IAAPA

Manager, Sustainability

IAAPA

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Orlando • Florida • United States

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About the role

  • The Sustainability Manager will play a key role in advancing IAAPA’s sustainability ambitions by embedding sustainability across IAAPA’s expos
  • Guide the sustainability journey for the association’s internal operations overall
  • Reports to the Global Sustainability Director
  • Collaborate closely with Expo Operations and Sponsorship teams to integrate sustainability into planning, delivery, and evaluation
  • Serve as the sustainability and project lead for IAAPA’s Expo certifications, starting with the IAAPA Expo Europe 2026 followed by a phased rollout to other regions
  • Support and be responsible for other sustainability initiatives, helping to implement IAAPA’s sustainability strategy
  • Engage and guide internal teams, partners, suppliers, and exhibitors on sustainability expectations, requirements, and processes as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in sustainability, environmental management, event management, or a related field
  • Minimum five years of relevant professional experience in sustainability implementation, ideally within events, exhibitions, or the attractions industry
  • Broad practical sustainability knowledge covering: Environmental sustainability topics (e.g., climate impact, energy efficiency, waste minimization, food & beverage, biodiversity) Social sustainability topics (e.g., accessibility, community engagement, employee initiatives)
  • Practical experience in the following areas: sustainability standards and certification processes; developing and implementing sustainability procedures; establishing data collection systems; conducting carbon footprint calculations; planning and delivering training initiatives; managing compliance processes; sustainability reporting; and driving continuous improvement efforts
  • Strong project management and communication skills, with the ability to work independently, collaborate across teams, and manage multiple priorities
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational execution
  • Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence, motivate, and engage stakeholders without direct authority
  • Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented
  • Results-oriented, with a strong sense of accountability and follow-through.
Benefits
  • Additional locations may be considered depending on the candidate’s profile.
  • Application instructions: Please submit your CV/resume together with a cover letter outlining your motivation for the role and how your experience aligns with the position. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
  • As soon as possible
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