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Sustainability Manager - Compass Group - Albany
- Compass Group, North America (Syracuse, NY)
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Compass Corporate
**Salary:** $85,000 - $90,000
A family of companies and experiences
As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!
great people. great services. great results.
Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.
Job Summary
As a Sustainability Manager, your primary responsibility is to develop, implement, and oversee sustainable practices and initiatives within the organization. You will work towards minimizing environmental impact, optimizing resource efficiency, and promoting socially responsible practices throughout the food service operations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Identify and implement initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of food service operations, such as waste reduction, energy conservation, and water efficiency.
• Evaluate and recommend sustainable sourcing practices for food and packaging materials.
• Oversee waste management programs, including recycling, composting, and reduction of single-use items.
• Implement strategies to minimize food waste within the operations.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on sustainable practices and their role in achieving sustainability goals.
• Foster a culture of sustainability through ongoing communication and engagement initiatives.
• Engage with the local community to promote sustainable practices and build positive relationships.
• Participate in relevant community events and initiatives that align with the organization's sustainability goals.
• Report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of sustainability initiatives.
• Regularly evaluate and adjust strategies based on performance metrics and industry advancements.
• Manage a team of sustainability interns to assist with student engagement planning, media relations, and environmental reporting.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Sustainability, Business, or related field.
• Proven experience in implementing sustainability programs, preferably in the food service industry.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and sustainability best practices.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Good task management and organizational skills with an ability to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Good analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Competent with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Apply to Compass Group today!
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.
+ Medical
+ Dental
+ Vision
+ Life Insurance/ AD
+ Disability Insurance
+ Retirement Plan
+ Paid Time Off
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
+ Personal Leave
+ Associate Shopping Program
+ Health and Wellness Programs
+ Discount Marketplace
+ Identity Theft Protection
+ Pet Insurance
+ Commuter Benefits
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.
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