Manager, Electric Power Program

Ceres is a national coalition of investors, public pension trustees, foundations, labor unions, and environmental, religious and public interest groups, dedicated to advancing more sustainable business practices and corporate accountability. Ceres' mission is to move businesses, capital, and markets to advance lasting prosperity by valuing the health of the planet and its people.

Ceres plays a unique role in the national environmental and sustainability movement by bringing the perspective and power of investors to environmental and sustainability issues and specifically to the performance, practices and policies of corporations. Today Ceres is a growing organization with expanding influence in the investment, environmental, and corporate arenas. Our program activities seek to foster greater public disclosure of environmental and social impacts by corporations, encourage engagement between companies and their stakeholders, and create opportunities for collaborative dialogue leading to positive change on key sustainability issues. For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site.

Position Overview:

Ceres is looking to hire a Manager, Electric Power Program. This is a full-time position that will report to the Director, Electric Power Programs.

Responsibilities: 

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

•    Managing and/or assisting with research projects with the electric power, coal, and financial services industries.
•    Engaging Ceres coalition organizations (investors and NGOs) interested in these key sectors, as well as some Ceres companies.
•    Developing and implementing new tools for engaging companies in target sectors on their sustainability performance and governance, particularly as it pertains to climate risk.
•    Designing and implementing workshops, conference calls, and dialogue meetings with companies and stakeholders.
•    Writing research reports and other multi-media communications to reach companies and stakeholder groups with timely information on Ceres’ industry programs and sustainability issues.  This will be web-based as well as through print media.
•    Assisting with planning for the Ceres annual conference.
•    Supporting other program teams (such as Investor, Corporate Accountability, Communications, Development, Finance & Administration) as needed to accomplish organizational objectives.

Qualifications:

•    Master’s degree in business, environment, law or public policy or related field preferred.
•    At least 3 years of relevant experience, or 3-5 years relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree.
•    Experience with industry sectors such as electric power, coal, and financial services industries.
•    Knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues and an understanding of corporations, the socially responsible investment community, and the environmental and sustainability movements.
•    Effective presentation style and excellent oral and written communication skills.
•    Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation
•    Successful record of organizing multiple projects and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
•    Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
•    Willingness to travel as needed to accomplish duties noted above.
•    Proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and e-mail computer applications.

This is a full-time position based in Boston, MA.

Compensation: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.  Ceres provides a generous benefits package which includes medical and dental insurance, matching 403(b) contributions, and annual leave.

To Apply:

We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying.  Applicants should submit (preferrably via email) a resume, 2 writing samples, a list of 3 references, and a letter describing their qualifications, interests, and potential contribution to our organization.

Careers at Ceres – Electric Power Program
99 Chauncy Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02111

Ceres is an equal opportunity employer and seeks qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.