The Student Council of the University of Iceland is now accepting applications for the position of Sustainability Officer for the academic year 2025-2026.

Sustainability Officer:
The Sustainability Officer for university students is a position funded by Festa – Centre for Sustainability through a grant to the Student Council Office of the University of Iceland. The officer works in close collaboration with Festa with the goal of raising awareness of sustainability among university students and promoting a more sustainable university community.

Main responsibilities:

• Organise educational events related to sustainability.

• Communicate information on sustainability issues within the Student Council and the University of Iceland.

• Maintain an overview and monitor the progress of sustainability projects.

• Prepare reports on the status and development of sustainability matters within the university community.

Qualifications:
Initiative, ability to work independently, and strong organisational skills. It is desirable that the candidate has knowledge of and/or interest in sustainability and student advocacy. Experience in event management is an advantage, as is knowledge of or experience working within the Student Council.

Application process:
The application deadline is 30 July 2025. Applications should be sent to the email address shi@hi.is. Each application must include a cover letter, a CV, and contact information for two referees. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.