Location: Powell,OH, USA
Overview
Responsibilities
* Attend Green Team meetings to take meeting minutes and coordinate team action items.
* Support projects related to the collection of internal sustainability data and metrics.
* Compile and present this data in reports, specifically the Impact Report and the Conservation and Science annual report, and other formats to communicate findings.
* Continued maintenance and analysis of data for most up to date reports.
* Maintain records of sustainability initiatives, progress, and results.
* Conduct site assessments including but not limited to indoor recycling bin audit, outdoor recycling bin audit, compost bin audit, asset inventorying, etc.
* Map locations for each assessment type and record the data via park maps or floor plans where applicable.
* Coordinate the Zoo's Plastic Free Ecochallenge event, responsibilities including but are not limited to:
* Working with the Zoo's communications team to review, edit, and update materials including sponsorship packets, platform text, communications, email correspondence, and other identified items related to PFEC.
* Provide support in sponsor solicitation to include emails and/or phone calls.
* Update action items and provide updated content for the PFEC website.
* Serve as the Zoo's team captain during the event with responsibilities to include posting a minimum of twice weekly, encouraging participants and supporting the team's efforts.
* Upon completion of the PFEC event, work with Ecochallenge to provide a program evaluation or report.
Qualifications
* At a minimum, pursuing an undergraduate degree in sustainability or environmental field or other relevant disciplines or one year of relevant paid experience.
* Demonstrates keen interests and knowledge in key sustainability issues and frameworks, standards, and rating methodologies.
* Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with particular expertise in Excel
* Strong communication and writing skills; ability to present findings in a thoughtful and concise manner.
* Experience collecting and analyzing data.
* Self-motivated, proactive, and committed.
Other Requirements:
* Able to provide excellent guest service by positively interacting with guests and upholding the Make it G.R.E.A.T. standards required.
* Flexible schedule with availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
* Ability to plan and organize work in an efficient and cost-effective manner and without direct supervision required.
* Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with all Columbus Zoo Family of Parks team members and contacts regarding company business required.
* Ability to adhere to standard operating procedures including but not limited to safety protocols required.
* This position is not eligible for overtime pay.
* Flexible schedule with availability for evenings and weekends.
* Ability to adhere to drug-free workplace policies and complete an annual criminal background check.
Hours: A minimum of 20-40 hours/week, Mon-Fri, weekends as needed.