Honorarium Position
The Sustainability Director will lead ASUS in becoming more sustainable, create a society-wide sustainability action-plan, and remain in contact with the Queen’s Sustainability Office in order to create positive, strong, and long-lasting ties between ASUS and sustainability efforts by the Queen’s administration. In their work, the Sustainability Director will research best practices around Canada to help optimize ASUS’ internal procedures. As mentioned, though, the Sustainability Director will also retain the ability to work with outside groups on efforts in which ASUS can play a part, and work with the SUN to expand ASUS’ environmental impact on campus.

Applications will be available until April 5th at 4:00pm EST.

*Eligible candidates must have paid the Arts & Science Undergraduate Society Membership Fee.

Time Commitment and Remuneration

12-month term from May 1st, 2024 to April 30th, 2025 with a time commitment of 5 hours/week
An honorarium of $600 is awarded to the director should they complete all required duties

Time Commitment and Responsibilities

Holding five (5) office hours per week. At least one (1) office hour shall be held during the office hours of the President. The remaining four (4) hours are flexible around the prevailing work during the week;
Regular communication and collaboration with the seven (7) ASUS Commissioners and Officers regarding their internal policy and constitutional framework, procedures, initiatives, and events regarding sustainable practices;
Working to develop, in collaboration with the Executive, Commissioners and Officers, Professors, and University Stakeholders, an ASUS Environmental Action Plan in accordance with the recommendations of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals from the United Nations;
Working to establish a working relationship with the Queen’s Sustainability Office, and work to advertise the opportunities available in those Offices;
Working with the Academics, Community Outreach, and Services Commissions to ensure that events are run in the most sustainable manner, examining all facets of EPPs and event procedures;
Engage with External Stakeholders to ensure that ASUS is a full participant in any on-campus campaigns, initiatives, or projects regarding sustainability;
Research best practices from across the University, province, and world, with respect to actionable and implementable sustainability efforts;
Working with the Society Vice Presidents to analyze the Operations of ASUS, specifically with respect to Facility use in the ASUS Offices, to determine and implement improvements to Sustainability;
Communicate with ASUS Committees and Groups, including the Sustainable Universe Network (SUN), ASUS DSCs, and Orientation Week, to ensure that sustainability is maintained throughout the Society;
Work on any related special projects the Director deems necessary, in consultation with the Executive and Equity Commissioner