Senior Manager, Risk & Environmental Health Safety

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a respected nonprofit organization committed to empowering individuals and strengthening communities through its extensive network of retail stores, donation centers, warehouses, transportation operations, and administrative facilities across the Pacific Northwest. The organization’s mission centers on providing job training, employment services, and supportive programs to people facing barriers to employment, fostering inclusive economic growth and self-sufficiency. Evergreen Goodwill operates with a deep dedication to environmental sustainability, workplace safety, and community impact, making it a dynamic and values-driven employer within the nonprofit sector.

The Senior Manager, Risk & Environmental Health Safety (EHS) at Evergreen Goodwill plays a critical role in leading the organization’s safety and regulatory compliance initiatives. Located at the Administration Building in Seattle, WA, this hybrid role requires three days per week in the office and reports directly to the Director of Facilities and Risk & Safety. The position is salaried exempt with a competitive salary range of $108,000 to $120,000 annually. This leadership role supervises the company’s environmental health & safety organization and acts as the senior technical authority on all matters related to workplace safety, risk mitigation, and compliance with OSHA regulations.

In this role, the Senior Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving enterprise-wide EHS programs spanning multiple operational areas, including retail stores, donation centers, warehouses, transportation, and administrative offices. The position requires subject matter expertise in OSHA compliance standards, safety management systems, and adult learning principles to effectively elevate workplace safety culture and reduce organizational risk. The Senior Manager leads hazard identification, risk assessments, incident investigations, and regulatory gap analyses to ensure continuous improvement in safety practices and compliance.

Beyond regulatory compliance, this role champions the development of technical safety training programs and standardized curricula that support onboarding and ongoing compliance training for diverse operational sites. Additionally, the Senior Manager provides coaching and development support to operational leaders to strengthen frontline safety accountability and promote proactive hazard reporting. Leadership responsibilities include supervising, mentoring, and developing EHS team members, establishing performance standards, and fostering professional growth to build internal technical capability.

A vital aspect of the role involves emergency preparedness and business continuity planning. The Senior Manager leads emergency response planning, drills, and serves as an escalation point for significant safety incidents. Collaboration with facilities management and executive leadership is essential to ensure comprehensive business continuity strategies.

Evergreen Goodwill celebrates diversity and inclusion, welcoming employees from varied backgrounds and perspectives. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings plans, paid time off, employee discounts, and career development opportunities. This position is an excellent opportunity for EHS professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact within a mission-driven organization dedicated to community welfare and safety excellence.