Sustainability Coordinator

QTS Realty Trust; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust is seeking a dedicated Sustainability Coordinator to support its ESG program across the company. You will drive data collection, reporting, and communications, partnering with cross-functional teams nationwide and traveling as needed.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years in GHG accounting or corporate sustainability; knowledge of SASB, TCFD, and GRI is preferred. You will refine data methods and help advance robust sustainability metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 1–3 years of quantitative experience in GHG accounting, corporate sustainability, environmental science, engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of SASB, TCFD and GRI frameworks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

GHG accounting

Sustainability reporting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Who we are

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be. 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

• 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
• other company benefits
• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO
• Paid Volunteer Days
• Plus Floating Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

This position is Bonus eligible.

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