Sustainability Manager

• Develop, implement, and monitor environmental sustainability initiatives and programs. (e.g., recycling, energy efficiency, water conservation)
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and certifications
• Lead NRG Park and stakeholders in achieving USGBC LEED certification
• Daily oversite of vendor contracts and operations as it pertains to housekeeping and hauling services
• Conduct routine inspections to monitor cleanliness, maintenance needs, and compliance with standards
• Develop & participate in advance meetings with clients of Legends Global - NRG Park
• Deploy sustainability communication and engagement assets to lead venue orientation training with clients, contractors, team members, and staff
• Provide regular updates to the entire venue staff to share progress, recognize team members, and identify areas of improvement
• Work closely with all venue departments to integrate sustainability into operations
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to regularly share venue sustainability highlights on all social channels
• Collaborate with Facility Management to build enthusiasm and participation around venue sustainability efforts
• Oversee and assist with the material sorting process of all recycling, composting, reuse, and donations materials to increase resource recovery and diversion from landfill
• Analyze existing venue infrastructure, event set up, and waste flows to identify areas for improvement
• Be present on show days (and non-show days as needed) to manage teams, and to ensure compliance and quality control of materials entering the waste stream
• Identify key opportunities and partnerships to expand the material circularity model throughout the season
• Build and maintain connections with local partners and waste haulers to stay up to date on accepted divertible materials and options for resource recovery
• Create a lively and positive atmosphere across the front of the house and back of house waste operations
• Utilize programs to track and report on key sustainability metrics
• Acquire weight tickets and chain of custody receipts by establishing relationships with waste haulers and resource recovery vendors
• Update the venue data tracking and reporting spreadsheets
• Document operations and upload photos to shared folders
• Create engaging visual reports throughout the season that can be shared venue wide
• Create and complete the post-event venue sustainability survey
• May perform other duties as assigned
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all policies and applicable laws
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees
• planning, assigning, and directing work
• appraising performance
• rewarding and disciplining employees
• addressing complaints and resolving problems

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Facilities Management, Hospitality, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Operations/Event Coordination, Event, or Campus Sustainability/Zero Waste Events required
• 3 years minimum years of related work experience required
• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively work under pressure on multiple projects simultaneously, while meeting tight deadlines
• Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, tenants, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others encountered in the course of employment
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when privy to sensitive information
• Time management and the ability to excel in an unstructured environment
• Must be able to multi-task and demonstrate sound judgement in stressful, highly active situations
• Must be detail-oriented and can manage both fiscal and ancillary resources
• Passion for driving environmental impact through both hands-on and administrative work
• A strong sense of teamwork and ability to execute programs
• Creative thinker and problem solver
• Acute sense of judgment, tact, and diplomacy
• Knowledge of building policies, city codes and fire codes as they pertain to event management
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Must have reliable transportation
• Required variable work schedules such as late hours, early mornings, extended hours, holidays, and weekends
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement advertising, promotion, publicity, and social media programs
• Strong proofreading abilities
• Ability to prepare and deliver effective sustainability reporting
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Proficiency in sustainability tracking platforms preferred. (e.g. Energy Star, Portfolio Manager, waste tracking tools)
• Demonstrate a high level of energy and self-motivation to work effectively and enthusiastically with co-workers with a wide range of personalities
• Be licensed to operate a motor vehicle in the United States

LEED Green Associate or Accredited Professional certification preferred