Sustainability Manager jobs in Kentucky

About GreenPoint Ag

GreenPoint Ag is a farmer-owned, American-owned company. We’re committed to farmers’ success because that’s the only way we succeed. It’s a responsibility we don’t take lightly, and we look for employees who share this same commitment. 

As a leading Southeastern U.S. agricultural inputs company, we source our strength from high-quality employees who allow us to build long-term relationships with our customers. We operate in over 100 communities across ten states.

If you share a passion for rural America and the farmers who are so vital to its health, then we’d like to talk with you. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace with the opportunity to challenge yourself in one of today’s most vital industries. If you are a hardworking, passionate team player we would love to consider adding you to the GreenPoint Ag team.

Our Opportunity

We are looking for a Sustainability Program Manager, who will spearhead our sustainability initiatives with creativity and dedication. Our culture fosters a connected work environment, employee engagement, and career development.

Summary/Objective

As the Sustainability Program Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the management, growth, and implementation of agricultural sustainability programs. This role involves developing a strategic vision and creating program offerings that drive the adoption of sustainable practices among retail, member co-op, and grower customers. The objective is to lead initiatives that optimize resource efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and promote positive social outcomes within the agricultural sector.

Essential Functions

• Research and remain up to date with agricultural sustainability programs provided by industry and government entities.
• Works with retail and member co-ops on the growth and adoption of agricultural sustainability programs across the company’s footprint
• Assists locations in using sustainability offerings to add value to their business portfolio.
• Works through locations to provide grower customers with farm-level, sustainability expertise.
• Provides timely execution of directives and initiatives from leadership.
• Provide adequate and clear communication to growers, location staff, and leadership concerning job tasks, projects, execution, and timing.
• Provides excellent customer service and support of current programs.
• Encourages collaboration and teamwork with sales staff and team members.
• Lead and support sustainability education and training programs for internal teams and external stakeholders to build awareness and capacity in sustainable practices.
• Represent GreenPoint Ag professionally.
• Perform all other job functions as assigned.

Supervisor Responsibilities 

May supervise interns on an intermittent basis, as applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (agriculture, business, or similar discipline preferred) and 5 years of experience in agriculture sustainability, agronomy, or agriculture technologies and/or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of current sustainability markets.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Experienced in corporate development, strategy, data analytics, or related fields.
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of sales staff, clients, customers, and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects with internal and external resources.
• Aptitude for continuous learning and growth as well as effective communication skills are imperative.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong agronomy or technology background preferred.
• Strong work ethic, interpersonal skills, and creativity.
• Excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work through technology strategies, both retail and customer-focused.
• Well-developed interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented, highly motivated, and self-starter skills.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and/or projects.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Current driver’s license; must be able to meet a Motor Vehicle Review by Company policy. Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility.

Work Environment

While fulfilling the responsibilities of this position the employee will work in both indoor and outdoor environments while carrying out job duties. This may include exposure to extreme cold and hot temperatures, wet or humid conditions, and various outdoor weather conditions.

Physical Demands

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Communication: Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is constant and essential
• Sitting: Extended periods of sitting are common
• Hand and Finger Use: The use of hands and fingers is common in performing job tasks
• Hearing and Vision: Hearing and vision within normal ranges are helpful for normal conversations, receiving ordinary information, and preparing or inspecting documents.
• Lifting and Carrying: Occasional lifting and carrying of 50 lbs. may be required
• Manual Dexterity: Good manual dexterity is needed for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculators, and copiers
• Mobility: The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, balance, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl

Travel

Approximately 50% or greater

Other Duties

Please note this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Other job-related duties may be assigned without the need to change this job description.  GreenPoint Ag reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.

Communication with You

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Please be advised that GreenPoint Ag will never ask a potential job seeker for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruitment or hiring process.  You should look carefully at any email address that you are instructed to use to submit a job application. All email correspondence from GreenPoint Ag ends in “@greenpointag.com.”  If you have questions about any of our open positions, please visit our careers website at https://www.greenpointag.com/careers.