Sustainability Analyst

515 N 51st Ave Phoenix Arizona 85043 1 (602)

Starting Pay : $0.00 Annual

Position Description :

Responsible for tracking compiling and analyzing sustainability data and maintaining accurate reporting mechanisms to help drive and implement sustainability outcomes for Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA) and its affiliated entities. Partners with internal departments and external stakeholders to execute data driven sustainability and impact reports. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to identify data trends to provide strategic recommendations that will help scale sustainability initiatives and minimize environmental impact. Creates sustainability narratives from raw data and tracks progress towards sustainability key performance indicators.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Collects and organizes data on waste recycling aftermarket material commodities and sustainability initiatives including metrics on program performance social outcomes and material inventory levels.
• Collaborates across teams to gather relevant data for progress tracking and impact reporting.
• Identifies emerging trends and anomalies in data.
• Partners with IT and utilizes tools like Microsoft Power BI and Excel to create visually appealing dashboards and reports to analyze large interpretation.
• Creates and manages data tracking for material flow pilots projects and day-to-day operation conducting analysis on the material flow for plastics and textiles and creates corresponding mapping visuals.
• Creates data mapping by establishing a blueprint for how sustainability data moves from source collection to consolidation. Ensures consistency and accurate interpretation across different platforms.
• Analyzes trends highlight key performance indicators (KPIs) and translates complex data to provide actionable insights.
• Provides data-driven strategic recommendations for process improvement efficiency gains inventory management operational strategies and marketing campaigns.
• Stays updated on industry trends and maintains awareness around Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) regulatory compliance and reporting.
• Proposes enhancements to data collection processes.
• Conducts financial analysis and compiles reports to support recycling Extended Producer Responsibility program (EPR) and circular initiatives. Analyzes financial data to inform decision-making and drive business growth.
• Maintains accurate merchandise inventory counts and implements efficient inventory management processes.
• Creates detailed profiles on potential partners incorporating relevant data and insights to inform strategic collaborations and alliances.
• Evaluates existing aftermarket material handling processes for data collection efficiency productivity tracking and resource utilization.
• Implements sustainability programs that align with our mission and objectives. Collaborates with internal teams and external partners to design initiatives that promote environmental stewardship and community engagement.
• Maintains regular and consistent in-person attendance.
• Models Goodwill Core Values Trust Collaboration Engagement Ownership and Innovation.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications (Education Experience Skills) :

You will be eligible for a comprehensive Total Rewards package 1st of the month following 60 days of employment that includes the following :

Become a valued member of an organization where good work meets community impact. Our mission is : Empowering Individuals Strengthening Families and Building Stronger Communities. Goodwill provides no-cost career development training and education services to help individuals build a better life for themselves and their families. Our core values are Trust Collaboration Engagement Ownership and Innovation. Everything we accomplish as a team is centered around these core values. Together we create an inclusive and welcoming environment for each other. With stores conveniently located near you you can work for a company where team strength and success are valued and encouraged. Join our team and gain opportunities for job growth at Goodwill and beyond.

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race (including traits associated with race e.g. hairstyles) color religion sex (including pregnancy and related conditions sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin disability military status age genetic information or any other category protected by applicable federal state and local fair employment practice laws.

Individuals with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and / or state or local laws. Please contact Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona at 1- option 6 or if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

For questions about your application or employment with Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona please contact our Candidate Support Line at 1- option 5.

PHISHING SCAM WARNING : Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona / Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley Inc. (GCNA / GIMV) are among several companies recently made aware of a phishing scam involving con artists posing as hiring managers recruiting via email text and social media. The imposters are creating misleading email accounts conducting remote interviews and making artificial job offers in order to collect personal and financial information from unsuspecting individuals. Please note that GCNA / GIMV only use company email addresses which contain @ or @ to communicate with candidates via email. The company also uses secure tools on our website to receive data from applicants and would never ask them to submit their personal banking information to apply for an open job. If you are contacted by someone about an open job at GCNA / GIMV please verify the domain of the senders email address and that they are asking you to apply on this website. If you believe you have been a victim of a phishing scam please visit the Department of Homeland Securitys Cyber Smart website ( to learn how to report it.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Program Management,Data Collection,Environmental Services,Industrial Cleaning,Root cause Analysis,OSHA,Project Management,Team Management,EPA,Leadership Experience,EHS,Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1