Campus Engagement Coordinator at WWF South Africa

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

• Join WWF South Africa and help shape the next generation of environmental leaders! The Campus Engagement Coordinator will lead and grow our flagship campus programme, building a dynamic network of young sustainability champions and creating exciting opportunities for students to engage with WWF. Working with student leaders, universities and partners, you’ll co-create impactful initiatives that inspire action and drive positive change across South Africa’s higher education sector.

Duties and Responsibilities    
Programme Development, Management and Implementation

• Lead the development of WWF’s campus engagement programme.
• Manage the ongoing implementation and growth of the programme.
• Develop and deliver annual calendars and plans in collaboration with campus staff and student representatives.
• Ensure programme activities align with existing WWF campaigns, environmental awareness days and organisational priorities.

Research and Co-creation

• Conduct research and engage with students to understand their sustainability interests, priorities and preferred methods of participation.
• Facilitate and co-design processes to ensure campus activities are relevant, inclusive and student-led where appropriate.
• Identify existing campus sustainability initiatives that can be strengthened through collaboration with WWF.

Engagement and Participation

• Identify and develop incentives that encourage sustained student participation, including:

External Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Establish and maintain productive relationships with:
• Campus staff / sustainability offices
• Environmental clubs and societies
• Academic departments
• Serve as WWF’s focal point and day-to-day contact for participating campuses.

Internal Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Work with WWF Communications colleagues to build on existing activities and develop relevant promotional content for campus audiences.
• Work with WWF Environmental Programme staff to create speaker opportunities and field trips, and for technical input into the campus programme.
• Work with Business Development to assist with building institutional relationships to support the greening of campuses.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

• Track participation, engagement levels and programme outcomes across campuses.
• Prepare regular reports highlighting progress, lessons learned and opportunities for growth.

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Education, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• A postgraduate qualification would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in programme coordination, stakeholder engagement or project management.
• Experience working with universities, higher education institutions or youth programmes.
• Experience facilitating partnerships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience planning and coordinating events and campaigns.
• Experience in sustainability, environmental education or behaviour change initiatives would be advantageous.
• Understanding of sustainability and environmental issues.
• Excellent knowledge of the South African higher education environment.
• Understanding of student leadership structures and campus culture.
• Familiarity with project planning, monitoring and reporting.
• Ability to manage and build relationships
• Good communication skills
• Project coordination skills
• Innovation
• Strategic thinking skills
• Adaptability
• Enthusiastic about WWF’s mission and values
• Positive and resilient team player
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel are required