Please see below for sustainability-related job openings at Yale University.
Staff Positions
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Student Positions
Photographer
The Yale Office of Sustainability seeks a skilled Photographer (5-8 hours/week) for the academic year 2025-2026 to create visual content for our websites, e-newsletters, social media, and print publications. We’re looking for an experienced photographer with an artistic eye to capture the people and places at the center of Yale’s ambitious sustainability plans. Reporting to the Communications Officer, the responsibilities of the photographer will include:
- Participating in weekly meetings to plan photography assignments and other editorial content
- Photography in support of Yale Sustainability news articles, explainers, e-newsletters, social media, and print products, as well as coverage at special events such as Celebrate Sustainability Week (October) and Earth Week (April).
- Proposing ideas for the photography projects or series related to Yale sustainability initiatives
- Other photography as needed
This position is open to all undergraduate, graduate and professional school students. The ideal candidate for this position is a self-starter with proven photography skills who is equally comfortable shooting with a phone or DSLR camera, and who is versed in Adobe Creative Suite editing software. Familiarity with sustainability (particularly at Yale) is preferred, but not necessary. Candidate should have the ability to create eye-catching photos and turn them around on tight deadlines. Candidate should be a clear and punctual communicator who is attentive to deadlines and available to document occasional events.
To apply: Please send a cover letter, examples of work, and resume to andy.bromage@yale.edu or apply through Student Employment, Job Id: 31287.
Social Media Assistant
The Yale Office of Sustainability seeks a Social Media Assistant (5-8 hours/week) for the academic year 2025-2026 to create and develop sustainability-related social media content and to boost the visibility of Yale Sustainability’s social channels. Reporting to the Communications Officer, the responsibilities of the Social Media Assistant will include:
- Participating in weekly meetings to plan content for Yale Sustainability social media
- Researching, creating, editing, and packaging stories and visual content for social media, including original captions, photographs, and video
- Documenting sustainability-related events and activities around Yale to share on social media
- Researching sustainability-related topics for monthly campaigns
- Supporting social media outreach – particularly aimed at students
This position is open to all undergraduate, graduate and professional school students. The ideal candidate for this position is a self-starter with demonstrated experience in social media and/or marketing, and comfort with basic graphic design software (Canva) and digital video creation and editing tools. Familiarity with and passion for sustainability is preferred, but not required. Candidates with prior experience managing social media for established organizations is preferred. Candidate should have the ability to create engaging social posts within Yale Sustainability’s current style guidelines, and be a clear and punctual communicator who is attentive to deadlines.
To apply: Please send a cover letter, examples of social media work, and resume to andy.bromage@yale.edu or apply through Student Employment, Job Id: 22032.