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Sustainability Coordinator

Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Jun 2026

💰 $65,000/yr

About the role

The Energy and Sustainability Coordinator leads and implements the client’s energy management and sustainability initiatives. This role optimizes energy consumption, reduces environmental impacts, and ensures compliance with sustainability goals. The manager partners with all ABM on-site team members to meet stakeholder expectations and scope.

Compensation: $ 65,000 annual salary (US Dollars)

The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program

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Benefits | Staff & Management

Lead and coordinate sustainability initiatives at GWU with a primary focus on waste reduction, recycling, composting, reuse, and sustainable materials management. Working within a private university governance structure, this role advances institutional sustainability goals while supporting operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and GWU’s public sustainability commitments.

Waste & Materials Strategy

Develop and implement a comprehensive waste and materials sustainability strategy aligned with the university’s mission, values, and strategic plan.

Lead efforts to increase waste diversion rates and reduce landfill disposal through recycling, composting, reuse, and source reduction programs.

Support waste diversion activities for GWU sustainability events, including but not limited to Green Move Out and ReUse Market.

Support dining waste collection programs to reduce landfill disposal and improve waste diversion outcomes.

Support event composting programs, as requested by GWU, and collaborate with GWU on the expansion and scaling of composting services across all locations.

Waste Program Management & Operations

Oversee daily and long-term operation of campus waste systems, including recycling, composting, surplus property, donation, and specialty recycling programs.

Manage vendor relationships and contracts with waste haulers, recycling processors, composting facilities, and reuse partners.

Partner with Dining Services, Housing & Residential Life, Events, and Procurement to reduce single-use materials and packaging.

Support zero-waste events and campus-wide material reduction initiatives.

Compliance, Data & Reporting

Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal waste-related regulations, including solid and universal waste requirements.

Track waste generation, diversion rates, and program outcomes; maintain accurate data systems and dashboards.

Prepare reports for senior leadership, trustees, donors, and external frameworks such as AASHE STARS or sustainability disclosures aligned with private institutional benchmarks.

Campus Engagement & Education

Design and deliver education and outreach programs for students, faculty, and staff focused on correct sorting, waste reduction, and responsible consumption.

Develop clear signage, standards, and communications to ensure consistency across academic, residential, and administrative spaces.

Collaborate with student organizations and academic departments to support experiential learning, internships, and research related to waste and materials.