The Sustainability Office supports advancing Climate Action and Sustainability Goals through operations, education, and community engagement. We learn and collaborate to support collective action and environmental justice.
If you have questions or ideas related to advancing sustainability across the curriculum or partnering on campus/local climate resilience and environmental justice efforts please contact the director. If you have questions related to energy management and emissions, please contact the energy manager. If you need support collaborating on sustainability outreach please contact our coordinator.
Director of Sustainability
Energy Manager
Sustainability Coordinator, 5th Year Education Associate
Sustainability Assistants & Farm Interns
The Sustainability Assistant (STA) program is a work-study peer leader position for students dedicated to advancing sustainability at Carleton. STAs work with Facilities, Grounds, Residential Life, Bon Appetit, CCCE, the Environmental Advisory Committee, and any group that would like to further incorporate sustainability into their work. STAs focus on outreach and action projects related to energy conservation, land management, zero waste and ethical procurement, food systems, sustainable policies and guidelines. We engage through developing solutions projects, communication, outreach, and events with many partners. Applications to be a Sustainability Assistant open up during spring term along with all other peer leader positions.
Farm Internships – Farm Internships are paid 40 hour/week position for 11 weeks, and a few hours each term during the academic year. Winter and Spring Term. This includes planning, planting activities, and supporting farm sales to campus. You will work with partners from around campus with food and land interests.
2023-2024 Sustainability Assistants
Hello! My name is Grace Bassekle (she/they) and I am a junior SOAN major. I am the sole member of the Environmental Justice team and my objective is to use storytelling to illustrate what sustainability means through an environmental justice lens. During my first year as a STA, I organized a round table series, worked on sharing individual sustainability stories, hosted an alum speaker, and wrote project proposals. I am so pleased to be a STA and excited for our future endeavors!
Hi! My name is Eli Watt (they/she) and I am a junior Environmental Studies major. As a member of the Food and Outreach Teams, I’m working to increase the variety of plant-based options in the dining hall, as well as advocate for ethical purchasing choices that center sustainability and farmworkers’ rights. In addition, I run the sustainability office’s website, Instagram page, and STA blog — go check them out!
