Sustainability Coach

Atlanta Hawks•Atlanta, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sustainability Coach leads the sorting team and coordinates waste logistics to maintain the arena’s year-round zero-waste status through hands-on operations and real-time data collection. This role ensures safe and efficient waste diversion by directing the sorting process, coordinating hauling schedules, and managing the logistics of materials for donation, reuse, and recycling. By serving as a dedicated, detail-oriented leader on the floor, this position is essential to achieving the arena's environmental goals across all events.

Requirements

Experience managing teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy equipment up to 100 lbs.
Ability to work a non-standard schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Experience and interest in sustainability practices.
Punctual, reliable, and a clear communicator.
Positive attitude and consistent motivation to work.
Ability to collaborate effectively with all departments.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Experience hand-sorting waste or similar materials.
Prior experience in a zero-waste or recycling-focused environment.
Familiarity with waste tracking systems or work order software.
Experience operating a forklift.

Responsibilities

Lead teams of 2–20 personnel to complete operational tasks including sorting, cleaning, weighing, and data collection.
Communicate clearly with Zero Waste Team Leads and Sorters to ensure departmental objectives and safety protocols are met.
Transport volunteers, sub-contractors, and other personnel in and out of the arena as needed.
Provide daily updates to the Hawks’ Sustainability Manager
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.
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.
Maintain waste infrastructure inventory and manage storage and logistics.
Prioritize tasks and problem-solve in fast-paced sorting operations to ensure smooth workflow.
Identify and implement immediate solutions for equipment staging or material handling challenges to maintain facility standards.