100 Utah Ave South San Francisco California, 94080,

Estimated Starting Base Pay: $70,304 - $90,000

Job Summary:

The Sustainability & Environmental Program Coordinator will play a critical part in ensuring our commercial warehouse operations in South San Francisco align with local and state environmental regulations, while advancing Goodwill of San Francisco Bay’s sustainability goals. This position will serve as a bridge between warehouse operations, sustainability strategy, policy strategy, and regulatory compliance. Will support driving initiatives that promote circularity, waste reduction, sustainable packaging, and more.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Environmental Compliance & Policy Coordination
- Ensure adherence to all applicable environmental regulations and city/state sustainability policies impacting warehouse operations.
- Serve as the point of contact for local regulatory agencies and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant compliance requirements (e.g. SF Department of the Environment).
- Conduct internal audits, maintain documentation, and coordinate reporting related to environmental performance and compliance metrics.
- Support implementation and tracking of environmental permits/designations, waste diversion goals, packaging standards, and material handling protocols (if applicable).
- Support on site coordination of sustainability stakeholder visits to warehouse operations.
Sustainability Program Implementation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. Operations, Facilities, Procurement, EHS) to develop and implement sustainable practices and procedures.
- Design and support programs that enhance circularity and reduce environmental impact across warehouse operations (e.g. zero waste initiatives, sustainable materials sourcing, reverse logistics).
- Support efforts to monitor and improve packaging practices in line with sustainability goals and local regulations.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Engage with external stakeholders, including city agencies, community groups, and sustainability coalitions, to represent company interests and stay informed of evolving sustainability policy.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to drive adoption of sustainability initiatives and build a culture of environmental responsibility within warehouse teams.
- Develop clear communications and training materials to support staff awareness and compliance with sustainability initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Public Policy, Environmental Engineering, or related field.

1–4 years of experience in environmental compliance, sustainability coordination, or operations within a commercial, industrial, or logistics environment.
Knowledge of San Francisco Bay Area and California environmental regulations, waste management policies, and sustainability ordinances.
Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to engage diverse stakeholders and build collaborative relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in warehouse, logistics, or supply chain operations.
Familiarity with data collection and sustainability reporting tools.
Experience with circular economy initiatives, LEED, TRUE Zero Waste, or similar certifications is a plus.
Bilingual or multilingual skills are a bonus, especially Spanish or Cantonese.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay Range Minimum

$70,304.00

Working at Goodwill is more than a job–it is an opportunity for people needing a second chance in entering or re-entering the workplace to build the foundation of knowledge, skills, and experience to advance in their careers.

Our supportive employment programs provide an opportunity to learn while you earn to advance along technology, retail, warehousing and logistics, e-commerce or our Corporate Services Career Pathways program.

Full-time jobs at Goodwill SF Bay offer medical, dental & vision insurance, a retirement fund, professional development training, commuter benefits, flexible healthcare spending account, and a mental health + wellbeing employee assistance program, in addition to a positive, growth-oriented environment.

Become a valued member of an organization where good work meets community impact. Our mission is: Empowering Individuals, Strengthening Families, and Building Stronger Communities. Goodwill provides no-cost career development, training, and education services to help individuals build a better life for themselves and their families. Our core values are Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation. Everything we accomplish as a team is centered around these core values. Together, we create an inclusive and welcoming environment for each other. With stores conveniently located near you, you can work for a company where team strength and success are valued and encouraged. Join our team and gain opportunities for job growth at Goodwill and beyond.

Goodwill of the San Francisco Bay is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race (including traits associated with race, e.g., hairstyles), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, military status, age, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state and local fair employment practice laws.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Individuals with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or state or local laws. Please contact Goodwill of the San Francisco Bay at 1-833-624-0920 option 6 or leaves@goodwillaz.org if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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