The Sustainability Manager will support the National Geographic Society’s efforts to minimize any negative environmental or social impacts of our building operations, services, or products. The Sustainability Manager will report to the Sustainability Director and assist with all efforts to reduce National Geographic’s carbon footprint, produce zero waste, protect our resources, and engage National Geographic employees in the efforts.

The Sustainability Manager will collect data and report on our carbon footprint work and the ongoing certification of our headquarters under the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design for Existing Buildings (LEED-EB) program. The Manager and Director together will lead National Geographic’s volunteer Green Team.

The Sustainability Manager will continually evaluate NGS’s approach to sustainability and give advice on making innovative improvements, leading behavior change across the organization to incorporate sustainability in decision-making. Together with the Director, the Manager will network with professionals in sustainability, corporate responsibility, and related fields within and beyond NGS. While experience and formal education in corporate sustainability is appreciated, this position is also an opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic novice to get practical experience and education in the application of sustainability theories and standards. The ideal candidate has a passion for sustainability issues and corporate engagement. Necessary organizational changes will be approached proactively with a positive attitude and stakeholders will be engaged with respect for their organizational priorities.

• Manage programs focused on reuse, recycling, and compost, as well as relationships with related stakeholders, vendors and donees. (25%)
• Educate staff on sustainability best practices. Communicate internally on organizational progress in diverse media formats. Engage staff in volunteer Green Team activities – e.g. Earth Day, Bike to Work Day, herb gardens, and honey harvests. Support sustainability training and goal setting for staff (25%)
• Maintain facility sustainability policies and guidelines. Review organizational policies and benefits to ensure necessary sustainability inclusions. (15%)
• Research sustainability best practices and innovation for application at NGS. (15%)
• Collect LEED data from National Geographic staff and vendors. Work with LEED consultant to maintain LEED building standards and complete LEED certifications. (10%)
• Collect carbon footprint data and work with consultants to complete the annual footprint for National Geographic. (10%)

• Experience supporting change management initiatives and managing diverse groups of stakeholders
• Experience with systems thinking model
• Experience contributing to strategic planning and project management
• Ability to collect and audit data accurately, with close attention to detail .
• Proficiency with Mac or PC presentation tools – such as Word, Excel, Keynote or PowerPoint

• Ability to work independently, keeping track of multiple tasks and deadlines
• Ability to work with and communicate effectively with a diverse group of professionals
• Creative writing skills
• Motivational or change management skills

Hybrid - At the Society, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are Hybrid. Our Hybrid category requires that staff work at Base Camp two days each week: every Wednesday plus either Tuesday or Thursday. Because we recognize that we can effectively work remotely, this designation has been updated to provide more flexibility, both in the days staff choose to come into the office and how often they are expected to be at Base Camp. And of course, Hybrid staff are also always welcome to come in additional days each week if they prefer.