Senior Sustainability Analyst
Company: GreenBiz Group
Location: Oakland
Posted on: March 19, 2023
Job Description:
CompanyGreenBiz Group is a fast-growing media and events company
that accelerates a just transition to a clean economy. Through
events that galvanize, stories that amplify and peer networks that
bond, we define markets and advance opportunities at the
intersection of business, technology and sustainability. We are a
passionate team of people that builds and empowers communities to
confront the threats of climate change and solve the thorniest
challenges of our time.PositionWe're looking for a Senior
Sustainability Analyst to become a primary curator of and
contributor to GreenBiz's events serving the corporate
sustainability market, and to support strategic growth with the
audience. -This position requires project management experience and
broad subject matter expertise in corporate sustainability, across
a wide range of topics - finance and ESG; circular economy;
sustainable supply chains; climate tech; social justice - with
expertise in net zero emissions preferred. We are seeking a
strategic thinker who has the ability to connect the dots and
anticipate where the field is going, as well as the ambition to
"look around corners" to identify opportunities and risks in the
growing, intersectional field of sustainable business.
Your responsibilities will include
content development for GreenBiz, the premier annual event for
sustainability professionals; and GreenBiz Group's online event
focused on approaches for accelerating an organization's net-zero
transition. -This role will report directly to the SVP & Senior
Analyst, Sustainability, and will work collaboratively with members
of the GreenBiz leadership, content, marketing, creative,
operations and sales teams, as well as extensively with external
member companies, partners and experts.Overall compensation (base
salary + discretionary bonus) for this role will be provided
commensurate with years of experience and qualifications within the
following range: $120,000 - $170,000 plus health and wellness
benefits.This is a fully remote position available anywhere in the
US with the option of coming into our Oakland, CA office as well as
team events approximately 4 times a year.Responsibilities
Lead curation of the annual virtual
Net Zero event, in close collaboration with additional content
experts, including:
Evolving event value proposition,
format, direction and content, in collaboration with Content and
Product teamsSupporting strategic growth of the Net Zero event and
community it serves through engagement with interested audiences
and monitoring of trendsDriving content for the event from start to
finish, from developing strategic direction to executing details at
all stages of planning
Reviewing and evaluating speaker
proposals -Identifying and spearheading coordination with content
partners, moderators and speakers to develop conference
sessionsDrafting titles and descriptions for conference
sessionsIdentifying ideas, technologies and individuals to feature
in the event's keynote program, and working with the events and
creative teams to produce keynote sessionsWorking closely with the
Event and Marketing teams to provide the information and resources
they need in a timely mannerLiaising with sponsors and sponsor
representatives to execute on relevant sponsor benefits.Partner
with the Operations team on logistics for the event, as
needed.Collaborate on curation of the annual GreenBiz event
program, including:
With the team, proactively developing
of a strategic vision for the overall event -Partnering with the
Event, Operations and and Marketing teams to coordinate information
and resources -Maintaining ongoing and establishing new
partnerships and relationships -Establishing and evolving the
GreenBiz breakout program format, direction and content to meet the
needs and interests of the audienceProject managing and executing
to develop the conference breakout program
With the SVP Sustainability,
developing program trajectory, topics, session formats, direction
and contentSourcing internal and external speakers, including the
review and evaluation of speaker proposals -Identifying and
spearheading coordination with content partners, moderators and
speakers to develop conference sessionsDrafting and reviewing
titles and descriptions for conference sessions to align with
GreenBiz style -Working closely with the Event and Marketing teams
to provide the information and resources they need in a timely
mannerLiaising with sponsors and sponsor representatives to execute
on relevant sponsor benefitsAttending GreenBiz as a moderator,
in-person resource and community leaderContribute to GreenBiz
expansion in the corporate sustainability market segment -Support
definition and roadmapping of the market in close collaboration
with Corporate Sustainability team and GreenBiz leadershipSupport
the pursuit of new business opportunities relevant to the market
-Contribute to GreenBiz editorial and events, including:
Development of regular editorial
thought leadership relevant to the target marketSupport in
developing event content for other GreenBiz events.Support the
broader GreenBiz team's success. -
Contribute to programming at other
events, including in person events (Circularity, GreenFin, VERGE)
and our online events on circular economy, electrification and
other topics. -Host webcasts and sponsor interviews where feasible
and relevant.RequirementsWe are looking for someone with deep
expertise, understanding and connections in corporate
sustainability. This position is ideal for someone who is mid-level
in their career (with 8-10 years of relevant experience), and
interested in taking a leadership position to own and grow key
facets of GreenBiz events and products with little oversight. We
are looking for someone who is:
Curious and Passionate: You care
deeply about and are driven by addressing climate change. You
approach people, organizations and events as an opportunity to
learn and expand your perspective. You aren't afraid to ask follow
up questions when you don't understand, and you bring humility and
care to your connections. -Subject Matter Expert: You understand
corporate sustainability and net zero emissions, including the
major players, the important organizations, the gaps and the levers
of change. You are also ready to learn and grow your knowledge.
-Smart and Strategic: You know how to navigate the world and make
new connections. You recognize opportunities to grow programs that
have influence in transforming the sector. You like to think ahead
to where the corporate sustainability field is going.Strong
Communicator: You can speak and write clearly, thoughtfully, and
effectively. This role is both external and internal-facing, so you
feel comfortable speaking with everyone from your teammates at
GreenBiz to corporate executives at our events. You believe deeply
in the importance of transparent and honest communication. You
always follow up and follow through on your word.Diligent and
Detail-Oriented: You feel comfortable managing many moving pieces
simultaneously, from confirming a speaker to emailing with an
external partner to collaborating internally within a
fifteen-minute period. Your organization and systems are
exceptional and raise the bar for those around you. You believe
magic is in the details. -An Independent Problem-Solver: You can
figure things out. You are comfortable working amidst ambiguity and
bring a strategic lens to projects and processes. You are excited
to learn things you don't know and do whatever it takes to get the
job done. You also know how to ask for help when you need it.
-Solutions-Oriented Skeptic: You are a critical-thinker and don't
take things at face-value. You ask hard questions to push us all
forward, not to put anyone down. You believe solutions exist, and
like to suss out what will make the most impact and how you can
elevate important work. -A Dot-Connecter: You like to network, meet
new people and draw connections between everything and everyone.
You are excited to drive collaboration between teams at GreenBiz,
partners, or among speakers. Intellectually, you can draw
connections between trends and proof points from across
industries.Technologically Adept: You feel comfortable using Google
Apps (Sheets, Docs, Slides), Microsoft Office, Airtable, ClickUp,
Salesforce, Drupal, and Marketo - or are willing to learn new
platforms and systems that you don't already know. -
A Good Teammate: You show up with
empathy, humility, and curiosity. You are not the type of person
who says, "That's not my job" - your motto is "How can I help?"
Your intent with all your work is to create a positive impact - for
our audience, your team members, and society as a whole.About
GreenBiz GroupGreenBiz offers a remote culture that is
collaborative, hardworking and fun. Our team is spread across the
USA; however, we also have a small office located in the heart of
downtown Oakland, California. Please include a cover letter and
resume when applying and familiarize yourself with our website at
www.greenbiz.com.We offer a competitive employee benefits package
including:
Full medical and dental
benefitsRetirement savings optionsGenerous holiday
scheduleDiscretionary paid vacation timePaid sick timeTwo paid
volunteer days per yearReimbursement for home office
expensesEmployee stock option planVaccination RequirementGreenBiz
Group requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
for all roles. GreenBiz Group provides reasonable accommodations
consistent with legal requirements unless it results in undue
hardship for the business. Additional information will be provided
during the hiring process.Equal Employment OpportunityGreenBiz
Group values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women,
people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities,
members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans
to apply. GreenBiz Group is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race,
color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age,
religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status,
veteran status, medical condition or any protected category
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