Sustainability Program Manager

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JOB INFORMATION

Title:

Sustainability Prog Mgr

Title Description:

Sustainability Program Manager

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Reports To:

Chief, Sust & Soc Imp Off

Supervises:

Approved Date:

4/23/2025 11:15:18 AM

Date Last Edited:

4/23/2025 11:16:21 AM

Locations:

CA Chico; NC Mills River

Function:

Brewery

Business Entity:

Administrative/General

Cost Center:

Impact & Engagement

Employee Type:

FT Exempt 1

Age Requirement:

21+

Employee Supervisory Classification:

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Chief Sustainability & Social Impact Officer, the Sustainability Program Manager is a key member of the Sustainability & Social Impact team whose work is guided by the company's Hop Forward ambitions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and resource consumption, maintain and expand zero waste commitments and deliver projects and results that have a positive environmental impact. This role also supports adjacent Hop Forward commitments in support of employee and community engagement. The Sustainability Program Manager leads the strategic development, implementation and ongoing success of programs and projects in our manufacturing facilities, restaurants and across our value chain. This role is responsible for ensuring cross-functional alignment and coordination in pursuit of sustainability objectives and collaborates closely with Program Manager counterpart and functional leaders. This role requires a high level of decision-making, professionalism and subject-matter knowledge. This role also fulfills external, public-facing responsibilities within the local/regional community and with advocacy partners. Responsibilities also include key performance metrics tracking, reporting and auditing to achieve both short and long term Hop Forward objectives.

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Research, develop, lead and implement strategic programs and projects related to energy, water, zero waste, transportation, supply chain, climate change and greenhouse gas emissions

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Completion and maintenance of the company’s greenhouse gas inventory for scopes 1, 2 and 3

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Monthly/annual tracking and goal setting for energy, water and waste KPI metrics as well as vendor/contract management

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Research, apply for, and manage grants and other funding mechanisms through local, state, or federal programs that support company initiatives to reduce GHG emissions and other environmental impact goals

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Annually deliver impact report with environmental and social impact team

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Educate and train internal teams and external partners on sustainable practices and the company’s Hop Forward strategy

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Accountable for site-specific budget and making purchasing decisions as appropriate

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Identify, implement, and maintain appropriate facility certifications (e.g. TRUE zero waste, LEED, Bicycle Friendly Business, etc.)

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Represent Sierra Nevada through our advocacy partners as well as serve as a liaison with city, county and regional organizations with respect to relevant sustainability impacts and initiatives

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Develop and maintain community partnerships with local environmental/sustainability groups as well as other businesses through speaking engagements, onsite community-facing events, and VIP tours

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Support broader corporate responsibility initiatives as needed

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Must be willing to work some non-standard hours on weekends if necessary.

10%

Occasional travel required for speaking engagements, training, and company representation

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

Preferably in sustainability or related field or any combination of experience and or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved

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3 years

Leading, developing or supporting implementation of projects or programs, preferably related to environmental sustainability

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1 year

Researching, applying for and managing grant funding and/or rebates and incentives through local or state programs

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1 year

Greenhouse gas accounting/reporting

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1 year

Experience in a manufacturing environment

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Working knowledge of global sustainability initiatives, climate change, zero waste, water and energy efficiency, and renewable energy

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Strong planning, organizational, project management and problem-solving skills including return on investment (ROI) and benchmarking

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Must have the ability to independently manage a varied workload of programs and assignments with multiple priorities in a continuously changing environment

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Must have demonstrated competencies in strategic and systems thinking, business acumen, decision making, change management and influence without authority

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High level of professionalism, collaboration, and relationship building

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Exceptional communication skills, ability to interact with all levels of the company as well as represent the company externally

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Experience driving behavior change and engaging others

Frequencies listed represent the percentage of time spent performing the task during a regularly scheduled shift

| Rarely 0-25% | Occasionally 26-50% | Frequently 51-75%  | Constantly 76-100% |

• Sitting - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Standing - Frequently
• Bending (Waist) - Occasionally
• Bending (Neck) - Occasionally
• Lifting - Occasionally (10)
• Lifting Continued - Rarely (50)
• Carrying - Rarely (10)
• Squatting - Rarely
• Climbing - Rarely
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Crawling - Rarely
• Twisting (Waist) - Rarely
• Twisting (Neck) - Rarely
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motion - Rarely

Frequencies listed represent the percentage of time spent performing the task during a regularly scheduled shift

| Rarely 0-25% | Occasionally 26-50% | Frequently 51-75%  | Constantly 76-100% |

• Indoors - Frequently
• Outdoors - Occasionally
• Humid - Occasionally
• Work near toxic or caustic chemicals - Rarely
• Exposure to fumes & airborne particles - Rarely
• Exposure to extreme cold - Rarely
• Exposure to extreme heat - Rarely
• Exposure to wet environments - Occasionally
• Extreme changes in temperature - Rarely
• Work near loud noises - Rarely
• Work near loud noises requiring ear protection - Rarely
• Work near moving mechanical parts - Rarely

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and respectively encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.