Job Tag: Renewable Energy/Sustainability

Cooper Farms is a family-owned farm and food company based in Northwest Ohio for more than 85 years. A commitment to teamwork and quality has made us one of the top turkey, hog and egg companies in the U.S. and awarded the company and its team an excellent reputation. Cooper Farms is currently seeking a Corporate Sustainability Manager to join our Corporate team in Fort Recovery.

The primary goal of this position is to manage all sustainability and environmental issues that relate to Cooper Farms and its operations. Promote continuous improvement regarding environmental management practices.

SHIFT HOURS: Monday through Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

PERKS: Monthly and year-end profit-sharing bonuses (dependent upon company performance)

Job Functions:

Develop a comprehensive environmental program for Cooper Farms that includes a complete protocol for the ongoing management of all environmental issues related to all operations.
Assist in all decisions that relate to managing any environmental practices or permits that may be needed at any time. Be involved in media contacts to enhance and protect the environmental image of Cooper Farms.
Maintain relationships with personnel at government agencies at all levels to enhance response time in dealing with environmental issues and concerns.
Maintain relations with government agencies personnel at all levels to enhance response time in addressing environmental issues and concerns.
Complete sampling, testing, and reporting for all facilities that produce or may produce materials that may become environmental hazards, perceived or real.
Lead sustainability initiatives for the company, including creating programs, collecting data, and coordinating communication of the programs.
Be a technical advisor for all contract producers to help them manage their operations environmentally within the normal expectations of regulatory agencies.
Communicate regularly with management staff to share environmental information and to become aware of concerns others in the company may have to deal with.
Determine and keep records needed to log and manage anything related to effectively tracking issues that have to do with the company’s environmental welfare.
Attend necessary training conferences to stay current regarding environmental practices and issues and share important topics with fellow managers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or 5 years’ experience in environmental science.
Must have broad knowledge regarding environmental issues, especially as they relate to animal agriculture and related food production.
This position requires a high level of self-motivation, organization, attention to detail, accuracy, timely and effective communication, and reliable follow-through.
Candidates should be proficient with Microsoft Office programs, and willing to become well-versed in Cooper Farms environmental operations.
Must have the ability to build trust and relationships at all levels of the organization.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provide administrative support to Director of Public Works for presentations, budget analysis, program implementation, as well as analyze data from various software programs to help the department move toward efficiency in fleet management and service to the public. Responsible for providing administrative support in the coordination, facilitation, development, implementation, monitoring, and improvement of local government programs and initiatives that promote local environmental and energy sustainability. Communicate, educate and train the public and other city agencies on measures to reduce waste by promoting the City’s recycling, composting and waste reduction programs. Assist with other City Departments, Boards and Committees in improving or amending solid waste plans and strategies.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

· Assist in defining goals, performance metrics, and a strategic plan for environmental sustainability and programs.

· Assist with planning of City sustainability initiatives and programs.

· Develops special events and programs to promote and educate the public about resource conservation and environmental sustainability; guides the preparation of educational and promotional materials.

· Create initiatives within the City that reduce environmental damage.

· Facilitate collaboration of interdepartmental teams and working groups on sustainability initiatives and programs.

· Report on measuring and monitoring of sustainability initiatives.

· Promote and communicate sustainability initiatives with City employees.

· Communicate sustainability goals and progress to the public.

· In collaboration with Communications, respond to media requests for comment on sustainability issues.

· Identify and participate in periodic training and educational events designed to advance local understanding of sustainability matters.

· Research or review regulatory and technical issues related to sustainability.

· Provide technical or administrative support for sustainability programs or issues.

· Identify and research grant opportunities for sustainability and waste reduction projects.

· Write grant proposal addressing grant criteria of identified needs.

· Work with staff to decide best grant opportunities to pursue.

· Work with Administration to obtain the appropriate information necessary to complete grant proposals (financing).

· Collect information about waste stream management to inform decision makers.

· Work with B.C.S.C. and B.C.S.W.M. to coordinate education and outreach events.

· Initiate ideas and practices involving recycling, composting, and other forms of waste reduction.

· Engage with community through a presence at events.

· Promote and encourage City residents to utilize web tools and apps.

· Provide continuing education to residents about all Department of Public Works programs and services.

· Develop a yearly calendar of special events to attend for promotion.

· Assist with maintaining the department website by keeping it up to date with different public works projects and activities.

· Maintain the department’s social media pages by keeping them frequently updated with current and future public works projects and activities.

· Assist with training coordination and implementation for new and existing employees.

· Assist office staff as needed, answering phones, payroll, accounts payable, etc.

· Perform other duties as required.

EDUCATION AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s Degree (Highly preferred)

· Knowledge of environmental sustainability highly preferred, or ability to independently benchmark best practices

· Experience in developing presentation materials for large group gatherings

· Demonstrated ability to work on projects independently

· Ability to communicate clearly – writing, speaking, graphics

· Ability to analyze data and develop actionable findings

· Attention to detail and follow-up

· Willingness to engage a variety of stakeholders

· Expert use of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Use of Pivot tables in Excel a plus.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

· Knowledge of current models and programs for urban sustainability, including federal and state policies and measurement/monitoring of sustainability preferred; the ability to independently benchmark and learn about model programs required.

· Knowledge of public administration and public policy development, including government financing mechanisms and intergovernmental relations preferred; the ability to independently benchmark and learn about model programs required.

· Ability to direct/support systems analysis, strategic planning processes, organization development processes.

· Ability to effectively analyze and assist in development of programs, policies, and initiatives.

· Ability to manage projects and administer programs and to coordinate programs with other City Departments.

· Ability to develop positive relations with other departments, agencies, and elected officials to facilitate collaborative planning processes.

· Ability to develop performance measurement systems and initiate continuous improvement processes

Join the City of Santa Rosa as a Sustainability Coordinator in the Santa Rosa Water Department as part of the Water Resources Division!

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The current Sustainability Coordinator vacancy in the Energy and Sustainability Section is responsible for overseeing a team that is focused on various climate resiliency, energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives for Santa Rosa Water’s operations. The Energy and Sustainability Section also facilitates a variety of ratepayer and community engagement activities focused on Santa Rosa Water’s existing mission to protect public health by sustaining water resources, infrastructure, and the environment. This includes overseeing staff who manage internal and public-facing tours of the Laguna Treatment Plant. The position is expected to be able to be able to analyze energy use and greenhouse gas emission patterns for the water department’s operations; develop plans, and identify energy efficiency measures for implementation to achieve regulatory targets and city-wide goals; prepare information and various reports including those required by regulation; develop and oversee various professional service contracts and grant awards; generate relevant studies and make presentations to the public as well as the Board of Public Utilities. The position also implements special projects and initiatives related to climate change resiliency, resource management, and sustainability.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:
The successful candidate will have: experience implementing and analyzing energy and resource efficiency programs;, knowledge of current regulation and legislation related to energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions; a proficient understanding of the water/energy nexus and emerging technologies within this sector (or a strong willingness to learn); effective project management skills; will be detail oriented and possess strong writing outstanding communication and presenting skills, and superior customer service skills. Additionally, the successful candidate will have experience supervising, coaching and mentoring staff as well as the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and work together to develop regional collaborations.

Essential Duties:The following duties are considered essential for this job classification and are applicable to all sections:

Plan, organize, supervise and review the work of Sustainability Team, consisting of technical, professional, and support services personnel
Supervise, train, evaluate employee performance and promote development of assigned staff
Develop and revise sustainability programs, projects and duties as new technologies and strategies are identified
Develop outreach and education plans, materials and presentations related to the Sustainability Team’s projects and programs
Gather, analyze and interpret data related to sustainability and use it to make program recommendations
Coordinate sustainability project and program efforts with various City departments and volunteer groups
Represent the City on various Boards, committees, community groups, and Local, State and Federal regulators on sustainability issues
Develop strategies and time schedule for implementing project and program components
Create, utilize, and maintain spreadsheets and databases
Write technical reports on proposed regulations to control water and energy use
Research grant opportunities; track preparation and participation of grant applications; make recommendations for solicitations as assigned
Write ordinances and regulations related to energy and water-use efficiency
Process and manage contracts for services and construction related to energy, water and sustainability projects and programs; oversee procurement of outreach materials
Track, analyze and implement Local, State and Federal legislation as it relates to the water energy nexus, energy efficiency and water-use efficiency
Develop and monitor budgets for programs, including special projects and routine operations

In addition to the duties listed above, the following duties are considered essential for positions in the following divisions:

Water Use Efficiency:

Assure ongoing management of program components such as: high-efficiency fixtures and technologies, water-efficient landscaping and irrigation techniques, rebate measures, rainwater harvesting, gray water, water-use surveys and audits, water pricing, ongoing public awareness campaign and consumer education
Investigate and develop methods to reduce City’s flow to the wastewater treatment plant
Update the water-use efficiency section of Santa Rosa’s Urban Water Management and Urban Water Shortage Contingency Plans
Develop activities for observance of State Water Awareness Month
Present workshops and training programs on water-use efficiency topics
Represent the Santa Rosa Water Department on the California Urban Water Conservation Council

Energy:

Direct long-range planning, development, and implementation of SRW policies, projects and programs that optimize energy use, increase the use of renewable energy, improve resource management, reduce GHG emissions, achieve climate action and adaptation goals, and enhance green procurement strategies;
Investigate and develop methods to reduce SRW’s energy consumption and GHG emissions;
Oversee management and analysis of energy accounts;
Assure SRW participates in available utility company incentives and rebate programs for projects and track incentives and rebates received;
Complete and submit various annual and bi-annual energy reports on behalf of SRW and the Laguna Treatment Plant.

Additional Duties:

In addition to the duties listed in the Essential Duties section, the incumbent in this classification may perform the following duties. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties which may be assigned.

Work with the Marketing and Outreach Coordinator to create press releases, newsletters, flyers and other information resources related to water and energy efficiency and sustainability;
Participate in the development of green building standards, low impact development standards, and related projects;
Develop and implement special projects and programs; and
Perform related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of sustainability; methods of creating and managing public information programs; administrative principles and methods, including supervision, leadership, project planning and program management; principles and practices of effective supervision and staff development; laws and regulatory codes applicable to sustainability, water-use efficiency, energy conservation and renewables; grant writing and administration; budget preparation and monitoring.

Water Use Efficiency: Principles and practices of water-use efficiency, related planning and management, including water use analysis and forecasting; embedded energy in water; green building standards; low impact development standards; techniques and equipment used in irrigation and water distribution; operation of various water-saving devices; water-use efficient landscaping, irrigation practices, and drought-tolerant planting; California Urban Water Conservation Council’s Best Management Practices.

Ability to: Analyze data on water/energy consumption and renewable energy production; use computer forecasting and water/energy planning tools; conduct water/energy audits; identify measures that target inefficient use; analyze water/energy related legislation; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; make effective, professional presentations to a wide variety of audiences, such as community groups, schools, businesses and public commissions; write and create technical publications, reports, grants, training curricula, graphs, brochures and other materials to inform and persuade the public about sustainability related topics; develop and administer programs that involve community participation; establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinate staff, peers, professional associates, policy making bodies and with the general public; supervise, train, coach and evaluate subordinate personnel.

Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience – Sufficient years of responsible experience in water/energy supply, renewable energy or water/energy-use efficiency program work, including supervisory experience, to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above; Education – Equivalent to a BS or BA degree from an accredited college with major course work in public or business administration, public relations, communications, environmental engineering, environmental studies, landscaping, water supply, renewable energy or closely related field. An AA or AS degree in environmental studies, landscaping, or water supply can be qualifying if it is supplemented by additional experience in water conservation work.

License or Certification:

Individuals must be physically capable of operating a motor vehicle safely and possess a valid, Class C, California Driver License, OR be able to demonstrate the ability to travel on scheduled or unscheduled visits to various locations in the City which may or may not be reachable by public transportation.

Water Use Efficiency: Certification from American Water Works Association as a Water Conservation Practitioner and licensing from the Irrigation Association or Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper as a Water Auditor are desired.

Climate Solutions Interns are undergraduate students based in NYC who are interested in finding where they fit in the global fight against climate change. Interns will be trained to understand the climate crisis and join the Wildlife Conservation Society in its goal of extending climate education and action into NYC neighborhoods. With resources and guidance from mentors, interns will select a social research question of their choice and use their findings to synthesize a formal plan for how their communities can adapt to a climate-related phenomenon. Interns do not need previous experience with science, but should have an interest and willingness to learn.

Learning Outcomes:

Learn the scientific causes of climate change and the social effects on NYC communities and environmental effects on ecosystems.
Meet with professionals in various green industries to learn how their work relates directly or indirectly to climate adaptation or mitigation.
Hone communication and project management skills needed to both present a research project and initiate meaningful conversations about climate related issues within your social circles.
Learn about the variety of career pathways in the zoo, aquarium, conservation, and green career field including training and degrees necessary.
Learn and develop workplace skills needed to excel in an internship or job experience
Make preparations to be a competitive applicant for green industry internships & jobs and receive support in applying for and pursuing new opportunities.

Qualification Requirements

Must be currently enrolled as a CUNY (City University of New York) undergraduate student or in a trade school. Preference will be given to those in their sophomore and junior years.
Interest in learning about climate change, sustainability and green jobs.
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Students 18 and older must successfully pass a background screening if accepted (provided by WCS)

The Department of Geography, Environment, and Sustainability at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the field of Urban Sustainability to begin August 1, 2025. We seek a dynamic scholar-teacher to help us build on existing departmental strengths, especially in sustainability, urban planning, and GIScience. We are particularly interested in candidates with high potential to develop an externally funded research program and mentor undergraduate and graduate students at the intersection of the following areas: sustainable urban planning, sustainability, environmental geography, and environmental studies. Examples of potential topical expertise include environmental and climate justice, sustainable/low-carbon urban development, housing and community development, inequality and planning, and sustainability science. It is expected that the candidate will teach courses in these areas as well as general education courses in one or more of environment and sustainability, human geography, resource geography, or physical geography. Strong skills and experience using geographic information systems (GIS) in research is highly desirable, but not mandatory.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must hold or anticipate a Ph.D. in Geography, Sustainability, Urban Planning, Environmental Studies or an allied field by August 1, 2025.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferably interested in candidates with high potential to develop an externally funded research program and mentor undergraduate and graduate students at the intersection of the following areas: sustainable urban planning, sustainability, environmental geography, and environmental studies.

The Natural Resources Technician/ Stormwater Facility Technician plays a crucial role in safeguarding environmental quality within the City of Salem. This position is responsible for conducting comprehensive inspections of stormwater management facilities, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. By systematically evaluating the condition and performance of stormwater systems, the inspector helps prevent pollution, reduce flooding risks, and enhance water quality in local waterways.

What you will do:
The Natural Resources Technician position performs seasonal work in collecting, analyzing, and inspecting technical information associated with urban natural resources, and providing support to the stormwater quality programs related to operations and maintenance, outreach, natural areas, stream cleaning, and environmental monitoring programs.

This Natural Resource Technician position will assist the stormwater inspections technicians with both field and office work. Field work will consist of performing inspections of public and private mechanical and vegetated water quality treatment facilities. Upon completion of training, the Natural Resource Technician will inspect facilities and perform field investigations independently. Office work will consist of organizing inspection information including locating, gathering, and organizing plans and as-builts, maintenance agreements, and more information associated with the facility inspection and maintenance. There may be opportunity to provide outreach to private stormwater facilities owners.

Lifting heavy objects with mechanical assistance is a common task of the job.

Additional information on job responsibilities:

Inspect, map, and record natural resources and stormwater treatment infrastructure.
Conduct field data collection, analysis, drafting, and inspections.
Assist with inventory and assessment of the City’s natural resources and infrastructure.
Update program plans, including field mapping, data entry, resource analysis, and characterization.
Assist in site selection and mapping for future planning and program projects.
Assist with public outreach for parks, stormwater related programs, plans, and projects.
Conduct research, compile data, and prepare concise and clearly written reports and associated maps.

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

Paid sick time in accordance with City policies.
Employee wellness program.
Employee assistance program.
Position schedule is 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

What are the minimum qualifications?

Must have an Oregon Driver license and meet the City of Salem’s driving standards.
Associates degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, biology, natural resource, engineering, mathematics, or planning field, and two years of experience related to area of assignment, or any combination of education and experience
GIS, ArcMap, and/or other mapping software/handheld devices experience preferred.

What you will bring along:

Field techniques for accurate mapping, assessment, and analysis of natural resources and stormwater infrastructure.
Engineering, mathematics, and planning concepts.
GIS systems, devices, software, equipment, and development.
Read and interpret maps, construction plans, and drawings.
Knowledge of traffic laws, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
Basic plant identification knowledge.
Communicate both verbally and in writing.
Operate office computers, software, and equipment.
Establish effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.
Organize on-going projects, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
Produce accurate and legible maps or other information for reports, website, and reports.
Respect, seek to understand, and value individual differences to foster and support a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Physical Requirements

Field work in all weather conditions, carrying gear and often working along busy roads. Must be able to work outside on uneven terrain and in inclement weather.
Exert up to 50 pounds or more of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Perform tasks that may require the incumbent to stoop, kneel, stand, walk, reach, use manual dexterity, and perform repetitive motions
Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word.
Receive detailed information through oral communication with or without accommodations
Visual acuity necessary to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading and writing; visual inspections of environmental conditions.
Work is performed where employees are subject to both internal and external environmental conditions.

TRC is seeking a Senior Program Manager to serve as part of the California residential electrification program leadership team. The Senior Program Manager will work with the program leadership team to develop initial program designs, advise on and support program contract negotiations, contribute to portfolio business development efforts, and manage statewide program implementation.

This role will also manage and lead our innovative statewide residential electrification program. This program lies within a portfolio of residential programs and will have the support of our cross-functional operations, technical, IT, and management team. This individual will be engaged with the California investor-owned utilities and maintain relationships with key program stakeholders including California utilities. They will be an advocate for load shifting technologies, above-code energy efficiency and electrification measures, and market transformation. They will also be responsible for overseeing program implementation and the analysis and evolution of its design. The individual will be responsible for providing qualified recommendations and delivering the client’s deadline on time and in budget.

The ideal candidate will be able to hit the ground running with proficient technical knowledge of program development and delivery strategy, electrification approaches and practices, and client management. They will leverage their strong relevant relationships with industry stakeholders. They will come with experience in managing state or utility rebate or incentive programs, residential energy efficiency or electrification, and dynamic cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will understand and stay up to date with regulatory committee and utility policies and procedures. They will also have a holistic strategic mindset and experience managing and interpreting the analysis of large quantities of data. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of energy programs and be able to anticipate causal relationships between participant engagement and program outcomes. They will enjoy a balanced workload between working with the team and working independently. The ideal candidate will have a personable and approachable demeaner to engage with our client, key stakeholders, and internal team members. They will have strong leadership skills and display a track record of successful program development and implementation. They are passionate about the environment and California’s decarbonization objectives and are eager to contribute to paving the way for California’s energy landscape into the future.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

Develop initial program designs and budgets and contribute to business development opportunities.
Lead and manage a diverse, interdisciplinary team of technical, outreach, operations, IT and other support staff in the implementation of a residential electrification program that engages new and existing buildings.
Provide and direct continuous improvement for business processes, program infrastructure, policies and procedures, training tools, and program documentation.
Assess program and portfolio performance, trends, and market potential to inform program strategy and design updates in accordance with client goals.
Oversee forecasting for performance pipeline.
Develop strong partnerships with market actors, industry affiliates and other stakeholders.
Collaborate with other peer program managers/directors to further develop energy program franchises.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure that deliverables meet or exceed expectations.
Establish and monitor progress of program Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and ensure the team is on track to meet goal during the duration of the program cycle.
Remove barriers, provide solutions, and optimize the team’s success while supporting team member growth and development.
Update client(s) on program metrics through periodic meetings, reporting, KPI progress updates, and more.
Review and be accountable for all materials shared with client(s).
Plan and manage staffing and budget resources.
Aid in developing and implementing a long-term strategic plan for the California residential electrification program portfolio, identifying opportunities for scaling and expanding programs across diverse markets and regions.
Monitor and respond to state and federal regulatory changes impacting electrification programs, ensuring program alignment with emerging policies.
Assist in the development and implementation of program management frameworks to standardize tools, techniques, and processes across the portfolio.
Coordinate with program implementation leadership on ongoing resource management and planning.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, project management, business or related fields.
6+ years of professional business experience.
3+ years of relevant program implementation or large project management experience within the energy sector.
3+ years of experience building and leading complex and diverse teams effectively.
Hands-on management experience in a fast-paced consulting environment with exceptional attention to detail and client service.
Success in developing and implementing programs, plans and management of budgets and resources.
Must have valid California Driver’s License prior to employment, access to a vehicle, and ability to travel within California service territories.
Residency in California.
Eligibility to work in the United States.

Environment Georgia is seeking a Clean Energy Advocate to play a key role in Environment Georgia’s work to stop air and water pollution and transition our state to 100% clean and renewable energy and transportation.

Georgia has made progress in recent years: three of Georgia’s largest cities have committed to 100% clean energy transitions and Georgia ranks 7th in the country for installed solar capacity. But, it’s still harder than it should be to install rooftop solar, switch to an electric car, or make your home more energy efficient. We’re working to build support for clean energy solutions across the state.
Key Responsibilities
As our Clean Energy Advocate, you’ll work with Environment Georgia’s state director and our national clean energy program team at Environment America to advance policies and build public support for a clean energy future. This position requires exercising discretion and independent judgment in making decisions in matters of significance. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Campaign strategy: Develop plans to win on our campaigns. Assess opportunities for building political support for our agenda through coalition-building, grassroots organizing, media coverage, and message development.
Direct Advocacy: Bring environmental problems and solutions to the attention of decision-makers – including federal, state and local officials with influence in Georgia. Develop appropriate messages and materials for making the case for our policy solutions to decision-makers.
Coalition building: Build relationships with key players in the state, the region and at the federal level. Identify, reach out to and work with partners who can help us win our campaigns, including unlikely allies who might agree with us on one issue, even if we disagree on other issues.
Research and advocacy writing: Catalog and analyze data relevant to the issue and our policy proposals to help influence public debate and earn media attention for our cause.
Communications: Serve as the public spokesperson for our campaigns through media events, press releases, editorial board meetings, online articles, and other outreach with a goal of building name recognition for the organization, educating the public about our issues, and compelling more people to join us in advocating for solutions.
Fundraising and grassroots support: Write grant proposals, meet with and build relationships with foundation staff and our donors, all to bring more resources to our campaigns to protect our environment. Work with our citizen outreach staff to build and foster our membership base and our grassroots and online base of support.
Recruitment and training: Recruit and train new interns and volunteers to increase our impact and build more power. Participate in recruitment of new staff.

Qualifications
You are:

Passionate about the environment, solving the climate crisis and using the power of grassroots organizing to win campaigns.
A campaign advocate or grassroots organizer with at least 2 years of advocacy or grassroots organizing experience. Advanced degrees may count toward experience
An effective communicator with excellent writing and public speaking skills. Experience getting traditional and digital media coverage in previous work is a plus.
Creative and effective at solving complex problems, a strategic thinker who can take advantage of new opportunities,
A people person and good listener with a track record of successful access-building.
Well-organized and able to work on multiple legislative and administrative proposals.

Additional helpful experience:

Experience in the state legislature or other government office, or with an environmental or public health advocacy organization is a plus but not required.
Fundraising experience, particularly in grant-seeking from charitable foundations.

Coastal Waste & Recycling is growing a privately owned, locally operated solid waste disposal and recycling company headquartered out of Boca Raton, Florida serving communities across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina (and more to come)!

Your Role:

The Sustainability Manager is responsible for developing and implementing sustainability strategies to enhance environmental performance within the waste and recycling sector. This role involves collaborating with various departments to promote sustainable practices and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Lead the development, execution, and tracking of the organization’s sustainability strategy and initiatives, including its net zero plan.
Work cross-functionally to ensure the integration of sustainability practices into core business operations.
Monitor and assess progress toward sustainability goals and identify areas for improvement.
Manage the company’s ESG reporting efforts, ensuring accurate and timely submission of reports in compliance with various industry standards, including GRESB.
Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of sustainability data, ensuring its accuracy and alignment with best practices.
Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to environmental impact, energy use, carbon emissions, and other sustainability metrics.
Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to gather and analyze data related to ESG performance.
Partner with fund managers and other stakeholders to align sustainability objectives with investment portfolios.
Provide guidance and support on the integration of sustainability and ESG metrics into investment decision-making processes.
Identify and support opportunities for sustainability-related grants, incentives, and funding programs.
Assist in the preparation and submission of grant applications for sustainability projects and initiatives.
Manage and track the progress of funded projects to ensure successful execution.
Act as the key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding sustainability matters.
Prepare presentations, reports, and communication materials to share sustainability progress with senior leadership, investors, and external partners.
Stay current with emerging sustainability trends, regulations, and technologies.
Proactively identify opportunities for the organization to improve its sustainability performance and reduce environmental impact.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, Public Administration, or a related
Five or more years of experience related to sustainability, resiliency, and/or environmental programs

The Virginia Household Water Quality Program (VAHWQP) is a Virginia Cooperative Extension program that is operated through the Biological Systems Engineering (BSE) department. VAHWQP provides confidential water testing and educates private water supply users (clientele) through drinking water clinics. Faculty in BSE, working with local VAHWQP-trained Virginia Cooperative Extension agents, coordinate drinking water clinics in at least 60 counties per year. The position described herein creates value by providing logistical and analytical support for VAHWQP and is critical to the day-to-day operation of VAHWQP.

Required Qualifications: Masters degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology or similar field or an exception can be made for a BS in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology or similar field with significant analytical laboratory experience. Experience with standard laboratory data QA/QC protocols and data management. Evidence of effective communication and teamwork skills. Demonstrated expertise with using applicable computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Visual Basic for Applications, and ESRI ArcGIS). Ability to coordinate lab sample chain of custody and travel logistics. Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record. To excel, the person in this position should be detail-oriented and willing to develop and share creative solutions to problems with VAHWQP clinic logistics and data management.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ion chromatography and microbiological assessment techniques. Evidence of the application of good laboratory practices. Experience with instrument troubleshooting and maintenance. Experience with innovative database management and manipulation, specifically using Microsoft Access to store, compile and query data for the purpose of generating individual sample result reports and report interpretation material. Experience with using GIS software to analyze spatially disparate data to inform research and stakeholder information exchange.