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Guest Service Associates
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Phipps Conservatory is empowered by its mission to inspire and educate all with the beauty and importance of plants; to advance sustainability and promote human and environmental well-being through action and research; and to celebrate its historic glasshouse.
Phipps is continuously seeking part-time Guest Service Associates with friendly smiles and extraordinary customer service skills! Guest Service Associates assist with general admissions and gift shop operations, striving to provide platinum service to all. Combine your love of people and plants to welcome guests to Phipps!
The ideal candidate will enjoy greeting, engaging and interacting with our guests while assisting in day-to-day operations. Applicants must have flexible schedules (15–20 hours per week), including most weekday, Friday evening, weekend and holiday availability. Phipps will be open extended evening hours during our Winter Show, during the months of November through January. Enjoy gift shop and café discounts, access to tuition-free education classes and other benefits after meeting qualifications.
Interested candidates should email their cover letter and resume to hr@phipps.conservatory.org or mail to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Human Resources Department, One Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. No telephone calls, please. Phipps Conservatory is an equal opportunity employer.
For more information about Phipps, please visit our website: www.phipps.conservatory.org.
Apr 26, 2019
Guest Service Associates
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Phipps Conservatory is empowered by its mission to inspire and educate all with the beauty and importance of plants; to advance sustainability and promote human and environmental well-being through action and research; and to celebrate its historic glasshouse.
Phipps is continuously seeking part-time Guest Service Associates with friendly smiles and extraordinary customer service skills! Guest Service Associates assist with general admissions and gift shop operations, striving to provide platinum service to all. Combine your love of people and plants to welcome guests to Phipps!
The ideal candidate will enjoy greeting, engaging and interacting with our guests while assisting in day-to-day operations. Applicants must have flexible schedules (15–20 hours per week), including most weekday, Friday evening, weekend and holiday availability. Phipps will be open extended evening hours during our Winter Show, during the months of November through January. Enjoy gift shop and café discounts, access to tuition-free education classes and other benefits after meeting qualifications.
Interested candidates should email their cover letter and resume to hr@phipps.conservatory.org or mail to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Human Resources Department, One Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. No telephone calls, please. Phipps Conservatory is an equal opportunity employer.
For more information about Phipps, please visit our website: www.phipps.conservatory.org.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for supporting the business development staff in environmental and permitting related tasks to support the exploration, construction, development and operation of Ormat’s renewable energy and energy storage projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Review projects to be developed in order to determine environmental issues, permit requirements, and government required environmental reviews needed for permits.
Assist in the preparation of permit applications, submittal, and associated communications to obtain final permits and approvals for project development.
Assist in the environmental compliance filing for projects under development and/or operation.
Participate in meetings with city, county, state and/or federal regulators to define regulatory requirements and schedules.
Manage projects by monitoring budget, schedule, tasks, and deliverables.
Administer US Business Development databases in SharePoint.
Assist in regular reporting on main projects and tasks.
Develop project schedules, descriptions, maps, diagrams, reports, studies, and other documents.
The willingness to travel up to 30% nationally.
The ability to travel for long distances by car and air.
Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties and projects as assigned by management.
Assist in due diligence of new sites.
Build and maintain excellent relationships with government agencies and project proponents.
Manage consultants working on projects.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED
A Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, business administration or related field.
Experience in environmental planning and analysis, environmental permit acquisition, technical writing, state and federal regulatory compliance, and project coordination.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
Excellent people skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
The ability to quickly learn new technical and commercial material.
The ability to write technical and commercial documents.
Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Must be able to use and acquire knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation. Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and use of the Internet.
Proficiency in MS Project and ArcGIS is strongly desired.
Must possess at any time a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT’s auto insurance carrier.
Apr 02, 2019
Full time
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for supporting the business development staff in environmental and permitting related tasks to support the exploration, construction, development and operation of Ormat’s renewable energy and energy storage projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Review projects to be developed in order to determine environmental issues, permit requirements, and government required environmental reviews needed for permits.
Assist in the preparation of permit applications, submittal, and associated communications to obtain final permits and approvals for project development.
Assist in the environmental compliance filing for projects under development and/or operation.
Participate in meetings with city, county, state and/or federal regulators to define regulatory requirements and schedules.
Manage projects by monitoring budget, schedule, tasks, and deliverables.
Administer US Business Development databases in SharePoint.
Assist in regular reporting on main projects and tasks.
Develop project schedules, descriptions, maps, diagrams, reports, studies, and other documents.
The willingness to travel up to 30% nationally.
The ability to travel for long distances by car and air.
Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties and projects as assigned by management.
Assist in due diligence of new sites.
Build and maintain excellent relationships with government agencies and project proponents.
Manage consultants working on projects.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED
A Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, business administration or related field.
Experience in environmental planning and analysis, environmental permit acquisition, technical writing, state and federal regulatory compliance, and project coordination.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
Excellent people skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
The ability to quickly learn new technical and commercial material.
The ability to write technical and commercial documents.
Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Must be able to use and acquire knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation. Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and use of the Internet.
Proficiency in MS Project and ArcGIS is strongly desired.
Must possess at any time a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT’s auto insurance carrier.
Position Summary: The Panhandle National Forest is recruiting two interns to assist with the National Visitor Use Monitoring Program (NRVM). The interns will serve from June 2019 through September 2019. This internship is assigned to the Idaho Panhandle Forest Priest Lake Ranger District. The purpose of the internship is to collect recreation use information from visitors as they are leaving developed recreation sites, wilderness areas, the general forest area, or as they view scenery along forest highways. This will primarily be done through roadside and trailhead interviews at randomly selected sample sites on specific dates. This internship involves a great deal of travel as the interview sites are located throughout the Panhandle Forest. Information gathered in the interviews will be used to estimate the total number of visitors to the forest for one year.
For full position details, please visit: http://www.idaho-conservationcorps.org/pdf/Panhandle%20NF%20NRVM%20Interns%202019%20450%20HR.PDF .
To apply, visit idahocc.org/interns and click "Apply Here" underneath the job description.
Contact:
Javier Luna Internship Coordinator 208-805-0325 javierl@idahocc.org
May 16, 2019
Internship- Paid
Position Summary: The Panhandle National Forest is recruiting two interns to assist with the National Visitor Use Monitoring Program (NRVM). The interns will serve from June 2019 through September 2019. This internship is assigned to the Idaho Panhandle Forest Priest Lake Ranger District. The purpose of the internship is to collect recreation use information from visitors as they are leaving developed recreation sites, wilderness areas, the general forest area, or as they view scenery along forest highways. This will primarily be done through roadside and trailhead interviews at randomly selected sample sites on specific dates. This internship involves a great deal of travel as the interview sites are located throughout the Panhandle Forest. Information gathered in the interviews will be used to estimate the total number of visitors to the forest for one year.
For full position details, please visit: http://www.idaho-conservationcorps.org/pdf/Panhandle%20NF%20NRVM%20Interns%202019%20450%20HR.PDF .
To apply, visit idahocc.org/interns and click "Apply Here" underneath the job description.
Contact:
Javier Luna Internship Coordinator 208-805-0325 javierl@idahocc.org
Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)
San Francisco, CA
Associate Analyst
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.
About SASB & The SASB Foundation
SASB’s mission is to help businesses around the world identify, manage and report on the sustainability topics that matter most to their investors. SASB is changing the way investors, corporations and the public think about financially material sustainability factors. With SASB standards, companies can benefit from greater transparency, better risk management, and improved long-term performance while providing investors a more accurate picture of their sustainability performance.
The SASB Foundation is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit responsible for the funding and oversight of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB). The SASB Foundation supports the work of SASB and provides education and resources that advance the use of SASB standards and the field of sustainability accounting.
We are a dynamic, fast-growing organization that has raised over $40 million in funding, garnered over 11,500 media mentions, and released sustainability accounting standards that have been downloaded over 180,000 times. We develop products, resources and education programs to support the adoption and use of our sustainability accounting standards and are funded by a mix of earned income and grants. We have a talented staff and executive team, with our work overseen by two high-profile boards, drawing members from the FASB, the SEC and the Big 4 accounting firms, major asset owners and asset managers, companies, and academia. Our work is supported by major institutions and forward-thinking individuals, including Chairman Emeritus Michael Bloomberg.
Are you right for our mission and this role? Please make your case in your cover letter.
Job Summary
As an Associate Analyst on the Research Team at SASB, you will support the development of SASB’s industry-specific standards through research, analysis, and market input. The SASB standards enable companies around the world to report financially material sustainability (or ESG) information to investors in a manner that is useful for investment analysis and cost-effective for companies. In supporting the development of the standards, you will specialize in one or more sectors and collaborate with Analysts to assess the financial materiality of ESG issues, advance performance measurement, and help drive forward projects that support the market’s use of the SASB standards. You enjoy developing your analytical skills while being involved in a range of projects and activities, such as financial research projects, developing new content to illustrate the value of the standards, facilitating engagements with companies and investors, assessing global alignment of the standards, and back-end analytics to improve the quality of the standards.
You are excited to deepen your strategic relationship development skills and gain exposure to high-level stakeholders, including the Standards Advisory Group, as you understand that market input is critical to the standards development process and that SASB offers exceptional opportunities for growth and exposure. Overall, as an Associate Analyst you strive for high-quality research and efficient execution of projects and activities, while being adaptable to evolving dynamics and priorities.
REPORTS TO: Director of Research – Standards
Areas of Responsibility
SASB’s work is fast-paced and while the primary areas of responsibility are as follows, we value adaptability and a collaborative mindset.
Standard-setting
Analyze the financial materiality of sustainability topics on an industry-specific basis, including the nature and type of financial impacts
Advance the usefulness and cost-effectiveness of the metrics used to capture company performance on sustainability topics
Assess disclosure quality and trends in the context of standardization, usefulness for investors, and cost-effectiveness for companies
Gain proficiency in the implementation of the SASB Conceptual Framework and Rules of Procedure, both of which are centered on an evidence-based and market-informed process
Support collaborations with the Standards Board to drive high-quality, focused reviews of the standards and revisions under consideration
Projects & Practice Areas
Support projects and practice area initiatives designed to facilitate the market’s use of SASB standards
Advance research team objectives through efficient collaboration, project management, and strategic thinking
Drive forward projects and activities with internal teams, including Capital Markets & Policy Outreach, Education & Partnerships, Communications, and Technology
Sector Coverage
Support Analysts in the sector(s) under coverage, including conducting sector-based research and developing relationships with companies, investors, and third-parties
Analyze and document market input in an effective and systematic manner
Gain expertise in the standards for the sector(s) under coverage through focusing on the body of research, market input, and Standards Board reviews that culminated in the codified standards, while identifying and advancing areas in need of further research and input
Support complex stakeholder relations, including those with companies, investors, and third-parties
Collaborate with third-parties to leverage external expertise, including existing bodies of research and analysis
Qualifications
Commitment to the mission of SASB
Demonstrated high-quality research and analysis skills, including technical aptitude and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights and conclusions
Excellent communication skills across a range of formats and audiences
Collaborative work style with an ability to be effective as an individual contributor in an entrepreneurial fast-paced environment
3+ years of relevant experience
Undergraduate degree (BA or BS) required
Advanced degree and/or credential in a relevant field preferred (e.g., MBA, MS in Engineering or Finance, CFA, or CPA)
Special ADA Requirements
SASB is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.
For the purposes of ADA, the “Essential Duties and Responsibilities” and “Qualifications” are essential job functions.
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, with typical office noise, equipment, and with staff tending to other business transactions.
Both standing and sitting are required for extended periods of time, with majority of work of the job done sitting. Approximately three-quarters of the time performing job duties is spent using a computer keyboard.
Various types of office equipment/supplies are used to accomplish the job requirements and include, but are not limited to phones, computers, pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, printers, etc.
Required to drive personal auto to other work sites for meetings, conferences, etc.
Location & Logistics
This is a full-time position with benefits, located in San Francisco, CA or New York, NY. US work authorization required. SASB will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and cover letter via email to careers@sasb.org , with the email subject as “Associate Analyst”
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May 07, 2019
Full time
Associate Analyst
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.
About SASB & The SASB Foundation
SASB’s mission is to help businesses around the world identify, manage and report on the sustainability topics that matter most to their investors. SASB is changing the way investors, corporations and the public think about financially material sustainability factors. With SASB standards, companies can benefit from greater transparency, better risk management, and improved long-term performance while providing investors a more accurate picture of their sustainability performance.
The SASB Foundation is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit responsible for the funding and oversight of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB). The SASB Foundation supports the work of SASB and provides education and resources that advance the use of SASB standards and the field of sustainability accounting.
We are a dynamic, fast-growing organization that has raised over $40 million in funding, garnered over 11,500 media mentions, and released sustainability accounting standards that have been downloaded over 180,000 times. We develop products, resources and education programs to support the adoption and use of our sustainability accounting standards and are funded by a mix of earned income and grants. We have a talented staff and executive team, with our work overseen by two high-profile boards, drawing members from the FASB, the SEC and the Big 4 accounting firms, major asset owners and asset managers, companies, and academia. Our work is supported by major institutions and forward-thinking individuals, including Chairman Emeritus Michael Bloomberg.
Are you right for our mission and this role? Please make your case in your cover letter.
Job Summary
As an Associate Analyst on the Research Team at SASB, you will support the development of SASB’s industry-specific standards through research, analysis, and market input. The SASB standards enable companies around the world to report financially material sustainability (or ESG) information to investors in a manner that is useful for investment analysis and cost-effective for companies. In supporting the development of the standards, you will specialize in one or more sectors and collaborate with Analysts to assess the financial materiality of ESG issues, advance performance measurement, and help drive forward projects that support the market’s use of the SASB standards. You enjoy developing your analytical skills while being involved in a range of projects and activities, such as financial research projects, developing new content to illustrate the value of the standards, facilitating engagements with companies and investors, assessing global alignment of the standards, and back-end analytics to improve the quality of the standards.
You are excited to deepen your strategic relationship development skills and gain exposure to high-level stakeholders, including the Standards Advisory Group, as you understand that market input is critical to the standards development process and that SASB offers exceptional opportunities for growth and exposure. Overall, as an Associate Analyst you strive for high-quality research and efficient execution of projects and activities, while being adaptable to evolving dynamics and priorities.
REPORTS TO: Director of Research – Standards
Areas of Responsibility
SASB’s work is fast-paced and while the primary areas of responsibility are as follows, we value adaptability and a collaborative mindset.
Standard-setting
Analyze the financial materiality of sustainability topics on an industry-specific basis, including the nature and type of financial impacts
Advance the usefulness and cost-effectiveness of the metrics used to capture company performance on sustainability topics
Assess disclosure quality and trends in the context of standardization, usefulness for investors, and cost-effectiveness for companies
Gain proficiency in the implementation of the SASB Conceptual Framework and Rules of Procedure, both of which are centered on an evidence-based and market-informed process
Support collaborations with the Standards Board to drive high-quality, focused reviews of the standards and revisions under consideration
Projects & Practice Areas
Support projects and practice area initiatives designed to facilitate the market’s use of SASB standards
Advance research team objectives through efficient collaboration, project management, and strategic thinking
Drive forward projects and activities with internal teams, including Capital Markets & Policy Outreach, Education & Partnerships, Communications, and Technology
Sector Coverage
Support Analysts in the sector(s) under coverage, including conducting sector-based research and developing relationships with companies, investors, and third-parties
Analyze and document market input in an effective and systematic manner
Gain expertise in the standards for the sector(s) under coverage through focusing on the body of research, market input, and Standards Board reviews that culminated in the codified standards, while identifying and advancing areas in need of further research and input
Support complex stakeholder relations, including those with companies, investors, and third-parties
Collaborate with third-parties to leverage external expertise, including existing bodies of research and analysis
Qualifications
Commitment to the mission of SASB
Demonstrated high-quality research and analysis skills, including technical aptitude and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights and conclusions
Excellent communication skills across a range of formats and audiences
Collaborative work style with an ability to be effective as an individual contributor in an entrepreneurial fast-paced environment
3+ years of relevant experience
Undergraduate degree (BA or BS) required
Advanced degree and/or credential in a relevant field preferred (e.g., MBA, MS in Engineering or Finance, CFA, or CPA)
Special ADA Requirements
SASB is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.
For the purposes of ADA, the “Essential Duties and Responsibilities” and “Qualifications” are essential job functions.
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, with typical office noise, equipment, and with staff tending to other business transactions.
Both standing and sitting are required for extended periods of time, with majority of work of the job done sitting. Approximately three-quarters of the time performing job duties is spent using a computer keyboard.
Various types of office equipment/supplies are used to accomplish the job requirements and include, but are not limited to phones, computers, pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, printers, etc.
Required to drive personal auto to other work sites for meetings, conferences, etc.
Location & Logistics
This is a full-time position with benefits, located in San Francisco, CA or New York, NY. US work authorization required. SASB will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and cover letter via email to careers@sasb.org , with the email subject as “Associate Analyst”
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DESCRIPTION
Are you passionate about the environment? Would you like to be part of the team that is using data to help Amazon understand its environmental impact? Amazon Footprint works in a large, complex, and dynamic data and software environment, focused on increasing awareness by building platforms to analyze that data and drive sustainability-focused insights into decisions made throughout Amazon. We are looking for an experienced Technical Program Manager who is able to collaborate effectively with a technical team and be responsible for key aspects of the software experience. In this role you, will lead the definition, and shepherd the development, of new features as well as important optimizations to the platforms used to gather and make sense of data from diverse sources across Amazon. The role is inherently cross-functional: you will work closely with a high-energy team of software engineers and program managers as well as internal & external product and technical stakeholders across the company. We need someone who thrives in a dynamic and ambiguous environment, is both creative and technical, and who is sensitive to (or understands) the diverse perspectives of stakeholders and works with them to resolve differences. Successful candidates will thrive in and help lead fast-paced environments that leverage agile planning techniques, encourage and reward creativity and intelligent risk taking, and find innovative ways to leverage cutting edge technology. You'll help invent novel ways of collecting, analyzing and enabling discovery of data from a variety of real-time sources. You'll innovate and influence the direction of the latest Amazon technologies. With Amazon’s breadth, your work will transform how Sustainability is approached at Amazon, and in turn influence the entire industry. And of course, a demonstrated passion for sustainability doesn’t hurt!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
· 8+ years of Technical Program Management experience in a related industry · Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field · Experience managing software releases · Experience with bug tracking systems · Experience with business applications such as Word, Excel and Project
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions. · Strengths in problem solving, issue-resolution, ability to work in a deadline-driven work environment, high attention to detail, and ability to multitask. · Demonstrated experience engaging and influencing cross-functional stakeholders and senior executives. · Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage trade-offs and evaluate new ideas with internal and external partners. · Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines with engineering, design, and project management counterparts to deliver online products/services.
Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age
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May 02, 2019
Full time
DESCRIPTION
Are you passionate about the environment? Would you like to be part of the team that is using data to help Amazon understand its environmental impact? Amazon Footprint works in a large, complex, and dynamic data and software environment, focused on increasing awareness by building platforms to analyze that data and drive sustainability-focused insights into decisions made throughout Amazon. We are looking for an experienced Technical Program Manager who is able to collaborate effectively with a technical team and be responsible for key aspects of the software experience. In this role you, will lead the definition, and shepherd the development, of new features as well as important optimizations to the platforms used to gather and make sense of data from diverse sources across Amazon. The role is inherently cross-functional: you will work closely with a high-energy team of software engineers and program managers as well as internal & external product and technical stakeholders across the company. We need someone who thrives in a dynamic and ambiguous environment, is both creative and technical, and who is sensitive to (or understands) the diverse perspectives of stakeholders and works with them to resolve differences. Successful candidates will thrive in and help lead fast-paced environments that leverage agile planning techniques, encourage and reward creativity and intelligent risk taking, and find innovative ways to leverage cutting edge technology. You'll help invent novel ways of collecting, analyzing and enabling discovery of data from a variety of real-time sources. You'll innovate and influence the direction of the latest Amazon technologies. With Amazon’s breadth, your work will transform how Sustainability is approached at Amazon, and in turn influence the entire industry. And of course, a demonstrated passion for sustainability doesn’t hurt!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
· 8+ years of Technical Program Management experience in a related industry · Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field · Experience managing software releases · Experience with bug tracking systems · Experience with business applications such as Word, Excel and Project
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions. · Strengths in problem solving, issue-resolution, ability to work in a deadline-driven work environment, high attention to detail, and ability to multitask. · Demonstrated experience engaging and influencing cross-functional stakeholders and senior executives. · Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage trade-offs and evaluate new ideas with internal and external partners. · Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines with engineering, design, and project management counterparts to deliver online products/services.
Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age
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Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
Nike, Inc. Product Development is key to making next-level products. The first spark of an idea puts the team in motion, ultimately transforming a designer’s sketch into a commercially viable product. The teams of developers, testers, engineers and designers collaborate on refining each product’s construction, fit and style. Using advancements in technology and sustainable design, the Product Development teams accelerate innovation while reflecting the soul of sport.
Innovation is oxygen for Nike, Inc., and the company depends on its talented, global workforce to breathe originality and curiosity into everything they do. The Nike Advanced Innovation team strives for lighter, faster, bigger, smarter, smaller, more efficient, more sustainable and more personal. They imagine, research, analyze and invent the next industry-changing technology to advance athletic performance. In roles that span research, design, materials and manufacturing, the Advanced Innovation team looks to the future and focuses on making the seemingly impossible, possible.
Description The Senior Director of Sustainable Innovation Initiatives will lead the Science and Technology Innovation team as part of larger Nike Innovation teams, responsible for exploring, discovering and testing new science-based solutions that enable a sustainable future for Nike. Role / Responsibilities - Look strategically across Nike’s advanced innovation landscape to identify areas of potential impact reduction and adoption opportunity, and work to align teams in those areas to prioritize sustainability objectives - Provide strategic and scientific thought leadership and inspiration to help identify best-in-class innovative solutions for creating sustainable product capabilities. - Scope, landscape, discover and test potential solutions, e.g., low impact materials and manufacturing solutions, aligned with priority objectives. Work with sustainable analytics teams to assess potential, help narrow opportunities using scientific rigor combined with understanding of brand and consumer value. Integrate solutions across NXT product teams. - Manage team responsible for scientific scouting; work with multiple innovation functions and product teams to investigate discoveries, and test and support development to proof of concept stage in partnership with those teams. - Apply sustainability expertise to help steer the development and commercialization of low impact materials, manufacturing innovations and other sustainability advancements by supporting program owners to provide the appropriate level of subject matter expertise. Transition ownership of solutions to appropriate teams through development. - Engage internal/external technical specialists and innovation partners as required to meet project requirements. Develop scope, cost schedule and deliverables to engage outside expertise to assist or deliver projects. - Manage contracts to ensure quality of deliverables. Take ownership of the work and drive progress against an aggressive annual work planning that emphasizes accountability and financial stewardship. Qualifications - Advanced degree, Masters or PhD preferred, in Materials, Textile, Chemical, Mechanical or Process Engineering, with minimum of 8 to 10+ years working experience in relevant field, with experience in systems thinking, technical diligence and life-cycle analysis. - Be a recognized leader in the future of materials and manufacturing, with a deep technical background. Ability to work in a dynamic team of equals as a team, with expert qualifications, skills and experiences. - Have a proven track record of overseeing the design and simultaneous implementation of multiple disruptive innovation programs at varying stages of maturity. - Keen application of scientific problem-solving skills to support sound decision making. - Track record of recruiting and retaining a diverse team; ability to balance diverse perspectives while creating positive collaborative relationships with key stakeholders. - Show a tested skill for navigating complex orgs, decision-making networks at multiple levels of a company, and management of ambiguity. - Demonstrate a clear passion for sustainability and sport. Engender an entrepreneurial spirit. - Skilled presenter and influencer with excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills and the ability to make the complex simple.
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
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Apr 21, 2019
Full time
Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
Nike, Inc. Product Development is key to making next-level products. The first spark of an idea puts the team in motion, ultimately transforming a designer’s sketch into a commercially viable product. The teams of developers, testers, engineers and designers collaborate on refining each product’s construction, fit and style. Using advancements in technology and sustainable design, the Product Development teams accelerate innovation while reflecting the soul of sport.
Innovation is oxygen for Nike, Inc., and the company depends on its talented, global workforce to breathe originality and curiosity into everything they do. The Nike Advanced Innovation team strives for lighter, faster, bigger, smarter, smaller, more efficient, more sustainable and more personal. They imagine, research, analyze and invent the next industry-changing technology to advance athletic performance. In roles that span research, design, materials and manufacturing, the Advanced Innovation team looks to the future and focuses on making the seemingly impossible, possible.
Description The Senior Director of Sustainable Innovation Initiatives will lead the Science and Technology Innovation team as part of larger Nike Innovation teams, responsible for exploring, discovering and testing new science-based solutions that enable a sustainable future for Nike. Role / Responsibilities - Look strategically across Nike’s advanced innovation landscape to identify areas of potential impact reduction and adoption opportunity, and work to align teams in those areas to prioritize sustainability objectives - Provide strategic and scientific thought leadership and inspiration to help identify best-in-class innovative solutions for creating sustainable product capabilities. - Scope, landscape, discover and test potential solutions, e.g., low impact materials and manufacturing solutions, aligned with priority objectives. Work with sustainable analytics teams to assess potential, help narrow opportunities using scientific rigor combined with understanding of brand and consumer value. Integrate solutions across NXT product teams. - Manage team responsible for scientific scouting; work with multiple innovation functions and product teams to investigate discoveries, and test and support development to proof of concept stage in partnership with those teams. - Apply sustainability expertise to help steer the development and commercialization of low impact materials, manufacturing innovations and other sustainability advancements by supporting program owners to provide the appropriate level of subject matter expertise. Transition ownership of solutions to appropriate teams through development. - Engage internal/external technical specialists and innovation partners as required to meet project requirements. Develop scope, cost schedule and deliverables to engage outside expertise to assist or deliver projects. - Manage contracts to ensure quality of deliverables. Take ownership of the work and drive progress against an aggressive annual work planning that emphasizes accountability and financial stewardship. Qualifications - Advanced degree, Masters or PhD preferred, in Materials, Textile, Chemical, Mechanical or Process Engineering, with minimum of 8 to 10+ years working experience in relevant field, with experience in systems thinking, technical diligence and life-cycle analysis. - Be a recognized leader in the future of materials and manufacturing, with a deep technical background. Ability to work in a dynamic team of equals as a team, with expert qualifications, skills and experiences. - Have a proven track record of overseeing the design and simultaneous implementation of multiple disruptive innovation programs at varying stages of maturity. - Keen application of scientific problem-solving skills to support sound decision making. - Track record of recruiting and retaining a diverse team; ability to balance diverse perspectives while creating positive collaborative relationships with key stakeholders. - Show a tested skill for navigating complex orgs, decision-making networks at multiple levels of a company, and management of ambiguity. - Demonstrate a clear passion for sustainability and sport. Engender an entrepreneurial spirit. - Skilled presenter and influencer with excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills and the ability to make the complex simple.
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
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