Job Summary
The Corporate Sustainability Program Specialist reports to the Director of Corporate Sustainability and supports, facilitates, and promotes sustainability efforts within and outside of MAA. This role collaborates with internal teams to drive and enhance MAA’s impact within people engagement, portfolio resiliency, and stakeholder commitment.
The successful candidate will embody and work to reinforce MAA’s Core Values. Those values include:
Appreciating the uniqueness of each individual
Communicating openly and with integrity
Embracing opportunities
Doing the right thing at the right time for the right reasons
Duties and Responsibilities
Program Coordination and Strategic Support
Coordinates key processes and continuously supports the MAA Corporate Sustainability program.
Collaborates with internal teams in the augmentation and execution of sustainability-focused strategies.
Aids in the development and delivery of external communications, including newsletters, websites, and social media content.
Assists with drafting internal policies that reflect MAA’s stance on material corporate sustainability topics.
Coordinate and participates in corporate sustainability and disclosure committee meetings and related agenda items.
Reporting, Data Analysis, and Communications
Facilitates and coordinates data collection and analysis of sustainability performance metrics.
Coordinates the completion of key rater and ranker (R&R) disclosures including GRESB, CDP, MSCI, Sustainalytics, ISS, S&P Global (DJSI), and Refinitiv by assembling supporting documentation, drafting data requests, and managing project trackers.
Maintains communication with R&R contacts, tracks methodology updates, and supports internal stakeholders with materials for investor engagement.
Facilitates the development of key sustainability-related materials to highlight MAA’s commitment to corporate sustainability (e.g., corporate sustainability report, sustainability-related publications, award submissions).
Monitors municipal sustainability compliance and bench marking mandates across the MAA portfolio.
Project and Initiative Implementation
Supports sustainability-related initiatives (e.g., electric vehicle charging, property resource optimization, renewable energy infrastructure).
Supports the implementation of programming to enhance sustainability awareness and engagement within MAA and the broader local communities.
Organizes, supports, and promotes MAA's community engagement and employee volunteer programs.
Performs other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, business, or a related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2 years of experience with corporate sustainability/responsibility, communications, community engagement or a related field required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the construction, architecture, REIT, multifamily housing, and engineering industry preferred
Master's degree in sustainability, business, or a related field preferred
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite tools preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of corporate sustainability principles and practices
Professional written and verbal communication skills with the capability to create and deliver organized and professional content
Organizational skills and flexibility to operate within a dynamic, deadline-driven environment
Interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple projects independently
Initiative and willingness to work on ad-hoc projects and responsibilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and advanced proficiency with Excel
Process management skills and attention to detail to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Physical and Environmental Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Disclaimer
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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What We Do
MAA is a real estate company focused on providing a high-quality apartment living experience to residents across the Southeast, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. As an active buyer and developer of apartment communities, MAA is currently the largest owner-operator of apartment homes in the country and is an S&P 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. MAA has successfully navigated numerous business cycles, captured significant growth and built an efficient, technology-driven operating platform with an investment portfolio that is uniquely balanced and diversified across markets noted for strong population growth and robust housing-demand dynamics. Currently, MAA owns and operates over 100,000 apartment homes across 16 states and the District of Columbia. As an employer, we strive to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce that mirrors the diversity of our residents and the communities where we do business. We are committed to an inclusive working environment that not only values diversity in ideas and opinions, but also fosters a sense of belonging and connection where associates feel recognized and appreciated regardless of individual differences. Our goal through these efforts is to support and promote inclusive diversity, equal opportunity and fair treatment for all those working at MAA and as a result create more value for all the constituents we serve. Understanding the unique perspectives of our associates, residents and shareholders is essential to our program and ultimately to our success as a company. We are committed to cultivating conversations and continuously examining all the ways we do business so that we can best deliver on our Mission to provide superior service and value to those whose lives we touch.
