Shareholder Relations Associate (Remote)

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. Here is such an example.

COMMITMENT TO DEI (Diversity, Equity, 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

Have you ever thought to yourself, “I wish there was something I could do to influence Corporations so that it’s a more sustainable world?” As part of the Shareholder Resolutions Team, you will be able to! You will work all the various teams and senior leadership at As You Sow as well as with community partners who support our work to change Corporations through Shareholder Resolutions and Advocacy. By becoming familiar with As You Sow’s areas of influence and ESG-related issues in addition to As You Sow’s investment in you through professional development, you too can have an outsized influence.

Your primary focus will be on maintaining systems and data hygiene, to ensure accuracy and efficiency. You will also have opportunities for new types of work, skillset development, and continuous growth and learning. We hope you will take on this chance.

Position Type: 1.0 FTE. Exempt

Start date: Estimated Hire Date: 11/1/2023

Reports to: Shareholder Relations Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist in tracking and managing of resolutions, filings, authorizations, and custodian letters
• Ownership over data management, including data entry and preparing reports in excel and Salesforce
• Upload content to Squarespace website, including reformatting and detailed proofing and maintaining our departmental website resolution tracker
• Maintaining database in Salesforce of Shareholders and Financial Advisors with exquisite attention to detail and excellent data hygiene.
• Preparing documents from templates in Word and DocuSign
• Perform research projects for Shareholder Relations team
• Building reports within Salesforce that meet individual needs for specific, tailored information

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of experience in a general office environment using Microsoft Office suite
• Time management skills to meet concrete due dates and to prioritize task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in excellent data management/data hygiene
• Demonstrated success in CRM or database management

• Excellent interpersonal engagement and communication skills 

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Zoom required. Advanced Excel skills, preferred
• Ability to follow templates and proofread documents accurately
• Ability to notice mistakes and question whether something is correct that looks off
• Ability to act independently, communicate frequently, and ask questions when needed 
• Commitment to progressive social and environmental change 
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and commitment to excellence 
• Strong interpersonal skills and desire to work productively with colleagues  
• Openness to learning from others and developing new professional and personal skills 
• Experience supporting a close-knit team
• Thrives in (seasonal) fast-paced environments
• Sense of humor appreciated

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US

• Salary: 65k-69k
• Benefits: Healthcare, dental, vision insurance, Life, LTD, Voluntary Life, Employee Assistance Program, 401K, parental leave, phone stipend, 18 holidays, 1 volunteer day, 9 sick days, and 10 vacation days in first year of employment, 15 vacation days the second year, and 20 vacation days the third year and beyond.

• A team that is driven by passion to make a positive change in the world and have fun at the same time.

• A low-ego, high-performance culture and flexible work environment

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB

Please apply through our job site. We thank all applicants for your interest.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other people from communities traditionally underrepresented in the environmental and energy efficiency sectors, are encouraged to apply.

As You Sow is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

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

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