Sustainability Manager - The College of William and Mary

The Sustainability Manager at Aramark's College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA, will implement sustainability initiatives aligned with the university's priorities. Responsibilities include managing the dining operations' sustainability program, establishing partnerships for local sourcing, and educating the campus community. The role requires a bachelor's degree, 3-5 years of experience, and strong communication skills. Flexibility in schedule is necessary, including evenings and weekends.
Job Description

This position plays a vital role in implementation of Aramark’s Be Well. Do Well. Sustainability plan as well
supporting our campus sustainability efforts and serving as a liaison to the campus community.
In alignment with the University’s sustainability priorities and Be Well. Do Well., the Sustainability
Manager will work with field operations teams to implement standard operating sustainability procedures
and practices in the areas of responsible and local sourcing, efficient operations, and waste minimization.
They will manage the overall sustainability program for dining operations, and work with the onsite
marketing team to communicate results. The position directly contributes to sales growth, market
penetration, and customer satisfaction. This person will educate both the Dining team and the campus
community on sustainability concepts, frameworks and programs and how these programs impact people
and planet.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement a comprehensive waste minimization strategy & program
• Establish partnerships with local growers/producers
• Work with operations team on energy and water conservation, including green building elements
• Serve as department liaison to campus and external community for sustainability-related efforts
• Engage dining team to develop, implement, and manage campus sustainability solutions as well
as to evaluate effectiveness of program/project/functions
• Prepare budget proposals, recommendations, and approvals
• Maintain effective client and customer rapport. Identify client needs
• Supervise, lead, train and monitor activities of dining services staff, and student workers
• Partner with Marketing team and university partners, create sustainability marketing and
education awareness campaigns and events
• Oversee development & facilitation of online content, workshops, meetings, or conferences
• Align and engage strategies with Aramark’s Be Well. Do Well. Sustainability plan
• Coordinate and collaborate with subject matter experts, enterprise team, and others
• Participate in monthly sustainability filed team calls & community of practice with other managers
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for
our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new
ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field & 3-5 years of related experience; or any equivalating
combination of education and/or experience.
• Must possess the ability to effectively interact with all levels of management & build a strong team
& client relations.
• Possessing the ability to influence complex decision-making processes
• Superior written & verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience organizing & coordinating projects
• Demonstrated experience with operations budgets and expenses
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedules that may include evenings and weekends.
• Possess passion for sustainability efforts

Education

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