As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.I. Job SummaryEnvironmentally motivated, customer service driven individual to manage comprehensive event-based sustainability projects for venues and leagues. Projects involve operational evaluations, program design and implementation, stakeholder engagement and training, supply chain operations, material management programs, energy and water efficient resource utilization, and social sustainability programs, among other topics. This role will help create operations and management plans, with a large focus on waste minimization and diversion at events. Programs executed remotely and at customer event sites. Maintains pre-established standards for safety and environmental issuesII. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Consult with customers to identify goals and solutions and develop implementation strategies for large scale sporting events for venues and leagues. Engage with customers on their strategic direction for sustainability, including understanding their ambitions and context and advising on targets and potential improvement levers. Translate for customers the sustainability impacts of WM services and solutions into language and frameworks that matter to senior company leaders and investors.
Design and implement full materials management programs and impact assessments for large-scale events at permanent and temporary venues.
Design, implement, and execute comprehensive standard operating procedures for event and venue stakeholders.
Identify diversion outlets for and manage the recovery of unique material streams.
Assess program performance, analyze results, and consult with customer to identify, design, and implement environmental sustainability initiatives and cost saving opportunities and proposals. Prepare final reports, including environmental, social, and economic analysis, and present conclusions to the customer in a timely manner.
Integrate environmental justice priorities into program development.
Support on-site program implementation at large-scale events and facilities.
Design project schedules, maintain multiple projects at the same time, meet deadlines and deliver quality deliverables. Analyze data sets, baseline data, and assessment findings to identify improvement opportunities. Prepare final reports and presentations and deliver conclusions to the customer in a manner that fits their needs and in a timely fashion.
Ensure compliance with customer and government regulations when performing assessments, implementing programs, and managing other on-site functions.
Promote culture of safety by ensuring site personnel are properly trained to perform assigned duties and comply with safety, environmental, federal, state, and local regulations.
Propose customer solutions that are compliant with appropriate local, state and federal regulations.
Maintain communications and a close working relationship with key WM Market Area personnel.
Self-educate on current sustainability and materials management topics, issues, and trends.
Responsible for organizing and interpreting data.
May supervise non-exempt employees and sub-contractors during the event management process.
Other duties as assigned.
III. QualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.A. Education and ExperienceEducation: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Sustainability, Architectural Design, Community Planning, Business or related field or High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant experience required.Experience:
3 years of relevant work experience in project/business management (in addition to education requirement) and Environmental or services industry experience required.
Experience managing event sustainability project with stadium-based logistics support strongly preferred.
Experience with materials management and zero waste event operations strongly preferred.
Experience with environmental justice and intersectional environmentalism preferred.
Experience managing material minimization and diversion programs, supply chain analyses, and sustainable material management planning preferred.
Experience working in sports venues and event operations strongly preferred.
Experience managing multiple customers and/or projects simultaneously preferred.
Experience with Council for Responsible Sport or similar event certification framework preferred.
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
None required.
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
Knowledge of sustainability trends, specifically related to waste management, diversion, and supply chain
Computer and tech savvy – must be adaptable to new programs and systems
High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to travel up to 35%, typically two weeks at a time
Ability to work long days and over weekends when required by events
Self-motivated and directed with a keen sense of urgency to deliver results while working remotely or at a customer site
Experience with public speaking, presentations to large groups, or training large groups
Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects simultaneously
Adept at decision-making
Interest in the sports and entertainment industry
Creative problem solving
IV. Work EnvironmentCombination: This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.The salary range for this position is $61,300 – $89,930. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a 10% annual target bonus.BenefitsAt WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply".Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
