Sustainability Program Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provides support for Crayola Global Sustainability initiative. This includes responsibilities around ongoing programs and specific projects related to sustainability. This role is critical in Crayola meeting our sustainability goals of GHG reduction, brand measures This role is cross-discipline and will require work across product, packaging, supplier, research, and supplier disciplines.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Science degree in technical field (e.g. engineering, R&D, etc..)
3+ years’ relevant experience.
Proficient in Excel with ability to learn more advance approaches
Basic materials knowledge with ability and desire to advanced topics (e.g. plastics, paper, etc..)
Working knowledge of enterprise software (SAP, Project Management Software, Spec systems, MS Office/365, MS Teams.
Experience with self-directed work teams pertaining to continuous improvement and employee involvement.
Excellent communication skills both written and oral. Effective and productive in both in-person and virtual settings. Effective communication to international suppliers and Crayola employees
A demonstrated record of creativity, innovation and productivity in a technical capacity
Some experience with direct or indirect procurement
Ability to travel up to 5% of the time for brief vendor/manufacturing visits

Sustainability Specialist I/II

The City of Corona is seeking a passionate, forward-thinking Sustainability Specialist I/II Flex to join a team dedicated to protecting local water resources, advancing conservation programs, and driving community-wide sustainability initiatives. In this dynamic role, you’ll design and implement programs that promote water efficiency, support compliance with state and local environmental regulations, and engage residents and businesses through education and outreach. You’ll collaborate across departments, represent the City on regional committees, analyze emerging legislation, and help build a more resilient future for Corona. This position offers meaningful work, professional growth, and the chance to make a measurable difference in your community.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

Sustainability Specialist I: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by specialized training in water conservation, public administration, environmental science, or a related field.
Sustainability Specialist II: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental studies, biology, resource management, public administration, or a related field.

Experience:

Sustainability Specialist I: One (1) year of office administrative or secretarial support experience.
Sustainability Specialist II: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience developing, promoting, or coordinating programs in environmental resource recovery or sustainability, water use, water conservation, recycling, solid waste, or a related field.

Licenses and Certifications:

Sustainability Specialist I/II: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.

Vice President, Grid Sustainability

The Center for Planning Excellence (CPEX) is a unique non-profit planning organization that provides planning and policy services, drives cross-agency and collaborative statewide planning initiatives and guides urban, rural, and regional planning implementation in Louisiana.

The Center for Planning Excellence (CPEX) is seeking a visionary Vice President of Grid Sustainability to lead the development of policies, programs, plans and relationships that drive renewable energy adoption and grid modernization. The position offers the opportunity to grow and work with a team engaged with policymakers, regulators, utilities, and community partners to shape and advance practical, forward-looking energy policies that positively impact communities across Louisiana. Join us and be at the forefront of powering a clean, resilient, and sustainable energy future for our state.

The Vice President of Grid Sustainability will set CPEX’s vision, strategy and budget for the grid sustainability portfolio and lead CPEX’s energy policy and regulatory strategy, working closely with state agencies, regional entities, and federal partners to advance development of a modern, resilient electric grid to serve the people and communities of Louisiana.This role requires deep expertise in energy policy, government relations, and coalition-building, with the ability to translate technical issues into actionable policy recommendations.

Qualifications

Experience

At least 10 years of relevant experience in government relations, public policy, or regulatory affairs, with a focus on energy or environmental issues.
Proven track record of influencing legislation and regulatory outcomes in complex political environments.
Experience working with bipartisan coalitions and engaging stakeholders at local, state, and federal levels.
Experience managing and growing a team of diverse professionals

Skills

Strong understanding of energy policies, including technologies, grid infrastructure, and the relevant actors.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional teams.

Preferred Attributes

Familiarity with Gulf South energy markets and political landscape.
Experience in strategic education campaigns and coalition management.
Ability to translate technical energy concepts into accessible language for policymakers and the public.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Law, Public Policy, Political Science, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

Location: This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits in a flexible in-office work environment located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and New Orleans, Louisiana. The successful candidate will be expected to regularly attend CPEX events and meetings in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and around Louisiana, including some evening and weekend events when necessary.

Salary: The salary range is $125,000 – $150,000 and will be commensurate with the candidate’s level of experience.

Energy and Engineering Manager

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Building Maintenance, the Energy and Engineering Manager is responsible for campus-wide coordination of energy programs, analysis, and the operations and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems across the UMass Amherst campus and outlying stations. The Energy and Engineering Manager plays a key role in advising the University on energy management strategies and CO₂ emission reductions in both operations and capital projects. The University seeks to achieve significant buildings maintenance improvement and cost savings while minimizing environmental impact by reducing its carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience in Facilities management in large higher education institutions or similar complex facilities/institutions.
At least one (1) year of experience must include serving as a manager or supervisor.
Strong technical expertise in HVAC and BAS; and in electrical, mechanical, and water distribution systems.
Knowledge of energy conservation strategies and environmentally sound building practices.
Strong analytical and evaluation skills, with the ability to prepare reports.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong organizational, communication, and people skills.
Budget and personnel management experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical and client-facing presentations.
Strong customer service orientation.
Valid Massachusetts Class D Driver’s License.

Sustainability Specialist

The Sustainability Specialist is part of the corporate Sustainability team, responsible for the data management aspect of the corporate Sustainability program and supports various aspects of the Sustainability team reporting and communication. This position plays a critical part in setting up and maintaining practices and processes that will support our disclosure, compliance, and sustainability journey. This corporate role works with all company sites, as well as corporate functional leaders across the organization.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., science, engineering. computer science) or business field (e.g., business administration, finance, statistics).

Degree in environmental science, sustainability or similar is a plus.

Experience:

5 years of experience, ideally in a strong process- and quality-oriented environment.

Experience with data collection processes and data management system.

Experience in setting up new processes and/or systems in a changing environment.

Experience with cross-functional project management.

Experience in supporting sustainability initiatives in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Energy Efficiency Outreach Specialist

Michaels Energy is a veteran-owned energy consulting firm that exists to help businesses minimize waste and maximize value. Our energy and engineering gurus are obsessed with optimizing buildings and processes to maximize energy savings and profits, minimize utility grid stress and carbon footprints, and keep this big, beautiful planet in tip-top shape.

Michaels Energy is seeking a sales professional with experience working with utility programs. The Energy Efficiency Outreach Specialist will interact with facility managers, business owners, contractors and utility partners for energy management programs in the Denver metro and surrounding region. This role focuses on building relationships and driving participation by prospecting and recruiting commercial and industrial customers into different programs, including demand response and energy assessments. This position is the main point of contact for customers and will facilitate their program journey from first interaction to project completion. We are looking for someone with strong outreach and communication skills and who has a passion for energy management and will exemplify our core values.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
A minimum of two years of experience combining: utility energy efficiency or demand response programs, consultative salestechnical Sales, or B2B sales
Understanding of how customers make decisions regarding energy usage
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Outstanding organizational skills
Interest in energy efficiency and building systems
Ability to travel regionally up to 50% for customer meetings and occasional overnight travel to the company headquarters

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with building mechanical systems (HVAC, lighting, hot water)
Experience meeting monthly, quarterly, and/or annual sales targets,
Connections to building and facility managers or contractors in Denver
Familiarity with CRM software

Sustainability Engineer

Utah’s Hogle Zoo leads or participates in several conservation programs in Utah and globally. These programs involve such activities as ecological research and monitoring, habitat restoration, captive propagation and reintroduction of threatened species, human-wildlife conflict mitigation, community-based conservation, and community science. The Conservation Action Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the Zoo’s conservation programs, including, but not limited to, the Jordan River Restoration Program, Wild Aware Utah partnership, and Western Toad Conservation Program. Hogle Zoo is also committed to operational sustainability and promoting sustainable business and lifestyle practices among its staff and guests. The Conservation Action Coordinator coordinates the Zoo’s on-grounds sustainability initiatives and interdepartmental Sustainability Committee, as well as facilitates the development of policies and practices to enhance operational sustainability. Other key responsibilities include coordinating internal and external communications for the Zoo’s community conservation programs and events and coordinating and supporting volunteers in the field, either independently or with other Conservation staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., anthropology, behavioral sciences, biology, conservation biology, ecology, environmental science, human dimensions of natural resources, psychology, sociology, sustainability, and wildlife science)
Knowledge of and keen interest in the fields of sustainability and conservation
Practical experience managing or supporting volunteer or public outreach events or projects

Preferred

At least one year of applied work experience in the development and delivery of conservation or sustainability programs, with demonstrated growth and increasing responsibility
Experience organizing and leading community-based and/or volunteer outreach programs

R&D and Sustainability Manager

Black Gold Farms is seeking a highly capable R&D & Sustainability Manager to bridge applied field research with agricultural sustainability at scale. This role is ideal for a research-minded agronomist who thrives in real-world production systems and can translate data into actionable insights that improve both farm performance and environmental outcomes.

The successful candidate will lead applied research efforts, manage sustainability data and reporting platforms. The position will collaborate closely with farm operations, agronomy, and supply chain teams to ensure research and sustainability initiatives are practical, credible, and impactful.

Key Responsibilities

Applied Research & Field Trials

· Design, execute, and analyze multi-location, on-farm research trials

· Translate trial results into practical recommendations for production teams

· Collaborate with farm managers and agronomy teams to align research with field-level decision-making

Sustainability Strategy & Metrics

· Maintain and advance Farm Regenerative Roadmaps

· Track, analyze, and communicate sustainability performance metrics and impacts

· Lead and manage the company’s Sustainability Metrics Platform, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and usability

· Support internal and external sustainability reporting needs

Collaboration & Innovation

· Partner cross-functionally with agronomy, operations, and supply chain teams

· Stay current on regenerative agriculture science, sustainability frameworks, and emerging precision-ag technologies

· Evaluate and implement new tools, methods, and data systems that improve sustainability measurement and outcomes

Qualifications

· MS or PhD preferred, combined with hands-on commercial farming experience

o Potato production experience is highly relevant

· Demonstrated experience conducting applied agricultural research

· Strong working knowledge of regenerative agriculture and sustainability science

· Proficiency with statistics, data management, and sustainability tools (e.g., SAS, R, Field-print Calculator, Cool Farm Tool, or similar platforms)

· Experience with databases or coding applications is a plus (e.g., SQL, Python)

· Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills

· Ability to operate effectively across research, operations, and business teams

Renewable Energy Field Specialist

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE’s Generation & Natural Gas Storage team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Renewable Energy Field Specialist – Beaver Creek Wind Facility position!

Job Description

The Field Specialist position will be based at our Beaver Creek Wind Facility located outside of Columbus, Montana in Stillwater County. The Field Specialist works directly under the Plant Manager and works closely with the Program Manager.

This position provides support to the Program Manager in overseeing and managing the wind facility’s daily operations. Responsibilities include active fieldwork, work planning, scheduling, procedures & practices to ensure the reliable operation and maintenance of all site assets—including wind turbines, roads, padmount transformers, fencing, transmission and underground collector system, communication systems, radio tower, meteorological system, SCADA system and substation. Provide assistance to the Generation Group with development and execution of strategies to promote compliance with established or anticipated regulatory requirements and/or industry best practices for operations, training and procedural documentation initiatives. Interfaces with appropriate internal departments, contractors and regulatory agencies to facilitate operations and maintenance compliance strategies and practices. Please note this role includes climbing wind turbines > 300 feet in severe hot and cold weather conditions.

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE, OSHA, and Montana State Labor & Industry requirements and operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Leads, promotes and supports a culture of total safety.

Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree in engineering, business, science or related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least two years of relevant work experience.
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communications skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Basic knowledge of cost estimating and scheduling concepts.
Proficient with basic computer programs: MS Word, Excel, Outlook or equivalent E-Mail.
Knowledge of electro-mechanical equipment and systems, tooling, techniques and procedures involved in maintenance and repair of operating equipment.
Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently, influence others and resolve issues.
Customer-oriented, a positive, team-oriented attitude, flexibility, an understanding of the business issues driving the need for the project, and solid work ethics are expected.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must get qualified and maintain working at heights qualification.

The pay range for this position is $80,200.00 – $115,800.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

Residential Energy Auditor

Join our team, we are looking for Energy Auditors to conduct residential energy audits in Delaware! Combine your expertise in residential energy efficiency with superior customer service to deliver energy savings, comfort solutions, and other recommendations to eligible program participants. In this role, you’ll ensure compliance with program standards and provides actionable recommendations to reduce energy consumption and enjoy a field-based, independent, and work schedule that allows you to experience something new every day!

What you will be doing:

Perform on-site energy audits for residential customers, including installation of light energy -saving measures
Inspect insulation, HVAC systems, lighting, and appliances for efficiency and safety.
Collect and analyze utility data to determine baseline energy usage.
Prepare detailed audit reports with recommendations for energy-saving measures and estimated cost-benefit analysis.
Educate homeowners and property managers on energy efficiency practices and available incentives.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal energy codes and program guidelines.
Coordinate with contractors and QA/QC inspectors to verify installation of recommended measures.
Must have a reliable vehicle for local travel. Requirements are between 50% to 85% of the time. (reimbursement for mileage provided)

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications):

High school diploma or equivalent
4+ years of experience in either residential energy auditing or building performance, commercial energy auditing or construction background with focus on energy efficiency
Proficiency with diagnostic tools and software for energy modeling (Blower Door, Combustion Analyzer, Infrared Camera, Flow Meters, etc).
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within assigned territory.
BPI (Building Performance Institute) BA-T and BA-P certification or willingness to obtain within 90 days

What we would like you to have:

BPI (Building Performance Institute) QCI certification.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
Knowledge of utility energy efficiency programs and weatherization standard