The Sustainability InstituteThe Sustainability Institute

 

Meet Our Staff

Bryan Cordell (he/ him)


Executive Director

Marni Friedman (she/ her)


Director of Conservation

Mitch Houck (he/ him)


Building Performance & Construction Manager

Darby Reed (she/ her)


Program Coordinator

Rebekah Cordell, CPA (she/ her)


Director of Finance

Bob Ingram (he/ him)


Bookkeeper & Office Manager

AmeriCorps Members

Current Crew

Abby Schlinger


Americorps Member, 2023 - 2024 Program Year, Crew Leader

Sarah Byrd


AmeriCorps Member, 2022 - 2023 Program Year, Assistant Crew Leader

Camryn Gamble


AmeriCorps Member, 2023 - 2024 Program Year

Emma Clajus


AmeriCorps Member, 2023 - 2024 Program Year

Sade Ford


AmeriCorps Member, 2023 - 2024 Program Year

Greyson Webb


AmeriCorps Member, 2023 - 2024 Program Year

Annalisa Geger


AmeriCorps Member, 2023 - 2024 Program Year

Past Crew

Brett Kruger


AmeriCorps Member, 2023 - 2024 Program Year

Jessona Gray


AmeriCorps Member, 2022 - 2023 Program Year, Crew Leader

Emma Raines


AmeriCorps Member, 2022 - 2023 Program Year, Crew Leader

Abby Simon


AmeriCorps Member, 2022 - 2023 Program Year

Louise Blake


AmeriCorps Member, 2022 - 2023 Program Year

Maddie Stott


AmeriCorps Member, 2022 - 2023 Program Year

Max Bernat


AmeriCorps Member, 2022 - 2023 Program Year

Elizabeth White


AmeriCorps Member, 2022 - 2023 Program Year

Gabby Long


AmeriCorps Member, 2022 - 2023 Program Year

Caleb Bruner


AmeriCorps Member, 2022 - 2023 Program Year

Emily Morris


AmeriCorps Member, 2022 - 2023 Program Year

Madison Ragland


AmeriCorps Member, 2022 - 2023 Program Year

Emma Sonberg


AmeriCorps Member, 2022 - 2023 Program Year (EAP)

Isabel Woodworth


AmeriCorps Member, 2022 - 2023 Program Year (EAP)

Hailey Patterson


AmeriCorps Member, 2022 - 2023 Program Year (EAP)

Liam Breau


AmeriCorps Member, 2022 - 2023 Program Year (EAP)

Marisa Robes


AmeriCorps Member, 2022 - 2023 Program Year (EAP)

To learn about how to get involved in our AmeriCorps program!


Employment Opportunities

Staff

Home Performance Weatherization Technician (Added 10/23):

Sustainability Institute of South Carolina — Full-Time

We are seeking a Home Performance & Weatherization Technician to conduct comprehensive energy assessments and perform the role of energy advisor to clients served through our weatherization and critical home repair programs.

For the complete description of this employment opportunity, please click here.

AmeriCorps Planning Coordinator (Added 10/23):

Sustainability Institute of South Carolina — Full-Time

We are seeking an AmeriCorps Planning Coordinator to help lead our organization through the next phase of strategic growth of our accredited AmeriCorps program. This position will work to build partnerships and collaborations across our region that extend our organization’s conservation programming in line with organizational priorities and objectives.

For the complete description of this employment opportunity, please click here.

AmeriCorps Members

Interested in beginning your career in environmental conservation, restoration, and sustainability? APPLY TODAY to become a member of The Sustainability Institute’s AmeriCorps-affiliated workforce development and service-learning program — the Environmental Conservation Corps!

Help build coastal resilience with meaningful service projects (oyster and salt marsh restoration, building native gardens, constructing recreational trails, and more!) with cherished members of the Lowcountry community. There’s no better time than NOW to get involved in the future of our planet.

Our “Education Award Program” (EAP) positions are 300-hour term lengths and are intended for students currently enrolled in undergraduate and graduate school.

Our “Opportunity Youth Service Initiative” (OYSI) positions are either 900- or 1,700-hour term lengths and are available to young adults aged 17-24 who are currently neither in school or working full-time (part-time/weekend jobs are allowed).

 

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