Sustainability Manager

Summary

ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities,

has an excellent and immediate opening for a Sustainability Manager at NRG Park in Houston, Texas. NRG Park is in the fast lane for opportunity and excitement. We are a one of a kind premier sports and entertainment complex with four major venues within one giant park. NRG Center (one million+ sq. ft. Convention Center), NRG Stadium (home of the Houston Texans and The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo), NRG Astrodome ("The" Astrodome), and NRG Arena. We are seeking a unique Sustainability Manager to join our Operations team. Under general supervision, the Sustainability Manager will develop, implement, and monitor environmental sustainability initiatives and programs. Also, acts as liaison between the facility and clients, ensuring all clients' requirements are met and facility rules, regulations and policies are adhered to.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following :

Develop, implement, and monitor environmental sustainability initiatives and programs. (e.g., recycling, energy efficiency, water conservation)

Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and certifications

Lead NRG Park and stakeholders in achieving USGBC LEED certification

Daily oversite of vendor contracts and operations as it pertains to housekeeping and hauling services.

Conduct routine inspections to monitor cleanliness, maintenance needs, and compliance with standards.

Develop & participate in advance meetings with clients of ASM Global - NRG Park.

Deploy sustainability communication and engagement assets to lead venue orientation training with clients, contractors, team members, and staff.

Provide regular updates to the entire venue staff to share progress, recognize team members, and identify areas of improvement.

Work closely with all venue departments to integrate sustainability into operations.

Collaborate with the Marketing team to regularly share venue sustainability highlights on all social channels.

Collaborate with Facility Management to build enthusiasm and participation around venue sustainability efforts.

Oversee and assist with the material sorting process of all recycling, composting, reuse, and donations materials to increase resource recovery and diversion from landfill.

Analyze existing venue infrastructure, event set up, and waste flows to identify areas for improvement.

Be present on show days (and non-show days as needed) to manage teams, and to ensure compliance and quality control of materials entering the waste stream.

Identify key opportunities and partnerships to expand the material circularity model throughout the season.

Build and maintain connections with local partners and waste haulers to stay up to date on accepted divertible materials and options for resource recovery.

Create a lively and positive atmosphere across the front of the house and back of house waste operations.

Utilize programs to track and report on key sustainability metrics.

Acquire weight tickets and chain of custody receipts by establishing relationships with waste haulers and resource recovery vendors.

Update the venue data tracking and reporting spreadsheets.

Document operations and upload photos to shared folders.

Create engaging visual reports throughout the season that can be shared venue wide.

Create and complete the post-event venue sustainability survey.

May perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively work under pressure on multiple projects simultaneously, while meeting tight deadlines.

Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, tenants, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others encountered in the course of employment.

Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.

Must be able to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when privy to sensitive information.

Time management and the ability to excel in an unstructured environment.

Must be able to multi-task and demonstrate sound judgement in stressful, highly active situations.

Must be detail-oriented and can manage both fiscal and ancillary resources. Passion for driving environmental impact through both hands-on and administrative work.

A strong sense of teamwork and ability to execute programs.

Creative thinker and problem solver.

Acute sense of judgment, tact, and diplomacy.

Knowledge of building policies, city codes and fire codes as they pertain to event management.

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Must have reliable transportation.

Required variable work schedule such as late hours, early mornings, extended hours, holidays, and weekends.

Education and / or Experience

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Facilities Management, Hospitality, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Operations / Event Coordination, Event, or Campus Sustainability / Zero Waste Events required.

3 years minimum years of related work experience required.

Skills and Abilities

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Ability to plan, organize, and implement advertising, promotion, publicity, and social media programs.

Strong proofreading abilities.

Ability to prepare and deliver effective sustainability reporting.

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Proficiency in sustainability tracking platforms preferred. (e.g. Energy Star, Portfolio Manager, waste tracking tools)

Other Qualifications

LEED Green Associate or Accredited Professional certification preferred.

Demonstrate a high level of energy and self-motivation to work effectively and enthusiastically with co-workers with a wide range of personalities.

Be licensed to operate a motor vehicle in the United States.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to sit, stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. During move in, show days, move out days the team member will be required to be, about 90% of the time spent walking, bending, reaching, stooping, lifting, and carrying 50+ lbs. with about 50% of that time spent helping / overseeing the sorting of materials.

Note

The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

To Apply

Please include a recent copy of your resume with a cover letter and salary requirements as part of your application.

Only the first 150 resumes received will be considered.

Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact the Human Resourced Department (832)667-1803.

ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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