What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sustainability Coordinator | Full Time Seasonal position at Loon Mountain?
Overview:
RESPONSIBILITIES TO SAFETY:
Qualifications:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
LANGUAGE SKILLS
COMPUTER SKILLS
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
REASONING ABILITY
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
SUMMARY
Lead Loon's environmental initiatives and assist in developing sustainable practices across the resort operations. Implement and monitor sustainability programs, track environmental metrics, and engage stakeholders at all levels to promote eco-friendly practices.
Key responsibilities include developing and managing sustainability initiatives, conducting environmental impact assessments, and creating educational programs to promote sustainable practices. Analyze data to track progress toward sustainability goals, prepare reports on environmental performance, research grant funding opportunities and collaborate with various departments to integrate sustainable practices into daily operations.
Responsibilities:
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Lead in driving the strategy, direction, activities and culture to address sustainability issues that align with and support business goals.
- Work with other departments on completion of sustainability tasks by setting times, inviting participants, and leading sustainability meetings to gather ideas.
- Initiate and support/lead cross functional implementation of short- and long-term projects
- Monitor success and opportunities of sustainability programming, ensuring the resort meets the set targets.
- Be the point person for sustainability questions, comments, or concerns, from team members or guests.
- Collect and provide an annual report to the NSAA Climate Challenge. This includes total emissions, emissions reduction projects completed, and climate advocacy accomplishments.
- Work with accounting to track energy usage and spending.
- Organize sustainability-focused events for team members and guests.
- Apply for grants from the government and organizations to fund sustainability-focused projects.
- Attend weekly meetings with the other Boyne Sustainability Leads to discuss ongoing efforts at each resort and share ideas and challenges.
- Assist in departments and roles during high traffic times at the resort.
- Track and enter energy bill data and keep up-to-date records.
- Acquire proposals, quotes, and additional resources for sustainability related projects.
- Implement projects that reduce our emissions by assisting other departments.
RESPONSIBILITIES TO SAFETY:
- Protect the safety of self, co-workers, and Loon Mountain Resort guests at all times.
- Report any potentially harmful equipment or situations to the immediate supervisor without delay.
- Report safety-related accidents and incidents at once to immediate supervisor.
- Follow all company and department safety policies and procedures.
- Operate equipment in a safe manner that will not lead to injury of yourself or others.
- Drive in accordance with the law and Loon Mountain Resort policies.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field. Strong project management skills, knowledge of environmental regulations, and excellent communication abilities are essential. Experience with sustainability reporting frameworks, environmental management systems, and data analysis is preferred.
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our organization's environmental footprint while working with diverse stakeholders to create positive change.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, percentages & volume.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Driver's License required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and to be able to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include being able to view a computer monitor for up to eight hours per day.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
