IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
Location: New York & Washington DC (Two vacancies)
Starting Salary Range: Circa $45,000 depending on skills and experience
Benefits include: 25 days annual leave, health insurance and company contributions to 401K
Established in 1987, SustainAbility is a think tank and strategy consultancy working with corporate decision makers to achieve transformative leadership on the sustainability agenda. Our small, diverse team works globally from offices in London, New Delhi, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.
We are looking for exceptional candidates with passion for and experience in sustainability consulting to join our teams in London and Washington as Analysts. This is an outstanding opportunity to work for a dynamic and passionate organization.
The Analyst’s primary responsibilities are:
- Provide research, analysis and advice for consulting and research projects
- Contribute to teamwork and innovation to ensure that we make significant and measurable change in moving corporations toward sustainable business models
- Play a role in business development activity in our consulting and think tank work
KeySkills&Competencies
Research, Analysis and Advice
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills, excellent writing skills and a mastery of PowerPoint
- Conduct corporate sustainability benchmarks for clients and help facilitate and lead on interviews with client companies and stakeholders
- Possess an ability to think critically and strategically, and to influence decision-makers and outcomes
- Assist with the facilitation of workshops, client meetings and stakeholder engagement
Business Development Activities
- Conduct background research on potential clients
- Support development of proposals by conducting research, creating presentation slides
- Identify opportunities for expanding relationships with existing clients
- Create proposals in response to requests from clients and potential clients
Teamwork and Innovation
- Contribute to SustainAbility’s intellectual capital through research and writing
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational objectives
- Take initiative on identifying and pursuing internal and external opportunities
- Work with remote teams across different time zones and cultures
- Demonstrate commitment to SustainAbility’s Mission, Vision and Values in a way that is modeled in behaviors
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Selection Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, public policy, economics, business or related field
- An Internship or other experience related to corporate sustainability or sustainable development
- Demonstrated strong research and analytical skills, and experience in conducting corporate sustainability benchmarks
- Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of the sustainable development agenda and how it interfaces with business
- Ability to facilitate client workshops and present to clients
- Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure
- Enthusiastic team player with a positive and proactive attitude, showing proven initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage projects to deadlines
Contact Information
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter addressing each of the selection criteria and CV to humanresources@sustainability.com by close of business Monday Feb 6, 2012.
SustainAbility believes that diversity adds value to our business. We hire team members who reflect the rich array of diverse cultures, ideologies, and values that are part of the broad global workforce. SustainAbility does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious beliefs, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, marital status, political beliefs/affiliation, disability, or social or cultural background.
