Sustainability Coordinator - Georgetown University

Job Description

Job Summary:

This position plays a vital role in implementation of Aramark’s Be Well. Do Well. Sustainability plan as well supporting our campus sustainability efforts and serving as a liaison to the campus community.

In alignment with the University’s sustainability priorities and Be Well. Do Well., the Sustainability Coordinator will work with field operations teams to implement standard operating sustainability procedures and practices in the areas of waste reduction, sustainable food sourcing, education and engagement, and efficient operations. The candidate will manage the overall sustainability program for dining operations, and work with the onsite marketing team and dietitian to communicate results. The position directly contributes to sales growth, market penetration, and customer satisfaction. This person will educate both the dining team and the campus community on sustainability concepts, frameworks and programs and how these programs impact people and planet. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience implementing sustainability programs and a strong interest in food systems, environmental impact, and high education.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Hourly rate for this position is $30.00 to $32.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Host educational tabling events around campus and at dining location, including events promoting local foods, plant forward eating, waste minimization, and composting.
• Create educational marketing materials for distribution to the student body and write content for the website and newsletter.
• Support long-term projects, such as waste auditing and food recovery.
• Implement a comprehensive waste minimization strategy and program.
• Work with operations team on energy and water consumption, including green building elements
• Serve as department liaison to campus and external community for sustainability-related efforts
• Engage dining team to develop, implement, and manage campus sustainability solutions as well as elevate effectiveness of program/ project/ functions
• Research sustainability initiatives and best practices around the country and evaluate current sustainability programs at the University level.
• Maintain effective client and customer rapport. Identify client needs and respond appropriately.
• Supervise, lead, train and monitor activities of dining services staff.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties many change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field and 1-3 years of related experience; or any equivalent experience and education combination.

• Must posses the ability to effectively interact with all levels of management & build a strong team and client relations.

• Experience with composting, recycling, and food recovery programs.

• Basic data analysis skills or experience using tracking software.

• Possess passion for sustainability efforts.

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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