Manager, Environmental, FIFA World Cup 2026

3 weeks ago


Miami, United States teamworkonline Full time
Reporting organizationally to the FIFA26 USA Head of Environment, the Environmental Manager will work in close collaboration with the other members of the FIFA26 Sustainability & Human Rights team, the FIFA Sustainability & Environment Department and other key individuals to promote and ensure environmental protection throughout FIFA World Cup 2026 preparation and operations as per the FIFA World Cup 26 Sustainability & Human Rights Strategy. The focus is on  managing initiatives to foster sustainable FIFA World Cup infrastructure and operations across all Host Countries. 
THE POSITION The main responsibilities and oversights of the Environmental Manager for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include:  
  • Help to develop and implement programs to address FWC26-related environmental issues, challenges and opportunities as per the Sustainability & Human Rights Strategy for the tournament across the three Host Countries;
  • Work with the Stadium Management functional area to ensure that all FIFA World Cup stadiums achieve sustainable building certification for operations and maintenance as well as for design & build and construction management for any relevant renovations, where applicable;
  • Provide guidance to stadiums to support their green building certification process;
  • Develop and deliver an sustainability training programmes for all official training sites of the FWC26;
  • Deliver sustainable operations training and facilitate knowledge-sharing for other FIFA World Cup sites with a focus on leaving a positive and lasting legacy of sustainable operations;
  • Work with the FIFA26 Sustainable Supply Chain Manager on the sustainable procurement of green building materials that maximize resource efficiency and reduce emissions, waste and negative impacts on biodiversity and human health for temporary and permanent infrastructure across FIFA World Cup sites;
  • Work on initiatives that will protect fauna and flora and ensure the protection of stray animals in areas impacted by the tournament;
  • Support the Director of Sustainability & Human Rights and the Head of Environment with the development and integration of sustainable building and operations criteria and standards into tournament policies, processes, procedures, guidelines and other tools across FWC26 Inc.
  • Assist in planning and coordinating of meetings, workshops and site visits; 
  • Support the delivery of the tournament’s sustainability reporting throughout the project.


YOUR PROFILE
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in management of complex, multi-stakeholder sustainable building certification projects, with at least two years of experience in the United States and preferably also in Canada and Mexico;
  • Knowledge of and experience in applying green-building certification schemes and assessing and evaluating the sustainability performance of buildings and infrastructure solutions, and their operations and maintenance ;  
  • Experience in developing training curricula (online material, videos, guidelines, etc.) and delivering training sessions;
  • Operational experience working in stadiums and arenas;
  • Keen understanding of key stakeholders, operations, challenges and opportunities in the field of sustainable building across all three Host Countries;
  • Experience in creating project concepts and coordinating their implementation;
  • Concrete understanding of environmental legal framework across US, Canadian and/or Mexican Host Cities 
  • International work experience, especially with Mexico and Canada and with working as part of a multi-cultural team;
  • Proven track-record in fostering, building and maintaining relationships with groups of experts and/or stakeholders.
  • Experience working in the field of sports and events and, in particular, mega sporting events;
  • Experience working with local governments and other governmental actors in the field of environment in the Host Countries
  • Work experience related to biodiversity in urban settings;
  • Experience with topics related to animal rights;
  • Familiarity with and/or experience in working within the frameworks of sustainability event management systems such as ISO 20121 (Event Sustainability Management Systems – Requirements with guidance for use);
  • Experience in reporting against international standards such as Global Reporting Initiative sustainability reporting standards. 
  • Fluent in English. Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
  • Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools



  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organizationally to the FIFA26 USA Head of Environment, the Environmental Manager will work in close collaboration with the other members of the FIFA26 Sustainability & Human Rights team, the FIFA Sustainability & Environment Department and other key individuals to promote and ensure environmental protection throughout FIFA World Cup 2026...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organizationally to the FIFA26 USA Head of Environment, the Environmental Manager will work in close collaboration with the other members of the FIFA26 Sustainability & Human Rights team, the FIFA Sustainability & Environment Department and other key individuals to promote and ensure environmental protection throughout FIFA World Cup 2026...


  • Miami, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organizationally to the FIFA26 USA Head of Environment, the Environmental Manager will work in close collaboration with the other members of the FIFA26 Sustainability & Human Rights team, the FIFA Sustainability & Environment Department and other key individuals to promote and ensure environmental protection throughout FIFA World Cup 2026...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organizationally to the FIFA26 USA Head of Environment, the Environmental Manager will work in close collaboration with the other members of the FIFA26 Sustainability & Human Rights team, the FIFA Sustainability & Environment Department and other key individuals to promote and ensure environmental protection throughout FIFA World Cup 2026...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organizationally to the Head of Accommodation, the Accommodation Manager will be a key member of the FIFA26 Operational Services team, and work in close collaboration with the FIFA Zurich Project team and other key individuals responsible for delivering Accommodation efforts for the FIFA World Cup 2026 that for the first time ever, is hosting 48...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organizationally to the Head of Accommodation, the Accommodation Manager will be a key member of the FIFA26 Operational Services team, and work in close collaboration with the FIFA Zurich Project team and other key individuals responsible for delivering Accommodation efforts for the FIFA World Cup 2026 that for the first time ever, is hosting 48...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organisationally to the Head of Accommodation, the Accommodation Manager will be a key member of the FIFA26 Operational Services team, and work in close collaboration with the FIFA Zurich Project team and other key individuals responsible for delivering Accommodation efforts for the FIFA World Cup 2026 that for the first time ever, is hosting 48...


  • Miami, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organisationally to the Head of Accommodation, the Accommodation Manager will be a key member of the FIFA26 Operational Services team, and work in close collaboration with the FIFA Zurich Project team and other key individuals responsible for delivering Accommodation efforts for the FIFA World Cup 2026 that for the first time ever, is hosting 48...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organisationally to the Head of Accommodation, the Accommodation Manager will be a key member of the FIFA26 Operational Services team, and work in close collaboration with the FIFA Zurich Project team and other key individuals responsible for delivering Accommodation efforts for the FIFA World Cup 2026 that for the first time ever, is hosting 48...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organisationally to the Executive Director, Operational Services, the Manager, Travel will be a key member of the FIFA26 Travel team, and work in close collaboration with FIFA Zurich key collaborators and other key individuals responsible for managing all aspects of travel logistics, arrangements, and coordination for teams, officials, and guests...


  • Miami, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organisationally to the Executive Director, Operational Services, the Manager, Travel will be a key member of the FIFA26 Travel team, and work in close collaboration with FIFA Zurich key collaborators and other key individuals responsible for managing all aspects of travel logistics, arrangements, and coordination for teams, officials, and guests...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organisationally to the Executive Director, Operational Services, the Manager, Travel will be a key member of the FIFA26 Travel team, and work in close collaboration with FIFA Zurich key collaborators and other key individuals responsible for managing all aspects of travel logistics, arrangements, and coordination for teams, officials, and guests...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organisationally to the Executive Director, Operational Services, the Manager, Travel will be a key member of the FIFA26 Travel team, and work in close collaboration with FIFA Zurich key collaborators and other key individuals responsible for managing all aspects of travel logistics, arrangements, and coordination for teams, officials, and guests...


  • Miami, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Sitting within the Operations Department (alongside Fan Operations, Venue Management, Team Services, Media Operations and Competition Management), Dressing and Signage aims to deliver the most outstanding look and feel project in event history.  Reporting to the Head of Dressing and Signage with day-to-day oversight from the Senior Dressing and Signage...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Sitting within the Operations Department (alongside Fan Operations, Venue Management, Team Services, Media Operations and Competition Management), Dressing and Signage aims to deliver the most outstanding look and feel project in event history. Reporting to the Head of Dressing and Signage with day-to-day oversight from the Senior Dressing and Signage...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organisationally to the Head of Human Rights, the Accessibility Manager will be a key member of the FIFA26 Sustainability & Human Rights team, This role will be responsible for supporting the successful implementation of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Sustainability & Human Rights Strategy with a particular focus on accessibility and inclusivity. THE...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    At FIFA26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest sporting event of all time. The FIFA World Cup 26TM will mark the first time that the tournament will feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA. This new format will redefine excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    At FIFA26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest sporting event of all time. The FIFA World Cup 26TM will mark the first time that the tournament will feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA. This new format will redefine excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organisationally to the Director of Broadcast Production, Operations & Services, the Broadcast Operations & Services Senior Manager will be responsible for overseeing the preparation and delivery of broadcast facilities and services at stadia for the FIFA World Cup 2026 / FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Further, this role will oversee broadcast...


  • Miami, Florida, United States teamworkonline Full time

    Reporting organisationally to the Director of Broadcast Production, Operations & Services, the Broadcast Operations & Services Senior Manager will be responsible for overseeing the preparation and delivery of broadcast facilities and services at stadia for the FIFA World Cup 2026 / FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Further, this role will oversee broadcast...