Sustainability Program Manager

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

• 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.

• 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.

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R's: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.