Sustainability Manager McCormick Place
Sustainability Manager McCormick Place
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$ 85000 - 100000
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Job Description
Oak View Group
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development management and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched 360degree solution set for a collection of worldclass owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential highest attended arenas convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions on the planet.
Position Summary
The Sustainability Manager will oversee and manage the Event Related Sustainability Policies and Efforts approved by the Client and the General Manager of the McCormick Place Convention Center under the direction of the Director of Sustainability.
This role will pay a yearly salary of $85000 to $100000.
For FT roles: Benefits: Health Dental and Vision insurance 401(k) savings plan 401(k) matching and paid time off (vacation days sick days and 11 holidays).
This position will remain open until May 2 2025.
About the Venue
McCormick Place located in downtown Chicago is the largest and most flexible convention center in North America. With over 2.6 million square feet of exhibition space the campus proudly hosts some of the worlds largest and most prestigious conventions meetings and trade shows welcoming approximately 3 million visitors to Chicago every year.
Responsibilities
- Reports directly to the Director of Sustainability.
- Executes sustainable efforts for all events working the Event Managers and Event Contractors.
- Oversees Loading Dock Management toward a Zero Landfill Policy:
- Conduct daily dock inspects in backofhouse docks.
- Report action items to the proper departments in regard to cleanliness removing equipment etc.
- Followup to confirm any infractions have been addressed within a timely manner.
- Assist the Sustainability Director on establishing movein and moveout waste removal programs to increase sustainability numbers and improve diversion rates. Conduct waste audits noting waste streams and enduser practices with opportunities for improvement. Monitor special collection bins such as ewaste donations carpet recycling etc.
- Works directly with Waste Haulers and Compost Facility.
- Assist Director of Sustainability in coordinating the requirements of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Event Industry Council (EIC) programs that must be met for each level of Certification.
- Assist Director of Sustainability in preparing the McCormick Place Convention Center for independent measuring monitoring and auditing to fulfill the certification requirements.
- Oversees Staff Training pertaining to Sustainability Operations
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience of sustainable efforts in Design Construction or Operations of Convention Centers Arenas theaters or Stadiums.
- Background in Architecture or Engineered Building Systems (HVAC/Electrical and Plumbing).
- Demonstrated knowledge of products and systems procurement.
- Demonstrated involvement in the Sustainable Industry.
- Understanding of Zero Landfill Sustainable Purchasing Utility Monitoring and USGBC LEED Documentation
- Proficiency with MS Office products.
- Minimum Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture Engineering or Construction Management or related field. Applicable experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Unclear
