Associate

GreenOrder is a strategy and management consulting firm that helps companies maximize the value of sustainability - making environmental excellence, energy innovation, and corporate responsibility drivers of profitable growth. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in New York City, with offices in San Francisco and Washington, DC, we combine world-class strategy, rigorous factual analysis, and effective messaging to help some of the world's largest enterprises turn their investments in sustainability into concrete competitive advantage. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of LRN, working to help build sustainable organizations that outbehave - and outgreen - the competition.

We have deep experience working on sustainability strategy with leading companies, including:

• General Electric: Serve as principal strategic advisor to GE at the highest levels on the creation and ongoing development of its award-winning, multi-billion dollar ecomagination initiative
• General Motors: Provide trusted counsel on stakeholder engagement, sustainability initiatives, and market readiness and strategy for the electrification of the automobile.
• USPREF: Established coalition of major financiers of renewable energy (Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, Citi, Deutsche Bank, VantagePoint) to educate the Administration and Congress on effective federal policy
• Leading utility: Building one of the first ever utility-scale energy efficiency business models enabled by the smart grid

"Our long-term partnership with GreenOrder has been essential to the development, implementation, and success of ecomagination, GE's strategy to drive growth through environmental innovation." - Jeffrey R. Immelt, Chairman & CEO, General Electric

Other clients have included Alcan, Coca-Cola, Dupont, Hewlett Packard, Office Depot, Polo Ralph Lauren, Starwood Capital, Waste Management, some of the largest US electric utilities, and other leading organizations. We work with executives at the highest levels on long-term engagements.

Position Overview:

GreenOrder is seeking to hire an Associate to manage consulting engagements and deliver world-class advice to our clients. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate education in environmental studies (science, policy, engineering), an MBA from a top-tier school, and an outstanding record of academic and professional success. Work experience at a top-tier management consulting firm is strongly preferred. We are looking for someone who exhibits the qualities of an outstanding business leader and advisor: intellectual rigor, analytical thinking, creativity, and a passion for delivering outstanding, game-changing solutions to clients.

The Associate will have daily involvement in the most stimulating intellectual and business challenges we address for our clients, extensive interaction with senior client executives, and the opportunity to contribute to the solution of some of today's most pressing global issues.

Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Monitoring the timely and cost-effective management of client projects (tracking deliverables, timelines, and progress against goals) and managing and coaching junior team members
• Client Relations: Managing the client relationship, understanding their business and organizational needs, communicating the recommendations and analysis of the firm in a highly nuanced, confidence-inspiring manner
• Research & Analysis: Managing and/or conducting primary and secondary research on a broad spectrum of market, stakeholder, and policy issues, and rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis of empirical data
• Writing: Preparing and/or editing crisp, compelling written reports and memos, marketing materials, correspondence, and other communications
• Client Solutions: Developing impactful client recommendations and delivering them through world-class written and oral presentations
• Firm Development: Playing a supporting role identifying and securing new revenue opportunities with existing and potential clients. Participating in internal initiatives relating to thought leadership, client service, or team development

Qualifications:

• Education: An MBA or dual MBA/environmental management/policy program from a top-tier school; a Bachelor's degree, preferably in environmental studies, from a top-tier school; and an outstanding record of academic and professional success
• Professional Experience: 3 to 5 years relevant work experience. Demonstrated success in business strategy and organizational leadership. Management consulting experience at a highly respected firm strongly preferred
• Expertise: Environmental and/or energy domain expertise required. Experience in change management or product innovation a plus
• Skills: Exceptional problem-solving, communications, and mentoring skills; demonstrated creativity in approaching and solving complex challenges in a client setting
• Intangibles: Candidates must have a strong character and a commitment to delivering excellent client service. Must be a self-starter, with the ability to anticipate and fulfill client and team needs.

Interdisciplinary thinkers will thrive in our work environment

Compensation: The position will offer a competitive and attractive compensation package that includes a base salary with the opportunity for a significant bonus based on individual and company performance. Full benefits offered, including health insurance and a company 401k matching program.

To Apply:

Please send resume and cover letter (No phone calls please).

GreenOrder is committed to diversity in its workforce. GreenOrder is an equal opportunity employer and insures the promotion of equal opportunity for all persons employed or seeking employment, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age or disability status.