CES- Sustainability Assistant Manager

Alma Mater Society of Queen's University Inc.•Kingston, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Commission of Environmental Sustainability (CES) has been reinstated to fill gaps in sustainability internally and externally at the AMS. Among working on advocacy and sustainable initiatives on campus, they work with services to implement best practices in sustainability. With these goals in mind, the CES is seeking an Environmental Sustainability Internal Manager to assist the Commissioner in AMS environmental policy revisions, consultations with AMS services to better their sustainability practices, and other related special projects. This position will have a focus on student advocacy, policy, and environmental affairs.

Requirements

Ability to remain calm and poised in urgent situations.
Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
Demonstrated time management skills.
Ability to identify measures of performance and actions needed to improve or correct performance.
Ability to supervise and motivate a team to achieve and exceed their goals.
Ability to delegate, set expectations, and monitor progress of all direct reports.

Nice To Haves

Cultural Sensitivity
Accountability
Attention to Detail
Communication
Problem Solving
Conflict Management
Public Relations

Responsibilities

Work on a variety of special projects such as advocacy relating to environmental sustainability, education, and a greener campus.
Reach out to clubs and groups on campus to build community and to see how they would like to be advocated for.
Create policy/advocacy points to highlight to the university on how we can be better address environmental gaps.
Present a quarterly brief on issues impacting environmentalism on campus and how the AMS can bring forward solutions.
Oversee the creation of, and running of a committee which works on issues of environmental sustainability.
Create a timeline of projects for the year.
Maintain at least three regular office hours per week.
Ensure that volunteers and/or employees adhere to all health and safety regulations.
Monitor volunteer and/or employee performance to mitigate disciplinary action in accordance with established procedures and notify Head Manager of any issues that arise.
Exhibit a working knowledge of volunteers portfolios while ensuring work is being performed according to established standards.
Ensure all student needs are addressed and handled professionally.
Assist with new volunteer training by positively reinforcing successful performance and giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed.
Maintain a calm demeanor during periods of high stress.
Assist the Commissioner in the development of a goal plan, budget, mid-year review, and any relevant capital expenditure proposals.
Coordinate activities with the Senior Manager by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and delegating work accordingly.
Participate as an active member on hiring panels to keep the service adequately staffed.
Ensure that all employees comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
Attend and fully participate in all in person and virtual meetings.
Maintain consistent communication with all relevant stakeholders, responding to e-mails in a timely manner.
Complete a thorough transition process with the incoming manager that includes one on one meetings and a transition manual.
Complete other duties as assigned.