Sustainability Specialist

Blum, Inc • Stanley, NC

47d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sustainability Specialist, you will support and continually improve our Environmental and Energy Management Systems. You’ll collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams—locally and internationally—to identify sustainability risks and opportunities, lead initiatives, support compliance needs, and drive measurable performance improvements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Specialized training in environmental/energy management, sustainability, or corporate social responsibility required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a medium‑sized industrial or manufacturing environment
• Minimum 1 year of experience with ISO 14001/ISO 50001 management systems
• Strong understanding of ISO 14001 and ISO 50001
• Knowledge of sustainability best practices in manufacturing
• Familiarity with continuous improvement principles
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)
• Excellent analytical, research, and reporting skills
• Ability to synthesize complex data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively
• Team‑oriented mindset with a passion for environmental stewardship

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or sustainability preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the site’s Environmental and Energy Management Systems, including implementing actions for continual improvement
• Organize, collect, and analyze environmental and energy performance data
• Lead and promote employee sustainability initiatives and awareness efforts
• Monitor and interpret sustainability‑related legal developments in the corporate context
• Identify sustainability risks and opportunities within the business environment
• Collaborate with global sustainability professionals to develop new solutions
• Assist with customer, regulatory, and stakeholder sustainability inquiries and reporting
• Support and coordinate key sustainability metrics and performance tracking
• Prepare cost comparisons and payback analyses for projects
• Organize and lead teams to deliver targeted sustainability improvements
• Maintain accurate documentation, data tracking, and administrative records
• Estimate costs and timelines to support project execution
• Clearly communicate sustainability concepts to audiences at all organizational levels
• Limited US and/or international travel required

Benefits

• Salaried position
• Possible bonus opportunities
• Health Insurance (Medical and Dental)
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Flexible Spending plans to cover eligible out of pocket health, dental and vision expenses
• Three weeks of vacation starting your second year on the job
• Term life insurance equal to annual salary at no cost to employee
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees