What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sustainability Coordinator position at Kahala Brands?
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If you are passionate about the restaurant industry and would like a job in a dynamic and challenging environment, this opportunity is for you! Take this great opportunity! MTY Group is looking for a Sustainability Coordinator. A successful candidate will be a highly driven and motivated team player who is comfortable working autonomously, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and is looking for a career that can offer growth and opportunity.
KAHALA MANAGEMENT, LLC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
POSITION SUMMARY:
You will support the ESG team as an individual contributor by collaborating on the research, analyzing, and following up on various projects related to sustainable development. You will support the implementation of best practices by working in collaboration with our brands and departments to identify, analyze and validate ESG-related needs. Your role will also include the improvement of existing tools to increase the efficiency of the ESG department's data collection. You will also carry out research on various sustainability topics and analyze reports for the Director of Sustainability.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Act as a resource person by collaborating with the various departments for the collection, processing and validation of data related to sustainable development.
- Proactively identify opportunities to enhance existing data collection processes and tools.
- Conduct and provide, as required, research reports, data analysis, periodic comparisons, and benchmarking exercises on various topics related to our sustainable development projects (dashboard, graphs, reports, and minutes).
- Establish operational workflows to track, analyze, and maintain adherence to global EPR and packaging regulations.
- Apply and ensure compliance with selected reporting standards and industry procedures; may be called upon to collaborate, through research, on legislation and regulations.
- Participate in meetings with the ESG Committee.
- Build and maintain strong business relationships with key stakeholders in the United States and Canada.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
- Bachelor's degree in Environment Studies, Sustainability, or Administration with a concentration in Sustainable Development, or another related field.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel (calculation formulas and pivot tables) and Power BI.
- Ability to create dashboards.
- Strong teamwork skills and a high standard of ethics.
- Strong analytical, synthesizing and organizational skills.
- Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders while effectively managing priorities and ensuring timely follow-up.
- Attention to detail.
- Demonstrate self-discipline, proactively take initiative, and maintain a results-oriented approach.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
- Experience in the franchise or food industry.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in Sustainability
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work at a desk and spend extended periods of time looking at a computer screen.
- Ability to maintain focus for prolonged periods of time.
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of job duties and responsibilities, and the position’s required duties and responsibilities are subject to change with or without notice.
Benefits (Subject to Change):
- 401(k) matching, including Roth options
- 3 Medical insurance plans
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off (10 holidays, 3 weeks PTO)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral program
- Wellness programs
- Hybrid work schedule