General Summary
The Sustainability Coordinator will assist with LAIKA’s sustainability initiatives by working with the Sustainability leadership to implement sustainable practices and policies across the studio, monitor their effectiveness, and advocate for environmental sustainability.
Job Functions
- Work with sustainability leadership and the sustainability committee to develop and implement sustainability programs and practices.
- Conduct environmental audits and assessments, identifying areas for improvement.
- Educate employees and stakeholders about sustainability best practices.
- Work closely with all departments to ensure sustainability practices are being followed.
- Monitor, collect data and report on the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives and written programs.
- Organize and participate in sustainability events and initiatives.
- Coordinate recycling pick-ups and transportation subsidies.
- Document policies and update as needed.
Qualifications
- 1-2 years of experience in Corporate Sustainability or ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) or knowledge and understanding of the principles of environmental studies or sustainability
- Strong understanding of sustainability practices and environmental legislation.
- Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear both in person and by telephone. The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works under typical office conditions and is exposed to variable indoor temperatures. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate.
Location
On-site in Hillsboro, OR
Salary
Salary is commensurate with skills and experience.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
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What We Do
LAIKA was founded in 2005 in Oregon and is guided by the vision of its President & CEO Travis Knight. Located just outside Portland, Oregon, LAIKA was awarded a Scientific and Technology Oscar® for its innovation in 3D printing in 2016. Its five films - Missing Link (2019); Kubo and the Two Strings (2016); The Boxtrolls (2014); ParaNorman (2012), and Coraline (2009) - were all nominated for Oscars® and PGA Awards as Outstanding Animated Film. Missing Link was the first LAIKA film to win the Golden Globe® for Best Animated Feature and was awarded two Visual Effects Society (VES) awards for Outstanding Visual Effects in an Animated Feature and Outstanding Animated Character, and received seven Annie Award nominations. Kubo received a second Oscar® nomination for Outstanding Visual Effects and won the BAFTA Award, as well as three Annie Awards, the National Board of Review's Best Animated Feature citation, and 19 regional and critics’ group awards. The Boxtrolls earned Critics’ Choice and Golden Globe Award nominations and 13 Annie Award nominations, more than any other film that year. ParaNorman garnered BAFTA, Critics’ Choice, and GLAAD Media Award nominations, won two Annie Awards, and was cited as the year’s best animated film by 14 critics’ groups. Coraline earned Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Critics’ Choice nominations and was named one of the year’s 10 Best Films by the American Film Institute (AFI). For more information, visit http://www.LAIKA.com.
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