Requirements and Qualifications
The Coordinator, Zero Waste and Special Projects must have the demonstrated ability to form trusted and effective relationships and partnerships, and the ability to manage such partnerships in a way that leads to mutual benefit in the implementation of sustainability programs and projects.
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related discipline. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience contributing to progressively complex project implementation in an environmental science focused organization, higher education preferred. The candidate must have demonstrated experience supporting and collaborating with senior leadership. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including grammar, spelling and composition are necessary. The candidate must have exceptionally strong organizational skills and must also demonstrate proven interpersonal skills in a high-profile environment with courtesy, professionalism, diplomacy, and efficiency. Analytical abilities required, with demonstrated experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting data from sustainability functional areas (e.g. sustainable built environment, sustainable food systems, inclusive sustainability, water resources, clean energy, urban biodiversity, sustainable transportation, circularity of materials, regenerative economy). Must be able to effectively manage and prioritize multiple independent tasks.
This position requires proficiency in the use of standard office productivity software including Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to compose clear and compelling presentations and other correspondence (utilizing Powerpoint, Google Slides, Canva, Presi, or other Presentation Programs).
The ideal candidate is extremely organized, flexible and creative, and able to work with a variety of personalities and constituencies to meet the demands of the job. The candidate is a proactive self-starter who will also take direction and feedback from supervisors to adjust their approach to the work. The candidate proactively engages with, learns and communicates with evolving technologies to enhance the productivity of the Office of Sustainability team. The ideal candidate will be a trusted member of an essential team.