Help indoor venues implement practical, high-performing zero waste systems in pursuit of zero waste to landfill goals
Support regional- and venue-specific zero waste plans, including material mapping, staffing models, signage/communications, and data reporting and improvement plans
Partner with other venue departments to educate, train, and streamline venue-wide participation and behavior change
Create and manage budgets while identifying ROI and revenue opportunities
Develop playbooks, SOPs, and 'minimum viable standards' for indoor sustainability operators
Help translate global emissions reduction goals into implementable venue action plans and strategies
Design and implement energy and utility data improvement strategies to help venues identify priority energy conservation measures
Support interdepartmental coordination of site-level opportunities, such as with facilities, IT, and vendors
Support operator education on energy and carbon reduction to drive measurable behavior change, including impact and progress reports
Maintain and improve tracking systems for sustainability metrics in your venues, including the development of dashboards and scorecards
Co-develop and deliver virtual trainings, office hours, and working sessions for venue peer groups
Present progress and priorities effectively to both frontline operators and leadership audiences
Conduct venue assessments, audits, training sessions, and support for major initiatives and events
Manage travel logistics responsibly and operate against assigned travel budget

Requirements

4+ years experience in sustainability operations, greenhouse gas accounting, utility management, zero waste, materials management, or resource recovery in complex environments (venues/events, sports, higher ed, hospitality, government, large facilities, or equivalent)
Bachelor’s degree in subjects such as environmental science, engineering, climate change, sustainability or related. Master’s degree preferred.
Demonstrated experience implementing zero waste systems operationally, policies and SOPs, vendor coordination, and process improvement
Working knowledge of energy efficiency fundamentals and how building operations affect energy use (lighting, HVAC runtime behavior, end-to-end utility management, commissioning, controls concepts, scheduling)
Strong capability in data management and analysis (Excel/Google Sheets required; Tableau and Airtable dashboard/reporting tools a plus)
High proficiency in written and verbal communication and ability to present data clearly to mixed audiences
Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and stay organized in a remote environment
Experience supporting clubs, theaters, arenas, festivals, or live events operations
Ability to travel up to 25%, including occasional nights/weekends.

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

sustainability operationsgreenhouse gas accountingutility managementzero waste systemsmaterials managementresource recoveryenergy efficiency fundamentalsdata managementdata analysisprocess improvement

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillsindependent workmulti-priority managementpresentation skillstraining and educationinterdepartmental coordinationbehavior change facilitationlogistics management