Sustainability Coordinator (Northfield, IL)

Job Summary

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and support day-to-day operations for sustainability initiatives across environmental, social, and product focus areas.

• Assist with documenting, improving, and maintaining operational processes to enhance efficiency.

• Help standardize and maintain team procedures to support scalability and consistency.

• Ensure internal communication tools and channels are organized and accessible.

• Support stakeholder engagement by coordinating responses, tracking requests, and ensuring timely follow-up.

• Plan and coordinate meetings, including scheduling, preparing materials, and tracking key outcomes.

• Assist in the planning and execution of sustainability events, including large-scale internal or external programs.

• Maintain and organize team documents and resources to support collaboration and accurate recordkeeping.

• Support supplier onboarding activities and assist with related tracking and reporting.

• Help coordinate sustainability training or educational initiatives across the organization.

• Enter, update, and manage data within sustainability systems and tools.

• Provide system support by serving as a primary or backup administrator for key platforms.

• Contribute to special projects and additional initiatives as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

Certification / Licensure:

• N/A

Work Experience:

• 2+ years in operational coordination or administrative assistance.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Strong self-sufficiency and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to build professional rapport and trust among stakeholders.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Attention to detail.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.