Sustainability Program Manager

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

Primary Purpose

The Sustainability Program Manager works to assess, develop, and implement sustainable initiatives that are representative of Parkland Health's core values.

Minimum Specifications

Education:

• Must have a bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, or a related field.

Experience:

• Must have three (3) years of sustainability-related experience.
• Experience must include in-depth coordination with multiple function areas or departments.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience:

• May have an equivalent combination of education and experience to substitute for both the education and the experience requirements.

Certification/Registration/Licensure:

• Must have (or achieve within 18 months of placement) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification issued by the Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI).
• Must have a valid Texas Driver License (Class C).

Required Tests for Placement:

• None

Skills or Special Abilities:

• Knowledge, skill and ability to apply Sustainability concepts as it relates to healthcare operations.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate, influence, and lead.
• Ability to develop, lead and implement long-term change initiatives.
• Knowledge and ability to identify and implement efficiencies and process improvement in operations.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and comply with federal, state, and local regulatory codes and laws including applicable environmental and healthcare regulations.
• Knowledge, skill and ability in project management, construction management, or facilities management.
• Flexibility, open-mindedness, collaborative nature, and willingness to embrace ambiguity are essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related data management programs.

Responsibilities:

1. Creates, implements and oversees continuity of sustainability initiatives that align with strategic goals of the organization and department. Constructs business cases and practices change management strategies to ensure success.
2. Manages multiple complex projects at once with stakeholders from across the organization. Works with department leaders to create and implement strategies to reach a specific goal.
3. Identifies opportunities or efficiencies of Sustainability initiatives. Takes abstract concepts and produces detailed business cases for improvement, including life cycle analysis and evaluation of environmental, social, and economic costs and benefits.
4. Manages vendor agreements and works directly with suppliers to improve recycling rates and implement opportunities to further improve the recycling program.
5. Gathers, inputs, and interprets Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions data and other sustainability information and helps to develop reports for distribution both internally and externally. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to reduce the organization's greenhouse gas emissions.
6. Assists in maintaining departmental financials, including procurement, invoicing, and budget.
7. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to obtain and maintain sustainability awards and building certifications.
8. Manages the FARM program (community garden and pollinator field border) including, but not limited to, operations management, volunteers, harvesting, planting, and general garden maintenance.
9. Manages the proper disposal of recyclables from employee relocations and building decommissioning.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.