Job Description - Engaging Stakeholders Program Associate

Published 03-01-00

Submitted by SustainAbility

February 28, 2007- SustainAbility is currently seeking a qualified individual to join its Washington, DC office as an Engaging Stakeholders Program Associate for a 6 month period between May and November 2007. The Associate will support SustainAbility's Engaging Stakeholders Program, a unique membership forum of over 30 leading multinational companies, developing and driving best practice in sustainability reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Key Requirements

The successful candidate will have completed their first year in a graduate program: MBA, international development, environmental studies, policy, economics, business, or other relevant field. Preference will be given to applicants who:

Have a solid understanding of the sustainable development agenda, including internship or other experience related to corporate responsibility or sustainable development

Possess strong research, analysis and writing skills

Are proven self-starters, able to follow-through with minimal supervision, and demonstrated experience in managing projects and meeting deadlines

Have demonstrated that they are good team members

Are prepared to work in Washington, DC

Job Description

Primary responsibilities include:

Conducting research in the areas of best practice reporting and writing associated issue briefs on key reporting issues

Benchmarking Corporate Responsibility Reports using SustainAbility’s proprietary methodology

Creating client deliverables, including reports and Power Point decks

Undertaking research and analysis for Learn from the Leaders, an online resource for best practice in sustainability reporting (http://reporting.sustainability.com)

Assisting with the Engaging Stakeholders Fall Workshop, dedicated to encouraging peer debate around best practice in reporting and stakeholder engagement (held in both the US and Europe each year)

Participating in project team meetings and, on occasion, in client meetings

Helping to ensure quality and timeliness of project deliverables (e.g. reports, presentations)

Disseminating learning from the ES Program to Members, Core Team and Network

The Associate will also join other SustainAbility core team members working on ongoing tasks such as: supporting client/research projects, writing articles for SustainAbility's publications, and helping with general office administration.

Other Information

This is a 6 month position (between May and November) based in Washington, DC. Compensation will be in the range between NGO and corporate pay. It includes all company holidays during this period as well as the opportunity to take 1 week of vacation leave.

Contact and Deadline

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Anne Oliver (oliver@sustainability.com) by March 12. Interviews will be conducted via phone. If requested to interview, please be prepared to bring a three to four page writing sample and contact information for two references. No phone calls please.

About SustainAbility

SustainAbility is a London-based company with offices in Washington, DC and Zurich. We specialize in helping companies understand and respond constructively to the challenges of sustainable development and corporate responsibility. We combine corporate consulting with alternative means of influence through our research and advocacy work. Mission-driven and values led, our ultimate goals are:

To empower companies to make substantive and long-lasting commitments to becoming more sustainable enterprises.

To influence underlying drivers to promote more sustainable business behavior (e.g. customer pressure, NGO campaigns, government action).

More information on the Engaging Stakeholders Program, our projects, clients, staff and research is available at www.sustainability.com

SustainAbility believes that diversity adds value to our business. We hire associates 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.

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Job Description - Engaging Stakeholders Program Associate

Job Description - Engaging Stakeholders Program Associate

SustainAbility

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