Sustainability Manager jobs in Nebraska
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Sustainability Manager
- Goodwill Omaha
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Omaha, NE
FULL_TIME
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Department: Retail Operations
Work Location: 72nd & F
Employment Status: Full-Time
Pay Range: $65,000 to $75,000
Job Summary
The Sustainability Manager leads research and analysis to develop corporate strategies to ensure implementation of environmental and sustainability plans, strategies, standards, procedures, and systems designed around zero waste initiatives.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Develop sustainability goals to help align strategies and support the corporate long-term strategic plan
- Coordinate with multiple departments to improve financial viability and sustainability of recycle and warehousing departments by bringing new ideas and finding new opportunities
- Responsible for negotiating pricing and securing vendors
- Responsible for increasing landfill diversion and revenue in post-retail operations
- Assists with annual budget preparation; coordinates budget for recycling division
- Prepare regular and specialized sustainability program reports and presentations on a monthly basis
- Partner with operations manager and retail management to streamline and maximize salvage opportunities
- Comply with all agency policies, procedures, safety standards and maintain same to meet CARF, Department of Labor, OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory standards.
- Coordinate recycling of commodities such as shoes, books, wire, plastics, electronics, toys, cardboard, etc. for revenue generation
- Coordinate transit in partner with the operations manager for all regional and international buyers, keep up to date records and manage salvage shipments to ensure a constant flow without backlog
- Engage in the community to locate other donated salvage opportunities and negotiate the pick-up of commodity materials
- Serve as the sustainability liaison with internal departments and external partners
- Improve, investigate and expand recycling strategies and develop new systems to collect and recycle waste
- Manage contracts and invoices for recycled material transactions
- Collaborate and form partnerships with community organizations in waste and recycling industry
- Identify and pursue grants to support new waste reduction initiatives and fund infrastructure needs
- Visit all facilities on regular and routine basis.
- Educate and engage team members to drive sustainable business practices across the organization. Collaborate with marketing to communicate the environmental impact of Goodwill’s sustainability efforts to community stakeholders
- Proposes and implements strategies to address various environmental concerns including energy use, conservation, reduction of pollution, recycling, building and facility design, and general education on sustainability
- Provides leadership, guidance and professional development to staff
- Investigate all accidents/injuries and document according to established policy
- Meet or exceed the attendance and flexibility expectations for this position
- Actively maintain a safe, healthy, and positive environment that promotes the physical and emotional well-being of employees, customers, and participants
- Other duties as assigned
- Personally participate in ongoing professional growth, education and development as well as supporting others in their efforts to develop.
- Strong working relationship with supervisor and co-workers.
- Must have the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Educate customers and the community about the mission and vision of the organization.
- Demonstrate the Goodwill core values through actions and words.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And/Or Experience- Five (5) years’ experience in sustainability, environmental sciences, or recycling OR a Bachelor’s degree in business, sustainability, environmental science or environmental studies required
- Five (5) or more years of supervisory experience preferred
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Must have knowledge of CDL and DOT requirements
- Must demonstrate self-initiative, manage multiple tasks, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines
- Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word software and computer hardware
- Must be able to hold staff accountable for results
- Must be able to make sound decisions
Heavy
Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
High
Frequently exposed to extreme atmospheric conditions (temperature, noise fumes, dust, etc.) - 14 Days Ago
FWS/SW Sustainability Lab Attendant
- Bellevue University
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Bellevue, NE
PART_TIME
- Position Summary: Assist in the day-to-day operations of the greenhouses and the outdoor sustainability lab. Essential Functions:Maintains the landscape around the greenhouses is free of weeds and oth...
- 21 Days Ago
Manager
- Good Life - Papillon
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Papillion, NE
FULL_TIME
- Management-Getting a group of people together to achieve a desired result Leadership-Inspiring others to be better than they thought they could be We are looking for both, but more importantly, LEADER...
- 3 Days Ago
Manager
- Good Life Sports Bar & Grill
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Papillion, NE
FULL_TIME
- Management-Getting a group of people together to achieve a desired resultLeadership-Inspiring others to be better than they thought they could beWe are looking for both, but more importantly, LEADERS!...
- 7 Days Ago
Manager
- Freedom Enterprises
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Grand Island, NE
FULL_TIME
- Company DescriptionFreedom Enterprises is a franchisee of one of the fastest growing coffee chains in the country. Scooter's Coffee provides world class coffee & a world class experience. Job Descript...
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Manager
- Nebraska
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Fremont, NE
FULL_TIME
- As part of the Subway® Team, you as a Manager will focus on eight main things : Providing an excellent guest experience Ensuring that great food is prepared & served Keeping our restaurants functional...
- 1 Day Ago
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- Goodwill Industries of Arkansas
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- Idaho State Job Bank
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- Insight Global
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About Nebraska
The state is bordered by South Dakota to the north; Iowa to the east and Missouri to the southeast, across the Missouri River; Kansas to the south; Colorado to the southwest; and Wyoming to the west. The state has 93 counties and is split between two time zones, with the state's eastern half observing Central Time and the western half observing Mountain Time. Three rivers cross the state from west to east. The Platte River, formed by the confluence of the North Platte and the South Platte, runs through the state's central portion, the Niobrara River flows through the northern part, and the Rep...
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Income Estimation for Sustainability Manager jobs
$107,844 to $158,575