Say on Climate Associate (Remote)

  • As You Sow
  • Jul 12, 2022
Full time Administrative Entry Level Nonprofit-Social Services Research

Job Description

Full-Time, Remote, Exempt Position 

 

THE ORGANIZATION 

 

MISSION 

As You Sow seeks to promote environmental and social corporate responsibility through shareholder advocacy, coalition building, and innovative legal strategies. 

VISION 

Our vision is a safe, just, and sustainable world in which protecting the environment and human rights is central to corporate decision-making. 

OVERVIEW 

As You Sow is a Berkeley-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1992 that promotes corporate environmental and social responsibility through shareholder advocacy, coalition building, and innovative legal strategies. We believe that the path to a safe, just, and sustainable world for all, can be achieved by compelling corporations to take greater responsibility for the impacts of their environmental, social, and governance policies and practices. We achieve this goal through direct engagement, shareholder advocacy, research, publishing scorecards, and other innovative and legal actions 

COMMITMENT TO JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversty, Inclusion) 

As You Sow actively seeks to recruit and retain a diverse staff in all areas of operations. As You Sow will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation. 

 

THE POSITION 

This is a full-time non-exempt position. The Research Manager supports the President and Chief Counsel by overseeing research on a range of As You Sow’s environmental and social corporate responsibility initiative. Integral to As You Sow’s innovative approach to changing corporations to do good, this thoughtful position works with different programs and provides a great opportunity to provide in-depth data that helps to change minds. The ideal candidate has the ability to keep track of multiple topics with differing due dates, think critically, and offer innovative solutions to roadblocks. 

Position Type: 1.0 FTE. Exempt 

Start date: July 2022/ flexible 

Reports to: David Shugar 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

  • Support the development of shareholder resolutions, including research and writing of resolutions, proxy memos, responses to company no-action requests.  
  • Scheduling, tracking, and participating in company dialogues and negotiations as well as preparing research briefs on corporate climate actions.   
  • Research and writing of reports, blogs, and press releases on topics relating to climate change and other relevant issue areas. This includes research and writing to update the Road to Zero Emissions report.   
  • Assess company practices and disclosures (financial, governance, and sustainability).  
  • Collaborate with faith-based investors, institutional investors, and other colleagues.   
  • Monitor media, analyst reports, online postings, and other information sources. 
  • Potential opportunities to speak at corporate annual meetings. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • 2+ years of experience in corporate responsibility, SRI, and ESG. 
  • Desired knowledge on climate and sustainability 
  • Strong interpersonal engagement and communication skills. 
  • Excellent research, analysis, and writing skills, with competence in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Experience with project management tools a plus. 
  • Strong administrative skills to coordinate schedules and communication threads.  
  • Organizational and time management skills, with excellent attention to detail. 
  • Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Ability to act independently, communicate frequently, and ask questions when needed. 
  • Demonstrated commitment to progressive social and environmental change. 
  • Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and commitment to excellence. 
  • Sense of humor appreciated. 

 

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US 

  • Range of $60,000 to $65,000. Negotiable depending upon experience. 
  • Benefits: Healthcare, dental, vision insurance, Life, LTD, Voluntary Life, EAP, 401K, phone stipend, 18 holidays, 1 volunteer day, and 10 vacation days in first year of employment (15 vacation days each subsequent year).  
  • A team with passion and fun  
  • A low-ego, high-performance culture and flexible work environment 

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB 

Please apply through our job site. Applications will be accepted until a great candidate is found. We thank all applicants for your interest. 

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT 

As You Sow is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization and is an equal opportunity employer. As You Sow makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. As You Sow does not unlawfully discriminate on the of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or identification, or any other basis protected by law. Women, People of Color, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

For more information about As You Sow, go to: www.asyousow.org 

 

URL

https://asyousow.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=43&source=aWQ9Mjg%3D

Salary

$60,000- $65,000