Sustainability Coordinator/Technician

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of sustainability initiatives (mainly waste stream: recycling, waste, organics)
  • Monitoring and collecting list of problem areas that require improvement
  • Data collection & analysis – Update monthly reports with information (energy, waste, water)
  • Help prepare tables and graphs for monthly/quarterly reporting
  • Create historical records that map actual usage (energy, water, waste) compared to historical project “reductions” - Are we achieving savings?
  • Track, report, and calendar all grant and research funding opportunities
  • Plan and lead regular formal waste audits to measure amount of waste generated
  • Support in preparing and delivering sustainability education for staff (monolingual Spanish speaking)
  • Attend supervisor production meetings to answer sustainability questions and identify emerging problems
  • Conduct research on various sustainability initiatives that arise
  • Reports to: 70% Marshall location /30% Petaluma location

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in environmental sciences, sustainable business, operations, engineering, or business with Sustainable Practices focus
• Experience working in a professional office environment

• Must have a valid California Driver’s License, reliable transportation, clean driving record, and minimal auto insurance as required by law. Some travel is required between the Marshall Creamery and Petaluma warehouse/office

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Excellent research skills; ability to gather, analyze, and communicate relevant information
• Basic understanding of sustainability reporting and standards
• Comprehensive understanding of sustainable agriculture, sustainable business; some knowledge of manufacturing basics and the dairy industry desired, but not essential
• Familiarity with greenhouse gas accounting (GHG) systems reporting tools
• Understanding of LCA methodologies and tools preferred, but not required
• Familiarity with the Bay Area Green Business Program preferred, but not required
• Ability to communicate proficiently in Spanish a plus
• Excellent computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint (including integrating video), and Excel - Excel guru desired
• Excellent writing skills
• Able to work with basic supervision, with initiative, and good judgment
• Efficient and accurate with details
• Ability to perform detailed work with speed and accuracy
• Creativity and resourcefulness

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Extended periods of sitting,
• Short periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and stooping, turning the head and torso, reaching, grasping, bending and flexing the arms, legs, wrists, hands, and fingers – repetitive at times
• Ability to sort through solid waste produced by office and Creamery operations
• Comfortable climbing in dumpsters
• Extended use of computer
• The senses of being able to see, hear and have full power of speech are required
• The ability to climb stairs and balance
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Working in cold, wet, humid environments
• Ability to work in high allergen environments
• Ability to work in temperatures ranging from -10° to 100° degrees Fahrenheit
• Ability to withstand noise produced by manufacturing machinery up to 90 decibels
• Ability to lift, hold and/or carry 55 pounds, unassisted
• Flexibility to work different schedules, when required, to monitor and/or test parameters when non-compliance occurs