Sustainability Manager - Columbia Falls, MT

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as part of our Sustainability team in Columbia Falls, the gateway to Glacier National Park!

At Glacier National Park Lodges, we depend on our team members to be highly motivated, committed, share our vision and work together to attain it, while our work environment encourages responsibility for personal growth and promotes pride in each employee. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests.

We’re hiring a Sustainability Manager to Live. Work. Explore. in Columbia Falls, Montana!

Xanterra Travel Collection® seeks a passionate, hands‑on sustainability professional to support the development, implementation, and maintenance of environmental strategies and programs for Glacier National Park Lodges and Cedar Creek Lodge. The seasonal Sustainability Manager will support the Glacier Director of Risk and Sustainability by advancing sustainability initiatives, compliance, certifications, and employee engagement during the peak tourism season. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical knowledge and people skills who thrives in seasonal, mission‑driven environments.

• Position Type:
  Seasonal
• Season Dates:
  April 20 - October 16, 2026
• Pay: $2,448.00 bi‑weekly
• Schedule:
  
  Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
• Housing:
  Employee housing is not available

Just west of Glacier National Park lies a collection of communities who proudly welcome millions of visitors each year to the Glacier Gateway area. Columbia Falls is a lively Montana town with many locally owned shops, restaurants, breweries, and summer farmers markets—it is the ideal home base for exploring Glacier National Park and the 2.4 million acres in Flathead National Forest.

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Learning and Development Program

• Free Glacier National Park pass
• Free Red Bus Tours (if available)
• Retail, lodging and travel discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• $350 referral bonus program
• A fast‑paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world
• The adventure of a lifetime!

• Support the achievement of Xanterra, Glacier National Park Lodges, and Glacier National Park Service (NPS) sustainability goals by implementing and monitoring environmental strategies and programs for Glacier operations.
• Maintain compliance with NPS sustainability requirements, ISO 14001 standards, and all applicable local, state, and federal environmental laws and regulations.
• Assist with the continual improvement of the ISO 14001‑certified Our Softer Footprint® Environmental Management System (EMS) including supporting successful completion of audits.
• Track sustainability Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including utility use, greenhouse gas emissions, waste generation, recycling, and sustainable procurement using Xanterra’s Ecometrix system monthly.
• Assist with the preparation of annual location sustainability reports.
• Lead solid waste management, recycling, and composting programs, including occasionally performing manual tasks such as collecting and transporting recycling or compost materials.
• Oversee Xanterra’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program including Xanterra pest exclusion staff and contracted pesticide applicators.
• Help coordinate and present staff training on sustainability and environmental compliance, including orientation for other seasonal employees.
• Maintain compliance with Montana DEQ’s drinking water standards for public water systems.
• Engage employees and guests through sustainability messaging campaigns, events, and educational initiatives, fostering a culture of sustainability and accountability.
• Use audits, inspections, and incident response to monitor and document corrective actions.
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize operational efficiency and support sustainability goals.
• Other duties assigned by the Director of Risk and Sustainability.