Position Posting: Environmental Sustainability Programs Associate

Reports to: Senior Manager, Environmental Programs & Industry Partnerships

Location: Philadelphia, PA 

Application Deadline: 03/05/2026

Start Date: 03/10/2026
Salary Range: $50,000 – $55,000

About the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia 

The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN) is a membership-based nonprofit advancing a just, resilient, and locally rooted economy across Greater Philadelphia. We support independent businesses committed to aligning profit with purpose and measuring success through the triple bottom line of people, planet, and prosperity.

SBN provides education, peer learning, partnerships, and advocacy to help businesses grow sustainably while strengthening communities and protecting the environment. Our work is guided by three interconnected pillars: Environmental Sustainability, Business Growth and Stability, and People and Community Prosperity.

Founded in 2001, SBN is a trusted regional network of values-driven businesses and community partners. Equity, inclusion, and local impact are central to our approach, with a focus on expanding access to resources, strengthening representation, and advancing systems that support independent businesses and long-term community well-being.

Position Description 

The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN) is seeking an Environmental Sustainability Program Associate to report to the Senior Manager for Environmental Programs & Industry Partnerships and support the organization’s multi-faceted environmental resilience portfolio, including Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) and Urban Forestry partnerships. The Program Associate supports the implementation of program activities, including educational workshops, peer learning, along with community-facing programming designed to support business and community adaptation through knowledge sharing and access to information.

This role contributes to increasing and diversifying membership, strengthening relationships with members, consultants, and key industry stakeholders, and advancing identified industry priorities through a triple bottom line approach that centers environmental sustainability, business growth and stability and  thriving people communities and prosperity. The Program Associate supports program development, coordinates scoped activities, assists with consultant management, and helps ensure programs are delivered effectively across both in-person and virtual formats.

The Environmental Sustainability Program Associate brings a working knowledge of green stormwater infrastructure and/or urban forestry and experience with Neon or a similar CRM. They are comfortable with data management, research, and evaluation, and can synthesize information to identify themes, develop clear narratives, and track metrics and reports that communicate program impact and equity outcomes. 

This role supports effective community engagement by translating technical and environmental knowledge into accessible information that helps businesses and communities adapt and thrive. The ideal associate will be a proactive, self-managing, team-oriented problem-solver and life-long learner who is committed to creating just, equitable, and inclusive spaces. This role involves integrating the principles of environmental sustainability within SBN’s triple bottom line framework..

Core Responsibilities: 

The Program Associate plays a critical role in supporting the successful implementation, evaluation, and growth of SBN’s environmental sustainability programs. Under the leadership of the Senior Manager for Environmental Programs & Industry Partnerships, and in collaboration with other staff, the Program Associate provides programmatic and administrative support in the following areas:

GSI Partners

• Support the implementation, coordination, and evaluation of current and future GSI Partners activities, including workshops, convenings, and educational programming.
• Maintain strong working relationships with businesses in the local GSI industry, developers and property owners, city agencies and departments, consultants, and other local and regional stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops and peer learning opportunities, both in-person and virtual, to share best practices, explore business opportunities, and advance innovation within the GSI sector.
• Represent SBN on relevant external committees and advisory groups when the Senior Manager is unavailable or as assigned.
• Support the development of written materials that advance SBN’s advocacy, community mobility, and equity goals related to GSI.
• Assist with developing scopes of work and managing consultants in coordination with program leadership.

Urban Forestry 

• Identify, recruit, and maintain relationships with urban forestry professionals, contractors, and partners across the region.

• Support outreach, scholarship promotion, and assistance opportunities for urban forestry professionals.

• Attend conferences and professional convenings to build awareness of SBN’s urban forestry work and strengthen partnerships.

• Support and implement informational sessions and educational programming, both in-person and virtual, that help professionals improve business stability, environmental impact, and community outcomes.

Environmental Sustainability Program Support & Engagement:

• Support the development, coordination, and implementation of environmental sustainability programs, including workshop planning and facilitation, program scopes, and timelines aligned with SBN’s Environmental Sustainability pillar and triple bottom line framework.
• Develop and support clear program communications and outreach materials, translating technical and sustainability information into accessible resources for members, partners, and community stakeholders across in-person and virtual formats.
• Track dates for all programs supported, metrics, and participant feedback, and contribute to narratives, reports, and evaluations that communicate program impact, equity outcomes, and community adaptation efforts.

 Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to SBN’s mission, values, and triple bottom line approach.
• Experience applying a racial, economic, and community equity lens in a professional or programmatic setting.
• Strong data management skills, including tracking metrics, synthesizing information, and supporting reporting and evaluation.
• Experience supporting program development, workshop facilitation, and community-based initiatives.
• Ability to manage and coordinate with consultants and work collaboratively with internal staff, external partners, and stakeholders.
• Team-oriented, collaborative working style with demonstrated success in cross-sector and intercultural collaboration.
• Knowledge of the local independent business community, environmental sustainability, and/or triple bottom line economy preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional mornings, evenings, weekends and off-site events as needed.

Compensation: 

This is a full-time 40-hour week position. SBN has a generous benefits package which includes employer contributions to medical, dental, and vision insurance; 11 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays; up to 20 accrued paid vacation days per year; 8 accrued paid sick days per year; pre-tax travel benefits; and the opportunity to contribute to an impact-oriented 401k plan. Salary is in the $50,000-$55,000 range commensurate with  experience. 

This is a three-year, grant-supported position, with the opportunity for growth and role retention contingent on performance, program success, and continued funding.

To apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and relevant writing sample as a single .pdf to sbnadmin@sbnphiladelphia.org,  with the subject line “Last name, First name: Environmental Sustainability Programs Associate.”  

SBN is an equal opportunity employer.  SBN is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We strongly encourage people of color and all gender identities and sexual orientations to apply for this and all open positions.