[Hiring] Manager, Sustainability @Goodwill Industries International, Inc.

Role Description

The Manager of Sustainability at Goodwill Industries International leads the execution of complex, high-impact initiatives that advance Goodwill’s sustainability priorities across a diverse, multi-stakeholder network. This role translates strategy into action by managing projects and programs that deliver measurable environmental and community outcomes.

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple, concurrent sustainability projects and programs with varying scopes, timelines, and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project plans, workstreams, timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure initiatives remain on track and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Coordinate cross-departmentally and throughout the Goodwill network to support alignment, communication, and effective implementation.
• Prepare clear, executive-ready materials and updates for internal leadership and project partners.
• Assist in translating pilot projects and studies into recommendations that inform broader strategy and future initiatives.
• Support data collection, synthesis, and documentation of project outcomes, insights, and lessons learned.
• Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and capacity-building related to sustainability project execution.
• Help develop tools, templates, and resources that improve consistency and effectiveness across projects and programs.
• Manage projects that may be supported by external funding, applying strong grant and compliance practices as needed.
• Support collaboration with external partners, including nonprofits, funders, industry groups, and technical experts.
• Serve as a connector across organizations and teams, helping align priorities, expectations, and timelines.
• Facilitate meetings, working groups, and project check-ins to advance shared goals and decision-making.
• Represent Goodwill with professionalism and credibility in cross-sector settings.
• Support GII Sustainability Team in managing projects and day-to-day tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in one or more of the following fields:
  • Sustainability, environmental science, or environmental studies
  • Public policy, public administration, or nonprofit management
  • Business administration, operations, or management
  • Project management, systems thinking, or a related discipline

Requirements

• Five or more years of relevant professional experience managing complex projects or programs, preferably in sustainability, social impact, philanthropy, nonprofit, or cross-sector settings.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple concurrent initiatives, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.
• Strong project management experience, including planning, execution, coordination across teams, and progress tracking, with grant management experience preferred.
• Experience working across organizations or networks with diverse stakeholders toward shared goals.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively with senior leaders, partners, and cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Ability to design, implement, and oversee projects from inception to evaluation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex work into clear, audience-appropriate materials.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to prioritize amongst competing needs and opportunities.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with diverse people and cultures.
• Flexibility, open-mindedness, and agility to pivot and think outside the box.
• Travel as necessary (10-15%) to carry out duties and responsibilities.