Sustainability Specialist - Confidential Client
The Sustainability Specialist at Confidential Client is responsible for supporting and advancing corporate sustainability initiatives by analyzing environmental data, managing greenhouse gas emissions inventories, and improving sustainability processes. This role leads sustainability campaigns, mentors interns, and collaborates across departments to enhance environmental stewardship within the organization. The position is based in Omaha, Nebraska, and requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional committed to continuous improvement.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Admin.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This role is ideal for an early-career sustainability professional who wants hands-on experience managing corporate sustainability projects, tracking environmental performance, and engaging colleagues to advance sustainability across the organization.
- Analyze environmental data and support development of the company’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory.
- Improve processes for collecting, tracking, and managing energy, water, and waste data.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), forms, and other sustainability resources.
- Manage and mentor interns and temporary employees supporting sustainability initiatives.
- Lead the Go Green Committee and Home Office sustainability campaigns.
- Assist jobsites with the integration and use of sustainability tracking tools.
- Partner with teams across the organization to strengthen sustainability processes and initiatives.
Qualifications
- 1–5 years of relevant experience in sustainability, environmental management, engineering, or related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, environmental engineering, sustainability, or related discipline.
- Preferred: Familiarity with sustainability standards and GHG accounting principles.
- Preferred: Basic understanding of applicable state and federal environmental regulations.
- Strong organizational, time-management, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Team player with ability to work independently.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a commitment to high-quality work and continuous improvement.
Details & Location
- Location: In-office — Benson, Nebraska (Benson, NE)
- Employment type: Full time
- Estimated salary: $56,681 per year (estimated)
- Industry: Admin
Why This Role
- Gain practical experience with corporate GHG accounting and sustainability reporting.
- Lead employee engagement and local sustainability campaigns.
- Work cross-functionally and build skills in data management, SOP development, and program coordination.
- Access to a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees (medical, dental, vision, retirement match, paid time off, and more).
Other Requirements & Workplace Expectations
- Regular, reliable attendance and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate and interact professionally across teams.
- Follow safety policies and written/oral instructions.
- May require occasional overtime, weekend work, and work at different locations/conditions as needed.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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