Sustainability Program Lead — Zoo Operations

State of North Carolina - Natural and Cultural Resources; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Competitive benefits

Job summary

The North Carolina Zoo seeks a Sustainability Coordinator to implement sustainability initiatives, lead data collection, and integrate green practices in capital projects. This role supports conservation and resource stewardship across departments.

The ideal candidate has a background in environmental sustainability, strong data skills, and a collaborative, project-driven mindset. This is a hybrid position with regular schedule and occasional weekend duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Public Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in resource, energy, waste, and/or sustainability management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with reporting tools or GIS a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sustainability practices/principles for complex operations, building systems, and resource management.
• Experience analyzing data
• Strong collaboration and project management skills
• Subject matter expert and ability to research best practices for sustainability; keep current on innovations and trends.
• Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks and AZA sustainability/green practices.
• Knowledge of resource efficiency and climate resilient practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Zoo’s Sustainability efforts; lead the Sustainability Team, implement practices to further Zoo sustainability goals, manage projects related to waste reduction/management, composting, recycling, energy efficiency, water conservation, and green infrastructure.
• Collect, manage, and analyze sustainability data, such as consumption of water, energy, and waste, and report on progress.
• Incorporate sustainability goals and initiatives into Capital Projects during design and construction.
• Identify and implement technology platforms or tools to streamline data collection and visualization. Develop cost-benefit analysis for forecasting and sustainability initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Collaboration

Project management

Sustainability knowledge

Communication

Research best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The North Carolina Zoo seeks a Sustainability Coordinator to implement sustainability initiatives, lead data collection, and integrate green practices in capital projects. This role supports conservation and resource stewardship across departments.

The ideal candidate has a background in environmental sustainability, strong data skills, and a collaborative, project-driven mindset. This is a hybrid position with regular schedule and occasional weekend duties.