Sustainability Assistant

Vestavia Hills; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks vacation

Hybrid work

Job summary

Grace Klein Community is seeking a Sustainability Assistant to advance food waste reduction, food rescue, and recycling initiatives. You will work with volunteers, partners, and internal teams to promote sustainable practices across our organization and the wider community.

This full-time, hourly-paid role has a 90-day probation and a 40-hour work week with two weeks of accrued vacation. The position reports to Grace Milligan and operates in a hybrid location.

Qualifications

• Experience in sustainability or related field preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to Grace Klein Community's mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sustainability strategies.
• Coordinate with volunteers, non-profits, and partners.
• Reduce food waste and enhance food rescue initiatives.
• Oversee recycling programs and equipment usage.
• Support community education and outreach on sustainability.
• Track weekly KPIs and donor engagement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Job description

A full-time, hourly-paid position, with 2 weeks of accrued vacation. 40 hours per week, with a 90-day probationary period.

Location address: Hybrid
Reports To: Grace Milligan

Our most important function is as a ministry. People come first. No matter the task at hand, we do everything in our power to make a place for everyone. We stop and listen, we pray, we encourage gifts, skills, and purpose. We foster relationships with people where they are, whether in abundance or in crisis. Our vision reflects the basics of the early church: “We all have a need, we all have something to give. If we all share what we have, we all have what we need.” Grace Klein Community ? Website

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Position Summary

As the Sustainability Assistant, you will contribute to the development, operations, capacity building, and promotion of Grace Klein Community’s sustainability initiatives within our organization and the community at large. The role will assist in the development and implementation of strategies to reduce food waste, enhance food rescue efforts, and optimize recycling practices. You will coordinate with internal teams, volunteers, non-profits, and community partners to ensure smooth operations and promote sustainability education.

Responsibilities

• Sustainability Strategy Development – Collaborate with the Sustainability Liaison to develop comprehensive sustainability strategies aligned with the mission and values of Grace Klein Community.
• Collaborate with business and community partners to develop sustainability strategies with the community at large.
• Food Waste Reduction – Identify additional opportunities to minimize food waste within the organization’s operations.
• Nurture and grow our farmer program.
• Food Rescue Initiatives – Identify additional opportunities to rescue surplus food for redistribution. Identify opportunities to grow the food rescue hero volunteer database.
• Sustainability Program and Equipment Management – Develop strategies to increase sustainability goals. Develop strategies and partnerships to recycle materials. Oversee proper use of sustainability equipment.
• Community Outreach and Education – Recruit serve teams, and volunteers. Raise awareness about sustainability issues.
• Collaborate with schools, businesses, and organizations. Provide social media educational content.
• Weekly KPIs – Recruit Serve Teams, Recruit Food Rescue Heroes, Secure Financial Donors, Secure New In-Kind Donors, Educational Content Support, Attend or host food education-related events.

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Qualifications

• Previous experience in sustainability or a related field preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Grace Klein Community.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position to Natalie King at [e-mail] and Grace Milligan at [e-mail]. Please include “Sustainability Assistant – Job Application” in the subject line of your email.

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