Research Manager

~ The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment (US SIF) is the leading voice advancing sustainable, responsible and impact investing across all asset classes. Our mission is to rapidly shift investment practices toward sustainability, focusing on long-term investment and the generation of positive social and environmental impacts. ~

US SIF members include investment management and advisory firms, mutual fund companies, asset owners, research firms, financial planners and advisors, broker-dealers, community investing organizations and nonprofit organizations.  

US SIF is supported in its work by the US SIF Foundation, a 501(C)(3) organization that undertakes educational, research and programmatic activities to advance the mission of US SIF. Both organizations are located in Washington DC Learn more at www.ussif.org.

Position Overview

US SIF seeks a Research Manager who is interested in, and has a background in, sustainable and responsible investing and/or corporate social responsibility. The ideal candidate has excellent research, writing and editing skills and is detail-oriented. 

The Research Manager is primarily responsible for supporting the Director of Research on: research and writing for US SIF Foundation publications and reports, such as the biennial report on the scope of sustainable and responsible investing in the United States, foundation proposals, and other program initiatives. The Research Manager will also assist in writing press releases, the monthly newsletter, annual report, op-eds and other communications materials.  She or he may also be engaged in some aspects of our national conference. The candidate should bring creative energy to US SIF, be self motivated and a team player. 

Note: The Research Manager offers many opportunities for creativity and professional growth.

Reports to:  The Research Manager position reports to the Research Director and is based in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct research and gather and assemble data and information necessary for the production, coordination and editing of US SIF publications and reports, including the biennial sustainable and responsible trends report and other US SIF publications, membership marketing materials, other communications materials and the Annual Report.
• Manage research and production schedule for US SIF’s biennial report on US sustainable, responsible and impact investing trends and chair regular calls of the trends report research team.
• Work with Research Director to develop schedule and monthly production of topical blogs for US SIF website.
• Write blogs, op-eds, and articles.
• Assist in research necessary for development of online courses, resource guides and informational fact sheets on sustainable and responsible investing.
• Edit research; manage publication process of research; edit other US SIF materials. 

Note: Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following traits and qualifications:

• Bachelor degree.
• Minimum of two years work experience in financial or investment services.
• Minimum of five years significant writing and research experience.
• Knowledge of sustainable and responsible investing and/or corporate sustainability issues.
• Ability to organize and track multiple projects and work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly-developed writing, editing and proofing skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Internet.
• Entrepreneurial
• Sense of humor and a positive

Compensation

• Will be based on experience and qualifications.  

Benefits Include:

• 15 days of paid vacation, plus two personal days.
• 401K plan with employer contributions.
• Employer-subsidized health and dental insurance.
• Metro smart benefits, disability insurance and flexible spending account.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below to email a letter of application, resume, and a writing sample.
• Use subject line “Research Manager”.                         
• We prefer applications before August 3, 2018.
• No phone calls please. 
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

US SIF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.