Associate, Environmental Strategy

The Organization

Business for Social Responsibility (BSR), a non-profit business association that seeks to create a more just and sustainable global economy by working with its member companies, other enterprises and leading stakeholders to promote more responsible business practices, is seeking an Associate for it's new Environmental Strategy Team.

BSR's staff of 60 at its headquarters in San Francisco and offices in Paris and Guangzhou, China, works to realize our vision by providing information and services to our 250 member companies; providing world-class consulting and advisory services; conducting practical, forward-looking research, and collaborating with the public sector and civil society. We are seeking individuals who are highly talented, passionate and thrive in an entrepreneurial culture that values leadership, integrity and respect. For more information, visit www.bsr.org.

Position Overview

The Associate will report to the Director of Environmental Strategy, and will be responsible for conducting research, 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 advisory consulting and training work as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary and secondary research and analysis on Environmental Strategy projects and corporate social responsibility (CSR) issues and trends, utilizing a wide range of sources including stakeholder interviews, web resources and other methodologies. 
• Contribute to the content and design of BSR publications, training and workshops, and ensure the accuracy of all materials. 
• Build and maintain relationships with mid-level staff at BSR member companies and potential member companies, NGOs, government agencies, other stakeholders and participate actively in staff trainings and functions. 
• Support Director of Environmental Strategy in the conception of new project work and company convenings for the delivery of research, grants, and consulting deliverables. 
• Contribute to the daily operations of the Environmental Strategy team, including facilitating meetings, prioritizing projects, and developing budgets. 
• Other duties as required and assigned by the Director of Environmental Strategy.

Qualifications

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

• Graduate degree, such as an MBA, M.S., or M.A. 
• Experience with and abiding interest in environmental and CSR research and analysis 
• Content knowledge and experience with business and environmental focus 
• Exceptional analytical skills and capacity for critical and creative thinking; 
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to plan and deliver project work, meet deadlines and communicate progress; 
• Excellent interpersonal, networking and written/verbal communication skills for working with both internal and external clients; 
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic office software and tools (e.g., Excel spreadsheets, Word processing, Power Point, Outlook, etc); 
• Capacity to work and thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; 
• Knowledge of, or experience in, one or more of BSR's industry groups a plus (i.e. Consumer Products, Food/Ag, Transport, IT, Pharmaceuticals, Media, Finance, Mining, Oil & Gas) 
• High ethical standards and commitment to BSR's core values of Leadership, Integrity and Respect.

Compensation and Benefits

BSR offers an outstanding benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401k savings plan, paid time off (PTO), sick and other family friendly leaves, flexible hours, paid time off for volunteer activities and a casual atmosphere. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with skill, knowledge and experience level and the constraints of a non-profit business organization.

To Apply

Please visit the BSR Careers web site to apply. Please do NOT submit your cover letter and resume via email.