Sustainability Program Director

CHOC • Orange, CA

3d • $95,098 - $156,894

About The Position

The Sustainability Program Director is responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive sustainability program that aligns with the overarching goals and mission of the organization and engages staff at all levels. This role helps position Rady Children’s Orange County as a national leader in environmental sustainability with the goal of upholding national environmental sustainability standards and best practices. The Program Director is responsible for the development, implementation, promotion and monitoring of the environmental sustainability strategies and goals across the Rady Children Health Orange County. The Program Director leads the organizing in deploying environmental sustainability actions that lead to the reduction of ecological damage and promote long-standing sustainability practices through building efficiencies and managing waste. The environmental sustainability director acts in accordance with the policies and procedures and exemplifies the mission vision and values of Rady Children Health Orange County.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of experience in health care sustainability
• Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, environmental science, or a related field
• Extensive knowledge of local regional and national emerging sustainable business strategies, life cycle assessment (LCA), ROI analysis and other key sustainability tools and techniques.
• Ability to analyze data, evaluate outcomes and recommend actions.
• Understand environmental health and safety guidelines, the US Green Building Councils Leadership in environmental design, the green guidelines for health care and basic environmental compliance healthcare.
• Knowledge of waste and inefficiencies common to the health care setting, primarily in the supply chain.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Has excellent presentation, verbal, and written skills.
• Is comfortable with public speaking, training, and education.

Nice To Haves

• Ten plus (10+) years of experience in health care sustainability
• Master’s degree in sustainability, environmental science, or a related field
• U.S. Green Building Council LEED Green Associate certification

Responsibilities

• Development and execution of a comprehensive sustainability program
• Align program with organizational goals and mission
• Engage staff at all levels
• Position Rady Children’s Orange County as a national leader in environmental sustainability
• Uphold national environmental sustainability standards and best practices
• Development, implementation, promotion and monitoring of environmental sustainability strategies and goals
• Lead the organizing in deploying environmental sustainability actions
• Reduce ecological damage and promote long-standing sustainability practices through building efficiencies and managing waste

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager