <strong data-start="8260" data-end="8271">Georgia</strong> and regular commuting to Emory University&#8217;s Atlanta campus, applicants should ensure they meet the location requirements 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