Manager, Green Programs

Job Title: Senior Manager, Program Development

Job Code: 720

Department Name: Thomas Shortman Fund General Admin

Reports To: Senior Manager, Program Development

FLSA Status: Exempt

Union Code: N/A

Management: Yes

Building Services 32BJ Benefit Funds (“the Funds”) is the umbrella organization responsible for administering Health, Pension, Retirement Savings, Training, and Legal Services benefits to over 100,000 SEIU 32BJ members. Our mission is to make significant contributions to the lives of our members by providing high quality benefits and services. Through our commitment, we embody five core values:
Flexibility, Initiative, Respect, Sustainability, and Teamwork (FIRST).

Sustainable technology like M365, Dynamics 365 CRM, Dynamics 365 F&O, Azure, AWS, SQL, Snowflake, Qlik View, and more support our innovative approach. Learn about our culture:
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Under the supervision of the Senior Manager, Program Development, the Manager, Green Programs manages a variety of Green training programs, including multifamily building operator and analyst, LEED Green Associate and accredited professional for operations and maintenance, WELL, GPRO Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing, and green seminars and activities covering a broad range within the Green Building Industry. The role also supports Green grant applications and program development by staying current on policy, technology initiatives, industry trends, best practices, and evolving standards that impact training programs and membership.

As part of the organization’s sustainability initiatives, the Manager, Green Programs coordinates the 32BJ Sustainability Committee and leads organization-wide sustainability initiatives, including NYC Climate Week events, Earth Day celebrations, and the LEED recertification of the 32BJ Headquarters office space. The Manager also represents the 32BJ Training Fund at green industry conferences, events, and committees, while managing employer engagement activities that promote participation in Training Fund programs.

• Manages third‑party partner contracts and invoices and ensures compliance with partner requirements, including administration of in‑house testing programs.
• Coordinates the 32BJ Sustainability Captains and Committee, facilitates monthly meetings, and researches, drafts, and publishes the annual 32BJ Sustainability Report.
• Maintains accurate records of Green training classes within the Learning Management System.
• Performs quality assurance and control reviews of Green training courses by verifying attendance records, participant eligibility, course status, make‑up assignments, session setup, and other course quality–related requirements.
• Manages the scheduling and coordination of various Green training classes, including assigning instructors, classrooms, examinations, and field trips.
• Oversees the maintenance of the Green Lab, including equipment, tools, and instructional resources.
• Organizes, tracks, and reports on instructor observations and student feedback to support continuous program improvement.
• Assists Senior Manager, Program Development with green grant proposals.
• Researches emerging Green policies, technologies, grant opportunities, building standards, and industry best practices, and recommends program enhancements.
• Reviews annual updates to third‑party partner curriculum materials, maintains the curriculum repository, and communicates updates to instructors.
• Coordinates with the Manager, Communications and employers to support employer‑requested Green training and customize curriculum materials.
• Partners with the Curriculum Team and SMEs to develop and update Green training programs, including LEED v5, WELL (One WELL), electrification, and other emerging initiatives.
• Reviews and approves updated and new Green course content and instructional materials.
• Researches, plans, and executes sustainability‑related activities for staff, members, and their families during NYC Climate Week, Earth Day, and other initiatives.
• Manages the LEED recertification process for the 32BJ Headquarters through the Arc platform.
• Coordinates the annual building waste audit and…