Sustainability Analyst

Job Description JOB SUMMARY: This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job. The Sustainability Analyst will play a key role in Stanford Medicine Children’s Health’s sustainability strategy by supporting the development and implementation of projects, programs, policies, and budgets related to sustainability. The Sustainability Analyst will support efforts related to climate action and resilience planning, building decarbonization and electrification, green building and energy efficiency, waste reduction, and alternative transportation. This role will utilize technical expertise and knowledge of sustainability standards to: collect, calculate, model and report sustainability data; create and update sustainability content for educational and outreach materials; and work with internal teams to pursue opportunities to reduce the environmental impacts of our facilities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct. Manages the collection, analysis, and reporting of pertinent key performance indicators (KPI) and other performance related data and develops continuous improvement and action plans. Provides analysis of large, complex data sets including data from utility, waste, furnishing, purchasing, and food data to provide key insights to leaders. Develops, implements, and maintains databases for tracking KPI. Using trends and data collected from auditing, use, and disposal information, assists Sustainability Team in preparation, review, and presentation of the business case for sustainability programs and improved education. Utilizing data from utilities and waste generation, develops metric dashboard system to track established goals and advise sustainability leadership for communication to key stakeholders. Identifies and frames trends to define potential opportunities, including data analysis and business modeling. Creates charts from various data sources and analyze results for trends and anomalies. Maintains department database information and tracking sheets. Collects data for annual GHG report, Practice Greenhealth report, and Sustainability reports. Assists in streamlining reporting requirements and provides recommendation to improve reporting and analytics processes and tools as necessary to optimize analysis capability. Supports various sustainability and waste reduction projects as needed. Participates in project design and implementation to improve energy efficiency. Consults construction teams on sustainable design and operational strategies. Develops and maintains training and education materials to support sustainability initiatives. Provides continuing content development for written, verbal, and graphic communication materials including reports, presentations, website content, social media content, program dashboards, and sustainability event logistics. Partners with Marketing Team to update content on internal/external web sites as needed. QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying. Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience Licensure/Certification: None Required KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel for data analysis and reporting Ability to critically evaluate data, identify trends, and draw insights to inform decision making and problem-solving related to sustainability challenges and opportunities Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively both as team player and independent contributor Ability to work well with individuals at all levels of the organization Ability to think creatively, function independently and work proactively in a fast-paced environment Ability to adapt to and deal with change and ambiguity Ability to develop analytics and reporting solutions to provide insights to stakeholders and process owners Ability to identify opportunities for process and performance improvement through data analysis Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirement related to the functional area Knowledge of new technologies (in specific field) and maintain and stay abreast of updates and changes Ability to conduct analysis and formulate conclusions PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Additional Information Pay Range Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range. Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $50.42 to $65.55 Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr