Sustainability Consultant (Workiva Carbon)

Summary
As a Sustainability Consultant at Workiva, you'll play a pivotal role in helping clients achieve their sustainability goals. You'll leverage your expertise in sustainability best practices and Workiva's platform to deliver exceptional service. We are looking for an experienced professional who can support clients ranging in size from Fortune 500s to small independent organizations through the implementation of our software and delivery of high-quality ESG consulting services.
What You'll do

• Guide clients on implementing effective GHG emission calculation programs including scope 1, 2 & 3
• Assist clients with building emission reduction programs aligned with leading frameworks (CDP, GRI, SASB, TCFD)
• Become a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance and navigating clients through their sustainability journey
• Champion client success by implementing Workiva's solutions and ensuring projects meet scope, deadlines, and client objectives.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive environment, sharing knowledge through training materials and potentially delivering training sessions
• Uphold Workiva's high standards by providing exceptional service and promptly addressing client needs

What You'll Need
Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field
• 4 years of experience in related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of sustainability practices, including carbon emissions accounting (Greenhouse Gas Protocol)
• Experience with consulting and a proven track record of delivering results for external clients
• Proven project management skills with the ability to stay on track and meet deadlines
• Expertise in data analysis and creating compelling data visualizations
• Experience developing and verifying corporate GHG inventories.
• Knowledge of science-based target setting (SBTi)
• Experience configuring software solutions.
• Proficiency in financial analysis (ROI, IRR)
• Leadership potential and experience mentoring junior staff
• Fluency in data tools beyond Excel (R, Tableau, Power BI)
• Expertise in environmental impact accounting beyond emissions (e.g., product life cycle analysis, water footprinting)

Travel Requirements and Working Conditions

• 25% Travel for customer and internal meetings
• Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office

How You'll Be Rewarded
• Salary range in the US: $69,000.00 - $117,000.00• A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
• Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
• 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.
Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic. We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply.
Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [email protected].
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