Please see below for sustainability-related job openings at Yale University.
Staff Positions
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Student Positions
Bulldog Sustainability Coordinator
Bulldog Sustainability, a group of students that works jointly with the Office of Sustainability and the Department of Athletics to make athletics at Yale more sustainable, is looking for Project Coordinators. We are looking for highly motivated, task-oriented, and innovative students who enjoy teamwork and who are excited about sustainability and athletics at Yale.
Position open only to Yale College student athletes who are enrolled in courses.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement sustainability initiatives with fellow Bulldog Sustainability Project Coordinators
- Attend and participate actively in bi-weekly Bulldog Sustainability meetings
- Represent and promote the work of Bulldog Sustainability at occasional athletic events
- Provide content for Bulldog Sustainability newsletters
- Serve as a resource on sustainability issues related to athletics at Yale
- Assist with social media, communication, and virtual community-building initiatives as needed
Job Requirements and Expectations:
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Drive
- Strong teamwork ethic, excellent communicator, organized, is proficient in project management, and has interest in sustainability and athletics.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please fill out the application and send a statement of interest to maria.gutierrez@yale.edu with the heading “Bulldog Sustainability Coordinator Position.
Green Cleaning Standards Research Assistant
The Office of Sustainability, in partnership with the Office of the University Architect and Yale Facilities Operations, is seeking a graduate student research assistant to support the development of an updated set of Green Cleaning Standards for the University. This project will help establish clear, practical guidance for sustainable cleaning products, practices, and operations across campus.
Responsibilities include:
- Conduct a landscape analysis of green cleaning standards and practices at peer institutions and relevant product and method certification programs.
- Research best practices in sustainable cleaning and building operations and maintenance.
- Understand Green Cleaning Standards requirements for compliance with LEED, Living Building Challenge, Fitwel, WELL, and other relevant certifications
- Assess different approaches and recommend an effective format and structure for the University’s updated standards.
- Interview relevant campus stakeholders, including staff involved in custodial operations, facilities, procurement, and sustainability.
- Synthesize research and stakeholder input to identify key considerations and recommendations.
- Draft and revise the University’s Green Cleaning Standards in collaboration with project leads.
Job Requirements and Expectations:
- Have an interest in sustainability, green building, or sustainable operations and maintenance. Familiarity with the LEED rating system is a plus.
- Be an excellent writer and clear communicator.
- Have strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Be able to work independently, take initiative, and manage work effectively.
- Be comfortable taking direction, incorporating feedback, and collaborating with a range of stakeholders.
This position offers hands-on experience with applied sustainability research, stakeholder engagement, and institutional standards development, with the opportunity to contribute directly to improving sustainable operations across campus. Student Employment level III, time commitment of 8-10 hours per week.
To apply: Applicants should submit a resume and brief cover letter to lindsay.crum@yale.edu with “Green Cleaning RA” in the subject line.
Sustainable Transportation Research Assistant
The Yale Office of Sustainability seeks a part-time (8-10 hours/week, in-person or hybrid possible) student Research Assistant to explore ways Yale could increase use of sustainable transportation options by staff and students. Initially, the position will research electric vehicle charging on campus: locations of ChargePoint charging stations, usage rates, pricing, policies, how our approach compares to other universities, opportunities for improvement, links to broader Yale initiatives (academic research, fleet right-sizing and electrification, parking distribution and pricing, planning for future capital projects), and links to broader city and state initiatives. Time-dependent, the position may additionally support assessment and analysis of other sustainable transportation options.
The ideal candidate for this position is a self-starter with the ability to work independently while also providing frequent updates on progress. The ideal candidate is well-versed in sustainability topics (climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, resource use), comfortable with engagement strategies (presentations, education, outreach), a clear communicator in English (writing, editing), flexible to respond to evolving needs, open to taking direction and collaborating with teams, organized, and attentive to deadlines.
To apply: Applicants should submit a resume and brief cover letter to jen.baldwin@yale.edu with “Sustainability Transportation Research Assistant” in the subject line.
Waste and Recycling Building Surveyor
The Yale Office of Sustainability seeks a graduate student to assist with an interior waste infrastructure audit. The purpose of this project is to standardize signage inside buildings at Yale, and make sure buildings have recycling bins and up-to-date recycling signage. The candidate will work in tandem with 4 undergraduate students who will also conduct surveys in assigned buildings on campus.
The process of conducting the audit involves doing walkthroughs of assigned buildings on a weekly basis and carefully identifying and recording the locations where waste and recycling bins are placed. The process may also involve placing signage when appropriate, under the guidance of the Office of Sustainability.
The ideal candidate for this position is a graduate or professional student at Yale who can work independently and as part of a team, has a strong work ethic, high attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Familiarity with sustainability– particularly at Yale – is preferred but not necessary.
Candidates should be able to work 3 hours per week during the 2026-2027 academic year, reside in New Haven, commit to a year of service, attend regular meetings, and have a training session at the beginning of the year.
To apply: Applicants should submit a resume and brief cover letter to maria.gutierrez@yale.edu with “Sustainability Waste Infrastructure Auditor” in the subject line.