Sustainability Manager - Emory University

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation, tracking, and continuous improvement of waste reduction initiatives across campus dining operations.
• Collect, analyze, and report sustainability data related to waste diversion, food recovery, local purchasing, and other key performance indicators.
• Review and validate local and sustainable purchasing data to ensure reporting accuracy and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with Executive Chefs, Chef Managers, and operational leaders to review sustainability metrics and develop action plans that improve environmental performance.
• Serve as the primary Bon Appétit representative on Emory University's Sustainable Food Committee and collaborate with campus sustainability partners.
• Manage relationships with external organizations, including the Working Farms Fund and other local sustainability partners.
• Cook up student engagement initiatives, including Weigh the Waste campaigns, sustainability education, and awareness programs.
• Recruit, train, and supervise student interns supporting waste audits, sustainability reporting, and data collection efforts.
• Support Emory University's sustainability reporting initiatives, including STARS reporting and other institutional environmental goals.
• Monitor emerging sustainability trends, best practices, and regulatory developments to identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Promote Bon Appétit's sustainability commitments through education, collaboration, and engagement with associates, students, and campus leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Food Systems, Hospitality Management, Business, Nutrition, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience developing and implementing sustainability programs within foodservice, hospitality, higher education, or operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of food waste reduction strategies, sustainable sourcing, responsible procurement, and environmental stewardship initiatives.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting sustainability data and translating metrics into actionable operational improvements.
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders, including culinary teams, operational leaders, students, university partners, vendors, and community organizations.
• Experience leading sustainability education, engagement, or behavior change initiatives is highly preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other reporting or data management tools.
• Self-motivated, organized, and passionate about creating measurable environmental impact.

What We're Looking For

We welcome individuals with strong, relevant experience in sustainability programming, food waste initiatives, sustainable sourcing, environmental reporting, foodservice operations, or related fields. Success in this role comes from a passion for sustainability, strong analytical skills, and the ability to build partnerships that drive meaningful change.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retail Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave