Sustainability Coordinator (Northfield, IL)

Job Summary The Sustainability Coordinator supports the day-to-day operations of the Sustainability team and plays a key part in organizing department logistics, standardizing communication, and maintaining accurate information across projects. This individual helps plan and coordinate initiatives, ensuring efforts run smoothly and efficiently. The Coordinator also works closely with team members and business partners to support key sustainability priorities and contribute to strategy execution. Job Description MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate and support day-to-day operations for sustainability initiatives across environmental, social, and product focus areas. Assist with documenting, improving, and maintaining operational processes to enhance efficiency. Help standardize and maintain team procedures to support scalability and consistency. Ensure internal communication tools and channels are organized and accessible. Support stakeholder engagement by coordinating responses, tracking requests, and ensuring timely follow-up. Plan and coordinate meetings, including scheduling, preparing materials, and tracking key outcomes. Assist in the planning and execution of sustainability events, including large-scale internal or external programs. Maintain and organize team documents and resources to support collaboration and accurate recordkeeping. Support supplier onboarding activities and assist with related tracking and reporting. Help coordinate sustainability training or educational initiatives across the organization. Enter, update, and manage data within sustainability systems and tools. Provide system support by serving as a primary or backup administrator for key platforms. Contribute to special projects and additional initiatives as needed. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelor’s degree Certification / Licensure: N/A Work Experience: 2+ years in operational coordination or administrative assistance. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Strong self-sufficiency and problem-solving skills. Ability to build professional rapport and trust among stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail. Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. The anticipated salary range for this position: $23.25 - $33.75 Hourly The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold. Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here. Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Through our culture of belonging, our agile and resilient global team is determined to get our customers exactly what they need, at the right time, every time. If you’re a self-starter, eager to grow your career within a high-performing environment, this is the place for you. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit