Entry Level Sustainability Jobs
New grad sustainability jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or portfolio of environmental projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Education, Manufacturing, and Food & Beverage, with employers like CookUnity, Rochester Institute of Technology, and Amazon hiring at this level now.
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Energy & Sustainability Specialist I
Department: Touchstone IQ for Governments Helpdesk
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking an Energy & Sustainability Specialist to fulfill the below responsibilities on behalf of the Touchstone IQ for Governments team and software products.
Customer Success
- Operate Help Centers for several city and state government-run energy and sustainability programs across the country and/or on behalf of Touchstone IQ products.
- Provide phone, email, and virtual support to building owners and managers who are tasked with complying with building benchmarking and performance standards programs.
- Support building owners with energy and water benchmarking in either ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager® and/or Touchstone IQ.
- Track and manage building owner correspondence and benchmarking report submissions.
- Efficiently guide building owners and property managers through technology troubleshooting by providing relevant resources and solutions to resolve issues.
- Meet contractual obligations for each client, including but not limited to 24-hour turnaround time on all correspondences, +90% compliance rates, and outreach commitments.
- Identify customer needs and maintain a supportive, empathetic, and professional attitude to ensure a positive customer service experience.
Program Support
- Support with the development of client-facing project management materials including timely and accurate status reports, timelines, and call notes.
- Support the creation of program materials on behalf of government clients and/or Touchstone IQ products. These include – but are not limited to – how-to guides, program overviews, informational videos, FAQs, training presentations, and process flows.
- Contribute ideas to improve program resources that will enhance the team’s effectiveness, program compliance, and customer service experience.
- Generate and analyze various program or customer statistic reports using Salesforce, Microsoft Excel, and internal Touchstone IQ tools.
Company Support
- Provide ad hoc support for corporate initiatives. These include – but are not limited to – gathering data and documenting processes, compiling industry and competitive research, creating marketing content, supporting software quality assurance testing, and conducting potential customer outreach.
Success in This Role Requires
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills including the ability to actively listen, problem solve, and be highly responsive to the needs of our multi-functional internal team and all customers with whom you interact.
- Ability to take detailed, accurate, and informative notes while multitasking.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients.
- A demonstrated ability to learn and operate robust CRM tools and technology platforms.
- A deep knowledge of all client programs and Touchstone IQ products for which you support.
- Being comfortable asking for management guidance and using good judgment and analytical skills in ambiguous situations.
- Outstanding attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture.
- Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively across multiple projects and competing deadlines.
- High-level awareness of client contracts and scope of work.
- An understanding of, or ability to comprehend, energy policy and energy concepts.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced software-centric work environment.
- A growth mindset — someone who can adapt to change and incorporate constructive feedback.
Compensation
Starting salary of $58,000 per year; salary will be commensurate with experience. TIQ offers health benefits, an RTD pass, paid time off, onsite gym facility and a hybrid work schedule.
Energy & Sustainability Specialist I
Department: Touchstone IQ for Governments Helpdesk
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking an Energy & Sustainability Specialist to fulfill the below responsibilities on behalf of the Touchstone IQ for Governments team and software products.
Customer Success
- Operate Help Centers for several city and state government-run energy and sustainability programs across the country and/or on behalf of Touchstone IQ products.
- Provide phone, email, and virtual support to building owners and managers who are tasked with complying with building benchmarking and performance standards programs.
- Support building owners with energy and water benchmarking in either ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager® and/or Touchstone IQ.
- Track and manage building owner correspondence and benchmarking report submissions.
- Efficiently guide building owners and property managers through technology troubleshooting by providing relevant resources and solutions to resolve issues.
- Meet contractual obligations for each client, including but not limited to 24-hour turnaround time on all correspondences, +90% compliance rates, and outreach commitments.
- Identify customer needs and maintain a supportive, empathetic, and professional attitude to ensure a positive customer service experience.
Program Support
- Support with the development of client-facing project management materials including timely and accurate status reports, timelines, and call notes.
- Support the creation of program materials on behalf of government clients and/or Touchstone IQ products. These include – but are not limited to – how-to guides, program overviews, informational videos, FAQs, training presentations, and process flows.
- Contribute ideas to improve program resources that will enhance the team’s effectiveness, program compliance, and customer service experience.
- Generate and analyze various program or customer statistic reports using Salesforce, Microsoft Excel, and internal Touchstone IQ tools.
Company Support
- Provide ad hoc support for corporate initiatives. These include – but are not limited to – gathering data and documenting processes, compiling industry and competitive research, creating marketing content, supporting software quality assurance testing, and conducting potential customer outreach.
Success in This Role Requires
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills including the ability to actively listen, problem solve, and be highly responsive to the needs of our multi-functional internal team and all customers with whom you interact.
- Ability to take detailed, accurate, and informative notes while multitasking.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients.
- A demonstrated ability to learn and operate robust CRM tools and technology platforms.
- A deep knowledge of all client programs and Touchstone IQ products for which you support.
- Being comfortable asking for management guidance and using good judgment and analytical skills in ambiguous situations.
- Outstanding attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture.
- Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively across multiple projects and competing deadlines.
- High-level awareness of client contracts and scope of work.
- An understanding of, or ability to comprehend, energy policy and energy concepts.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced software-centric work environment.
- A growth mindset — someone who can adapt to change and incorporate constructive feedback.
Compensation
Starting salary of $58,000 per year; salary will be commensurate with experience. TIQ offers health benefits, an RTD pass, paid time off, onsite gym facility and a hybrid work schedule.
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Entry Level Sustainability Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level sustainability job?
Start by building hands-on experience through internships, campus environmental programs, or volunteer projects with nonprofits and local government agencies. Employers at this level look for familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks, data tracking, and corporate responsibility concepts. A focused resume that highlights any relevant coursework, certifications like LEED Green Associate, and a clear interest in environmental impact gives entry level candidates a real edge.
Which companies hire entry level sustainabilitys?
Companies hiring entry level sustainabilitys right now include CookUnity, Rochester Institute of Technology, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including large corporations building out ESG teams, consulting firms staffing sustainability projects, and mission-driven organizations focused on climate and environmental work.
Are there remote entry level sustainability jobs?
Yes, though many roles still involve on-site fieldwork or facility visits. About 50% of entry level sustainability openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the strongest remote opportunities in sustainability reporting, ESG data analysis, and communications roles where day-to-day work centers on research and documentation rather than physical site presence.
Are these new grad sustainability jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior sustainability roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward that requirement, or asks for a portfolio of relevant projects rather than a long professional history. Look for language like "entry level," "recent grad," or "0-2 years" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level sustainabilitys?
Entry Level sustainability roles concentrate in Education, Manufacturing, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they face growing regulatory pressure, investor scrutiny around ESG performance, and internal targets that require dedicated staff to collect data, manage reporting, and coordinate environmental programs from the ground up.