Associate

~ Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) is a global nonprofit organization that works with its network of more than 250 member companies to build a just and sustainable world. ~

From its offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR develops sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration. Visit www.bsr.org for more information about BSR's more than 20 years of leadership in sustainability.

We are proud to say that we have a team of some of the most talented and motivated people in the industry working in our global offices in Copenhagen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Tokyo.

Position Overview

Associates are responsible for conducting research and analysis, writing, logistics planning and other support on BSR products and services for the benefit of BSR members, funders or other clients. This will include participating in business consulting and training work as required. The position is full-time and based in San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers in implementing projects with member and other companies, particularly through research, writing and technical assistance on a range of sustainability issue areas. 
• Conduct primary and secondary research and analysis on sustainability leadership practices, and emerging issues and trends in a range of industry sectors utilizing a wide range of sources, including web searches, interviews and other methodologies.
• Support Managers and Industry Directors in the development of work plans, schedules and budgets for the delivery of projects. 
• Contribute to the content and design of working group meetings, training and workshops, and ensure the accuracy of all materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior level staff at BSR member companies and potential member companies, NGOs, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Provide assistance on special projects and assignments as requested to help BSR accomplish its mission and goals.

Qualifications

NOTE: Only candidates with these specific requirements will be considered:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, with a graduate degree in relevant field a strong plus.
• Minimum 3 years relevant work experience, including knowledge of a sustainability content area. 
• Exceptional research and writing skills, and ability to do some preliminary analysis on sustainability research. 
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to meet stringent deadlines, communicate progress on projects or event planning, and work with managers to coordinate multiple projects concurrently. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, for working with both internal and external clients. 
• High degree of fluency in English, with fluency in Spanish or French a plus. 
• Knowledge of, or experience in supply chain issues and/or environmental issues a strong plus. 
• Knowledge of, or experience in, one or more of the following industries a strong plus - consumer products, financial services, food & agriculture, and/or health care. 
• Capacity to work and thrive in a growing, fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization with a collaborative environment. 
• Willingness to undertake business travel
• High ethical standards and commitment to BSR core values of Leadership, Respect and Integrity.

~ BSR is committed to developing an inclusive work environment where diversity of thought, style, culture and skill and is valued in support of individual performance and potential, as well as our business goals and mission. ~