Sustainability & Retail Program Coordinator

The Bernard Group Inc•Chanhassen, MN

8h•$64,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Bernard Group is seeking a Sustainability & Retail Program Coordinator to join their team. This hybrid role involves sustainability reporting and environmental compliance, as well as retail program execution. The position will focus on advancing eco-reporting initiatives and supporting the rollout of retail projects for Sephora. This role is ideal for individuals with strong analytical, project management, and communication skills, who enjoy working with data and driving continuous improvement. As the sustainability segment grows, this role offers opportunities for professional development and increased responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
1–3 years of experience in reporting, data analysis, or data presentation.
3–5 years of related experience in project coordination, program management, account management support, or a similar role preferred.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to transform complex sustainability and material data into meaningful insights and reports.
Excellent organizational and project coordination skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced retail environment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to collaborate across departments including Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, Finance, Operations, and Leadership.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort learning new systems and software platforms.
Ability to communicate technical sustainability concepts to non-technical audiences.
Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
Able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization.
Willing to admit when you make a mistake.
Fiercely loyal to both customers and team.
Trustworthy, reliable, and easy to get along with.
Enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges.
Adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done.

Nice To Haves

Experience with project management tools, reporting platforms, or ERP systems is a plus.
Experience working with sustainability reporting platforms such as EcoDesign Cloud, EcoDesign, or similar systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Validate, collect, and maintain environmental data across internal and external eco-reporting platforms, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
Analyze sustainability data to identify performance gaps, evaluate material impacts, and develop actionable insights.
Partner closely with Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) teams to support client and corporate compliance initiatives.
Drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance sustainability reporting processes, efficiency, and data quality.
Stay current on eco-reporting trends and serve as an internal resource for sustainability reporting best practices.
Support the Retail Program Manager with planning, project tracking, and execution of new Sephora store rollouts and retail initiatives.
Monitor project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful execution within retail deadlines.
Coordinate communications between internal teams, vendors, and clients, providing regular project updates.
Assist with managing project scope changes and supporting contingency planning for production or distribution challenges.
Cross-train and job shadow Retail Program Managers to develop a strong understanding of operational workflows and provide coverage when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.