Ceres

Description & Responsibilities The Senior Associate will work with institutional investors through the Ceres Land Use and Climate working group to reduce Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks associated with commodity-driven deforestation and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in agricultural supply chains. The senior associate will manage, organize, and support investor-led engagements on corporate deforestation-related risks to accelerate the adoption and implementation of no-deforestation commitments. Through this process, the senior associate will also contribute to global thought leadership through research, analysis, and linking team concepts and activities to measuring and identifying team impact.   This is a full-time, salaried position, based in the Boston office and reporting to the Director, Investor Engagement, Food and Forests.   Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:   Support the Director of Investor Engagement,...

Description & Responsibilities The Human Resources and Operations Associate will serve as the receptionist and play a key administrative, logistical, and research support role in managing the Ceres office and supporting Human Resources activities.  The position is located in our Boston office and will work with and report to the Senior Department Director of Human Resources and Operations.  This job offers an opportunity for a friendly, mature, and highly organized individual to join a growing organization and engage in a variety of activities.  Primary duties include, but are not limited to:   Human Resources (HR) Create welcome packets for new staff members and assist with scheduling HR onboarding  Support the onboarding process for new staff by coordinating computer, phone business cards, and work space set-up, including setting up e-mail, calendar, conference call and server accounts  Assist with distribution of benefits materials to staff members Monitor...

Description & ResponsibilitiesThe Accounting Associate is a key member of the Finance team in its efforts to support the organization’s activities. This is an opportunity for a trustworthy and energetic individual eager to be in the middle of the financial workings of Ceres.  While the day-to-day work includes a significant amount of information gathering and data entry, there will be ample opportunity to help shape and implement financial policies and procedures and grow professionally.  The Accounting Associate reports to the Accounting Manager.  This position is full-time and based in our Boston, MA office. We are currently working from home and there may be an opportunity for a hybrid home/office work week once the offices reopen. Primary responsibilities include:  Staff Support Serve as a resource to Ceres staff, contractors, and sub-grantees to distribute and explain materials related to finance policies and procedures.  Serve as a resource to Ceres staff for Abacus...