Sustainability Coordinator

JLL; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in real estate services seeks a Waste Management Coordinator to drive waste initiatives and sustainability efforts across client portfolios. The role requires expertise in project management and sustainability, offering a competitive salary and remote work flexibility. This position is ideal for candidates committed to making a meaningful impact on environmental initiatives while supporting a healthy work culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) matching

Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

Supportive culture prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in sustainable operations or engineering of commercial buildings.
• Demonstrated project management experience specific to zero waste certifications.
• Strong operations experience in a large multi-dimensional organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide waste program coordination support across client portfolios.
• Collaborate to implement waste initiatives to meet landfill diversion targets.
• Conduct forensic waste audits and identify opportunities for landfill diversion.

Skills

Project Management

Sustainability

Data Analysis

Relationship Building

Education

University degree in sustainability or environmental engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Employer Industry: Real Estate Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $84,000 per year
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) matching, medical, dental, and vision care
- Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
- Remote work flexibility available anywhere in the U.S.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on sustainability initiatives
- Supportive culture prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Provide waste program coordination support across client portfolios in alignment with landfill diversion targets and KPIs
- Collaborate with internal teams and clients to implement waste initiatives that meet or exceed expectations
- Develop and lead multiple waste initiatives adhering to project timelines and budgets
- Conduct forensic waste audits and identify opportunities for landfill diversion
- Draft comprehensive waste-related reports, trainings, and policies

What is Required (Qualifications):
- University degree demonstrating subject matter expertise in sustainability or environmental engineering
- Minimum of five years’ experience in sustainable operations or engineering of commercial buildings
- Demonstrated project management experience specific to zero waste certifications
- Strong operations experience in a large multi-dimensional organization
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite for data analysis and reporting

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- LEED accreditation and TRUE Zero Waste Advisor accreditation strongly preferred
- Familiarity with waste sustainability certification and benchmarking tools
- Experience working with corporate clients and property managers
- Excellent relationship-building skills with clients and internal teams
- Ability to present complex data to diverse audiences

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