Sustainability OfficerAndy Rice

Mrs. Kovar

Scholarship English 12

18 August 2015

What is a Sustainability Officer?

Works Independently or as part of a company

Involves planning strategies for businesses or government bureaus on how to wisely use resources and funds, and promote a general sense of conservation.

Solve problems of energy waste, environmental damage, transportation costs and issues and much more.

Research energy and environmental sustainability issues and create plans on how to solve these problems.

Oversee the implementation of these projects

Skills, Expectations & Elements of the Job

Good Communications skills

Negotiation skills with customers and clients

Problem solving abilities

Knowledge in customer service and business management

Reading and research both on the job and outside of it.

Willingness to cooperate and work with coworkers and clients

Salary

Average salary: $70,000+

Median Salary: $170,000

Future of the profession

Growing and in-demand job field.

Over 10,000 employed in the state of Ohio alone!

Opportunities with many businesses, government agencies or as an independent contractor or business owner.

Roughly 220 job openings in Ohio per year

College I: Miami University

Enrollment: 18,000

$25,000 per year for living on campus

Major: Business Management

Take courses in economics, communication, strategic management

Minor: Environmental Science

Take courses in Biology, Earth Science, Ecology

College II: University of Cincinnati

Enrollment: 44,000

$25,000 for living on campus

Major: Business

Classes in Business finance, operational management, Economics and others

Minor: Environmental Science

Biology, ecology, earth science and geography to name a few.

Works Cited

Pictures credit to

http://miamioh.edu/index.html

http://www.uc.edu/

Information to:

https://jobseeker.k-12.ohiomeansjobs.monster.com/ExploreIt/CareerDetails.aspx?usertype=&code=11101103