Want to work on something that will make a measurable difference in the world? Want to move the needle on sustainability issues? Want to work with a team that supports each other and believes strongly in work-life balance? Do single-use plastics and water pollution bum you out? Do you want to help the business community reduce the amount of plastic and food waste they send to the landfill? Would you like to make a direct impact in your community through these areas? Want to prevent pollution before it happens? Then this job is for you! Individuals who are enthusiastic, organized, and have outreach experience with a passion for sustainability are invited to apply!
We are Environmental Innovations, Inc., a certified B Corp and California Green Business dedicated to helping businesses, institutions, government and individuals innovate beyond the status quo toward more equitable and sustainable solutions that benefit people, planet and profit. We turn environmental challenges into prosperous opportunities.
We offer steady and ongoing work for an enthusiastic and organized environmental professional with expertise in stormwater and wastewater inspections, pollution prevention outreach, and project management experience. The primary role of the Sustainability Consultant is to conduct stormwater and wastewater inspections for municipal clients, as well as help small and medium sized businesses throughout the Bay Area successfully implement environmental practices and become Green Business Certified under the California Green Business Network (CAGBN) standards and protocols. The job could also entail Single Use Foodware Ordinance education, outreach, and technical assistance to assist food service businesses in replacing plastic foodware with compliant compostable and reusable options. The role may include outreach support for concurrent programs, such as energy conservation, business resilience and preparedness, and equity initiatives. The successful candidate will excel in the ability to effectively monitor project budgets and deliverables, skillfully communicate progress with clients, manage collaborative relationships with key partners, and engage with community organizations and other stakeholders.
The ideal centralized location for this position is in the South Bay area but nearby locations for this remote/field position will be considered depending on qualifications provided candidates are willing to travel.
Key responsibilities include working with our compliance team to inspect up to 400 facilities for stormwater compliance and up to 150 businesses for stormwater, wastewater and solid waste compliance annually. In addition, this position will provide pollution prevention technical assistance to businesses, customer service and sales within the business community, data analysis and reporting, and organizing meetings, events, and marketing deliverables. Chinese or Spanish speaking is a strong consideration for this position.
The role focuses on a variety of environmental issues that impact the business community. Our work can range from stormwater and solid waste education and compliance, Green Business technical assistance, energy programs, and different forms of outreach and education to help our local community take steps to make businesses more environmentally friendly examples for others to follow.
Key responsibilities include conducting inspections, outreach, organizing meetings and other events, providing sustainability technical assistance to businesses, customer service and program sales within the business community, data analysis and reporting, and social media and marketing. Spanish is a strong consideration for this position.
In an average week, the Consultant will:
- Conduct City ordinance compliance visits, calls, and provide technical assistance on topics such as: single-use plastic foodware, solid waste, stormwater, and wastewater regulatory compliance
- Recruit, visit, and call individual businesses to support their efforts to become certified Green Businesses, arrange audits, conduct site visits, and complete follow-up tasks to support them
- Participate in outreach/canvassing days to recruit businesses to participate in EI programs throughout the State
- Track your progress using our custom database and our collaborative project management tools
- Review your progress with the Regional Manager and/or clients
- Organize your time, files, contacts, expenses, and budgets
- Be able to identify and prioritize projects within a constrained budget
- Update online resources for businesses and for program partners
- Motivate businesses through challenges and perceived barriers, providing empathy while maintaining the need to comply with regulatory requirements and/or nudging them toward voluntary programs.
- Support the Regional Manager with other tasks as needed
From time to time, you will also:
- Create space for celebration of accomplishments: visit recently certified businesses with delivery of certificates, taking photos, and helping them with promotions
- Plan and promote events
- Create and edit website and Canva (graphics) content
- Assist with developing newsletter, social media, and other content
Technical skills required
- Minimum of 5 years experience conducting stormwater and wastewater inspections.
- Previous experience and familiarity with stormwater and wastewater regulations in California, CWEA certified environmental compliance inspectors will be favorably considered.
- Google Suite familiarity: Google Drive, Google Docs, spreadsheets, slide decks, etc,. and Google applications familiarity
- Spreadsheets including basic functions, data imports, and entry on Google Sheets and/or Excel
- Prefer up to 3 years of experience with growing responsibilities
Additional Requirements
- Identify and communicate trends, opportunities or relevant experiences “in the field” to managers and other staff to support a team approach to program implementation and success.
- Reliable transportation
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
- Located in or willing to travel through San Benito, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and Alameda counties on a weekly basis
- Demonstrated passion for helping the community and/or environment
- Is a go getter, fast learner, willing to wear many hats, and can organize their time efficiently according to budget constraints
- Accustomed to balancing many priorities and tasks
- Clients of EI may require background checks
As a great company and a certified B Corp, full time employees at Environmental Innovations enjoy additional benefits, including:
- 40% (or more) remote work
- Employer matched 401(k) after one year
- Full medical, vision and dental benefits
- Profit sharing
- More than average PTO and Holiday pay
- Fun and friendly team to grow with!
Diversity is a core value at Environmental Innovations. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. We encourage Black, Brown, Indigenous, Persons of Color (BBIPOC) and bilingual persons from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please respond by submitting the following . No phone calls please. If your submittal does not include all of the items below, you may miss an opportunity for an interview:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Project sample of your choosing (writing sample, graphic design, presentation, video, it’s up to you!)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year, commensurate with experience
Additional Application InstructionsPlease provide a cover letter, resume, and a project sample. Applicants who do not follow instructions and provide all 3 items may not be considered.
Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
