How to Become a Sustainability Officer

There are four basic requirements for those seeking to become a sustainability officer: Relevant education, related work, leadership experience, and communication skills.

Beyond a keen interest in the environment, a sustainability officer should also be adept at working in teams.

The first requirement to become a sustainability officer is to complete a post-secondary education program in environmental studies or sustainability at an accredited university or college.

The second requirement for a sustainability officer is work experience. Although related work experience is important, it could include something as accessible as volunteer work with an environmental organization.

The third requirement to become a sustainability officer is leadership. Because leadership skills are transferable, they need not be acquired in an experience associated with sustainable environmental initiatives.

The fourth requirement to become a sustainability officer is being an effective communicator. Presentation, written and verbal skills are essential attributes. Ideally, people considering a career in the field will have experience in communications that involves writing releases or newsletters, or organizing information campaigns.

Ongoing education is vital to keeping up on best practices as well as networking amongst sustainable professionals to keep abreast of the newest developments.


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America`s Greenest School Contest 2010

The 2010 America’s Greenest School ContestSM shows that the kids are deeply committed to the sustainability of the world they live in. To vie for the honor of America's greenest school, children across the US submitted entries explaining what they would do if they were in charge of making their school a greener, more eco-friendly place.

Entries took the form of photo collections, music, videos, essays, or photos of a diorama, collage or piece of artwork.

America voted for the winner from a list of the top 10 finalists. The 2010 winner of the America’s Greenest School Contest was Ms. Roberts’ 3rd and 4th grade classes, they beat out almost 550 entries from nearly 1,600 students nationwide. South Shore Charter Public School in Norwell, MA won a hybrid school bus from IC Bus, as well as a green audit and approximately $20,000 to use for green improvements. The students themselves will also share a $3,000 scholarship.

Here is an excerpt from the winning submission: "There are many important reasons to be green. One is that our actions affect people we don’t even know! For example, if you leave trash behind at the beach, then everyone else has to live with your litter, including the wildlife. Second, some resources, like the ozone, are not renewable. Last, being green is like being a good citizen – it means that every person does their own small part to make the world a better place...it can’t happen unless everyone gets involved!"
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