Sustainability Coach

Atlanta Hawks•Atlanta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sustainability Coach is a Zero Waste Supervisor, responsible for overseeing daily operations that maintain State Farm Arena’s year-round zero-waste status. This role manages the sorting team to ensure safe and efficient waste diversion, upholds organizational standards in zero-waste areas, coordinates the hauling schedule, and oversees the storage and logistics of materials for donation, reuse, and recycling. This role requires a highly dedicated, detail-oriented, hands-on leader committed to achieving zero-waste goals across all events.

Requirements

Experience managing teams.
Experience operating a forklift.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy equipment (up to 200 lbs).
Ability to work a non-standard schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Experience and interest in sustainability practices.
Punctual, reliable, and clear communicator.
Positive attitude and consistent motivation to work.
Ability to collaborate effectively with all departments.
Experience in hand-sorting waste or similar materials.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Prior experience in a zero-waste or recycling-focused environment.
Familiarity with waste tracking systems or work order software.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Communication Manage small to large teams (2–20) to complete tasks, including sorting, cleaning, organizing, moving, weighing, and data collection.
Communicate clearly and effectively with Zero Waste Team Leads and Sorters.
Oversee team paperwork for all shifts (timesheets, paychecks, incident reports, etc.).
Transport volunteers, sub-contractors, and other personnel in and out of the arena as needed.
Provide daily updates to the Hawks’ Sustainability Manager Waste Sorting & Operations Management Hand-sort waste daily/nightly, ensuring all materials are properly sorted.
Ensure all sorting equipment is used correctly and safely.
Maintain organized storage and prepare donations or valuable waste items for local recyclers and organizations.
Complete shift checklists for pre-event, event, and post-event tasks.
Schedule hauls and transport recyclables to vendors to prevent sorting room overflow.
Data Management & Reporting Collect data and maintain databases including weights, times, costs, hauls, and material types.
Utilize Hawks’ work order software for reporting equipment malfunctions and tracking operations.
Conduct audits to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
Logistics & Problem Solving Maintain waste infrastructure inventory and manage storage and logistics.
Prioritize tasks and problem-solve in fast-paced sorting operations to ensure smooth workflow.