Sustainability Specialist

Job Description

Join a passionate team of passionate environmentalists on their journey to creating a greener future for the City of Cape May and beyond. Take this opportunity to work in a seaside resort town, take lunch breaks at the beach, inspire visitors and locals to live more sustainably, share your passion for the environment with a dedicated team, and get exclusive discounts to assist you on your personal journey to natural-living.

Candidate must be educated about environmentalism and sustainability, work well independently and with others, be self-motivated, and uphold our core values: honesty, integrity, authenticity, equality, and simply being kind.

Job Responsibilities:

• Open/close store
• Drive sales through knowledgeable, friendly customer service and sustainable product education
• Build relationships with clients through environmental discussion, mutual cause, and genuine care
• Help customers understand and choose natural products across herbal wellness, home care, personal care, gardening, art supplies, yoga, and more
• Maintain store organization and merchandising standards
• Restock and maintain displays
  
  Learn and use the store’s product knowledge database
• Support workshops, events, and seasonal displays when needed

Qualifications /

Skills:

• Interest in herbalism, sustainability, or natural products
• Enjoys talking with customers and sharing knowledge
• Curious and eager to learn about sustainable living
• Organized and dependable
• Comfortable working independently in a small boutique environment

Education & Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma required
• College education in environmental science or sustainability preferred but not required
• Industry and supervisory experience a plus

Cape May County's first zero-waste lifestyle store, specializing in refillable, reusable, and compostable products that range from home cleaning products to personal care and general wellness.