Senior Sustainability Manager | McCormick Place Convention Center

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, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class 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.

 

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Overview

The Senior Sustainability Manager will oversee and manage the event related sustainability policies and efforts approved by MPEA and the General Manager of the McCormick Place Convention Center under the direction of the Assistant General Manager – Operations.  

 

This role will pay a salary of $100,000 to $110,000.

 

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).

job expires 6/30/2024

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 world’s largest and most prestigious conventions, meetings, and trade shows, welcoming approximately 3 million visitors to Chicago every year.

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Assistant General Manager - Operations.
• Executes sustainable efforts for all events working the Event Managers and Event Contractors.
• Oversees Loading Dock Management toward a Zero Landfill Policy.
• Works directly with Waste Haulers and Compost Facility. 
• Coordination with Facilities Operations, Maintenance, Event Management, and Food & Beverage
• Coordinating the activities of exhibitors, general service contractors, exhibitor-appointed contractors, cleaning contractors, show management, and waste haulers to maximize diversion of show waste and donation opportunities. 
• Assist with 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. 
• Working with Purchasing Manager to ensure relevant and measurable requirements for all service and product purchase processes and agreements. 
• Working with Marketing Team to develop educational programs and material for contractors, exhibitors, and show management. 
• Assist 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 5+ years of experience of sustainable efforts in Design, Construction or Operations of Convention Centers, Arenas, theaters or Stadiums. 
• Specialized professional training a plus (LEED Accredited Professional preferred).
• 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 Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management or related field.

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 our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. 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.

EEO

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.