Sustainability Program Manager
Position: Sustainability Program Manager
Organization: Organic Valley
Location: La Farge, WI
Description
Organic Valley is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Sustainability Program Mananger. The Sustainability Program Manager is responsible for initiation, developing and managing co-op wide sustainability programs. The Sustainability Program manager will lead and team with others to reduce our overall ecological footprint as well as strengthen our social and economic endeavors through a programmatic approach. They will assist in goal setting and long range planning for the continual improvement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the Sustainability Department including programs and staff.
- Identify and lead research initiatives for both Organic Valley and the industry as a whole.
- Manage and develop the Sustainability Departmental budget.
- Develop proposals and manage projects related to the Sustainability Department.
- Policy writing for integration of ecological practices into all departments.
- Manage the multiple initiatives with key partners within the industry around sustainability.
- Evaluate, calculate and track return on investment in Sustainability.
- Monitor latest best practices in sustainability.
- Initiate and oversee grant opportunities.
- Partner with Marketing to create the best messaging and public relations vehicles.
- Lead the executive Sustainability Committee.
- Communicate expectations by evaluating performance, providing timely feedback, training and coaching, and recommending personnel actions for assigned staff.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in implementing sustainability programs/projects.
- Previous supervisory experience preferred.
- Ability to manage staff and motivate others.
- Comfortable with interacting and communicating at the Executive level.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- Ability to keep up on emerging topics in sustainability.
- Knowledge of measurement tools in sustainability and renewable energy systems.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self starter and independent thinker.
- Goal setting and long-term planning knowledge.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to work in office and travel as needed.
How to Apply
Email Human Relations: hr@)organicvalley.coop