Top Sustainability Executive jobs in Nebraska

Top Sustainability Executive oversees all aspects of an organization's sustainability programs. Designs and develops corporate sustainability strategies to ensure that business practices, products, and services are environmentally friendly and compliant with government rules and regulations. Being a Top Sustainability Executive collaborates with other leaders to implement processes and technologies that reduce the organization's carbon footprint. Promotes and explains the organization's sustainability philosophy to internal and external audiences. Additionally, Top Sustainability Executive requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Top Sustainability Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Top Sustainability Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Sustainability Manager
  • Goodwill Omaha
  • Omaha, NE FULL_TIME
  • Department: Retail Operations

    Work Location: 72nd & F

    Employment Status: Full-Time

    Pay Range: $65,000 to $75,000

    Job Summary

    The Sustainability Manager leads research and analysis to develop corporate strategies to ensure implementation of environmental and sustainability plans, strategies, standards, procedures, and systems designed around zero waste initiatives.

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities

    • Develop sustainability goals to help align strategies and support the corporate long-term strategic plan
    • Coordinate with multiple departments to improve financial viability and sustainability of recycle and warehousing departments by bringing new ideas and finding new opportunities
    • Responsible for negotiating pricing and securing vendors
    • Responsible for increasing landfill diversion and revenue in post-retail operations
    • Assists with annual budget preparation; coordinates budget for recycling division
    • Prepare regular and specialized sustainability program reports and presentations on a monthly basis
    • Partner with operations manager and retail management to streamline and maximize salvage opportunities
    • Comply with all agency policies, procedures, safety standards and maintain same to meet CARF, Department of Labor, OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory standards.
    • Coordinate recycling of commodities such as shoes, books, wire, plastics, electronics, toys, cardboard, etc. for revenue generation
    • Coordinate transit in partner with the operations manager for all regional and international buyers, keep up to date records and manage salvage shipments to ensure a constant flow without backlog
    • Engage in the community to locate other donated salvage opportunities and negotiate the pick-up of commodity materials
    • Serve as the sustainability liaison with internal departments and external partners
    • Improve, investigate and expand recycling strategies and develop new systems to collect and recycle waste
    • Manage contracts and invoices for recycled material transactions
    • Collaborate and form partnerships with community organizations in waste and recycling industry
    • Identify and pursue grants to support new waste reduction initiatives and fund infrastructure needs
    • Visit all facilities on regular and routine basis.
    • Educate and engage team members to drive sustainable business practices across the organization. Collaborate with marketing to communicate the environmental impact of Goodwill’s sustainability efforts to community stakeholders
    • Proposes and implements strategies to address various environmental concerns including energy use, conservation, reduction of pollution, recycling, building and facility design, and general education on sustainability
    • Provides leadership, guidance and professional development to staff
    • Investigate all accidents/injuries and document according to established policy
    • Meet or exceed the attendance and flexibility expectations for this position
    • Actively maintain a safe, healthy, and positive environment that promotes the physical and emotional well-being of employees, customers, and participants
    • Other duties as assigned


    Individual Development & Interpersonal Skills

    • Personally participate in ongoing professional growth, education and development as well as supporting others in their efforts to develop.
    • Strong working relationship with supervisor and co-workers.
    • Must have the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
    • Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.


    ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    • Educate customers and the community about the mission and vision of the organization.
    • Demonstrate the Goodwill core values through actions and words.


    Qualification Requirements

    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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Education And/Or Experience

    • Five (5) years’ experience in sustainability, environmental sciences, or recycling OR a Bachelor’s degree in business, sustainability, environmental science or environmental studies required
    • Five (5) or more years of supervisory experience preferred


    CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

    • First Aid/CPR Certification
    • Forklift Certification


    Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

    • Must have knowledge of CDL and DOT requirements
    • Must demonstrate self-initiative, manage multiple tasks, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines
    • Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word software and computer hardware
    • Must be able to hold staff accountable for results
    • Must be able to make sound decisions


    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    Heavy

    Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    High

    Frequently exposed to extreme atmospheric conditions (temperature, noise fumes, dust, etc.)
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CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
  • Get It Recruit - Executive
  • Crete, NE FULL_TIME
  • Join a Dynamic Online RetailerAbout UsOur company is a thriving online store that offers a diverse range of products, including clothing, gourmet food, electronics, and pet supplies. Our vibrant work ...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Senior Electrical Engineer
  • Top Tier Reps LLC
  • Omaha, NE FULL_TIME
  • Salary: $90,000 - $140,000/ yearlyWe are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer. The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for performing and/or overseeing all aspects of electrical systems des...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Registered Dietician
  • Top Tier Reps
  • Scottsbluff, NE FULL_TIME
  • Facility Address: Scottsbluff, NE 69361Number of Positions: 1Shift Information: Days, Full TimeMinimum Years of Experience: Less than 1 yearFacility Salary: $52,000 to $78,000Responsibilities:Prioriti...
  • 17 Days Ago

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FWS/SW Sustainability Lab Attendant
  • Bellevue University
  • Bellevue, NE PART_TIME
  • Position Summary: Assist in the day-to-day operations of the greenhouses and the outdoor sustainability lab. Essential Functions:Maintains the landscape around the greenhouses is free of weeds and oth...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Loader - Roof Top
  • SRS Distribution Inc.
  • Omaha, NE FULL_TIME
  • Utilize your strength and reach new heights as a Rooftop Loader. Rooftop Loader will support the Driver at the Branch, by loading the truck and riding with the Driver to the job site to unload the bui...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Sustainability Specialist
  • Page Southerland Page, Inc.
  • Houston, TX
  • Overview: At Page, we promise design that makes lives better. Were actively seeking talented people to join an empowered...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sustainability Specialist
  • Aldi
  • Aurora, IL
  • Have a passion for doing whats right? So do we. Because we dont just keep our prices low. Were also using our innovation...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Sustainability Specialist
  • Fastly
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Fastly helps people stay better connected with the things they love. Fastly's edge cloud platform enables customers to c...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Regulatory & Sustainability Expert
  • TRI-K Industries
  • Denville, NJ
  • About TRI-K Since 1974, TRI-K Industries, Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of specialty ingredients, bringing innova...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Professional Expert - Sustainable Construction Technology
  • Mendocino College
  • Ukiah, CA
  • Salary: $50.00 Hourly Location : Ukiah, CA Job Type: Short-Term, Non-Continuing Job Number: 2023-PROEXPT-SCT Department:...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sustainability Specialist
  • City of Louisville Colorado
  • Louisville, CO
  • The City of Louisville is looking for a Sustainability Specialist. If you are collaborative, innovative and a self-motiv...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Sustainability Specialist
  • Fastly Inc.
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Fastly is seeking a Senior Sustainability Specialist to drive us forward on our journey to a more sustainable business a...
  • 6/6/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Sustainability Specialist
  • Fastly
  • Denver, CO
  • Fastly helps people stay better connected with the things they love. Fastly's edge cloud platform enables customers to c...
  • 6/6/2024 12:00:00 AM

The state is bordered by South Dakota to the north; Iowa to the east and Missouri to the southeast, across the Missouri River; Kansas to the south; Colorado to the southwest; and Wyoming to the west. The state has 93 counties and is split between two time zones, with the state's eastern half observing Central Time and the western half observing Mountain Time. Three rivers cross the state from west to east. The Platte River, formed by the confluence of the North Platte and the South Platte, runs through the state's central portion, the Niobrara River flows through the northern part, and the Rep...
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Income Estimation for Top Sustainability Executive jobs
$214,357 to $398,459

Top Sustainability Executive in Macon, GA
As a result, the concept of sustainability has lacked a definitive set of principles.
February 08, 2020
Top Sustainability Executive in Spartanburg, SC
Could this be a sign that sustainability is becoming so integral to business that today's CSR professionals are tomorrow's corporate leaders.
February 18, 2020
Top Sustainability Executive in Idaho Falls, ID
The rise of the boardroom-level chief sustainability officer in recent years serves to highlight that, in many businesses, that ethos is now being realised.
January 20, 2020