Join us at the forefront of Amazon's sustainability initiatives to work on environmental and social advancements to support Amazon's long term worldwide sustainability strategy. At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people.
The Worldwide Environment team (focusing on waste, water, circularity and biodiversity) utilizes science-based approaches to lower Amazon’s environmental impact in the areas of waste, water, and biodiversity across the operations of our business units and products, making meaningful and measurable impacts in the communities in which we operate.
We're seeking an experienced Senior Sustainability Specialist to drive critical waste reduction and circular solutions initiatives across our global operations. This strategic role will directly impact Amazon's environmental footprint across our fulfillment centers, transportation network, and retail operations.
Working at the intersection of sustainability, operations, and innovation, you'll collaborate with senior leadership to develop and scale programs that revolutionize how Amazon manages waste and resources.
You'll be responsible for creating and implementing frameworks that drive measurable environmental improvements while maintaining operational excellence across our worldwide facilities. This role offers the unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on global sustainability practices and diverse stakeholders across Amazon.
A successful Sustainability Specialist must be able to work independently, be comfortable with ambiguity, and influence internal/external partners at all levels of the organization.
Key job responsibilities
- Manage the development and execution of waste prevention and diversion programs
- Work with diverse and senior stakeholders to develop, coordinate, and implement waste prevention and diversion frameworks into the business
- Use analytical tools to evaluate program impact and available data
- Own recommendations for sustainability-related solutions, including business cases to get buy-in from senior stakeholders
About the team
Diverse Experiences:
World Wide Sustainability values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Inclusive Team Culture:
It’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (inclusive diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth:
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance:
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience delivering results for large, cross-functional initiatives/projects
- Program management experience in sustainability or environmental initiatives
- Knowledge of data analytics with tools such as SQL, Quick-sight
- Master's degree
- Experience leading waste management, circular economy, or environmental programs
- Knowledge of global environmental regulations and compliance requirements
- Strong stakeholder management and influence skills
- Excellence in written and verbal communication
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit
https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $125,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $207,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit
https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
