Sustainability Director-Newtown Square PA

Aramark is seeking a Sustainability Director in Newtown Square, PA, responsible for leading sustainability strategies focused on waste reduction, carbon reduction, and sustainable procurement. The role involves building a culture of sustainability, implementing programs across dining operations, and engaging with various teams. Candidates should have a Master's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical and communication skills.
Job Description

As the Sustainability Manager you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of our sustainability strategy. There will be specific emphasis on waste reduction, single-use reduction, carbon reduction, sustainable and diverse procurement, implementing sustainable practices, collaborating with functional departments to tell the sustainability story to our guests and clients, and building a culture of sustainability.

Job Responsibilities
• Builds a culture of sustainability that engagements both salaried and hourly team members
• Implements a comprehensive sustainability program for dining and catering operations
• Drives the food services’ zero waste roadmap timeline, execution, and collective accountability (project management skills)
• Responsible for the zero-waste roadmap’s continuous improvement based on industry insights
• Engage managers to develop, implement and manage creative sustainability initiatives.
• Provides guiding leadership regarding sustainability to operations team – bolstering success
• Work with operations team on energy and water conservation initiatives.
• Creates and facilities on-going sustainability training for management and hourly employees.
• Develops and facilitates workshops, content and meetings regarding sustainability

Qualifications
• Knowledge of and experience with social and environmental matters, including interconnected issues; understands business and operations of large food company.
• Inquisitive mind set with strong analytical abilities. Strategic thinker looking outside to bring new approaches to continually improve internal effectiveness.
• Highly analytical, ability to synthesize information and offer recommendations/solutions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multi-stakeholder engagement from vision to implementation.
• Ability to communicate and facilitate dialogue with those holding diverse and opposing views, by finding common ground and identifying opportunities to move forward. Courage and conviction in managing difficult conversations.
• Resilient, and able to adapt to challenges, identify underlying concerns, share ideas and develop effective responses or elevate to higher management.
• Demonstrated ability to work across complex organizations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Organized with a strong attention to detail and follow through.

Education

Masters preferred
Minimum 5 years experience

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.