Compass Group - Evanston, IL
posted 4 months ago
The Sustainability and Community Engagement Manager at Northwestern University serves as a vital link between dining services and the campus sustainability department for Chartwells. This role is focused on implementing sustainability programs, providing training to foodservice staff, and monitoring data to identify efficiencies and solutions that further sustainability initiatives. The manager will work closely with clients to align Chartwells' programs with their sustainability goals, ensuring that resources and data are available to support these objectives. Community involvement is a significant aspect of this position, including partnerships with Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) and engaging the campus community in sustainability discussions. In this role, the manager will actively promote M/WBE hyper-local purchasing and motivate associates to embrace sustainability initiatives. Regular compliance evaluations and data analysis will be conducted to assess the effectiveness of sustainability programs. The manager will also assist in developing client-specific sustainability initiatives related to foodservice, building strong relationships with clients and the campus community to drive these initiatives forward. Regular assessments of sustainable purchases and programs will be made, with updates provided to both clients and Chartwells leadership. The Sustainability Manager will engage with the student community, assist culinary teams in sourcing appropriate products, and contribute innovative ideas to enhance sustainability efforts on campus. Conducting audits related to sourcing, waste, and carbon footprint will be part of the responsibilities, along with organizing educational sustainability events and community volunteering projects. The role may also involve assisting other functions and performing additional work as needed.