Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Demonstrates commitment to organizational values of Integrity, Collaboration, Attitude, Respect, and Excellence. (I-CARE Values)
Provides amazing customer experiences to all internal and external customers. (ACE Values)
Acts as an ambassador of Palmetto Goodwill and our I-CARE (Integrity, Collaboration, Attitude, Respect, Excellence) values.
Embraces an expectation of learning and growth.
Enthusiastically participates in training and development.
Celebrates and supports a culture of diversity, inclusivity, and belonging at Palmetto Goodwill.
Ensures team members feel respected, accepted, and included.
Assists with the setup and organization of HazMat storage to support Palmetto Goodwill's hazardous materials initiatives.
Contributes to data collection and analysis for the Weight Study, including relevant research.
Supports the execution of waste audits and energy-use assessments across facilities.
Identifies and propose opportunities to divert materials into alternative reuse or resale streams.
Recommends actionable strategies to reduce waste, energy consumption, and water usage in daily operations.
Creates educational materials to promote sustainability awareness among team members and customers.
Partners with the Marketing team to engage the public and raise awareness of sustainability efforts.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have direct reports.
Qualifications
Must be able to:
Understand English; comprehend instructions provided in verbal and written form.
Sound understanding of environmental, economic, social and governance issues.
Strong research skills and ability to analyze, interpret data and create reports.
Superior interpersonal skills and relationship-building abilities while also working independently and in a team environment with individuals at all levels of the organization as well as externally.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from donors, vendors, and employees using tact, courtesy, and cooperativeness.
Ability to exercise discretion while managing confidential information.
Must have experience and sound working knowledge of general office equipment and computers to include Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Office, Excel, PowerPoint), data-based programs, and the internet.
Education and Experience
Pursuing or holding a bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, or a related field.
Work Environment
In-Office and/or remote work. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
Regularly required to: sit; walk; stand; bend; talk and or hear; use close, distance, and peripheral vision; use depth perception and the ability to adjust focus; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Occasionally required to: reach with arms; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions of this job.
I have read and received a copy of this Job Description. I am able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations.