Materials Management Specialist

. Support comprehensive sport sustainability projects and environmental assessments .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $62,200 - $89,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in waste management, sustainability assessments, and data analysis, with a strong focus on waste reduction and diversion strategies. Proficient in developing customer-ready reports and implementing sustainability programs in sports venues and events.

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Waste ManagementData AnalysisSustainability AssessmentsAdvanced Excel SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Data CleaningData TransformationWaste Diversion ReportingMaterial Stream AssessmentLife Cycle AssessmentRecycling MethodsComposting TechniquesSource ReductionEnvironmental ComplianceSustainable Materials Management

Soft Skills

Analytical JudgmentAttention to DetailProblem SolvingDecision MakingClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeData PlatformsEmissions-Management SystemsAI-Enabled Tools

Industry Keywords

SustainabilityCircular EconomyWaste HierarchySports VenuesEvent Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support comprehensive sport sustainability projects and environmental assessments
Perform material stream assessments, including collection, sorting, contamination review, and interpretation of recycling, composting, landfill, reuse, and donation pathways
Support sustainability evaluations and solutions focused on waste reduction, diversion, procurement, and life cycle assessments
Evaluate end-of-life treatment options and identify source reduction, reuse, recycling, composting, and vendor-practice improvements
Analyze waste, procurement, and operational data to calculate diversion rates, identify trends, assess data quality, and develop customer-ready reports
Support sustainability assessments, implementation programs, and final environmental, social, and economic reports
Research and implement waste reduction and diversion strategies
Develop and deliver training materials for waste sorting, diversion goals, back-of-house procedures, and event-day implementation
Coordinate with haulers, suppliers, concessionaires, custodial teams, venue operators, customers, and other stakeholders
Support supplier engagement through data requests, follow-ups, and review of materials, packaging, hauling, and disposal information
Calculate waste diversion results using universal standards such as UL and TRUE
Support project managers with on-site program implementation at stadiums and events
Integrate social sustainability priorities into waste reduction and GHG emissions strategies
Own data collection, management, analysis, and reporting workstreams through customer-ready delivery
Design data collection strategies, including source mapping, data-owner identification, request templates, collection schedules, evidence requirements, and escalation paths
Collect, clean, reconcile, transform, and organize complex datasets while maintaining source traceability
Develop data workflows, calculation models, data dictionaries, process documentation, QA/QC checks, and version-control practices
Assess data completeness, accuracy, consistency, and representativeness; identify anomalies and gaps and escalate risks
Prepare customer-ready tables, visualizations, dashboards, reports, presentations, and methodology documentation
Support customer meetings by preparing materials, presenting findings, documenting decisions, and completing follow-up actions
Improve templates, workflows, automation, and reporting structures for efficiency and scalability
Responsibly incorporate AI-enabled tools and automation into materials management workflows
Maintain organized project records for continuity, auditability, customer review, and compliance
Promote safety and compliance with safety, environmental, federal, state, and local regulations
Self-educate on sustainability topics, issues, and trends
Organize and interpret data

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must live and work in the U.S.
Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Sustainability, Business or related field, or High School Diploma/GED (accredited) and four years of relevant experience
2 years of relevant work experience in project/business management in addition to the education requirement
3 years of relevant work experience preferred
Experience with waste management, material minimization and diversion programs, or sustainable material management planning strongly preferred
Experience analyzing data and compiling waste diversion reports
Experience working in sports venues and event operations or a comparable facility
Foundational understanding of sustainable materials management, waste hierarchy principles, circular economy concepts, and common end-of-life treatment pathways
Fluency in waste reduction and diversion methods including mechanical recycling, organics processing, and reuse
Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, lookups, pivot tables, data validation, structured tables, and quality-control techniques
Strong data management skills, including data cleaning, reconciliation, transformation, documentation, file organization, and version control
Ability to evaluate data quality, identify anomalies and gaps, document assumptions and limitations, and develop practical resolution strategies
High proficiency with Microsoft Office and adaptability to new software, data platforms, and emissions-management systems
Familiarity with AI-enabled tools and willingness to incorporate them responsibly into workflows
Ability to travel up to 35% to operating sites
Comfortable with project travel up to two weeks at a time
Ability to work long days and weekends when required by events
Ability to work remotely, in an office, or at a customer site
Ability to multitask across multiple projects
Strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, problem solving, and decision-making skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Interest in the sports and entertainment industry

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Stock purchase plan
Company matching on a 401(k)
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Paid personal days
Bonus eligibility
REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative for business travel/federal property (must have or be willing to obtain)