Develop, direct, and manage all facets of the sustainability program for the organization and its primary public assembly facilities, McCormick Place, Wintrust Arena and Arie Crown Theater.
Serve as the internal leader and expert for sustainability, monitor trends and communicate/educate all stakeholders on sustainability topics.
Collaborate with the company’s internal groups (e.g., plant operations, engineering, housekeeping, Waste Hauler, environmental health and safety, marketing, and health professional representation) for the development and implementation of initiatives in support of the sustainability strategy.
Lead and promote sustainability engagement activities through tools, education, and training to increase awareness among staff members, clients, and the community.
Build effective partnerships with external community organizations to support sustainability efforts.
Create and strengthen partnerships with the vendor community to develop and implement new strategies for effective and efficient means of providing equipment, services, and supplies that minimize greenhouse gases and reduce the environmental footprint.
Analyze and assess current operating procedures, materials, and methods, anticipate and implement changes or modifications based on sustainability goals, and perform life cycle assessments and cost analyses of proposed modifications.
Manage internal and external reporting requirements, Event reports to provide to clients and other stakeholders.
Develop regular written updates on sustainability progress for key stakeholders.
Produce annual sustainability report.
Collaborate with the marketing & communications department on a comprehensive communications strategy.
Develop website content, educational materials, and associated reports related to sustainability initiatives, education, and marketing in collaboration with internal departments, including information systems, marketing, and public relations.
Coordinate Earth Week engagement and educational activities.
Analyze results on an ongoing basis to effectively audit progress and identify areas for continual improvement.
Collaborate with appropriate departments to communicate the organization’s environmental sustainability strategy, initiatives, progress, and achievements with colleagues, clients, stakeholders, and vendors.
Develop policies and procedures for areas including materials and waste, safer chemicals, environmentally preferable purchasing, transportation, energy, water, climate, and healthy foods
Develop a written sustainability plan with SMART goals (with roles and responsibilities identified).
Develop committee and work group structures to support continuous environmental quality improvement.
Develop and manage Sustainability budget.
Collaborate with others on maintaining GBAC, BPA and other related certifications.
Other related duties as required.

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