Sustainability Program Manager

Position: Sustainability Program Manager

Organization: Organic Valley

Location: La Farge, WI

Description

Organic Valley is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Sustainability Program Mananger. The Sustainability Program Manager is responsible for initiation, developing and managing co-op wide sustainability programs. The Sustainability Program manager will lead and team with others to reduce our overall ecological footprint as well as strengthen our social and economic endeavors through a programmatic approach. They will assist in goal setting and long range planning for the continual improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Sustainability Department including programs and staff.
• Identify and lead research initiatives for both Organic Valley and the industry as a whole.
• Manage and develop the Sustainability Departmental budget.
• Develop proposals and manage projects related to the Sustainability Department.
• Policy writing for integration of ecological practices into all departments.
• Manage the multiple initiatives with key partners within the industry around sustainability.
• Evaluate, calculate and track return on investment in Sustainability.
• Monitor latest best practices in sustainability.
• Initiate and oversee grant opportunities.
• Partner with Marketing to create the best messaging and public relations vehicles.
• Lead the executive Sustainability Committee.
• Communicate expectations by evaluating performance, providing timely feedback, training and coaching, and recommending personnel actions for assigned staff.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in implementing sustainability programs/projects.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to manage staff and motivate others.
• Comfortable with interacting and communicating at the Executive level.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to keep up on emerging topics in sustainability.
• Knowledge of measurement tools in sustainability and renewable energy systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Self starter and independent thinker.
• Goal setting and long-term planning knowledge.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work in office and travel as needed.

How to Apply

Email Human Relations: hr@)organicvalley.coop