Job Tag: Renewable Energy/Sustainability

The Sustainability Manager is responsible for leading the City of Roanoke’s sustainability, energy efficiency, and climate action initiatives. This position develops, coordinates, and implements policies and programs that advance the City’s environmental, social, and economic sustainability goals. The Sustainability Manager serves as the City’s technical expert and liaison on sustainability and climate initiatives, working collaboratively across departments, with community stakeholders, and regional partners to promote a resilient, environmentally responsible, and livable Roanoke.

Typical Qualifications

– Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Public Administration, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.

· Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in sustainability, environmental management, climate planning, or related work.

· Experience in program development, public engagement, and interdepartmental coordination.

· Supervisory experience 3-5.

· OSHA 10 certificate.

· Knowledgeable in regulations (both state and federal)

· Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher)

· Budgeting experience

Preferred Qualifications

· Master’s degree in a related field.

· Professional certifications such as LEED AP, Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or Sustainability Excellence Professional (SEP). ISSP Certified Sustainability Professional

· Experience working in local government.

· Demonstrated success in securing and managing grant-funded sustainability projects.

· Demonstrated ability to integrate Sustainability into a municipal government.

· Experience in implementing Performance Contracting.

· Knowledgeable in construction, facilities and Architecture

· Project Management Certification or PMP.

· OSHA 30 certification

· Preparing and presenting training materials

· Experience in developing a divisional budget

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Director of Operations or designee, the Food Waste & Sustainability Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing the City’s food waste diversion and sustainability initiatives. The position oversees activities funded through the City’s U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grant, and ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

The Coordinator serves as the primary liaison for food waste reduction and recycling programs, manages project budgets, conducts community outreach, and develops educational programs designed to reduce waste generation and increase environmental awareness throughout the City of Stamford.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Provide administrative support and coordination to the Director of Operations or designee on broader sustainability initiatives established in the city’s climate action plan.

Plans, implements, and manages all phases of the City’s food waste diversion programs and SWIFR Grant activities.
Develops and executes strategies to expand food waste collection, composting, and recycling opportunities citywide.
Establishes and manages multiple food waste drop-off sites and pilots curbside collection programs for select multi-family properties.
Coordinates the purchase, installation, and maintenance of food waste composting infrastructure and on-street receptacles.
Monitors and evaluates program outcomes; prepares progress reports, data analyses, and financial documentation for submission to the EPA and City administration.
Prepares and manages project budgets, ensuring responsible allocation and expenditure of grant funds.
Develops and implements public education campaigns, outreach materials, and workshops related to waste reduction, recycling, and sustainability practices.
Recruits, trains, and supervises part-time staff, interns, or volunteers serving as program ambassadors.
Builds and maintains partnerships with community organizations, schools, local businesses, and environmental groups to advance sustainability initiatives.
Identifies and applies for additional grant opportunities to sustain and expand food waste and sustainability programming.
Represents the Department and the City at meetings, community events, and professional conferences.
Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES

Knowledge of waste reduction, recycling, and composting principles and best practices.
Familiarity with municipal operations, environmental regulations, and grant management.
Strong analytical and project management skills with attention to accuracy and compliance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and community engagement.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, elected officials, regulatory agencies, and the general public.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with data tracking, reporting, and social media for outreach preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Public Administration or a closely related field. At least two (2) years of professional experience in environmental management, solid waste operations, sustainability planning or related project management.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing federal or state environmental grants (EPA, DEEP, etc.).
Experience implementing sustainability or waste diversion programs within a municipal setting.
Demonstrated success in developing partnerships with community or environmental organizations.

This position will provide key support to the client’s Environmental Sustainability team to track water usage, waste diversion and assist with sustainability initiatives throughout the client’s real estate portfolio. The position will require a demonstrated passion for environmental sustainability and a keen eye for detail.

Job Description

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITES:

Regularly review utility consumption database by conducting data audits and verification checks
Complete required monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for water and waste data
Track facility-level waste data on monthly basis and identify areas of opportunity for reduction, recycling, composting, diversions, and exemptions
Monitor construction and demolition waste program across C&W facility portfolio, including conducting quarterly and semi-annual audits
Analyze water consumption and irrigation consumption data to determine and report anomalies
Assist with baseline creation for future water targets
Model historical utility consumption data into projections to assess goal progress
Conduct benchmarking and research on sustainability trends
Research new and innovative technologies to assist in achieving GHG emission, waste, and water reduction goals
Create internal and client presentations
Understand third-party irrigation vendor software to assess potential improvements or additions
Work cross functionally with other teams to incorporate sustainability principles and goal alignment
Develop an understanding of client’s supply and value chain
Contribute toward internal and external sustainability goal setting
Lead internal client update meetings and requisite reporting
Participate in client meetings and workshops and maintain required documentation
Additional QA/QC responsibilities for real estate data reporting
Represent C&W with professionalism and cooperate with other C&W personnel to achieve goals and objectives
Maintain high qualitative and quantitative standards of work performance
Strive constantly to improve skill and work knowledge; keep up to date in the field of specialization
Adhere to corporate, building, and client policies and procedures
Manage internal environmental sustainability reporting for client including success stories, sustainability goals, RFPs and other ad hoc responsibilities such as heavy reporting responsibilities

The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) seeks candidates for the full-time (37.5 hours/week) position of Associate Resiliency Planner within the agency’s Regional Collaboration and Community Planning Department. The candidate will work on open space and recreation plans, hazard mitigation plans, energy reduction and resiliency planning with additional contributions to comprehensive master plans, economic development plans, housing plans, and similar efforts. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and innovative environment with an opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

Master’s degree and two or more years of experience in community and/or urban planning, public policy, public administration, environmental science, natural resource management or similar. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree may be considered with additional relevant work experience.

The successful applicant will demonstrate all or most of the following skills:

Strong writing, graphics, and GIS skills with the ability to tailor messages to specific audiences
A professional demeanor and a positive “can do” attitude
A task-oriented work ethic and excellent attention to detail
Ability to analyze and solve problems independently in a resourceful and innovative manner
Ability to proactively set priorities and multi-task without compromising attention to detail
Excellent time management skills
Understanding multi-step processes and how to work within them in a team environment
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines while not being afraid to ask questions
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word
Ability to effectively use programs such as Canva, Sketchup, Adobe Suite of Programs, and other visualization tools a plus
Professional level Geographic Information Services (GIS) and data analysis skills are preferred
Ability to create social media messages on multiple platforms to engage community

This is a full-time position with an excellent state employee benefits package. Standard work week is 5 days (37.5 hours/week). Starting salary will range from $52,000.00 – $70,000.04 depending on qualifications and experience. Offers will be commensurate with relevant experience.

The Position

Under general direction of the City Manager, Sustainability Program Manager is the key staff position leading and coordinating the City’s efforts to become more environmentally sustainable, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen the community’s resilience to climate impacts. Guided by the 2020 Sustainability and Climate Action Plan, the Sustainability Analyst works with people throughout the City and community to develop and implement policies, programs and practices to reduce the City’s environmental footprint, to conserve and enhance natural resources, and to prevent and adapt to climate change. This position is represented by the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees’ Association/American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Key Responsibilities

Oversee implementation of the City’s Sustainability and Climate Action Plan.
Research, analysis and studies related to implementing sustainability goals city-wide.
Develop policy around climate action goals, facilitate inter-departmental collaboration, and develop and implement projects, including community engagement and education programs, focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing sustainability in City operations, and increasing the community’s resilience to climate impacts.
Prepare and present plans, plan updates, and reports.
Serve as the City’s subject matter expert on sustainability and climate action and present information on waste, energy, sustainability, and climate resilience to staff, management, City Council, and the public. Stay current with regional, state, and federal requirements and guidance relevant to sustainability and climate action.
Manage solid waste franchise and administer contractual obligations, including implementing waste management programs. Coordinate with regional agencies to ensure the City remains in compliance with regional and state solid waste and recycling requirements.
Provide staff support to the Sustainability Advisory Board.
Represent the City with outside agencies and the community groups regarding sustainability programs and initiatives.
Manage projects, monitor progress, and coordinate activities with staff, stakeholders, and outside agencies.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Education and Experience Requirements

Qualified candidates will have broad knowledge of public administration, sustainability, and local government management principals, practices, theories and methods. A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities is through obtaining a four-year Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, environmental science, urban planning, or related field, and working in the field of sustainability for five years. A Master’s Degree in a graduate program in Sustainability or Public Administration is desired. Candidates may also have an equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.

Candidates must have strong MS Word, Excel and other computer application skills. Successful candidates must possess a strong customer service minded skill set, high integrity, ability to work well with varied stakeholders, communicate in a clear, tactful and courteous manner and deliver accurate and timely work product.

The Sustainability Analyst will work closely with the Global Sustainability Team on all aspects of Samsonite’s global sustainability program. As a Sustainability Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our organization operates in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This position will have a high potential for internal growth for someone with a passion for corporate sustainability/ESG and a strong interest in working collaboratively with colleagues across a diverse global company. This role requires a combination of analytical skills, environmental expertise, and business acumen to drive meaningful change and achieve our sustainability goals. This role will report to our Associate Manager, Sustainability. This is a hybrid role, we work on site 4 days and remotely 1 day, weekly.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
1+ years of relevant experience in a sustainability or business role (e.g., consulting; market research; data analysis)
Experience in ESG reporting; data management, including regulatory and voluntary disclosures such as CSRD, ISSB, CDP etc.
Experience in energy/environmental management, operations/supply chain management; would all be a plus.
Ability to develop and articulate recommendations and strategic insights through the synthesis and prioritization of complex qualitative and quantitative information.
Adept at managing, analyzing, and summarizing quantitative data; Ability to navigate a variety of online and offline sources of data.
Clearly demonstrated passion for sustainability and interest in working in a corporate environment
Curious and open-minded; takes a learning mindset approach to work.
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills: team-oriented, collaborative, and able to build working relationships with colleagues.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills; natural problem-solver
Ability to manage self and work independently; flexibility and adaptability to work on multiple projects simultaneously; able to organize and prioritize tasks; persistent self-starter; capacity to deal with ambiguity.
Familiarity with MS Office, including strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Preferred Skills and Industry Experience:

Relevant Master’s degree (e.g., business, environmental studies/science, operations management)
Foreign language proficiency and cross-cultural/international experience
Ability to manage upwards within an organization.
Understanding of change management concepts and experience working across multiple business functions and levels of an organization

This position is responsible for the education, communication, planning, and management of sustainability issues on campus and serves in a collaborative process involving students, faculty, staff, and administrators towards making MSUM a more environmentally sustainable campus community, in support of the Sustainable Action Commitment signed by President Anne Blackhurst and Student Senate President Nico Arias in April 2021.

Responsibilities and Results:

1. Promote environmental responsibility and stewardship to campus population, including faculty, staff, administration, and students, as well as the greater Fargo-Moorhead community when appropriate. Collaborate with campus population to analyze and prioritize University sustainability goals. Create and/or participate in various campaigns to promote recycling, save energy, and more. Prepare educational efforts including presentations, university publications, and public relations campaigns. Work with campus marketing to elevate sustainability promotion efforts, including website updates and newsletter maintenance. Design and execute campus sustainability initiatives, projects, and events. Assist the Executive Director of Facilities Management with managing university-wide projects that have sustainability components.

2. Work with campus operations to gather and analyze data related to sustainable operating goals and provide recommendations for achieving those goals. This may include solid waste tracking, carbon accounting, and participating in potential energy savings analysis projects with contractors. Identify methods, technologies, and potential funding sources for projects to pursue waste reduction, energy efficiency, renewable energy generation, greenhouse gas reduction, native landscaping, and water conservation. Identify and work to establish projects on campus that will help reach the University goal of net-zero carbon emissions. Provide energy and other data as requested to Minnesota State System Office. Serve as the Sustainability Lead contact for the Minnesota State System Office.

3. Serve as chair ex-officio of the Sustainable Campus Committee. Facilitate committee meetings, prepare and distribute agendas, meeting materials, and minutes of meetings. Prepare year-end reports, including student fee reviews and budgetary summaries. Coordinate sustainability projects and initiatives with other sustainability-focused committees on campus including the Sustainable Student Association and the Student Senate Sustainability Committee. Advise and participate in other committees on campus, including the Facility, Grounds, and Safety Committee.

4. Seek and pursue opportunities for sustainability educational information dissemination, including University-wide and public engagement. This position may include up to 3 credit hours of classroom teaching in conjunction with the MSUM School of Science, if desired by the employee. Craft creative and engaging topics, lectures, and sessions across campus, and consult on science outreach materials as needed.

5. Seek money to fund proposed sustainability projects and initiatives, including on-campus opportunities and external grants. Assist with identifying and preparing proposals for grants and prospective donors. Recommend compatible ways in which the university and the greater community or region’s sustainability goals can be achieved through partnership with regional events or collaboration.

6. Serve as supervisor for two student interns, including posting available positions, interviewing and hiring, and regular meetings. Students may wish to assist with primary tasks or take on larger projects of their own creation. Host frequent meetings and provide guidance and assistance as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Planning or Management with Sustainability emphasis, or related field OR 3 years of professional experience in sustainability or a related field.

Strong working knowledge and passion for the concept of sustainability and awareness of central issues and controversies in the discourse on sustainable development.

Ability to understand complexity of issues sufficient to make appropriate referrals.

Basic knowledge of the higher education environment and general practices.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the University community, as well as local and state agencies.

Ability to communicate verbally and in written English.

Able to demonstrate organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Able to work well independently, be a team player, and multi-tasker who can establish and follow priorities while maintaining flexibility.

Computer skills in Microsoft Office and related software applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge and professional experience with applicable federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental laws and regulations related to environment, facilities, operations, and planning.

3 years of work experience in a sustainability-related or facilities-related field.

Experience in a government or higher education role.

Experience in developing and implementing programs and events

We are seeking a skilled Energy Assessor to perform daily residential energy audits in alignment with program requirements and under the direction of the Field Coordinator. This role involves ASHRAE building audits, blower-door testing, Combustion Appliance Zone (CAZ) testing, data collection, database management, installation of energy-saving devices, and providing customer education while ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct residential energy audits using mobile weatherization software, including blower-door testing, data entry, and generating recommendations.
Travel to customer homes, educate customers on energy savings, and complete necessary paperwork using handheld devices.
Install low- and no-cost energy-saving measures and teach customers how to implement them.
Provide customer education to encourage additional energy-saving behaviors and connect them with other service programs when applicable.
Maintain accurate daily inventory of supplies and equipment.
Accurately record audit findings, upload required forms, and communicate project goals to customers and stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and project requirements at all times.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required;
BPI Analyst Certification REQUIRED
1+ years of experience in residential energy audits or building science (preferred)
Strong knowledge of residential energy audits, weatherization practices, and direct-install measures
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build rapport with customers from diverse backgrounds
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to respond to challenges in the field
Able to work independently and as part of a team in both urban and rural settings
Flexible availability, including some evenings and weekends as needed
Comfortable using technology (handheld data devices, software tools, and databases)
Physically able to bend, stoop, reach, and work in various home environments
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening

The National Geographic Society headquarters, based in Washington, D.C., is undergoing a significant renovation project on its campus (called Base Camp), which will be completed in 2026.

The Sustainability Coordinator will support the National Geographic Society’s efforts to minimize negative environmental and social impacts from our building operations, services and products.
The Sustainability Coordinator will report to the Sustainability Director and assist with all efforts to reduce National Geographic’s carbon footprint, produce zero waste, protect resources, and engage National Geographic employees in these efforts, including organizing volunteer Green Team activities.
Necessary organizational changes will be approached proactively with a positive attitude and stakeholders will be engaged with respect for their organizational priorities.
We are seeking a team member who values interoperability and is ready to jump in and support colleagues across different projects when needed. We believe that our greatest successes come from shared expertise and a willingness to step outside of a single role. This isn’t just a part of the job; it’s a core aspect of how we operate and collaborate, reflecting the spirit of partnership that defines National Geographic’s culture.

Education Required

High school or GED equivalent is the minimum education required. Undergraduate or graduate studies in Sustainability, Corporate Responsibility or related fields can be useful.

Minimum Years and Type of Experience

2+ years of general work experience. Applicants should have some experience with sustainability practices – e.g. helping reduce energy use or waste creation, getting used materials re-used or recycled, collecting and evaluating data, or working on volunteer activities. Volunteer sustainability work or internships in academic and business settings will be considered. This position can be an opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic novice to get professional, practical experience and education in the application of sustainability theories and standards.

As a Home Inspector Specialist – Energy Auditor, you spend your day conducting thorough energy audits and home inspections using BPI methodology. You communicate the work that is being done to homeowners, providing them with outstanding customer service and support. You are responsible for managing your projects and jobs from start to finish. You use a keen understanding of blower door and other auditing equipment as you travel throughout the greater Atlanta area. Your day concludes with detailed, post-work home inspections to ensure everything is done to the highest standard.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

Experience in residential construction, home inspections, or conducting energy audits
Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation
Strong analytical and communication experience
Project/client management experience
Ability to work with clients
Ability to multitask
Ability to work in attics and crawl spaces
Ability to travel around the greater Atlanta area

Preferred Qualifications:

BPI certification
Experience with BPI audits and BPI training
Familiarity with project and team management in a field/construction setting
Experience working in homes and interacting with homeowners
Construction or related experience