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Description
Great Forest, Inc., is a consulting firm specializing in all aspects of sustainability, including recycling, energy efficiency, and solid waste management.
Position Overview:
Great Forest, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Sustainability Consultant. Primary duties will involve:
- Maintaining recycling programs,
- Assisting with other sustainability-related activities,
- Communications at commercial properties,
though the consultant will have the opportunity to be involved in other sustainability work as well.
Responsibilities:
General responsibilities include scheduling and performing checks on recycling and waste management systems at commercial properties, educating tenants and cleaning staff about proper waste handling procedures, coordinating installation of other programs for recycling or waste reduction, advising tenants and management about various sustainability initiatives, and resolving any issues that may arise.
Work involves assessing participation and compliance, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and taking immediate action when appropriate. Also responsible for submitting brief written summaries of activities performed on a monthly basis detailing field work, creating educational materials for clients, conducting surveys (waste audits), and setting up recycling programs.
The consultant will also have the opportunity to manage new projects related to assessing recycling and waste management systems for new clients and managing the competitive bid process for waste removal services.
Additionally, Great Forest works on ISO Certification, LEED EB, and other sustainability projects, and applicants should possess a strong desire to further enhance our clients’ environmental practices. Previous sustainability work is a plus, and applicants should indicate any relevant experience or certifications in their cover letter.
Qualifications:
- Must be self-reliant, very organized and detail-oriented, and have a strong interest in the environment.
- Must enjoy educating people and solving problems, must possess excellent communication skills, write clearly and concisely, and have good computer skills.
- College degree (4-year) required.
- Day to day activities will vary, consisting of a combination of office tasks and site visits with clients.
- Excellent time management, communication skills, and the ability to multi-task are imperative.
- Work hours are generally from 9:00AM – 5:30PM, although some evening hours are required several days each month. Also, periodic night work between the hours of 10:00PM and 1:00AM as needed. Flexibility is required.
- Please note that our offices are located at 125thStreet in Harlem, and travel time must be taken into consideration.
Compensation: Salary and health benefits (after a standard three month probationary period) are negotiable.
To apply:
Email cover letter, résumé, and a writing sample (2-3pages) to Ms. Jayme Rosskopf, Director of Sustainability Services, at GreatForest Inc., (résumé should be included as an attachment).