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Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona · 21 hours ago

Sustainability & Environmental Program Coordinator

South San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$70K/yr - $90K/yr

1+ years exp

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is seeking a Sustainability & Environmental Program Coordinator to ensure compliance with environmental regulations in their warehouse operations. The role involves coordinating sustainability initiatives, engaging with stakeholders, and supporting the implementation of sustainable practices within the organization.

EducationNon ProfitRetailStaffing Agency

Hiring Manager

Bruce Abney

Responsibilities

Environmental Compliance & Policy Coordination

Ensure adherence to all applicable environmental regulations and city/state sustainability policies impacting warehouse operations

Serve as the point of contact for local regulatory agencies and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant compliance requirements (e.g. SF Department of the Environment)

Conduct internal audits, maintain documentation, and coordinate reporting related to environmental performance and compliance metrics

Support implementation and tracking of environmental permits/designations, waste diversion goals, packaging standards, and material handling protocols (if applicable)

Support on site coordination of sustainability stakeholder visits to warehouse operations

Sustainability Program Implementation

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. Operations, Facilities, Procurement, EHS) to develop and implement sustainable practices and procedures

Design and support programs that enhance circularity and reduce environmental impact across warehouse operations (e.g. zero waste initiatives, sustainable materials sourcing, reverse logistics)

Support efforts to monitor and improve packaging practices in line with sustainability goals and local regulations

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

Engage with external stakeholders, including city agencies, community groups, and sustainability coalitions, to represent company interests and stay informed of evolving sustainability policy

Partner with internal stakeholders to drive adoption of sustainability initiatives and build a culture of environmental responsibility within warehouse teams

Develop clear communications and training materials to support staff awareness and compliance with sustainability initiatives

Qualification

Environmental ComplianceSustainability CoordinationStakeholder EngagementProject ManagementData Collection ToolsCircular Economy InitiativesBilingual Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Public Policy, Environmental Engineering, or related field

1–4 years of experience in environmental compliance, sustainability coordination, or operations within a commercial, industrial, or logistics environment

Knowledge of San Francisco Bay Area and California environmental regulations, waste management policies, and sustainability ordinances

Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills

Ability to engage diverse stakeholders and build collaborative relationships

Preferred

Experience working in warehouse, logistics, or supply chain operations

Familiarity with data collection and sustainability reporting tools

Experience with circular economy initiatives, LEED, TRUE Zero Waste, or similar certifications is a plus

Bilingual or multilingual skills are a bonus, especially Spanish or Cantonese

Company

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is one of the oldest and largest non-profit organizations in the state, and a nationally recognized leader in the human services field.

Founded in 1947

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

1001-5000 employees