Director of Environmental, Health, Safety – Sustainability

National Western Center

Director of EHSS managing environmental health and safety at National Western Center in Denver. Responsible for compliance, training, and team leadership to ensure safety and sustainability standards.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assuring compliance with EPA, OSHA, City and County of Denver municipal and state regulations and guidelines.
Lead and conduct investigations of accidents and injuries and oversee preparation of material evidence for use in hearings, legal, liability and insurance investigations.
Develops, implements, updates, audits and manages programs, policies and procedures for all environmental, health, safety and sustainability in alignment with security department on safety and security responsibilities and initiatives, including certification programs.
Manage all driver checks and training for any vehicle use.
Keep knowledgeable of changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization; readiness is key and expected prior to legislation that may or will have an impact on the company operations or well-being and updates process and policy as appropriate.
Assist with insurance management and renewal along with education of campus implications.
Assist with F&B, Janitorial, Sustainability departments to maintain budget and standards.
Reporting to senior leadership, providing reports, insights and recommendations.
Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of industry experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred in area applicable to EHSS management in the convention/entertainment industries; or proven relevant experience in the field.
Knowledge and understanding of workplace safety, regulatory compliance, environmental sustainability and contract implementation, budget management.
Knowledge of building asset management process and reporting.
Knowledge and application of legal and EHS regulations, mitigate risks, EHS regulations, ISO and OSHA standards.
Excellent oral and written communication skills strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
Compliance and regulations, communicating effectively, leading and motivating teams.
CSP, REHS, CIH or other industry certifications.
High EQ and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage starting Day 1
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
401k plan with a 4.00% company match
Support for community involvement

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Hard Skills & Tools

EHS regulationsISO standardsbudget managementbuilding asset managementregulatory complianceenvironmental sustainabilitycontract implementationaccident investigationmaterial evidence preparationdriver training management

Soft Skills

oral communicationwritten communicationdecision makingproblem solvingteam leadershipmotivationinterpersonal skillshigh emotional intelligence

Certifications

CSPREHSCIH