Who We Are
We’re Chomps, the fastest-growing snack brand in the U.S. and we’re reimagining snacking. Our meat snacks are made using high-quality proteins, no sugar, and real ingredients – because we believe snacking should be simple, delicious, and convenient. Chomps can be found in over 30,000 stores nationwide with a strong e-commerce presence. Our mission is to inspire, educate, and fuel our community with accessible, real food that doesn’t compromise on taste.
Traits of a Chompian
If you’ve been called scrappy, resourceful, and persistent, then you might just be a Chompian. You’re a team player who’s self-motivated and action-oriented. You’re committed to delivering efficiency and accuracy, and you happen to be great at proactive cross-functional communication. You’re a critical thinker and a natural problem solver who enjoys details, research, and data. You take initiative and complete ownership of everything you do, and you’ll go the extra mile for your team, consumers, and audience. You’re hungry to learn with a passion to grow and improve every day. You also take a keen interest in health, fitness, and nutrition. Sound like you? Then we want to meat you.
What You Will Do
Chomps is seeking a visionary and dynamic Director, Sustainability & Impact to lead our mission goals in redefining best-for-you snacking. This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-driven organization, where your leadership will directly shape strategies that drive climate action, operational excellence, and social responsibility. If you're driven by brand purpose and eager to lead meaningful change within a company that values bold thinking and measurable impact, we want to hear from you.
As the Director, Sustainability & Impact, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our social impact and sustainability strategies, programs, partnerships and initiatives that support the company’s mission goals. This role will be the executive liaison and company sponsor of mission, driving and articulating long-term company strategy. This role reports to the Senior Brand Director, and works in close collaboration with broader Marketing, Operations, Business Analytics and Sales and leadership teams. Success in this role will be demonstrated by effectively developing and delivering the company’s impact strategies, driving awareness of Chomps’ mission, building and executing efficient and effective partnerships and programs, and meeting the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead ESG Impact Reporting and Communications:
- Drive the preparation and publication of Chomps’ annual impact report and other Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulatory reporting requirements.
- Identify opportunities for sustainability and social impact recognition, credentials, and awards, while also preparing the brand for B Corp re-certification.
- Monitor and report on emerging issues, trends, and the success of our impact communications initiatives, in close collaboration with the Sr Brand Director and PR team.
- Identify tools and technology for measuring impact, acting as ambassador for implementing new processes.
- Support Sales and Business Analytics teams in developing materials for key sales meetings.
Develop Environment Measurement and Management Programs:
- Partner with internal and external partners to collect, analyze, and report data related to sustainability and social impact initiatives, leading opportunities for emission management.
- Collaborate with internal teams to integrate emission reduction strategies into daily operations.
- Develop and drive progress on regenerative agriculture initiatives and sustainable sourcing practices in collaboration with the Operations and Innovation team.
- Represent the sustainability viewpoint for end-to-end innovation projects to deliver business value.
- Continuously adapt and learn as new legislation is introduced and/or key priorities change.
Social Impact and Philanthropic Giving:
- Lead the execution of Chomps social impact strategy, focusing on healthy food access, healthy lifestyle and protecting the planet.
- Own partnership with existing sustainability partners like 4Ocean, building continued depth and programming to maximize impact.
- Develop, nurture, and manage partnerships with organizations that align with Chomps mission and impact narrative.
- Coordinate employee volunteer programs and other social impact activities.
- Track and report on the impact of Chomps’ philanthropic investments.
Who You Are
- 7-10+ years in Sustainability/CSR program development and communications, with demonstrated success at a high growth brand
- Bachelor's degree
- Strategic thinker with proven success developing impact program strategies and initiatives; exhibits collaborative approach and problem-solving skills
- Storyteller with outstanding communication skills, demonstrating ability to influence and to transform complex narratives into messaging that connects with a variety of internal and external audiences
- Strong project management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- A flexible and adaptable mindset with the willingness to embrace change, pivot strategies when necessary, and seize new opportunities as they arise
- Demonstrated experience in creating and driving impactful sustainability and social impact programs
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information
- Familiarity with greenhouse gas accounting protocols, renewable energy systems, and sustainability frameworks. Prior experience in GHG inventory measurement
Position: Director, Sustainability & Impact
Reports to: Senior Brand Director
Location: Remote
Type: Full-Time, exempt
Salary Range Opportunity:
- The salary range for this role is $160,000 - $170,000 + 25% annual bonus
Compensation Philosophy & Total Comp:
- Our salary ranges are based on verified market data and our philosophy of paying competitively for our size and industry
- Individual pay rate decisions are based on several factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company
- In addition to base salary, full-time team members receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K 6% match, and monthly reimbursements for wellness and home office.
Other Perks:
- Ability to make an impact: Join a rapidly growing and entrepreneurial-spirited team at a pivotal point to positively impact the food industry.
- Opportunities to grow: Advance within Chomps quickly based on outstanding performance.
- Unlimited PTO and 11+ paid holiday days. Hybrid & flexible remote schedule. Chicago office open to those in the area.
- Paid maternity and paternity leave.
- Bi-annual total team in-person activities.
- Company-wide Continual Education budget.
- Unlimited snacks: Enough meat sticks that if you wanted to eat your body weight in them you could (no judgment here).
Our Commitment
Chomps is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. To achieve our mission of making nutritious food more accessible we greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which comes from diversity of all types, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do and the smart thing for our business.
We're aware of the research showing that historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a job if they don't believe that they meet all of the criteria. Do you hesitate to submit an application because you believe you need to check every box? Please apply anyway with a thoughtful cover letter! We would love to hear from you to discuss how you can help us build a great team at Chomps.
You must reside in the United States to be considered for this position. Chomps does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Important Notice:
It has come to our attention that fraudsters have been posing as Chomps employees or recruiters and contacting job-seeking candidates regarding potential job opportunities. These fraudulent messages sometimes include a request for payment and confidential personal information. Please note that the Chomps recruiting process does not include asking candidates for payments or other confidential financial information.If you are applying for a job, you can confirm the legitimacy of a job posting by viewing current open roles: https://chomps.com/pages/chomps-careers. If you have questions please email us at [email protected]
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What We Do
Chomps is a better-for-you meat snack brand with products made from the highest-quality, sustainably sourced proteins and no hidden, harmful ingredients. Chomps beef and venison are 100% grass-fed and finished, our turkey is free range, and all of our proteins are hormone free, antibiotic free, and humanely raised. Chomps meat snacks never contain added sugar, artificial preservatives or colors, MSG or fillers and are free from the top 8 allergens. Our mission is to inspire a healthier way of snacking by providing high-quality, protein-packed snacks with simple, real food ingredients. At Chomps, there are no compromises or cutting corners - our products are delicious and nutritious.
Find us on Amazon, Thrive Market, Chomps.com. With exciting new retail launches, you can now find us in the aisles of Whole Foods, Sprouts, Kroger and Walmart in addition to Trader Joe's, Safeway, Albertson's and other retailers across the country.
