About the Role
The Manager, Green Programs manages a variety of Green training programs and supports Green Grant applications. This role also coordinates the 32BJ Sustainability Committee and leads organization-wide sustainability initiatives. The position represents the 32BJ Training Fund at Green industry events and manages employer engagement activities.
Responsibilities
- Manages third-party partner contracts and invoices, ensuring compliance with partner requirements and administering in-house testing programs.
- Coordinates the 32BJ Sustainability Captains and Committee, facilitates meetings, and publishes the annual 32BJ Sustainability Report.
- Maintains accurate records of Green training classes within the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Performs quality assurance and quality control reviews of Green training courses.
- Manages the scheduling and coordination of various Green training classes.
- Oversees the maintenance of the Green Lab, including equipment, tools and instructional resources.
- Organizes, tracks, and reports on instructor observations and student feedback.
- Assists Senior Manager, Program Development with the preparation of green grant proposals.
- Researches emerging Green policies, technologies, grants opportunities, building standards, and industry best practices, recommending program enhancements.
- Reviews annual updates to third-party partner curriculum materials and communicates updates to instructors.
- Coordinates with the Manager, Communications and employers to support employer-requested Green training and customize curriculum materials.
- Partners with the Curriculum Team and subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop and update Green training programs.
- Reviews and approves updated and new Green course content and instructional materials.
- Researches, plans, and executes sustainability-related activities for staff, members, and their families during NYC Climate Week, Earth Day, and other sustainability initiatives.
- Manages the LEED recertification process for the 32BJ Headquarters through the Arc platform.
- Coordinates the annual building waste audit and indoor air quality testing and reviews results with the Sustainability Committee.
- Communicates, coordinates, and registers members and staff for external Green industry events, conferences, and educational activities.
- Assists members with career development by providing guidance on continuing education credits and units required to maintain Green certifications.
- Supports outreach efforts with the Union and employer organizations to promote Training Fund programs and assist employers in complying with Green local laws and Green Building standards.
- Assists with testing and counseling prospective and incoming students.
- Responds to and resolves member inquiries and escalations regarding Green training programs.
- Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by management.
Requirements
- Experience in program management in an educational environment or leading teams preferred.
- Teaching experience with building operations and maintenance, climate action, and/or environmental sustainability preferred.
- Skills in and experience with curriculum development preferred.
- Demonstrated capability to manipulate and use multiple software programs and macros simultaneously including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Microsoft Word), Windows applications, and other web based related sources.
- Experience or knowledge of multifamily or commercial building operations and maintenance in NYC preferred.
- Experience or knowledge of Green Buildings required.
Skills
- Customer relationship skills
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Microsoft Word)
- Windows applications
- Web based related sources
- Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
- Green Building credential/certification preferred (e.g., LEED, WELL, BPI MFBO, BPI MFBA, BOC, CEM, CEA, CMVP, Passive House)
Location
- NYC
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Manager
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree required in environmental studies, sustainability, engineering, or related fields
About the Company
- Building Services 32BJ Benefit Funds (“the Funds”) is the umbrella organization responsible for administering Health, Pension, Retirement Savings, Training, and Legal Services benefits to over 100,000 SEIU 32BJ members.
- Our mission is to make significant contributions to the lives of our members by providing high quality benefits and services.
- We embody five core values: Flexibility, Initiative, Respect, Sustainability, and Teamwork (FIRST).
- The Funds oversees and manages $9 billion of dollars in assets.
- For 2025 and beyond, 32BJ Benefit Funds will continue to drive innovation, equity, and technology insights to further help the lives of our hard-working members and their families.
- We use cutting edge technology such as: M365, Dynamics 365 CRM, Dynamics 365 F&O, Azure, AWS, SQL, Snowflake, QlikView, and more.
