Certifications Coordinator

Role overview

This opportunity is being promoted on behalf of a partner organization, which will handle all applications and follow-up steps. The hiring company is seeking a Certifications Coordinator located in the United States.

The role supports green building certification work across major sustainability frameworks such as LEED, WELL, Fitwel, BREEAM, and other recognized industry standards. It blends coordination, documentation management, and analytical assistance to help deliver complex ESG and sustainability projects successfully.

You will work with project managers, clients, internal stakeholders, vendors, and third-party certification bodies to keep certification efforts organized, accurate, and on schedule. The position also includes research, content support, quality checks, and ongoing process improvement.

This is a mission-driven, collaborative environment centered on sustainable building practices. The position is fully remote within the United States and follows a structured weekday schedule.

Key accountabilities

• Assist project managers with certification workflows for frameworks including LEED, WELL, Fitwel, BREEAM, BOMA, and IREM CSP.
• Plan and support meetings, create agendas, capture discussion notes, and track follow-up tasks to maintain momentum and accountability.
• Gather client information, organize project data, prepare credit documentation, and help build certification submissions and technical deliverables.
• Keep deadlines under control, manage project communications, and maintain well-structured records in tools such as SharePoint and Monday.com.
• Coordinate with clients, suppliers, and certification organizations to move information efficiently and support timely progress.
• Contribute to research on certification changes, sector trends, case studies, and internal content development.
• Support quality assurance activities, administrative coordination, and ongoing refinement of certification tools and processes.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree, either completed or in progress, in sustainability, environmental science, architecture, engineering, urban planning, or a closely related discipline.
• 1-2 years of practical experience working with green building certification systems such as LEED, WELL, Fitwel, or similar frameworks.
• At least one relevant credential, such as LEED Green Associate, Fitwel Ambassador, or WELL AP, is preferred.
• A solid grasp of sustainability concepts and green building certification structures.
• Ability to interpret technical materials such as architectural drawings, floor plans, and mechanical plans.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills with the ability to balance several priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with careful attention to accuracy and detail in documentation.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Monday.com, and similar project management tools is preferred.
• Self-directed, detail-focused, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Compensation and benefits

The role offers a competitive annual salary of $63,000 to $70,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

It is a fully remote position with a structured weekday schedule of 8am-5pm PST/EST.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with paid time off, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and volunteer days.

Additional support includes flexible work arrangements with supervisor-approved remote and flexible scheduling options, annual allowances for certifications, training, conferences, and professional development, plus monthly internet and food stipends and equipment/support allowances.

The package also includes a 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions, an employee assistance program, a referral program, and other wellness-oriented benefits.

This role offers the chance to contribute to high-impact sustainability and ESG initiatives in the built environment.

Application and data notice

The partner company is responsible for reviewing applications and managing the hiring process, including interviews and assessments. The matching process may use AI-assisted screening to help identify candidates aligned with the role’s core requirements.

By applying, candidates acknowledge that personal data may be processed to assess candidacy and shared with the hiring employer in line with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR where relevant. Applicants may exercise rights such as access, correction, deletion, and objection as applicable.

AI tools may also support parts of the review process, such as resume evaluation and response analysis, but human judgment remains central to final hiring decisions.