Sustainability Coordinator

QTS Data Centers; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Bonus eligible

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

QTS Data Centers seeks a Sustainability Coordinator to drive ESG program implementation, communications, and integration of sustainable practices across the company. The role acts as a centralized resource providing high‑level administrative and project support, collaborating with cross‑functional teams nationwide and traveling as needed.

The position will track data, improve data collection, analyze progress against targets, and help refine methodologies to measure environmental impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1–3 years of quantitative experience in GHG accounting or corporate sustainability.
• Knowledge of SASB, TCFD and GRI reporting frameworks.
• Proficient with Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve ESG data collection processes with internal stakeholders.
• Track progress against targets and industry benchmarks.
• Assist with data entry, data management and reporting.
• Improve data quality and refine methodologies for impact measurement.
• Update information tools and presentations with latest data.
• Collaborate to source, automate, and analyze data on emissions and sustainability metrics.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Autonomous work style

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

In this position, you play a key resource in supporting QTS’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) program, driving implementation, communications, and integration of sustainable practices across the company. The Sustainability Coordinator is the centralized resource responsible for providing high-level administrative, project support and coordination for sustainability initiatives. You will collaborate heavily with cross-functional teams nationwide engaging in communications efforts to further drive corporate sustainability initiatives. Travel as needed, approximately to attend conferences, internal meetings etc. With increasing attention from customers, senior leadership and global markets, sustainability is a key pillar of our business with ties to many different areas of the organization. This is an exciting and fast‑paced role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and improve ESG data collection processes by collaborating with internal stakeholders.
• Track and analyze and progress against our targets and industry.
• Assist with data entry, data management and reporting.
• Continuously improve environmental data quality and refine accounting methodologies. This includes collaborating with internal teams and vendors to collect more accurate data, and developing new methodologies, processes, and standards to drive more robust impact measurement.
• Update business information tools, spreadsheets, and presentations to ensure they reflect the latest information, and identify improvements to our workflow.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to source, automate, and analyze data from company operations, to measure and monitor greenhouse gas emissions and other sustainability-related metrics.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-3 years of quantitative experience in GHG accounting, corporate sustainability, environmental science, engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks, specifically the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), the Taskforce for Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Skilled in using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail is a key component of the position.
• Ability to problem-solve and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Candidate must be motivated, disciplined, and able to work effectively autonomously and understand when to ask necessary questions.
• Team player and show a strong commitment to collaboration and team building.

TOTAL REWARDS

• This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.
• This position is Bonus eligible.

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