Job Title: Sustainability Coordinator

Department: Operations

Reports To: Safety Program and Operations Manager

Supervises: N/A

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Why the Colorado Convention Center is a great place to work:

· $500 Signing Bonus after 30 days of service and an additional $500 bonus upon 90 days of service!

· Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

· Health, dental, vision insurance, eligible upon hire

· 401(k) investment plan, with a discretionary employer match of up to 3%

· Healthcare reimbursement and flexible spending plans

· Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance

· Short- and long-term disability insurance available

· RTD Eco Pass: As a Full-time employee the Colorado Convention Center currently offers an RTD Eco Pass.

· Tuition reimbursement program

· Employee assistance program

Compensation: Compensation is dependent on experience and ranges from $25-$27 hourly.

Position Summary:

The Sustainability Coordinator at the Colorado Convention Center will support the execution of sustainability initiatives and programs across the facility. This role will assist in the day-to-day coordination of environmental efforts, focusing on energy efficiency, waste management, water conservation, and sustainable event practices. The Sustainability Coordinator will work closely with internal teams, event organizers, and external partners to promote sustainable operations and help achieve the convention center’s sustainability goals.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Support Sustainability Programs:

· Assist the operations team and sustainability contractor in implementing the venue’s sustainability strategy, with a focus on waste diversion, energy efficiency, and water conservation.

· Coordinate daily operational sustainability initiatives, ensuring alignment with the Colorado Convention Center's sustainability goals.

Waste Diversion & Recycling:

· Help manage the facility’s recycling, composting, and donation programs.

· Track waste diversion efforts, collecting data on recycling and composting rates, and provide regular updates to the operations team.

· Assist in identifying opportunities to improve waste reduction and diversion processes.

· Manage the venue donation program, coordinating with event organizers and local organizations.

Sustainable Events Support:

· Work with event organizers and clients to integrate sustainable practices into events, including green purchasing, waste reduction, and carbon footprint tracking.

· Provide sustainability guidance to clients, helping them adopt best practices for sustainable event management.

Data Collection & Reporting:

· Collect, track, and analyze sustainability data related to energy use, water consumption, waste diversion, and carbon emissions.

· Assist in preparing reports on sustainability metrics for internal and external stakeholders, highlighting progress and areas for improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement:

· Serve as a point of contact for staff, clients, and vendors on sustainability-related questions.

· Assist in coordinating sustainability training and awareness programs for staff and event organizers.

· Coordinate and lead the Earth Day Festival each year

Compliance & Certifications Support:

· Help maintain compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.

· Assist in gathering information for sustainability certifications such as LEED, EIC, and contribute to the ongoing certification process.

Event Support & Coordination:

· Provide on-site support during events to ensure that sustainability practices, such as waste diversion and energy-saving measures, are effectively implemented.

· Assist in setting up and managing sustainability-focused event elements, such as recycling stations and signage.

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 Experience:

High School diploma or G.E.D., required

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, or a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.

1-2 years of experience in sustainability coordination or a related field, preferably in a large venue, facility, or event setting.

Knowledge of sustainability practices in waste management, energy efficiency, and water conservation.

Knowledge of Denver’s sustainability initiatives and local environmental regulations, preferred.

Experience working with sustainability certifications like LEED, EIC for Venues, or ISO 20121, preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to prioritize tasks and to organize time to complete tasks in scheduled times.

Excellent customer service and public relations skills

Must be able to execute tasks in an ethical and fair manner

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.

Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and flexible to change

Excellent record of dependability and reliability

Ability to speak, understand, and read standard English

Computer Skills:

Ability to use all office equipment and computer software

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Basic data analysis and reporting skills to track sustainability performance metrics.

Proficiency in sustainability tracking software, preferred.

Working Conditions:

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 requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position may require certifications by law and/or job assignment. Position requires frequent walking, climbing stairs, standing on cement floors, turning, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling; may be subject to adverse working conditions, dust, grime, noise, fumes, wet floors etc., including weather; may require use of an electric cart; requires irregular and/or extended hours, including weekends, evening, and holidays, determined by event schedule and/or department need; Must possess the ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds to desk level; requires radio usage -- 2 way hand held.

Note:

Colorado Convention Center/ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

The essential responsibilities of each position are described under the headings in the job description and may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation, or other reasons. The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee

occupying this position. Applicants who need reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact 303-228-8000.

Employment is contingent upon new employees providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States.