• Provide overall strategic direction, leadership, and guidance to the Sustainable Operations department whose function includes sustainability strategy and Net Zero commitments, facilities management, office administration, travel, as well as safety, security, and emergency management strategy.
• Supervise New York and Washington DC Foundation Services leads and provide inspirational leadership and direction to the departments team members, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Ensure that the departments operations are run efficiently and effectively, delivering high-quality services to the organization.
• Oversee the departments budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and financial sustainability.
• Oversee and assess the performance of the department, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes to drive excellence.
• Establish the monitoring and reporting of appropriate metrics and key performance indicators.
• Oversee emergency management planning, and monitoring environmental, health, and safety of NYC headquarters and regional office while ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
• Advise executive/senior leadership across the Foundation on sustainability, and operational excellence across facilities and administration, and contribute to strategic decision-making.
• Partner with the Foundations facilities teams in Nairobi, Bangkok, and Bellagio to integrate Foundation sustainability priorities and practices, where appropriate.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive sustainability strategy that aligns with the organization’s mission and values and net zero operations commitment including goals, measurable targets, and an action plan.
• Identify, develop, and integrate needed sustainability processes and policies across the Foundations core operations including areas such as procurement, water use, waste management, travel, event management, etc.
• Oversee risk related to potential environmental issues related to the Foundations operations, including developing and monitoring key risk indicators and developing mitigation strategies in alignment with the Foundations broader enterprise risk management framework.
• Promote a culture of sustainability and collaborate with staff across all departments to integrate sustainability into day-to-day operations, including engagement and educational programs for staff and the community.
• Identify, develop, and manage sustainability reporting and communication, ensuring transparency and alignment with standards and frameworks relevant to private philanthropy.
• Meet and stay ahead of sustainability regulations and compliance requirements, to ensure RFs long-term ability to maintain best-in-class sustainability policies and practices.

• Oversee the Foundations Net Zero operations commitment and drive the implementation to successfully achieve identified milestones and targets to reduce the Foundations GHG emissions and offset any remaining emissions.
• Develop and oversee strategies to reduce emissions from all aspects of the Foundations operations, including direct emissions (Scope 1), indirect emissions from energy use (Scope 2), and value chain emissions (Scope 3).
• Develop and implement market-based mechanisms to offset residual carbon emissions, including the use of carbon credits and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
• Identify and partner with reputable carbon credit provider(s), ensuring these mechanisms are integrated into the overall strategy and tracked for effectiveness in achieving net zero objectives.
• Partner with program teams to ensure the strategies and projects the Foundation is considering for its carbon credit investments are aligned and integrated with the climate solutions being developed by the Foundation.
• Lead Foundations annual GHG accounting and reporting for global operations.

• Oversee thought leadership and influence strategy to inspire and influence the sector and ecosystem to act with the Foundation towards global sustainability practices.
• Evaluate and guide the Foundations participation in existing efforts and coalitions where the Foundation can lend its voice and influence.
• Manage relationships and partner with the Connected Leaders team to develop and implement a convening journey that leads to collaboration and action.

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Generally expected to have 12+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years of management/leadership experience.
• Bachelor of Science or Arts in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with carbon accounting using GHG protocol, developing renewable energy projects, and building carbon reduction programs.
• LEED accredited professional preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to partner cross-functionally to solve complex challenges.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and experience in shaping and leading change in complex, global settings.
• Ability to gather and use data to make sustainability decisions.
• Exceptional emotional intelligence, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and connect with a diverse array of internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, able to build and maintain effective relationships and to inspire his/her teams to lead by example.

• Balances Stakeholders: Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Cultivates Innovation: Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Develops Talent: Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organizations goals.
• Drives Vision & Purpose: Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
• Values Differences: Recognizes the value of different perspectives and commits to inclusion, equity, and diversity in every aspect of work.