Another Source’s client, Stanford University, is recruiting a Sustainability Reporting and Program Manager to join their Office of Sustainability in Redwood City and Palo Alto, CA. This is a hybrid position with the flexibility to work a couple days remotely each week.
Please read full job application with the external application link.
Anticipated Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
About this role:
The Sustainability Reporting & Program Coordinator reports to the Associate Director of Climate Action and is responsible for providing analytics and qualitative data for a portfolio of voluntary and regulatory frameworks. The position will also oversee the implementation of related actions in alignment with Stanford's Climate Action Plan.
The ideal candidate will have excellent data analytics and storytelling skills, and will proactively work to support the success of sustainability reporting, scope 3 emissions analysis and mitigation, and climate action strategies. Primary responsibilities include overseeing reporting to voluntary and compliance frameworks, providing both data analysis and curating content as appropriate. Reporting frameworks include AASHE STARS, scope 3 emissions in The Climate Registry (TCR), the California Energy Commission’s AB 802, and more. The Sustainability Reporting & Program Coordinator will also oversee sustainability programs including the winter closure program and scope 3 emissions mitigation.
Let’s breakdown your responsibilities:
(30%) Sustainability Data Analysis & Reporting:
Oversee sustainability reporting to voluntary agencies including AASHE STARS, Ivy+, Princeton Review, QS Sustainability University Rankings, EPEAT, and others
Oversee AB 802 regulatory reporting to the California Energy Commission
Manage data collection and act as a subject matter expert in the Office of Sustainability for relevant sustainability reporting frameworks
Maintain large datasets using various analytical tools including Microsoft Excel to measure Stanford’s sustainability performance
Develop and implement calculators to advance data collection, analysis, and communication
Develop in-depth scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions and resource inventories, overseeing annual greenhouse gas inventory for scope 3 categories in the Land, Building, and Real Estate department including but not limited to waste, employee & student commute, construction, and leases
Oversee annual verification of scope 3 emissions inventory and reporting into The Climate Registry (TCR)
(30%) Content Creation, Storytelling & Reporting:
Oversee Stanford’s response to sustainability reporting frameworks, curating content and preparing summaries and analysis for Stanford’s leadership
Maintain the content of the climate action and reporting web pages on the Sustainable Stanford website
Support the Sustainability Analytics Manager in summarizing trends and strategies around scope 1 & 2 emissions including Central Energy Facility energy consumption and outputs
Develop reports and communications necessary for transparency and decision making
(30%) Sustainability Program and Training Coordination:
Using analysis findings and projections, develop proposals and recommendations to guide strategic direction for sustainability projects and planning
Coordinate training with various university departments to assure sustainability goals are met
Coordinate all aspects of the Winter Closure Program including the communications and data collection necessary to achieve a reduction in energy use during the annual campus closure
Participate in climate action efforts and advise departmental collaborators on how to drive and measure change; develop proposals and recommendations for sustainability projects within these work streams
Coordinate with consultants, outside vendors and contractors to advance innovative climate action solutions
Support the use of campus as a living laboratory for innovation, and work with faculty, students, and staff to enhance campus sustainability
(10%) Misc Administrative Duties:
Manage student interns as needed to support data collection and analysis
Participate in campus committees related to environmental, climate action and/or reporting responsibilities as needed
Proactively support the climate action and reporting team members’ responsibilities and daily activities on projects; provide out-of-office contact support
Other duties as assigned
Required qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience
Familiarity in emissions accounting, GHG emissions protocol, and scope 3 emissions measurement and mitigation strategies
Academic background or experience in climate action, data science, environmental studies and/or sustainability,
Familiarity with common sustainability metrics, and a demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Preferred qualifications:
Familiarity with California’s AB 802 is a plus
Familiarity with higher education facilities management, business processes, and organizational structures is a plus
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.
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