Environmental Affairs Representative

Sole Technology is a globally recognized leader in authentic action sports footwear and apparel that is available in more than 70 countries and is the largest private action sports company, with revenues close to $200 million. The company's holdings include seven top brands: etnies, etnies Girl, etnies Plus, éS, Emerica, Altamont Apparel and ThirtyTwo.

Sole Technology Founder and CEO Pierre André Senizergues is passionate about action sports, youth culture, environmental responsibility and entrepreneurial endeavors. He seeks to build Sole Technology as an industry leader that proves these values and culture can prosper in a corporate environment. Sole Technology is committed to positively impacting the global youth community through involvement in events and causes supporting a fun and active lifestyle, individual integrity and style, global values and sensibilities. 

Position Overview:

The Environmental Affairs Representative will further advance the company's environmental goals including waste reduction and achieving carbon neutrality by 2020. While finding greater operational efficiencies and cost savings for the company, the Environmental Affairs Representative will work to communicate Sole Technology's environmental leadership role in the action sports industry.    

Responsibilities:

Include the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Assist in the ongoing data tracking of Sole Technology's ecological footprint survey and related environmental planning processes.
• Assist in energy management and alternative transportation projects.
• Assist in the company internal communication of environmental progress and priorities.
• Assist in research and development of project plans related to sustainability. 

Additional Duties:

• Writing reports and articles related to the environmental affairs department.
• Website maintenance and content development for Sole Technology's internal intranet.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Environmental Affairs Representative will need to represent in a leadership role chairing internal company committee meetings. Responsibilities may include working with committee members to ensure that they meet sustainability goals.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the described functions.

Education and/or Experience:

The Environmental Affairs Representative needs to have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in any earth science discipline, government, or communications degree, with a minimum of 1-2 years professional experience in a related field.

Computer Skills:

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Any CAD experience is a plus.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must have an earnest desire to work in the field of sustainability and have effective communication skills. Any technical and mechanical skill sets are a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Most work occurs in the office, however there may be some lab work, field work and waste management work that is outside an office environment.

To Apply:

Please e-mail your resume.

***VERY IMPORTANT*** Make sure to CUT AND PASTE "Environmental Affairs Representative" into the subject line when emailing your resume, or in the text of your cover letter if faxing, to ensure that it gets to the right place. Resumes without a salary history will not be considered.

Due the volume of resumes that we receive, only applicants who have the skills that match the requirements of an available position may be contacted for an interview.

Sole Technology is an equal opportunity employer.