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Nebraska Medicine · 5 hours ago

Sustainability Program Lead

positionOmaha Metropolitan Area
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date3+ years exp

Nebraska Medicine is a nationally recognized academic health system that emphasizes sustainability in its operations. The Sustainability Program Lead is responsible for leading campus sustainability engagement efforts and developing waste-reduction strategies while collaborating with various stakeholders to drive impactful initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Lead campus sustainability engagement efforts
Develop and execute campus waste-reduction strategies
Design and deliver outreach, education, and behavior-change campaigns
Support and provide strategic vision for recycling and waste minimization initiatives
Partner with campus stakeholders on institution-wide communication
Interact regularly with campus employee resource groups and student organizations
Report directly to the Director of Engineering for all engagement related activities
Report indirectly to the Director of Support Services to support the waste-reduction program on campus

Qualification

Sustainability experienceWaste diversion strategiesEnvironmental operationsProgram managementData analysisInnovative solutionsRecycling knowledgeEducation materials developmentMaster's degreeLEED certificationAASHE STARS certificationCommunication skillsRelationship buildingLeadership skills

Required

Minimum 3–5 years of relevant sustainability, waste diversion, or environmental operations experience required
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field required
Ability to design, implement, and oversee sustainability and waste-reduction programs from concept through evaluation required
Skilled at building relationships and working effectively with diverse groups, including faculty, staff, students, and executive leadership required
Strong written and verbal communication skills to develop outreach campaigns, educational materials, and presentations that inspire behavior change required
Proficient in collecting, analyzing, and reporting sustainability metrics to measure program impact and inform decision-making required
Ability to motivate and guide teams through change initiatives that align with institutional sustainability goals required
In-depth understanding of recycling, composting, waste diversion, and sustainability frameworks required
Capacity to develop innovative solutions for waste reduction, engagement, and operational challenges required

Preferred

Experience in a healthcare, higher education, or large institutional setting preferred
Master's degree preferred
LEED and/or AASHE STARS certifications are preferred

Benefits

Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance
A 35% discount at Clarkson College
Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs

Company

Nebraska Medicine

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Nebraska Medicine is the most esteemed academic health system in the region, consisting of 809 licensed beds at its two hospitals, more than
dateFounded in 1869
location
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://www.nebraskamed.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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James Linder MD
Chief Executive Officer
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Stephanie Daubert
Chief Financial Officer
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