Sustainability Manager

Atlanta Hawks; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta, GA are seeking a Sustainability Manager to support Zero Waste initiatives across State Farm Arena facilities. You will monitor environmental impact, collect data, and implement cost-effective waste-reduction strategies to keep operations running smoothly.

You’ll educate staff, coordinate with vendors, generate reports for senior management, and help develop campaigns that showcase Hawk’s sustainability practices while ensuring compliance and efficient asset management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General knowledge of sustainability (e.g., waste, natural resources, renewable energies, thermodynamics).
• Experience integrating sustainability into facility/asset management for large organizations.
• Experience collecting and analyzing cross-departmental data; preparing technical reports and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Set and communicate daily objectives for zero waste and energy conservation.
• Educate and train team members on sustainability programs.
• Coordinate sustainability efforts with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage on-site waste, recycling and compost collection and vendor pickups.
• Create and maintain a sustainability database with volumes, weights and diversion rates.

Skills

Sustainability knowledge

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Waste management

MS Office & Adobe

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Suite

Job description

A professional basketball team and state-of-the-art arena/entertainment venue that specializes in creating memorable experiences for each guest we interact with. Some of our favorite things are live sports, concerts, comedy shows, family shows, and most any other world-class event you can think of, and we’re looking for someone who shares the same interests. We live for the fast-paced world of sports & live entertainment, and as such, we work hard, run fast, execute flawlessly, and party it up when it all comes together. Lastly, we strive to deliver wonderful experiences that create lasting memories, and we prefer to surround ourselves with those who are the best at what they do.

An enthusiastic lover of sports, live entertainment, and people. You have true passion for engaging in meaningful interactions and creating memorable experiences for all guests. You strive to be helpful, engaging, and knowledgeable of all things Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. You enjoy being a part of an exciting and dynamic group, and you’re committed to continuously enhancing the productivity and effectiveness of your team. Lastly, you enjoy working hard and celebrating hard, and you’d be shocked if guests weren’t positively impacted by their interactions with you.

The Sustainability Manager is responsible for supporting the State Farm Arena Facilities and Operations Team in achieving Zero Waste. Additionally, the role implements practical sustainable solutions to support operations and maintenance (O&M) and to improve the management of facilities, assets, utilities, and the “Hawk’s material supply chain”. By monitoring the Hawk’s environmental impact at all times, this role will ensure the collection of data and the implementation of changes necessary to successfully operate a ZERO WASTE arena.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and communicate daily operational objectives, expectations and create awareness around the department and business objectives with zero waste and energy conservation
• Educate and train team members on sustainability programs and initiatives
• Execute immediate operational adjustments and process improvements to resolve recurring issues, including updating waste signage, optimizing the placement of collection points, and deploying additional carts or stations as required by event volume
• Coordinate sustainability efforts with the appropriate external and internal stakeholders and departments.
• Work alongside other departments/ teams to flawlessly provide services needed.
• Resolve guest concerns and complaints
• Manage on-site collection, staging, and storage of waste, recycling, and compost materials for event and non-event days.
• Schedule, coordinate, and inspect vendor/hauler pickups and ensure proper handling and chain-of-custody of all materials.
• Review and reconcile vendor invoices related to Zero Waste operations against manifests, weights, and service logs; flag discrepancies and route for resolution.
• Create and track purchase orders (POs) for vendor services and operational materials, ensuring all activity aligns with the approved budget.
• Investigate and resolve operational issues and guest concerns related to waste handling and station placement.
• Create and maintain a sustainability database that organizes daily/weekly volumes, weights, diversion rates, and pertinent Hawk’s use data.
• Collect, analyze, report and present data supporting sustainable solutions
• Prepare regular progress reports and updates to senior management.
• Contribute to the development of campaigns that advertise and market Hawk’s sustainability practices.
• Regularly research, brainstorm, and recommend sustainable solutions, independently and collaboratively, including developing technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year College or university and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• General knowledge of sustainability (e.g., waste, natural resources, renewable energies, thermodynamics, health, and wellness)
• Waste, recycling, and compost management
• Integrating sustainability into facility and asset management, operations, and maintenance for large organizations
• Collecting and analyzing cross-departmental data
• Developing technical reports, proposals, presentations, budgets, and timelines/schedules
• Creating and executing plans, programs, presentations, and training sessions.
• Experience interacting with all colleagues at all levels of an organization.
• Must have a working knowledge of the entire Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• GBCI True Waste Advisor Certification is preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.