Job Tag: Renewable Energy/Sustainability

TemperPack is a rapidly growing company based in Richmond, Virginia. We design and manufacture innovative, sustainable packaging components for cold-chain shipping of food and pharmaceutical products. The markets we serve have an urgent need for disruptive, sustainable alternatives to replace the wide array of non-sustainable packaging materials conventionally used in the cold-chain, such as Styrofoam coolers. Our aspiration is to provide packaging solutions that customers and end-consumers feel great about using.

Our employees have a passion to work hard and have fun seeing it pay off; desire to be part of something special, enjoy personal growth with TemperPack; understand and thrive in a hands-on, dynamic start-up culture that is growing rapidly.

Job Description

TemperPack is seeking a passionate and driven Sustainability Intern to join our team in Richmond, VA. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of sustainability while contributing to impactful projects aimed at advancing our environmental goals.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

The Summer Intern will be working closely with Sustainability Manager to develop KPIs that measure the environmental impact and sustainable value of our newest product, WaveKraft, to use with customer communications, internal goal setting, and market comparisons.

Basic Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or related field.
Passion for sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw meaningful insights.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Summary:
The Sustainability Coordinator position is multifaceted and collaborative, helping to guarantee that RUSH upholds environmental standards and takes bold steps towards decreasing our environmental footprint as part of our growing Environmental Sustainability (ES) Team. It is a role that enables somebody to make a real difference in the way RUSH impacts the environment through supporting ES Department strategies that reduce ecological damage, promote long-term sustainability, and improve human health. Working alongside the Sustainability Manager and our HSM Intern(s) on a growing team, the Sustainability Coordinator supports a wide variety of projects around the development, implementation, promotion, and active monitoring of climate mitigation, waste reduction, utilities efficiency, sustainable procurement, and engagement/education strategies at RUSH. Exemplifies the RUSH mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with RUSH policies and procedures.

Other information:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
• Two years of environmental/sustainability experience preferred.
• Savvy with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Must be a reflective, strategic thinker and able to come up with solutions that can solve complex problems.
• Has the ability to plan, document progress, prioritize and track multiple project deadlines.
• Broad knowledge and appreciation of the key aspects of environmental sustainability, with particular emphasis on life sciences and the associated business impacts.
• Strong written, verbal communication Data collection, organization, and analysis skills.
• Strong desire to make a positive impact on human, community, and planetary health.
• Proven changemaker with the ability to engage a diverse cross section of stakeholders in action.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities:
• Collect, organize, and analyze a wide variety of data streams for regular tracking and annual ES data submissions.
• Support and continuously improve a wide variety of existing projects on campus across our 5 pillars of impact.
• Develop and implement creative and impactful projects with diverse stakeholder teams across campus.
• Develop training materials and support communications/education efforts with student, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Support the assessment of current practices and identification of opportunities for sustainability improvement.
• Support recurring ES Team working group meetings (Recycling Task Force, Utilities Efficiency, Sustainable Procurement, etc).
• Support the development of narratives and newsletter pieces for ES Team work to engage and educate others.
• Support the improvement and expansion of our reduction, reuse, reprocess, rot, and recycling programs across campus.
• Support the development of campus sustainability plans.

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Job Responsibilities:

Sustainability Program, Strategy, Policies, and Practices – Collaborate with the CCO to develop and support a corporate Steering Committee to maintain, advance, and oversee a multi-year sustainability strategy and action plan. Assess risks and opportunities to inform Company’s sustainability priorities. Investigate opportunities to increase energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and minimize waste throughout Company’s operations and supply chain. Work with Marketing and other departments on communications to key stakeholders relating to sustainability matters and achievements. Develop and lead training sessions for employees on sustainability topics. Conduct ongoing research and benchmarking to help Company stay informed of global trends, best practices, market developments, and customer expectations with respect to global sustainability topics.
Regulatory Compliance – Understand and lead (working with internal stakeholders and external consultants) Company’s compliance with the existing global regulatory framework, including without limitation the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, European Union Taxonomy, Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, California Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, California Climate-Related Financial Risk Act, and other applicable global regulations. Stay informed of global regulations relating to sustainability and/or ESG topics.
Data Analysis and Reporting – Work with various departments across the Company on a global basis to collect and track data for purposes of creating reports aligned with applicable standards, regulations, and frameworks such as GHG Protocol, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). Topical areas include without limitation: (a) energy efficiency and waste minimization throughout operations and the supply chain, (b) climate change mitigation, including the calculation of scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions; (c) sustainable use and protection of water and pollution prevention and control; (d) human rights, working conditions, health and safety, and social responsibility; and (e) sustainable products and solutions. Assist in establishing KPI measures and targets to evaluate performance in reporting areas. Manage and coordinate risk assessments, materiality assessments, and gap analyses as required by known regulations. Lead the selection and implementation of a formalized reporting data management platform to support data collection, storage, approval, and reporting. Serve as the company subject matter expert for current and emerging ESG reporting standards and frameworks. Evaluate, identify, and monitor company reporting capabilities, gaps, and improvement opportunities, and present recommendations to senior management. Lead Company’s efforts regarding the completion of customer requests and questionnaires on sustainability and ESG topics, including on various platforms such as EcoVadis.

Minimum Qualifications:

8-15 years related experience
Bachelor’s degree (Sustainability/ESG, Accounting, Finance, or Business) — Non-degree considered if 12+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
Frequent travel & overnight stays (6-20%)
This is an onsite position, 5 days a week, in New Bremen, Ohio

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven experience with developing and managing ESG reports, including messaging, content creation, data aggregation/analysis, creative design, and communication delivery. Strong technical knowledge and proven experience leading and working in accordance with applicable global regulations, requirements, and reporting standards and frameworks (such as GHG Protocol, GRI, SASB, TCFD, and CDP). Working knowledge of social and environmental issues. Experience with assurance activities including internal and/or third-party audits. Experience working with external specialists. Strong project management skills and attention to detail. Strong data management skills and analytical thinker. Effective communication with executive leadership and senior management, including experience creating and presenting to senior leaders. Excellent interpersonal and influencer skills with ability to drive cross-functional alignment, collaboration, and change management.

ORNL is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, with an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,200 people! ORNL’s decadal vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation. Come join us and help solve the world’s most challenging energy problems!

Project Description:

The Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Research & Analysis (MEERA) Group, housed within the Manufacturing Science Division (MSD) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), is currently seeking to fill a position for a R&D Associate Staff member. This role entails engaging in research within the domains of renewable energy and the implementation of clean energy technologies on-site, along with their associated supportive technologies (such as solar photovoltaics, solar thermal systems, wind power, renewable fuels, geothermal solutions, battery storage, thermal storage, and industrial heat pumps). The role also involves research and analysis of technologies and practices for increasing the energy efficiency of the industrial sectors. The primary objective is the direct reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within the industrial sector.

The MEERA Group actively contributes to the efforts of the Department of Energy’s Industrial Efficiency & Decarbonization Office (IEDO) in providing technical assistance. The focus of this assistance revolves around identifying and facilitating the deployment of on-site clean energy solutions. These solutions aim to generate energy that is both flexible and dependable, thereby contributing to the reduction of GHG emissions. Furthermore, these efforts align with the overarching goal of promoting corporate sustainability within the industrial sector.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

The prospective candidate will contribute to the efforts of the MEERA Group’s Onsite Technical Analysis (OTA) Team. This involvement will encompass the provision of expertise, research, and analysis concerning the onsite energy program of the DOE IEDO, along with the array of technologies that the program will endorse. Moreover, the selected candidate will play a role in advancing the OTA team’s core mission, which involves conducting comprehensive market analyses to pinpoint opportunities pertaining to onsite energy technologies within the industrial sector. This contribution will extend to informing strategic planning, devising protocols and tools for onsite energy technology assessments, creating and upkeeping tools and resources for the onsite energy program, and providing support for technical assistance, engagements, and related activities.

The candidate’s role will primarily revolve around engaging in technical assistance activities, involving collaboration on research and analysis of technologies and methodologies aimed at augmenting the implementation of on-site clean energy within the industrial sector. This assignment might encompass taking the lead on projects, as well as providing support to ORNL program managers and principal investigators involved in IEDO programs and projects, all within a dynamic and fast-paced multitasking environment.

The candidate is anticipated to compose technical reports, create presentations tailored to diverse audiences, publish peer-reviewed papers summarizing the outcomes of technical assistance endeavors, and contribute to periodic progress reports intended for sponsors. Furthermore, the candidate should possess the capacity to work innovatively and harmoniously as an integral member of an interdisciplinary research team.

Additionally, the candidate will have the opportunity to assume leadership roles in projects, collaborate with research personnel and partner organizations on forthcoming research initiatives, establish connections with relevant entities, engage with current sponsors to secure further research funding, and prepare proposals while presenting results to sponsors, peer reviewers, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

M.S. degree in energy engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related discipline with experience with industry and/or buildings, specifically with the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency management and projects is required.

A minimum of two years of experience in renewable energy and energy efficiency disciplines is required.

Possess an excellent quantitative and analytical background acquired through research, which can be applied to conduct research analyses on on-site clean energy technologies.

Demonstrate a profound understanding of renewable and clean energy technologies.

Showcase experience in the industry and/or buildings sector, with a specific focus on renewable energy, distributed energy resources, and clean energy technologies.

Familiarity with industrial processes, building science, heating and cooling technologies, and mechanical systems and controls is desirable.

Possess the capability to perform techno-economic analysis, interpret data, conduct statistical analysis of datasets, visualize spatial data, deliver presentations to diverse audiences, and publish peer-reviewed papers.

Proficiency in using Excel for engineering data analysis is essential.

Familiarity with numerical calculation and statistical data analysis techniques is preferred.

Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by encouraging a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous industry experience with a renewable energy developer or renewable energy solutions entity is preferrable.

Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) or Renewable Energy Professional (REP™) certifications are desired.

Proven track record in renewable energy modeling and utilization of analysis tools for distributed energy resources (REopt, DER-CAM, DER-VET, Homer, System Advisor Model (SAM), TRNSYS, etc.) is highly advantageous.

Excellent oral and written communication skills to make weekly presentations to sponsors and others and to prepare reports, proposals, and publications/journal articles is required.

Strong interpersonal skills to support team building and leadership in addition to a strong commitment to scientific integrity is an important requirement.

Must be willing to travel. You will be involved in meetings with DOE sponsors in Washington, DC and will attend key conferences and workshops.

We are a family-owned, proudly independent organic food company and Certified B Corporation® whose purpose is to make it easy and enjoyable for everyone to eat well. Amy’s is committed to cooking authentic great tasting food with high quality, meticulously sourced organic ingredients and making them convenient for consumers.   
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Project Details:

Develop Food Ingredient Life Cycle Assessment Tool

Develop a tool to quantify the GHG, water, land use, and avoided fertilizer/pesticide application associated with Amy’s annual purchases of organic ingredients.
Environmental impact quantification and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) research.
The objectives of the project are twofold:
To develop a replicable methodology for pulling annual purchase data in BI and systematically grouping ingredients by type.
Researching and identifying the right resources to use as activity factors to quantify the key impact areas (GHG, water, land use, chemical avoidance).
Mentorship with the Director of Sustainability.

Qualifications and Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION

Attending four-year college or university to attain Bachelor’s degree ideally in Earth Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Economics, LCA or other related fields; or already awarded Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Previously work experience within the Sustainability field is ideal.
Working knowledge of LCA and basic principles of GHG accounting.
Familiarity with the concept of supply chain impact quantification.
Ability to operate independently and drive results despite ambiguity.
Previous experience conducting research.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, project leadership, analytical, and reasoning skills.
Self-starter and a team player that will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment with a sense of urgency.
Advanced experience in Excel.

As a Sustainability Analyst, you will execute marketing strategies that promote our sustainability efforts. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to communicate our commitment to sustainability, engage with environmentally conscious consumers, and drive positive change within our industry. If you are a marketing professional with a deep passion for sustainability and a strong track record in developing and implementing sustainable marketing campaigns, we encourage you to apply.

Specific Responsibilities

Executes marketing campaigns that align with our sustainability goals and values.
Stays up to date with sustainability trends, market insights, and competitor activities.
Produces engaging and informative content that highlights our sustainability efforts. Collaborates with our creative team to design visually appealing materials that communicate our sustainability message effectively.
Identifies and partners with sustainability-focused organizations, influencers, and NGOs.
Gathers data related to sustainability metrics, consumer preferences, and campaign performance.
Prepares and delivers regular reports on the impact of sustainability initiatives.
Collaborates with internal teams to promote sustainability awareness among employees. Encourages employees to actively participate in sustainability initiatives.

Skills/Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, sustainability, environmental Science, or a related field required, with a preference towards a master’s degree and/or certifications such as ISO 14001, B Corp, or Fair Trade.
2+ years of experience in marketing, with a strong focus on sustainability or environmentally responsible brands.
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.

Arcadis has been shortlisted by the Gateway Development Commission to serve as a Project Delivery Partner (PDP) in connection with the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP).  We are seeking to engage with technical experts excited by this opportunity who would like to join our locally based teams in New York and in New Jersey. Arcadis seeks a Sustainability Manager to join the Gateway Program Project Delivery Partner in New York/New Jersey to play a vital role in supporting the Gateway Program to develop and implement sustainability strategies specific to the Program. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience from having implemented sustainability initiatives in the rail transit/tunnel/transportation sector.

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

As a Sustainability Manager, your Responsibilities will include assisting GDC in complying with current sustainability legislation; implementing strategies to make projects and organizations more eco-friendly and setting guidelines to comply with all state and federal environmental legislation; and leading training sessions and workshops on sustainability practices and policies. You will develop, implement, and oversee sustainable practices within construction projects to minimize environmental impact, optimize resource efficiency, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards. You will work closely with project teams, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to integrate sustainability principles into all phases of the program’s construction projects.

Role accountabilities:

Develop and Implement Sustainability Strategies: Design and implement comprehensive sustainability strategies tailored to specific construction projects, considering factors such as materials sourcing, energy efficiency, waste management, and water conservation.
Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of environmental regulations and standards relevant to construction activities, ensuring compliance and recommending necessary adjustments to meet or exceed requirements.
Life Cycle Assessments: Conduct life cycle assessments (LCAs) to evaluate the environmental impact of construction materials and processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and sustainable alternatives.
Green Building Certification: Lead efforts to obtain green building certifications (e.g., LEED, BREEAM) for construction projects, coordinating documentation, audits, and submissions to meet certification requirements.
Supplier and Contractor Engagement: Collaborate with suppliers and contractors to promote the use of sustainable materials, technologies, and practices throughout the supply chain, fostering partnerships that align with sustainability objectives.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy: Identify opportunities to enhance energy efficiency and integrate renewable energy solutions (e.g., solar, wind) into construction projects, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.
Waste Reduction and Recycling: Develop strategies to minimize construction waste generation, promote recycling and reuse initiatives, and ensure proper disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with regulations.
Community Engagement: Engage with local communities and stakeholders to communicate sustainability initiatives, address concerns, and foster positive relationships, demonstrating commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
Monitoring and Reporting: Establish monitoring systems to track key sustainability metrics and performance indicators throughout construction projects, preparing regular reports to assess progress, identify areas for improvement, and communicate achievements to relevant stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying best practices, evaluating emerging technologies and trends in sustainable construction, and implementing innovative solutions to enhance environmental performance.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
At least 10 years of experience in sustainability management or a similar role. Knowledge of sustainability principles and practices. Experience in developing and implementing sustainability strategies and initiatives.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.

Preferred Skiils:

Previous experience in sustainability management within the construction industry, with a strong understanding of sustainable building practices, green building certifications, and relevant regulations.
Proficiency in conducting life cycle assessments, analyzing environmental impacts, and developing sustainability strategies.
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and coordinate cross-functional teams effectively.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels and effectively communicate complex sustainability concepts.
Knowledge of renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency measures, waste management practices, and sustainable materials preferred.
Certification in relevant sustainability standards (e.g., LEED AP, BREEAM Assessor) is advantageous.
Commitment to sustainability principles, environmental conservation, and social responsibility
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams.

Public Exchange (PX) is a dynamic new organization within USC that partners with the public and private sectors to help design solutions to the problems that matter most. Founded in 2020 by USC Dornsife Dean Amber Miller, the central features of the PX model are:

Partnership: We partner with civic, business and non-profit leaders whose policymaking, products and programs tackle urgent social challenges.
Academic Expertise: We assemble diverse research teams to deliver actionable insights partners can use to test and sharpen solutions.
Project Management: We clear roadblocks so partners and researchers can focus on what they do best, and leverage every opportunity to scale impact.

PX is a team of 14 professionals across two dedicated practices in Climate & Sustainability and Health & Wellbeing. The team has led projects with more than 20 partners across the public and private sectors to date.

Launched last year, PX’s Climate & Sustainability Practice builds collaborative research projects tackling our triple planetary crisis: climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Projects often cross multiple climate & sustainability issue areas, including: emissions reduction, resilience & adaptation, nature-based solutions, and public action and communications. PX projects have a track record of social impact, our north star, resulting in enhanced climate communications for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the planting of a more equitable tree canopy in Los Angeles, and the development of a physical and augmented reality planning tool for the LA River.

PX is looking for a Project Manager (PM) to support the rapidly growing Climate & Sustainability Practice. PMs are essential to the PX model — helping to identify new partners, scope out research questions, draft proposals, set-up and manage projects, and deliver rigorous and actionable findings on time and budget. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to social impact, familiarity with climate & sustainability issues, a high degree of intellectual curiosity, and the flexibility and willingness to take on emerging challenges in new topic areas.

The PM will work closely with the Climate & Sustainability Practice Director and team members, the Strategy & Operations Team, and university partners to deliver high-impact projects. The PM is responsible for the success of their projects from conception to completion, including defining project strategy, scopes, timelines, milestones, deliverables and budgets, and overseeing the day-to-day execution of project plans.

The ideal candidate is:

Committed to working on climate & sustainability issues
Candidates should have experience working on climate & sustainability issues (such as clean energy, transportation, adaptation, community resilience, environmental justice, or similar fields). A degree in public policy, planning, social science, environmental studies, or cognate fields is preferred.

Collaborative with an entrepreneurial spirit
PMs at PX have a bias for action — they are extremely organized, detail-oriented, strong communicators, diplomatic, and comfortable coordinating across large and diverse teams. PX is a new organization and still at an early stage of its growth. An entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to pitch in and work with a small, but mighty team to build from the ground up is essential.

Experienced in managing projects
Project management is the beating heart that drives PX, requiring careful organization, tracking, and delivery of tasks by deadlines. Candidates should excel in juggling multiple responsibilities, and have experience managing grants or contracts. Project managers should understand the soft skills required to keep a team cohesive & aligned, and resolve conflicts when they arise.

Research-oriented
Candidates should understand the role and opportunity that data, research, and evaluation can play in tackling complex social issues, particularly in climate & sustainability.

Job Accountabilities:

Project Development: Support and drive project strategy, scopes of work in consultation with faculty and research partner, partner organizations, and PX strategy & operations to develop and execute projects for maximum social impact;
Project Management: Develop long- and short-term project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables;
Daily Workflow: Manage day-to-day workflow and support research teams to execute against the project plans;
Project Delivery: Lead all project kick-off, routine partner and research team meetings, as well as final presentation meetings;
Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with all project partners, research team members, and key project stakeholders;
Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact for project partners, ensuring they remain updated on project progress and that deliverables exceed expectations;
Risk Management: Operate with attention to risk management, information security, and contractual compliance;
Budget: Work with PX’s Business and Operations Analyst to manage project finances, ensuring timely transfer of funds to research team members and payment of direct research expenses;
Communication: Lead project communications, coordinating with PX’s comms and brand lead and partner communications team, including developing presentation decks, messaging, press releases, web and social media content, videos, and other materials;
Project Strategy: Continually seek strategic opportunities to build on project work, deliver for partners, and increase project impact.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree combined with relevant experience also considered
3-5 years experience leading multi-stakeholder projects
Recent work experience within a company, non-profit, university, or government agency designing products, policies, or programs related to climate & sustainability
Creative problem-solving and solution-driven track record
Experience working on climate & sustainability issues
Demonstrated capacity to understand and synthesize complex ideas and concepts
Strong analytical and communications skills
Aptitude for learning and using tools that keep our hybrid team working as one: Google Workspace, Asana, Slack, Canva, etc. required
Experience supporting primary research projects is a plus

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Experience: 3 years, combined education/experience acceptable as substitute for minimum experience

Facilities Management within UMBC is seeking a Sustainability Coordinator, who will facilitate the day-to-day operations of the university’s sustainability and climate action efforts.

Specific responsibilities include:

Assist UMBC’s Office of Sustainability with the administration, coordination, development, outreach and planning of the University’s sustainability efforts. With oversight from the Assistant Director, lead multiple campus-wide initiatives. This will include, but not be limited to, the campus composting and recycling programs, invasive species management, greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories and other campus projects. Successful implementation will require coordination with various departments on campus and with students, faculty, and staff.
Organize and implement, with oversight from the Assistant Director of Sustainability, sustainability enrichment activities for students, faculty and staff, various departments, and the campus community, including but not limited to career panel events, volunteering events, and community-outreach.
Supervise and train student staff, including student employees, interns and student Eco-Ambassadors.
Manage the process for hiring and maintaining the paid status of these workers.
Responsible for campus outreach, including maintaining the online presence of the Office of Sustainability, including the website, social media, the Office of Sustainability newsletter, promoting and presenting at tabling events, attending meetings and other ways to promote the Office of Sustainability.
Assist with the Climate Action Planning process and assist the coordination of associated working groups and committees including making room arrangements and sending invitations and agendas.
Facilitate the flow of information with Climate Action Plan stakeholders to ensure follow-up on action items.
Participate in and maintain a record of associated meetings.
Investigate best practices in campus environmental sustainability at other institutions and make recommendations for UMBC to improve its programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably related to the core functions of the position
One year facilitating sustainability programs in a student or professional capacity (entry level candidates may also be considered)
Must demonstrate ability to:
Assess sustainability programs and apply practical solutions
Drive progress forward on concurrent projects
Perform campus outreach, garner participation and lead volunteers/student workforce
Design engaging promotional materials
Collect, analyze, and present data in a variety of formats
Write and persuade effectively
Speak in front of diverse audiences across campus levels, including students and administrators
Effectively use spreadsheet, word processing, design (Canva or similar) and presentation software
Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

One or more years of progressive experience facilitating sustainability programs for a large, complex organization
Experience in higher education
One or more of the following:
LEED Green Associate (GA)
ISSP Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA)
Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP)
Other environmental or sustainability-focused certifications

We are looking for a Sustainability Coordinator to join Intuit Dome! Under the Director of Sustainability, the Coordinator will support organization-wide sustainability projects, such as our Zero Waste initiative, and collect and maintain sustainability data for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.

This is a full-time role based in Inglewood, CA, and is eligible for our competitive benefits offering, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Well-Being Allowance, and more. Due to the nature of this industry, the candidate must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weeknights, weekends, and holidays, to cover high-profile concerts and NBA games.
What You Will Do

Identify, collect, and maintain data from various sources, internal and external to the organization, for Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions reporting and other sustainability indicators.
Research and prepare reports and presentations describing findings, recommendations, and overall environmental impacts of decisions, as requested.
Assist with maintaining sustainability programs and initiatives, such as our Zero Waste program, by researching, communicating with internal and external partners, and contributing to operations as assigned.
Support outreach efforts to internal and external partners regarding general sustainability information, including waste reduction, GHG emission reduction, and overall sustainability progress.
Support the Director of Sustainability with developing and conducting sustainability training workshops for full and part-time staff.
Support sustainability-focused certification and re-certification projects, such as LEED Zero.
Take on ad hoc projects as they come.

Your Background, Skills, and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Sustainability, Environmental Science, or related field. Relevant sustainability experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
A minimum of one year of related professional experience collecting and managing sustainability data streams, performing statistical analysis, and evaluating environmental issues.
Knowledge and understanding of sustainability concepts, waste management practices, energy efficiency practices, and Greenhouse Gas reporting protocols.
Experience with organizing and handling multiple tasks concurrently.
Experience collecting and analyzing large amounts of data, identifying trends, and generating reports and graphics.
Ability to effectively communicate sophisticated information with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally
Skill in researching and supporting the implementation of innovative, sustainable building operations.

Compensation

Compensation range for this role is $26 per hour to $28 per hour. Compensation package offered will be based on multiple individualized factors, including a candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.