We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sustainability Associate to join our Facilities Management team supporting a high-profile portfolio of buildings for a large financial institution in Washington, DC. The Sustainability Associate will play a key role in supporting the Sustainability Manager with the development, coordination, and implementation of sustainability strategies, initiatives, and programs across the assigned buildings.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in environmental stewardship, data analytics, energy and waste reduction, sustainable building operations, and stakeholder engagement within a high-performance team focused on operational excellence and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Program Development & Execution:
• Assist in researching, developing, and executing sustainability programs and initiatives in line with client and company sustainability goals.
• Coordinate with vendors, internal teams, and stakeholders to support green cleaning, waste reduction, recycling, energy conservation, and landscaping initiatives.
• Data Analytics & Reporting:
• Collect, analyze, and interpret environmental performance data (e.g., energy, water, waste, emissions).
• Support monthly and quarterly reporting on sustainability KPIs and performance benchmarks.
• Maintain sustainability dashboards, track progress to targets, and contribute to presentations and client reports.
• Policy & Compliance Support:
• Assist in the review and implementation of sustainability policies and procedures across the assigned portfolio.
• Help ensure operations remain compliant with applicable environmental laws, certifications, and industry standards (e.g., LEED, ENERGY STAR, ISO 14001).
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:
• Support sustainability engagement campaigns for employees, tenants, and building staff.

This is a full-time position. $33.50 per hour. Hours Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

• Ideal candidate will have knowledge of environmental certifications and industry standards including LEED, Energy Star and ISO 14001.
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or equivalent preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking, a strong background in project management preferred, particularly with planning methods and coordinating and leading programs
• Must have the ability to collaborate, as they will be responsible for coordinating efforts among internal and external departments

EOE, including disability/veterans

Donohoe Companies is a company that is passionate about the operation and maintenance of facilities in the commercial and government sectors. At Donohoe, we celebrate our diverse group of talented employees - and it shows. We are proud to say we have been ranked third on the Washington Business Journal's 2025 Corporate Diversity Index. 

Perks & Benefits 

We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, and a 401k plan with a match. And...we offer some not-so-standard, extra great benefits, including tuition reimbursement for education/certifications, employee discount programs (including hotels and our vendor's products), gym membership, and an Employee Assistance Program that offer a wide array of consultative/actionable services. We value diversity and believe in forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is the key to our success. Come join us, and find out what the best work of your career could look like for you.