Sustainability Specialist

Job Summary:

A critical member of our Sustainability and Risk Management Team, the Sustainability Specialist is responsible for leading various projects, researching and developing sustainability processes and tools to assist with Supplier qualification and data review. The position requires the ability to collaboratively work with Clients across a variety of industries to understand their sustainability objectives and provide solutions for facilitating the completion of those objectives using ISNetworld. This position requires the employee to possess specialized technical knowledge of the various sustainability standards, be self-motivated, and be willing to assist with all the day-to-day demands inherent to a rapidly growing organization.

Who Should Apply?

• Goal-oriented Sustainability professional with 3+ years of experience
• Enjoys working in collaborative and fast-paced environment
• Effective communicator with demonstrated leadership skills

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as the Sustainability Subject Matter Expert (SME) at Client and Supplier/Contractor meetings across Company locations
• Research and develop sustainability solutions for Clients and Suppliers/Contractors
• Continually re-evaluate sustainability offerings to provide superior service to customers
• Perform desktop audits of sustainability-related policies, programs, and certificates and communicate compliance/gaps regarding regulatory requirements
• Manage applicable sustainability quality processes, including quality metrics and KPIs
• Maintain a library of industry research as it relates to and Sustainability
• Make recommendations for service offerings based on trends in data and resources
• Stay abreast of current and emerging technical reporting standards
• Support internal enhancements to ISN’s sustainability efforts, including climate change, human rights, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and conservation
• Assist in ISN’s expansion and presence within the sustainability marketplace
• Partner with the Product Development team to expand our current offerings
• Provide mentorship and training for team members
• Assist with New Business meetings, industry outreach events and organizations
• Support and participate in the organization’s Continual Improvement Program to conform to ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 requirements by complying with the Quality Policy procedures and meeting QMS and ISMS objectives
• Up to 10% travel for work

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in an Environmental, Business, Accounting, Finance or related field from an accredited university and/or equivalent work experience
• ESG or Sustainability certification preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• 3+ years of experience as a sustainability practitioner, with a focus on supply chain sustainability.
• Skillful in contractor/supplier management
• Familiarity with global standards related to ESG, including UN Sustainable Development Goals, UN Principles for Responsible Investing, Global Reporting Initiative, and the Value Reporting Foundation
• Ability to interpret and effectively communicate technical documents and legislative references
• Passion for Sustainability issues and topics
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Demonstrated personal initiative
• Proficient presentation skills
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Demonstrated mastery of other roles within the company
• Technical knowledge of the ISNetworld database is a plus
• Desire to assume increasing levels of leadership responsibility
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

ISN Benefits*

• 100% company-paid monthly insurance premiums for employees and dependents
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• 4% retirement matching 
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid time off
• 0-1 year – 15 day (pro-rated first year)
• 1-5 years – 20 days
• 5-10 years – 25 days
• 10+ years – 30 days
• Holidays – 13 paid holidays
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Complimentary parking space or monthly reimbursement for DART public transportation
• Team-building activities and events, including quarterly kick-off meetings and community volunteer day
• Matching charitable gift program
• Professional development & training opportunities
• Wellness Program: Focuses on community, financial, mental, nutrition, physical and social health
• Business casual, jeans allowed

Onsite Requirements: Employees must be within a commutable distance to the office and be willing to come into the office for required trainings, events, team activities, and meetings. Employees are required to be in-person during training and at least 4 days per week on an ongoing basis. 

*All benefits are subject to change with notice to the employee

All job offers will be contingent on successful completion of a drug screen and background check.

ISN is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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