Manager, Sustainability

Goodwill Industries International, Inc.

About The Position

GOODWILL IS THE LARGEST NONPROFIT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT NETWORK IN NORTH AMERICA AND A CENTRAL FORCE IN THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY, OPERATING AT SCALE ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. THE MANAGER OF SUSTAINABILITY AT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL LEADS THE EXECUTION OF COMPLEX, HIGH‑IMPACT INITIATIVES THAT ADVANCE GOODWILL’S SUSTAINABILITY PRIORITIES ACROSS A DIVERSE, MULTI‑STAKEHOLDER NETWORK. THIS ROLE TRANSLATES STRATEGY INTO ACTION BY MANAGING PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT DELIVER MEASURABLE ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMMUNITY OUTCOMES.

Requirements

Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously
Ability to design, implement, and oversee projects from inception to evaluation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex work into clear, audience‑appropriate materials
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑moving environment
Ability to prioritize amongst competing needs and opportunities
Outstanding interpersonal skills with diverse people and cultures
Flexibility, open-mindedness, and agility to pivot and think outside the box
Travel as necessary (10-15%) to carry out duties and responsibilities
Minimum of bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in one or more of the following fields: Sustainability, environmental science, or environmental studies Public policy, public administration, or nonprofit management Business administration, operations, or management Project management, systems thinking, or a related discipline
Five or more years of relevant professional experience managing complex projects or programs, preferably in sustainability, social impact, philanthropy, nonprofit, or cross‑sector settings
Demonstrated ability to lead multiple concurrent initiatives, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a collaborative, fast‑moving environment
Strong project management experience, including planning, execution, coordination across teams, and progress tracking, with grant management experience preferred
Experience working across organizations or networks with diverse stakeholders toward shared goals
Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively with senior leaders, partners, and cross‑functional team

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple, concurrent sustainability projects and programs with varying scopes, timelines, and stakeholders
Develop and manage project plans, workstreams, timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure initiatives remain on track and aligned with strategic objectives
Coordinate cross-departmentally and throughout the Goodwill network to support alignment, communication, and effective implementation
Prepare clear, executive‑ready materials and updates for internal leadership and project partners
Assist in translating pilot projects and studies into recommendations that inform broader strategy and future initiatives
Support data collection, synthesis, and documentation of project outcomes, insights, and lessons learned
Contribute to internal knowledge‑sharing and capacity‑building related to sustainability project execution
Help develop tools, templates, and resources that improve consistency and effectiveness across projects and programs
Manage projects that may be supported by external funding, applying strong grant and compliance practices as needed
Support collaboration with external partners, including nonprofits, funders, industry groups, and technical experts
Serve as a connector across organizations and teams, helping align priorities, expectations, and timelines
Facilitate meetings, working groups, and project check‑ins to advance shared goals and decision‑making
Represent Goodwill with professionalism and credibility in cross‑sector settings
Support GII Sustainability Team in managing projects and day-to-day tasks
Other duties as assigned