Sustainability Coach

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership and Communication (30%)
  • Lead teams of 2–20 personnel to complete operational tasks, including sorting, cleaning, weighing, and data collection.
  • Communicate clearly with Zero Waste Team Leads and Sorters to ensure departmental objectives and safety protocols are met.
  • Transport volunteers, sub-contractors, and other personnel in and out of the arena as needed.
  • Provide daily updates to the Hawks’ Sustainability Manager
• Waste Sorting & Operations Management (35%)
  • Hand-sort waste daily/nightly, ensuring all materials are properly sorted.
  • Ensure all sorting equipment is used correctly and safely.
  • Maintain organized storage and prepare donations or valuable waste items for local recyclers and organizations.
  • Complete shift checklists for pre-event, event, and post-event tasks.
  • Schedule hauls and transport recyclables to vendors to prevent sorting room overflow.
• Data Management & Reporting (15%)
  • Collect data and maintain databases including weights, times, costs, hauls, and material types.
  • Utilize Hawks’ work order software for reporting equipment malfunctions and tracking operations.
  • Conduct audits to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Logistics & Problem Solving (20%)
  • Maintain waste infrastructure inventory and manage storage and logistics.
  • Prioritize tasks and problem-solve in fast-paced sorting operations to ensure smooth workflow.
  • Identify and implement immediate solutions for equipment staging or material handling challenges to maintain facility standards.

Requirements

• Experience managing teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy equipment up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work a non-standard schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience and interest in sustainability practices.
• Punctual, reliable, and clear communicator.
• Positive attitude and consistent motivation to work.
• Able to collaborate effectively with all departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience hand-sorting waste or similar materials.
• Prior experience in a zero-waste or recycling-focused environment.
• Familiarity with waste tracking systems or work order software.
• Experience operating a forklift.