Sustainability Program Manager
Target Salary $126, 640 to $158,300 depending on experience and geographic location
State California
Department Sustainable Technology
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QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ years of experience in sustainability, environmental programs, or related field; waste/recycling industry experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in sustainability, environmental science, public policy, business or related field, preferred.
• Strong program or project management skills, with a proven track record of implementing initiatives from concept to completion across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across all levels of the organization and with external partners.
• Experience with sustainability metrics, reporting frameworks (e.g., GHG Protocol, The Climate Registry, SASB, TCFD), and data management tools.
• Experience with waste, recycling, composting, or circular economy systems.
• Experience managing or supporting frontline program teams (e.g., community engagement, education, technical assistance).
• Knowledge of West Coast waste and climate-related policies preferred.
• Ability to foster teamwork and build collaborative relationships.
• Experience working with financial data a plus.
• Principles of employee training, supervision, and evaluation.
• Supervisory techniques, resource allocation, planning, and budgeting.

ROLE OF THE SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM MANAGER

Manages Recology’s sustainability strategy and Waste Zero programs. This is a hybrid role.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads the development, execution, and continuous improvement of Recology’s enterprise-wide sustainability strategy in alignment with company goals and values.
• Manages sustainability planning processes, including materiality assessments, goal setting, and program roadmaps.
• Guides the Sustainability Working Groups and provides updates to the Sustainability Steering Committee.
• Tracks, analyzes, and reports on sustainability performance metrics, including greenhouse gas emissions and waste diversion.
• Oversees the preparation of Recology’s annual greenhouse gas emissions inventory.
• Manages internal and external reporting efforts, including the annual sustainability report, ESG disclosures (SASB, TCFD), customer sustainability requests, the sustainability dashboard, and other communications.
• Oversees and provides guidance and direction to local Waste Zero teams to identify strategic priorities and initiatives for education, outreach, and diversion programs.
• Develops and maintains consistent standards, tools/resources, and training to ensure high-impact, mission-aligned Waste Zero programming and reporting.
• Supports integration of Waste Zero initiatives with broader sustainability goals and customer partnerships.
• Serves as a key internal resource for sustainability-related guidance across departments.
• Collaborates with Government Affairs to respond to and shape policy and regulatory developments related to sustainability and resource recovery.
• Travels to Recology Operating companies as needed.
• Performs other sustainability-related project support and administration.
• Other duties as assigned.