Ceres is a non-profit organization advocating for sustainability leadership. We mobilize a powerful network of investors, companies and public interest groups to accelerate and expand the adoption of sustainable business practices and solutions to build a healthy global economy.
Our Mission: Mobilizing investor and business leadership to build a thriving, sustainable global economy.
Manager, Company Network
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackles the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.
The Ceres Company Network comprises more than 50 leading U.S. companies that are setting the highest bar for sustainability leadership, committing to robust sustainability goals, and improving resiliency in their operations and supply chains. Ceres enjoys a unique, direct advocacy relationship with Network members, leveraging the Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability —our strategic vision and practical framework for sustainable corporations in the 21st century—as well as access to investors and other advocacy organizations to move companies to make environmental, social and governance considerations integral to their core business strategies.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
Description and Responsibilities
The Ceres Company Network is led by a collaborative team of sustainable business strategists who bring a depth of expertise in environmental, social and governance issues. At the foundation of Ceres engagement with companies is the Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability –our strategic vision and practical framework for sustainable corporations in the 21st Century. Following the release of the Ceres Roadmap in 2010, Ceres has periodically benchmarked the performance of the largest companies in the U.S.. Our most recent benchmark assessment, Turning Point, was released in early 2018.
Ceres seeks a Manager with a strong subject matter foundation and a passion for driving improvement in corporate sustainability performance to implement the vision of the Ceres Roadmap . The Manager will be a savvy project manager, strong communicator and strategic thinker that will help develop and realize Ceres strategy for expanding the uptake of the Ceres Roadmap with both companies and investors. This is a full-time position, based in our Boston office, with line reporting to one of the Directors of the Company Network. Desired content knowledge encompasses environmental and social sustainability issues, with specific focus on those issues within the corporate and investor communities.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Act as project manager, overseeing all work related to the Ceres Roadmap —including project work with member and non-member companies, communication and rollout activities related to Ceres most recent benchmarking assessment Turning Point, and strategic planning and development for future work related to the Ceres Roadmap— including a fourth benchmarking assessment;
Contribute to the design, development and implementation of tools and resources to drive forward leadership in corporate sustainability practice as defined in the Ceres Roadmap;
Lead marketing and outreach efforts for fee for service work related to the Ceres Roadmap and Turning Point, with responsibility for increasing and diversifying Company Network revenue ;
Lead, in coordination with Ceres Development Team, the Ceres Roadmap related fundraising activities with individual, corporate and/or foundation contacts, including the preparation of proposals, presentations and other related development materials;
Help manage a small portfolio of Company Network members, supporting their direct engagement and advocating for implementation of the Ceres Roadmap expectations;
Assess company performance against the Ceres Roadmap and Turning Point project work, and provide expert guidance on topics including governance, climate and energy, water, labor and human rights, and sustainable supply chains, among others;
Coordinate and develop Ceres’ public communications (via website, social media, online media, print and other mediums) focused on the Ceres Roadmap and related content;
Provide support to the Company Network team and other Ceres staff in development of presentations, talking points, speeches, etc. related to the Ceres Roadmap and Turning Point ;
Maintain the Ceres Roadmap website ( ceres.org/roadmap ) and Turning Point website ( www.ceres.org/turningpoint ),developing fresh content and new user experiences;
Develop external engagement opportunities (e.g. webinars, workshops, small events) that provide opportunity for deeper focus on particular issues areas covered in the Ceres Roadmap, such as governance, water stewardship, renewable energy, and sustainable supply chains;
Engage cross-organizationally with each of the Ceres programmatic teams—tapping into their expertise and supporting organizational priorities;
Assist in the planning of the annual Ceres Conference program and other events; and
Represent Ceres externally by attending and speaking at relevant conferences and events.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree, required; master degree preferred.
Five years or more of direct experience working on sustainability and corporate responsibility issues in the corporate, investor or non-profit sectors.
Significant and sophisticated project management experience, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Evidence of project and people management across all levels within an organization.
Proven business development experience, including a track record of establishing new revenue streams and/or securing foundation funding.
In-depth knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues and an understanding of corporations (including corporate reporting and business strategy tools), the socially responsible investment community, and the environmental and sustainability movements.
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills for both internal and external audiences.
Effective facilitation skills with the ability to bring divergent ideas to a productive conclusion.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation.
Proven leadership and people skills, including a demonstrated ability to mentor the skills and effectiveness of other team members.
Ability to move seamlessly between collaborative, team-driven activities and independent projects.
Ability to bring a positive outlook and energetic commitment to working at Ceres on a daily basis and to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to be an advocate.
Experience in North American context is required, coupled with an understanding of the broader international context for sustainability.
Willingness to travel as needed to accomplish duties noted above.
Passion for accelerating and expanding the adoption of sustainable business practices and solutions to build a healthy global economy.
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying, please should submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Jul 16, 2018
Full time
Manager, Company Network
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackles the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.
The Ceres Company Network comprises more than 50 leading U.S. companies that are setting the highest bar for sustainability leadership, committing to robust sustainability goals, and improving resiliency in their operations and supply chains. Ceres enjoys a unique, direct advocacy relationship with Network members, leveraging the Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability —our strategic vision and practical framework for sustainable corporations in the 21st century—as well as access to investors and other advocacy organizations to move companies to make environmental, social and governance considerations integral to their core business strategies.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
Description and Responsibilities
The Ceres Company Network is led by a collaborative team of sustainable business strategists who bring a depth of expertise in environmental, social and governance issues. At the foundation of Ceres engagement with companies is the Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability –our strategic vision and practical framework for sustainable corporations in the 21st Century. Following the release of the Ceres Roadmap in 2010, Ceres has periodically benchmarked the performance of the largest companies in the U.S.. Our most recent benchmark assessment, Turning Point, was released in early 2018.
Ceres seeks a Manager with a strong subject matter foundation and a passion for driving improvement in corporate sustainability performance to implement the vision of the Ceres Roadmap . The Manager will be a savvy project manager, strong communicator and strategic thinker that will help develop and realize Ceres strategy for expanding the uptake of the Ceres Roadmap with both companies and investors. This is a full-time position, based in our Boston office, with line reporting to one of the Directors of the Company Network. Desired content knowledge encompasses environmental and social sustainability issues, with specific focus on those issues within the corporate and investor communities.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Act as project manager, overseeing all work related to the Ceres Roadmap —including project work with member and non-member companies, communication and rollout activities related to Ceres most recent benchmarking assessment Turning Point, and strategic planning and development for future work related to the Ceres Roadmap— including a fourth benchmarking assessment;
Contribute to the design, development and implementation of tools and resources to drive forward leadership in corporate sustainability practice as defined in the Ceres Roadmap;
Lead marketing and outreach efforts for fee for service work related to the Ceres Roadmap and Turning Point, with responsibility for increasing and diversifying Company Network revenue ;
Lead, in coordination with Ceres Development Team, the Ceres Roadmap related fundraising activities with individual, corporate and/or foundation contacts, including the preparation of proposals, presentations and other related development materials;
Help manage a small portfolio of Company Network members, supporting their direct engagement and advocating for implementation of the Ceres Roadmap expectations;
Assess company performance against the Ceres Roadmap and Turning Point project work, and provide expert guidance on topics including governance, climate and energy, water, labor and human rights, and sustainable supply chains, among others;
Coordinate and develop Ceres’ public communications (via website, social media, online media, print and other mediums) focused on the Ceres Roadmap and related content;
Provide support to the Company Network team and other Ceres staff in development of presentations, talking points, speeches, etc. related to the Ceres Roadmap and Turning Point ;
Maintain the Ceres Roadmap website ( ceres.org/roadmap ) and Turning Point website ( www.ceres.org/turningpoint ),developing fresh content and new user experiences;
Develop external engagement opportunities (e.g. webinars, workshops, small events) that provide opportunity for deeper focus on particular issues areas covered in the Ceres Roadmap, such as governance, water stewardship, renewable energy, and sustainable supply chains;
Engage cross-organizationally with each of the Ceres programmatic teams—tapping into their expertise and supporting organizational priorities;
Assist in the planning of the annual Ceres Conference program and other events; and
Represent Ceres externally by attending and speaking at relevant conferences and events.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree, required; master degree preferred.
Five years or more of direct experience working on sustainability and corporate responsibility issues in the corporate, investor or non-profit sectors.
Significant and sophisticated project management experience, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Evidence of project and people management across all levels within an organization.
Proven business development experience, including a track record of establishing new revenue streams and/or securing foundation funding.
In-depth knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues and an understanding of corporations (including corporate reporting and business strategy tools), the socially responsible investment community, and the environmental and sustainability movements.
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills for both internal and external audiences.
Effective facilitation skills with the ability to bring divergent ideas to a productive conclusion.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation.
Proven leadership and people skills, including a demonstrated ability to mentor the skills and effectiveness of other team members.
Ability to move seamlessly between collaborative, team-driven activities and independent projects.
Ability to bring a positive outlook and energetic commitment to working at Ceres on a daily basis and to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to be an advocate.
Experience in North American context is required, coupled with an understanding of the broader international context for sustainability.
Willingness to travel as needed to accomplish duties noted above.
Passion for accelerating and expanding the adoption of sustainable business practices and solutions to build a healthy global economy.
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying, please should submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Manager, California Policy Organization Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses. For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ) . Description & Responsibilities Ceres is looking to hire a Manager, California Policy. The Manager will be a key member of Ceres’ growing California office and will play a critical role in implementing Ceres’ water and climate policy and business advocacy work in California. The Manager will be responsible for supporting policy engagements with Ceres BICEP (Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy), Connect the Drops, and the Investor Policy Working Group and for communications and support of the networks. The Manager will be knowledgeable about environmental and sustainability issues, have experience working with non-profit organizations and private sector companies, and have experience with public policy, ideally at the state-level in California. The Manager is a cross-program role that will work closely with Ceres program staff based in Boston. This role will closely work with the Policy, the Climate and Energy, and the Water Programs to mobilize major corporations in support of public policies that call for sustainable water management, clean energy, and greenhouse gas emissions reductions in California. This is a full-time position, based in San Francisco, and will report to Director, California Policy and Partnerships. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following: ● In close partnership with Director, California Policy & Partnerships and the Policy, Climate and Energy, and Water teams, execute Ceres’ strategy for California state policy work, including advancing policy to further smart water management and promote clean transportation, clean energy, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Responsibilities include: o Work closely with Director, California Policy & Partnerships to implement an identified strategy on state policy. o Collaborate with CA-based coalitions and NGO partners. o Help develop and cultivate relationships with key state policymakers and NGOs. o Organize all policymaker education events and meetings. o Research and analyze relevant policy opportunities. ● Support Ceres’ work with companies in California, including outreach and engagement with California-based companies and companies with a California market presence that are committed to advocacy and sustainable business practices. Responsibilities include: o Keep up to date with sustainability-related developments at partner companies. o Identify success stories on sustainability. o Support team on the management of existing company relationships. o Educate corporate partners on key policy issues through webinars, conference presentations, and written communications. o Mobilize companies on key advocacy opportunities. o Contribute to communications and network maintenance for Ceres BICEP, Connect the Drops, and Investor Policy Working Group networks. o In collaboration with Policy and Company Network teams, identify and develop relationships with potential business advocacy partners. ● Support in outreach and dissemination of Ceres’ work in California, including designing and implementing workshops, webinars/conference calls, newsletters and other multi-media communications to reach existing and new donors, funders, NGO partners or other collaborators. ● Partner with Communications and Marketing team to: o Support development of op-eds that highlight the role of business and investors in advancing sustainability (including significant written work product). o Execute engagement events with companies, investors, and policymakers. o Track and communicate specific results of Ceres’ work and that of our partners. ● Assist with planning for the Ceres annual conference and other events. ● Coordinate with other program teams as needed to accomplish organizational objectives. Qualifications ● Master degree, preferred. ● Bachelor degree, required. ● Five years or more of direct experience working on policy and sustainability issues in the corporate, investor and/or non-profit sectors. ● Knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues. ● Knowledge of California political system. ● Understanding of how corporations function and how they incorporate sustainability into business practices. ● Self-starter focused on execution, with ability to manage multiple projects. ● Ability to make strong connections between sustainability issues and articulate the impacts and implications for corporate and investor audiences. ● Demonstrated ability to bring an advocacy perspective to corporate dialogues will be viewed as beneficial. ● Demonstrated strong project management, strategic planning skills and attention to detail are required. ● Effective presentation style as well as strong speaking and written communication skills for external and internal audiences. ● Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation. ● Successful record of organizing multiple projects, coordinating and facilitating dialogues with senior-level professionals and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. ● Ability to work as part of a team and take a collaborative approach to working across the organization. ● Planning and prioritization skills with the ability to make adjustments to work and still deliver projects on deadline and within time and resource budgets. ● Willingness to travel as needed to accomplish duties noted above. ● Proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and e-mail computer applications. How to Apply We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter, resume two writing samples, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed. Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Jul 11, 2018
Full time
Manager, California Policy Organization Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses. For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ) . Description & Responsibilities Ceres is looking to hire a Manager, California Policy. The Manager will be a key member of Ceres’ growing California office and will play a critical role in implementing Ceres’ water and climate policy and business advocacy work in California. The Manager will be responsible for supporting policy engagements with Ceres BICEP (Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy), Connect the Drops, and the Investor Policy Working Group and for communications and support of the networks. The Manager will be knowledgeable about environmental and sustainability issues, have experience working with non-profit organizations and private sector companies, and have experience with public policy, ideally at the state-level in California. The Manager is a cross-program role that will work closely with Ceres program staff based in Boston. This role will closely work with the Policy, the Climate and Energy, and the Water Programs to mobilize major corporations in support of public policies that call for sustainable water management, clean energy, and greenhouse gas emissions reductions in California. This is a full-time position, based in San Francisco, and will report to Director, California Policy and Partnerships. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following: ● In close partnership with Director, California Policy & Partnerships and the Policy, Climate and Energy, and Water teams, execute Ceres’ strategy for California state policy work, including advancing policy to further smart water management and promote clean transportation, clean energy, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Responsibilities include: o Work closely with Director, California Policy & Partnerships to implement an identified strategy on state policy. o Collaborate with CA-based coalitions and NGO partners. o Help develop and cultivate relationships with key state policymakers and NGOs. o Organize all policymaker education events and meetings. o Research and analyze relevant policy opportunities. ● Support Ceres’ work with companies in California, including outreach and engagement with California-based companies and companies with a California market presence that are committed to advocacy and sustainable business practices. Responsibilities include: o Keep up to date with sustainability-related developments at partner companies. o Identify success stories on sustainability. o Support team on the management of existing company relationships. o Educate corporate partners on key policy issues through webinars, conference presentations, and written communications. o Mobilize companies on key advocacy opportunities. o Contribute to communications and network maintenance for Ceres BICEP, Connect the Drops, and Investor Policy Working Group networks. o In collaboration with Policy and Company Network teams, identify and develop relationships with potential business advocacy partners. ● Support in outreach and dissemination of Ceres’ work in California, including designing and implementing workshops, webinars/conference calls, newsletters and other multi-media communications to reach existing and new donors, funders, NGO partners or other collaborators. ● Partner with Communications and Marketing team to: o Support development of op-eds that highlight the role of business and investors in advancing sustainability (including significant written work product). o Execute engagement events with companies, investors, and policymakers. o Track and communicate specific results of Ceres’ work and that of our partners. ● Assist with planning for the Ceres annual conference and other events. ● Coordinate with other program teams as needed to accomplish organizational objectives. Qualifications ● Master degree, preferred. ● Bachelor degree, required. ● Five years or more of direct experience working on policy and sustainability issues in the corporate, investor and/or non-profit sectors. ● Knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues. ● Knowledge of California political system. ● Understanding of how corporations function and how they incorporate sustainability into business practices. ● Self-starter focused on execution, with ability to manage multiple projects. ● Ability to make strong connections between sustainability issues and articulate the impacts and implications for corporate and investor audiences. ● Demonstrated ability to bring an advocacy perspective to corporate dialogues will be viewed as beneficial. ● Demonstrated strong project management, strategic planning skills and attention to detail are required. ● Effective presentation style as well as strong speaking and written communication skills for external and internal audiences. ● Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation. ● Successful record of organizing multiple projects, coordinating and facilitating dialogues with senior-level professionals and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. ● Ability to work as part of a team and take a collaborative approach to working across the organization. ● Planning and prioritization skills with the ability to make adjustments to work and still deliver projects on deadline and within time and resource budgets. ● Willingness to travel as needed to accomplish duties noted above. ● Proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and e-mail computer applications. How to Apply We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter, resume two writing samples, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed. Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Assistant, Investor Program
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackles the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.
For more information about Ceres, please visit: www.ceres.org .
Description & Responsibilities The Assistant, Investor Network plays a key administrative support role to the Program Director in leading the team and managing the CA office. We are looking for candidates with strong organization skills, communication skills, and an eye to detail. This full-time position is based in San Francisco, CA, and reports to a Senior Program Director, Investor Network and California Office.
Specific duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Coordinate and Support Investor Network Member Activities and Investor Team Staff
Assist the Director and Investor Network Program staff with coordination of investor outreach, events and communications, specifically focusing on logistics for various in-person and virtual meetings and conference calls throughout the year and meeting follow-up communications.
Assist with planning and coordination for Ceres annual conference and Investor Program Events.
Provide support through research, writing and organizing, emails and telephone calls, to investors who are seeking information about Ceres Investor Network programs and activities.
Assist the Investor Program staff with researching and writing memos on various topics, and preparing PowerPoint presentations and materials for meetings and events.
Provide logistical, materials and tracking assistance in Investor Network recruitment and member engagement efforts.
Support the Senior Director in coordination and organization of the Investor Network team activities, weekly team meetings, and other internal meetings; including developing agendas, taking meeting minutes.
Assist the Investor Network team on campaign activities such as drafting letters to investors and enlisting investor support for various initiatives
Track Ceres Investor Network membership and invoicing.
Develop content and draft weekly Investor Network newsletter; assist in developing and writing content for the Ceres website.
Serve as the team’s database point person, including database support to team members and some data entry.
CA Office Support
Assist with running the CA office including setting up space for new staff, ordering office supplies, and serving as receptionist when needed.
Calls, preparing materials, taking minutes, and following up on action items with California Team.
Coordinate special projects as necessary.
Senior Program Director Support
Provide administrative support including processing Visa statements and reimbursements, scheduling meetings and travel, coordinating calls, answering correspondence and assisting with meeting preparation and follow up.
Qualifications
Minimum of one year of relevant work experience and bachelor degree required.
Knowledge or experience with energy, climate change or sustainability issues – understanding of the role of business, the investment community, or NGOs, a plus.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, superior leadership ability, strong initiative and motivation, and a positive can-do attitude.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Experience as an assistant to a senior executive, a plus.
Successful record of organizing and advancing multiple projects and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment.
Excellent research capabilities.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Highly developed writing skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and e-mail computer applications.
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying, please submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Aug 10, 2018
Full time
Assistant, Investor Program
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackles the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.
For more information about Ceres, please visit: www.ceres.org .
Description & Responsibilities The Assistant, Investor Network plays a key administrative support role to the Program Director in leading the team and managing the CA office. We are looking for candidates with strong organization skills, communication skills, and an eye to detail. This full-time position is based in San Francisco, CA, and reports to a Senior Program Director, Investor Network and California Office.
Specific duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Coordinate and Support Investor Network Member Activities and Investor Team Staff
Assist the Director and Investor Network Program staff with coordination of investor outreach, events and communications, specifically focusing on logistics for various in-person and virtual meetings and conference calls throughout the year and meeting follow-up communications.
Assist with planning and coordination for Ceres annual conference and Investor Program Events.
Provide support through research, writing and organizing, emails and telephone calls, to investors who are seeking information about Ceres Investor Network programs and activities.
Assist the Investor Program staff with researching and writing memos on various topics, and preparing PowerPoint presentations and materials for meetings and events.
Provide logistical, materials and tracking assistance in Investor Network recruitment and member engagement efforts.
Support the Senior Director in coordination and organization of the Investor Network team activities, weekly team meetings, and other internal meetings; including developing agendas, taking meeting minutes.
Assist the Investor Network team on campaign activities such as drafting letters to investors and enlisting investor support for various initiatives
Track Ceres Investor Network membership and invoicing.
Develop content and draft weekly Investor Network newsletter; assist in developing and writing content for the Ceres website.
Serve as the team’s database point person, including database support to team members and some data entry.
CA Office Support
Assist with running the CA office including setting up space for new staff, ordering office supplies, and serving as receptionist when needed.
Calls, preparing materials, taking minutes, and following up on action items with California Team.
Coordinate special projects as necessary.
Senior Program Director Support
Provide administrative support including processing Visa statements and reimbursements, scheduling meetings and travel, coordinating calls, answering correspondence and assisting with meeting preparation and follow up.
Qualifications
Minimum of one year of relevant work experience and bachelor degree required.
Knowledge or experience with energy, climate change or sustainability issues – understanding of the role of business, the investment community, or NGOs, a plus.
Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, superior leadership ability, strong initiative and motivation, and a positive can-do attitude.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Experience as an assistant to a senior executive, a plus.
Successful record of organizing and advancing multiple projects and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment.
Excellent research capabilities.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Highly developed writing skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and e-mail computer applications.
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying, please submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Manager, Investor Engagement
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackles the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
Climate Action 100+ is a new five-year initiative led by investors to engage with the world’s largest corporate greenhouse gas emitters to improve governance on climate change, curb emissions and strengthen climate-related financial disclosures. To date, 256 investors with more than USD $30 trillion in assets under management have signed on to the initiative. The initiative is designed to implement the investor commitment first set out in the Global Investor Statement on Climate Change in the months leading up to the adoption of the historic Paris Agreement in 2015 limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius.
Description & Responsibilities
The Manager, Climate Action 100+ Initiative will collaboratively organize and coordinate investor engagements with North America based companies on the focus list in alignment with the goals of the initiative. This position will collaborate, as required, with other relevant Ceres’ initiatives and staff responsible for related campaigns and companies. The Manager, Climate Action 100+ will staff the Ceres North America Engagement Working Group, one of five working groups charged with driving company-by-company engagements with a subset of focus companies. This is a full-time salaried position, based in the Boston office, and reporting to Director of this initiative.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Serve as cross-organization project manager to organize and manage North American investor engagements as part of the global Climate Action 100+ Initiative, including working closely with U.S, Canadian and international investors that are designated as lead and supporting investors for engagements with North American focus companies.
Drive effective engagement campaigns with each focus company, including for example, building/coordinating aligned groups of investors, developing company specific research-based strategies, and ensuring investor accountability through bi-annual reporting.
Coordinate with the Director, Climate Action 100+ Investor Engagement to ensure ongoing alignment with global implementation guidelines, timelines and processes.
Coordinate meetings of and communications with the Climate Action 100+ North America Engagement Working Group and its members.
Compile company-specific data, information and materials from data providers and relevant NGOs supporting the Climate Action 100+ initiative to support individual company engagements, and conduct/oversee company-specific research and develop written materials as necessary to support investor engagement.
Work closely with the Directors and staff of other related Ceres initiatives that engage companies on climate-related issues, to ensure alignment and consistency, including the Investor Team, the Carbon Asset Risk initiative; the Oil & Gas, Electric Power and Transportation teams, the Shareholder Initiative on Climate and Sustainability (SICS), and the Corporate Team relationship managers for relevant Ceres Companies.
Work closely with Ceres’ membership programs – investors and companies – to assure their engagement and involvement.
Oversee the tracking of Climate Action 100+ activities, deliverables, progress and outcomes in North America, and implement appropriate systems for documenting activities.
Coordinate with Ceres Communications & Marketing team, and Development team regarding the accomplishments of the Climate Action 100+ Initiative.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree, required. Graduate degree in law or business preferred.
5 years of work experience in investment, finance, shareholder engagement or corporate management, ideally with a focus on climate or environmental matters and a track record of project management and/or campaign leadership.
Experience designing and managing campaigns or other significant and complex projects characterized by changing dynamics and myriad relationships.
Experience managing and strengthening relationships and coordinating with multiple partners and coalitions, and/or consultants.
Experience with developing or implementing systems to track activity, progress and outcomes.
Ability to evaluate workload and prioritize projects in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
Experience working on climate, environment, energy, and/or transportation, oil and gas, electric power or related sustainability issues.
Strong organizational, project management, writing, verbal communication and interpersonal and skills.
Able to direct and manage multiple projects at the same time.
Able to work well independently and as a team member.
Comfortable working with different personalities and people.
Desire to work in a mission-driven and nonprofit environment.
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Jul 19, 2018
Full time
Manager, Investor Engagement
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackles the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
Climate Action 100+ is a new five-year initiative led by investors to engage with the world’s largest corporate greenhouse gas emitters to improve governance on climate change, curb emissions and strengthen climate-related financial disclosures. To date, 256 investors with more than USD $30 trillion in assets under management have signed on to the initiative. The initiative is designed to implement the investor commitment first set out in the Global Investor Statement on Climate Change in the months leading up to the adoption of the historic Paris Agreement in 2015 limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius.
Description & Responsibilities
The Manager, Climate Action 100+ Initiative will collaboratively organize and coordinate investor engagements with North America based companies on the focus list in alignment with the goals of the initiative. This position will collaborate, as required, with other relevant Ceres’ initiatives and staff responsible for related campaigns and companies. The Manager, Climate Action 100+ will staff the Ceres North America Engagement Working Group, one of five working groups charged with driving company-by-company engagements with a subset of focus companies. This is a full-time salaried position, based in the Boston office, and reporting to Director of this initiative.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Serve as cross-organization project manager to organize and manage North American investor engagements as part of the global Climate Action 100+ Initiative, including working closely with U.S, Canadian and international investors that are designated as lead and supporting investors for engagements with North American focus companies.
Drive effective engagement campaigns with each focus company, including for example, building/coordinating aligned groups of investors, developing company specific research-based strategies, and ensuring investor accountability through bi-annual reporting.
Coordinate with the Director, Climate Action 100+ Investor Engagement to ensure ongoing alignment with global implementation guidelines, timelines and processes.
Coordinate meetings of and communications with the Climate Action 100+ North America Engagement Working Group and its members.
Compile company-specific data, information and materials from data providers and relevant NGOs supporting the Climate Action 100+ initiative to support individual company engagements, and conduct/oversee company-specific research and develop written materials as necessary to support investor engagement.
Work closely with the Directors and staff of other related Ceres initiatives that engage companies on climate-related issues, to ensure alignment and consistency, including the Investor Team, the Carbon Asset Risk initiative; the Oil & Gas, Electric Power and Transportation teams, the Shareholder Initiative on Climate and Sustainability (SICS), and the Corporate Team relationship managers for relevant Ceres Companies.
Work closely with Ceres’ membership programs – investors and companies – to assure their engagement and involvement.
Oversee the tracking of Climate Action 100+ activities, deliverables, progress and outcomes in North America, and implement appropriate systems for documenting activities.
Coordinate with Ceres Communications & Marketing team, and Development team regarding the accomplishments of the Climate Action 100+ Initiative.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree, required. Graduate degree in law or business preferred.
5 years of work experience in investment, finance, shareholder engagement or corporate management, ideally with a focus on climate or environmental matters and a track record of project management and/or campaign leadership.
Experience designing and managing campaigns or other significant and complex projects characterized by changing dynamics and myriad relationships.
Experience managing and strengthening relationships and coordinating with multiple partners and coalitions, and/or consultants.
Experience with developing or implementing systems to track activity, progress and outcomes.
Ability to evaluate workload and prioritize projects in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
Experience working on climate, environment, energy, and/or transportation, oil and gas, electric power or related sustainability issues.
Strong organizational, project management, writing, verbal communication and interpersonal and skills.
Able to direct and manage multiple projects at the same time.
Able to work well independently and as a team member.
Comfortable working with different personalities and people.
Desire to work in a mission-driven and nonprofit environment.
How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org . If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and a list of three references, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
