Sustainability Program Manager at StanfordMedicineChildrensHealth

JOB SUMMARY This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job. The Sustainability Program Manager will oversee a variety of projects and day to day operations associated with reducing the organization’s environmental impact. This includes assistance with and oversight of recycling and solid waste programs to influence landfill diversion, product environmental impact research and data management, alternative green product research and coordination of trials, staff education, co-chairing department green teams, and project management.  In addition, this role will support the annual reporting requirements for Practice Greenhealth, which includes coordination of data from multiple stakeholders throughout the enterprise.      ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.   * Develops, implements, and evaluates sustainability programs, projects, and policies. Ensures effectiveness and compliance with mandates including, but not limited to: waste diversion, environmentally preferable purchasing, sustainability, climate change, sustainable transportation, recycling, and green building accomplishments.   * Researches and determines operational viability of greener operating practices. Develops standard operating procedures, guidelines, and policies to achieve conservation and sustainability targets. Develops performance tracking systems to monitor and report on accomplishments.   * Create and manage educational materials supporting the organization’s sustainability efforts.   * Oversees the performance of waste and recycling programs. Analyzes data to help drive our performance to 90% or greater landfill diversion.    * Implement, recruit, and oversee department based Green Teams. Collaborates directly with departments to develop and implement local sustainability programs and/projects. Provides support to departments by serving as a technical resource.   * Analyzes markets for the availability, cost, and performance of environmentally preferable products and materials. Collaborates with departments to develop technical specifications for such products and materials. May research and coordinate grant opportunities.   * Identifies opportunities for process improvement related to disposal of waste throughout the organization.  Implements countermeasures and assesses how these changes have impacted the process.    * Ensures compliance with related policies, laws, and regulations.