Hybrid Sustainability Leader for Zoo Operations

North Carolina Zoo; Asheboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Zoo seeks a proactive Sustainability Coordinator to advance the park's environmental initiatives within the Planning and Construction team. You will lead sustainability efforts across departments, guiding waste reduction, energy and water conservation, and green infrastructure through capital projects.

You will collect and analyze consumption data, develop cost-benefit analyses, and help select tools to streamline reporting and visualization, while collaborating with internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required 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.
• Demonstrated 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; stay 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 the Zoo’s Sustainability efforts; lead the Sustainability Team; manage projects related to waste reduction/management, composting, recycling, energy efficiency, water conservation, and green infrastructure.
• Collect, manage, and analyze sustainability data, such as water, energy, and waste; report on progress.
• Incorporate sustainability goals and initiatives into Capital Projects during design and construction.
• Identify and implement technology platforms or tools to streamline data collection and visualization; develop cost-benefit analyses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sustainability management

Data analysis

Project management

Microsoft Office

GIS

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

The North Carolina Zoo seeks a proactive Sustainability Coordinator to advance the park's environmental initiatives within the Planning and Construction team. You will lead sustainability efforts across departments, guiding waste reduction, energy and water conservation, and green infrastructure through capital projects.

You will collect and analyze consumption data, develop cost-benefit analyses, and help select tools to streamline reporting and visualization, while collaborating with internal