SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR

SUMMARY:

Leads sustainability initiatives by developing actionable plans to optimize resource use, reduce environmental impact and greenhouse gas emissions, enhance resiliency, and guide the organization in best practices to achieve sustainability goals. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Sustainability Strategy & Implementation
  • Develop, implement, and assess sustainability programs and initiatives.
  • Lead greenhouse gas reduction projects with measurable goals and benchmarks.
  • Support ski area resiliency through energy efficiency, clean energy transitions, and climate action efforts.
  • Leverage national, regional, and local programs to enhance sustainability performance.
• Collaboration & Outreach
  • Build and maintain industry and community partnerships.
  • Work with Marketing, Communications, and HR to develop staff and public education campaigns.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and track sustainability initiatives.
  • Stay current on industry trends through meetings, conferences, and research.
• Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Collect, analyze, and report on energy data, policies, and trends.
  • Support Master Plan projects with recommendations for energy efficiency, net-zero construction, and environmental protection.
• Funding & Resource Development
  • Identify and pursue grant opportunities to support sustainability initiatives.
• Supervise Sustainability and Transit Employees
  • Manages the Transit Supervisor and supports the daily operations of all things transit,  including  scheduling, communication, supervision, and support of internal and contracted drivers.
  • Manages the expectations and goals for all Sustainability interns and volunteers.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE:  

• Exercise good judgment in developing new operational procedures. 
• Maintain professionalism and communicate effectively.   
• Be punctual, dependable, and detail oriented.   
• Complete tasks accurately and on time.   
• Keep work areas clean, organized and efficient.  
• Foster collaboration with other departments. 
• Comply with and enforce Bridger Bowl policies and procedures.  
• Contribute to Bridger Bowl's overall sustainability goals. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field, or a minimum of  four years of supervisory experience in sustainability administration.
• Experience managing a sustainability department including the supervision of staff and/or volunteers.
• Experience in developing and supporting corporate, non-profit, or NGO sustainability goals, including establishing a framework for achieving key objectives.
• Knowledge of high-performance building systems, energy efficiency, and conservation; LEED Green Associate certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with Federal, State, and Local incentive and rebate programs for energy efficiency, with the ability to interpret relevant regulations.
• Proven experience in grant writing and successfully managing applications through project completion.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver public presentations and professionally represent the ski area.
• Understanding of ski area operations and the ability to quickly learn departmental functions and interrelationships.
• Knowledge of public transit scheduling or administration.
• Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively, fostering effective relationships with managers, staff, vendors, officials, and the public.
• Proficiency in preparing and presenting sustainability reports, with experience in at least one sustainability reporting framework.

SUPERVISION:

• Supervision Given:  Supervises sustainability and transit employees.
• Supervision Received:  Reports to the General Manager. Receive assignments as directed, with clear expectations, available guidance, and periodic performance reviews as needed or during annual check-ins. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

• Outdoor:  May work or travel regularly in wet, cold, and rapidly changing winter conditions, requiring protective apparel and equipment to prevent exposure.
  • May need to walk on slippery or uneven surfaces. 
• Indoor: 
  • Ability to stand, type and sit at a desk/computer executing repetitive movements.
  • Works primarily in a temperature-controlled office under controlled and natural lighting.
  • Works near other employees and guests throughout the shift.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS: 

• Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, bend, lift or be on your feet for extended periods of time. 
• May move equipment weighing up to 30 lbs.  
• Learning new tasks, remembering processes, maintaining focus, completing tasks independently, ability to communicate effectively with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that require speed and efficiency. 

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job, nor does it restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This is not an employment contract and there is no guarantee of work hours. Work hours are dependent on snowfall and workload.  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Bridger Bowl Ski Area, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.  

Bridger Bowl Ski Area is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification outlined by federal, state, or local laws.