The Sustainability Manager reports to and works directly with the General Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for managing all sustainability programs throughout the hotel. You will lead research and analysis used to develop sustainability strategies to ensure that all practices, products, and services are environmentally friendly. You will collaborate with other leaders to implement processes and technologies that reduce Populus Hotel’s carbon footprint. You will promote and explain the hotel’s sustainability philosophy to both internal and external audiences. At Aparium, our teams are encouraged to hold themselves, the guests, and each other in high regard. Respect for the team is imperative and we have a no-tolerance policy for the “old school way”.

Your past experiences have led you to understand that there is an art science to how and what a hospitality professional is responsible for. You have great pride in Populus Hotel and love to tell the story! You have worked in sustainability, and you are excited by the opportunity to learn more. The passion you have for delivering results has led you to be in this Sustainability role and challenging the status quo is part of your DNA. You continually find ways to partner with vendors and associates to identify areas of opportunity and have the grit and tenacity to see it through. The ability to work with controlled measure and respect for your leadership team and peers is imperative. You will also actively develop trusting and transparent relationships with vendors and associates at the hotels. As a team member within Aparium Hotel Group, you will work with a phenomenal group of peers who insist that you are collaborative, humble, experienced, and open-minded – no egos are allowed.

Hotels done differently. At Aparium, we believe in the power of People, Place and Character. We ensure our hotels are a place where individuals are valued and celebrated, elevating our associates’ pride in who they are, where they live and who we serve. Our hotel is a tribute to the neighborhoods and the people of the communities where we operate.

Opening itself to the city and to the Rocky Mountains beyond, Populus is designed to become an energetic new social center in downtown Denver. Located on a prominent corner site, the building greets the neighborhood equally on all three sides, welcoming visitors and residents and connecting Denver’s civic, arts, and commercial districts. With its bold facade and inviting arched entrances on each side, Populus establishes a lively and welcoming new destination in downtown Denver. The hotel will be home to two signature food and beverage outlets, a ground floor restaurant and rooftop bar. The thirteen-story building includes 265 guest rooms, mezzanine meeting rooms and breakout spaces, a state-of-the-art fitness and wellness center, and a commitment to sustainability and community unmatched by any other hotel in Denver.

The hotel is managed by Aparium Hotel Group. Founded in 2011, Aparium is driven by the belief that all hospitality experiences should be fueled by the poetics of their surroundings and was born with an intense focus on unearthing the amazing moments unique to every city. Since its founding, Aparium has grown into a new kind of hotel brand, one that ventures off the beaten path, both geographically and philosophically. Recognized by Travel Leisure World’s Best Awards as a leading hotel brand, Aparium is known for its singular ability to combine the business acumen of large hospitality companies with the charm of boutique hotels, bringing the disparate forces together in bustling, smaller markets.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aparium Hospitality Services celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are, where they come from and take pride in who we serve. Aparium is an E-Verify employer.