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At APTIM , we come to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. Our work spans from safeguarding and maintaining critical infrastructure to helping communities recover from natural disasters, from empowering our armed forces and first responders to reducing carbon and energy use, and from making cities more resilient against the threats of climate change to restoring contaminated ecological systems.

Job Overview:

APTIM's Sustainability team seeks an experienced Senior Sustainability Manager, with strong experience and relationships in the professional, minor league, club, collegiate and/or Olympic sports sectors. This is an opportunity for a management level professional looking to further advance their career with a global environmental leader, and to make a significant impact in successfully implementing APTIM's global sustainability growth strategy.

As a Senior Sustainability Manager, the successful candidate's primary function will be to develop and implement branding, marketing, sponsorship and outreach strategies for a sustainability-focused sports benchmarking product. This role will also support APTIM's growth strategy to expand our sustainability, resiliency, and climate change consultancy services to our customers. The team environment is highly collaborative and dynamic. Outstanding communication, presentation and relationship management skills are required.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent.

• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home.

• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities.

• A voice in making our company better.

• Investment into your personal and professional development.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Branding and Marketing Strategy for Sports Benchmarking Product:

• Lead the strategy, development and promotion of the annual benchmarking survey and report.

• Develop and lead implementation of the product marketing and branding plan, working with the marketing department to develop collateral, raise visibility via social media, refresh the website, etc.

• Develop and lead implementation of recruitment and relationship management plan for survey participants, leagues and other key industry relationships, coordinating with other team members, as needed.

• Develop and lead implementation of the product partnership plan

• In close coordination with the team, manage relationships with specific key stakeholders, such as leagues, sponsors and partners.

• Develop webinars and topics to submit to speak at industry events.

• Create content for a variety of platforms including blogs, websites and social media.

• Sustainability Services Practice:

• Develop and implement sustainability strategies to meet stakeholder (customer, government, investor, employee) expectations.

• Assist with implementation of the marketing/communications strategy for the sustainability practice to broaden the APTIM brand both internally and externally .

• Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business. Lead and partner with clients in developing sustainability strategies.

• Leverage existing relationships to support the growth of Sustainability and ESG opportunities throughout North America

• Prepare proposals and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads.

• Build and support relationships with regulatory entities, vendors and product/service companies.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree. Preference for those with a focus on environmental policy, sustainability, planning, civil engineering, or related field. Master's Degree preferred.

• 8+ years' experience in Consultancy specifically around the Sustainability and ESG

• 3+ years of experience specific to the sports sector

• Experienced with the design and implementation of sustainability programs such as energy, waste, and stakeholder engagement.

• Good understanding of sustainability topics including climate resilience, emerging technologies and renewables, zero waste planning and implementation.

• Leadership experience including proposal development and project management.

• Existing relationships in the professional, minor league, club, collegiate and/or Olympic sports sectors

• Proven experience developing and maintaining relationships with sports industry stakeholders.

• Well established reputation and recognized expertise by the marketplace

• Excellent communication (written/verbal), strategic thinking, negotiation, presentation, and "people" skills.

• Proficient in multiple kinds of writing: feature stories, profiles, blogs, news articles, white papers, awards submissions, social media campaign, etc.

• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills.

• Must be a self-starter, organized and have an ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficient Microsoft Office software

• Ensure compliance with all APTIM quality and safety policies as well as all OSHA regulations.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

• ENV SP, LEED AP, WELL AP, TRUE Advisor, GHG Protocol, or other sustainability-related accreditations are a plus

• Knowledge of sustainability disclosure frameworks, emerging regulations, and general corporate sustainability reporting topics

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