Hybrid Sustainability Coordinator - Zoo & Conservation

Natural and Cultural Resources; Asheboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Zoo is hiring a Sustainability Coordinator to join the Planning and Construction section. You will implement sustainability initiatives, coordinate projects, collect data, and promote resource stewardship across facilities.

You will work with multiple departments to reduce environmental impact, improve efficiency, and support the Zoo’s leadership in conservation. The position offers hybrid telework and requires travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Public Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in resource, energy, waste, and/or sustainability management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with reporting tools or GIS a plus.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices/principles for complex operations, building systems, and resource management.
• Experience analyzing data.
• Strong collaboration and project management skills.
• Subject matter expert and ability to research best practices for sustainability; keep current on innovations and trends.
• Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks and AZA sustainability/green practices.
• Knowledge of resource efficiency and climate resilient practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sustainability initiatives and manage related projects.
• Collect, manage, and analyze sustainability data and report on progress.
• Integrate sustainability goals into capital projects during design and construction.
• Identify tools to streamline data collection and visualization; develop cost-benefit analyses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sustainability

Data analysis

Project management

Collaboration

Communication

GIS knowledge

Research best practices

Resource efficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Public Administration, or related field.

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Job description

The North Carolina Zoo is hiring a Sustainability Coordinator to join the Planning and Construction section. You will implement sustainability initiatives, coordinate projects, collect data, and promote resource stewardship across facilities.

You will work with multiple departments to reduce environmental impact, improve efficiency, and support the Zoo’s leadership in conservation. The position offers hybrid telework and requires travel as needed.