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)


Director of Building Performance & Weatherization

Holly Blair (she/ her)


Program Coordinator, Partnerships & Strategic Growth

Darby Reed (she/ her)


Recruitment & Member Development Specialist

Rebekah Cordell, CPA (she/ her)


Director of Finance

Chris Lisinski (he/ him)


Home Performance Technician

AmeriCorps Members

Current Crew

Kate Wagner


AmeriCorps Member, 2023 - 2024 Program Year, Crew Leader

Jonathan Togami


AmeriCorps Member, 2023 - 2024 Program Year

Camryn Gamble


AmeriCorps Member, 2023 - 2024 Program Year

Hailee Eiker


AmeriCorps Member, 2023 - 2024 Program Year

Raechel Peterson


AmeriCorps Member, 2023 - 2024 Program Year

Recent Graduates

Emma Clajus


AmeriCorps Member, 2023 - 2024 Program Year

Emma Wilkins


AmeriCorps Member, 2023 - 2024 Program Year

Braeden Rushing


AmeriCorps Member, 2023 - 2024 Program Year

Maggie Irvin


AmeriCorps Member, 2023 - 2024 Program Year

Greyson Webb


AmeriCorps Member, 2023 - 2024 Program Year

Ace Kelly


AmeriCorps Member, 2023 - 2024 Program Year (EAP)

Sofia Del Vecchio


AmeriCorps Member, 2023 - 2024 Program Year (EAP)

Gianna Taylor


AmeriCorps Member, 2023 - 2024 Program Year (EAP)

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


Employment Opportunities

Staff

Home Performance Assessor
(Updated 12/24):

Sustainability Institute of South Carolina — Full-Time

We are seeking a residential Home Performance Assessor to conduct comprehensive energy assessments and perform the role of energy advisor to clients served through our weatherization and critical home repair programs. The ideal candidate will bring experience in residential construction, a passion for energy efficiency, and a commitment to community revitalization.

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

Restoration Field Manager
(Posted 12/24):

Sustainability Institute of South Carolina — Full-Time

We are seeking a Restoration Field Manager to provide leadership, training, and operational oversight to AmeriCorps restoration crew members. The ideal candidate will have a background in wildlife management and/or habitat restoration, a passion for and expertise in working outdoors, demonstrated experience leading and mentoring groups of young adults, and experience producing and leading interactive conservation‐based training materials.

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!

Restoration Crew Members 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.

Sustainable Housing Crew Members help reduce carbon emissions and reduce energy bills for low-income homeowners by retrofitting houses with energy and water conservation measures.

To view full AmeriCorps position descriptions and to learn how to get involved in the program, CLICK HERE. There’s no better time than NOW to get involved in the future of our planet.