Zero Waste Program Manager

Job Title: Zero Waste Program ManagerSalary Range: $92000-95000Location: Seattle AdministrationAbout the PositionThe Program Manager Zero Waste leads the design implementation and continuous improvement of Evergreen Goodwills Zero Waste program. This role translates organizational sustainability goals into coordinated measurable initiatives that reduce landfill dependency improve material recovery and strengthen circular systems and support mission and financial position in partnership with the Business Development role manages the full program lifecycle from baseline assessment and opportunity prioritization through pilot design implementation performance measurement and scale-up. Working across retail donations outlet salvage transportation facilities finance data and external partners the Program Manager builds and executes the structure accountability and operating practices needed to manage and successfully deliver against the portfolio of projects encompassed within the Zero Waste Functions and ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without Waste Program Management 70% Operationalize the Zero Waste program roadmap including priorities milestones dependencies risks resource needs and implementation plans. Identify and prioritize material streams and operational opportunities based on environmental impact feasibility cost scale market conditions and mission alignment. Coordinate with operational teams to ensure solutions are practical safe documented and incorporated into day-to-day workflows. Build and maintain a Zero Waste playbook to support consistent assessment implementation measurement and replication across launch and evaluate pilots focused on reuse recycling source separation donation acceptance process redesign and other diversion pilot charters business cases budgets schedules standard work training plans communications and transition continuous-improvement practices to identify barriers capture lessons learned improve processes and determine whether pilots should be scaled modified or cross-functional governance and working teams establishing clear roles decision-making responsibilities commitments and next with the Business Development Manager and other stakeholders to identify qualified recycling reuse technology municipal nonprofit and industry relevant market policy infrastructure and technology developments and translate them into program risks opportunities and Evergreen Goodwill professionally during site visits working groups community forums and external partner Measurement & Performance Reporting 15% Establish and maintain a data-driven baseline for landfill-bound materials using waste audits material characterization operational data and recurring measurement. Define program success measures and reporting cadence. Track diversion disposal costs material volumes contamination operational performance and other approved KPIs. Prepare dashboards recommendations program updates and presentations for leadership and key stakeholders. Provide data and outcomes needed to support grants incentives and partnership Cost & Operational Performance Management - 10% Manage audit monitor and identify opportunities to reduce organizational backhaul disposal costs. Evaluate disposal and diversion opportunities based on cost volume operational feasibility and environmental impact. Use operational and financial data to recommend changes that improve both Zero Waste outcomes and cost Compliance & Other Responsibilities 5%Ensure compliance with applicable safety environmental legal and organizational hazards compliance concerns and material program risks safe work practices through awareness training and identification and reporting of potential other duties and projects as ResponsibilitiesDemonstrate sound judgment and professionalism while working independently or in team calm and effective during stressful or emergency required certifications training and professional established timelines for assigned work and safe work practices and contribute to a culture of workplace other duties as assigned in support of department objectives and organizational RequirementsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This role requires reliable transportation to travel between work sites and/or perform job duties as and ExperienceBachelors degree in Sustainability Environmental Studies Business Operations Supply Chain Project Management Public Administration or a related field; equivalent experience considered.3-5 years of experience managing cross-functional programs or projects in sustainability waste reduction recycling circular economy operations supply chain continuous improvement or a related experience moving initiatives from concept through implementation measurement and continuous developing work back plans managing dependencies and risks facilitating teams and communicating progress to varied using data to establish baselines evaluate performance and make with waste audits material recovery recycling markets reuse systems retail operations logistics or nonprofit operations proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Excel PowerPoint Word and Teams; ability to learn internal systems program and project management skills including planning prioritization facilitation risk management documentation and to translate ambitious sustainability goals into practical operating plans phased pilots and measurable ability to interpret operational and material-flow data evaluate tradeoffs and develop clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build trust and influence across diverse operational technical and executive to work effectively in ambiguity create structure and manage multiple initiatives knowledge of waste prevention reuse recycling material recovery circular economy and related environmental and financial acumen sufficient to evaluate costs avoided disposal expenses resource requirements and implementation to Evergreen Goodwills mission values and culture of equity diversity and skill problem-solving organizing categorizing and analyzing attention to detail prioritization time management and multi-tasking an environment of initiative communication accountability and Licenses or RegistrationsValid drivers license and ability to travel locally for site visits and partner meetings as management Lean Six Sigma TRUE Zero Waste or related certification preferred but not SkillsStrong proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Excel PowerPoint Word and Teams; ability to learn internal systems AbilitiesAbility to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods of required to lift and carry files or materials weighing up to 10 to communicate effectively in person over the phone and in to visit operational sites and partner locations which may include walking on uneven surfaces and exposure to warehouse/industrial skill problem-solving organizing categorizing and analyzing attention to detail prioritization time management and multi-tasking an environment of initiative communication accountability and excellence.