Sustainability Services Associate

Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) is a for-profit, internationally recognized third-party certifier of environmental and food safety claims. SCS program areas include: forestry, fisheries, flower production, sustainable agriculture, pesticide residue free and organic food certification, food safety inspection and certification, environmental claims certification, green building product certification, electric power, environmental performance, and more.

Position Overview: 

The Sustainability Services Associate works directly with client-specific responsible sourcing programs, Fair Labor certification, and other programs under development.

The Program Associate manages the on-line reporting system and is responsible for supporting the Program Director in developing guidance documents/updates and program materials, including updates to relevant standards.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support and manage client-specific web-based reporting system and SCS's proprietary web-based reporting system for third-party reporting.
• Provide guidance and support in English, Spanish and French email and telephone conversations with other third-party auditing organizations and SCS auditors.
• Conduct review and oversight of audit reports completed by Program Director and regional Lead Auditors.
• Prepare written guidance updates, letters, and audit reports for distribution to third-party auditing organizations and clients.
• Develop, translate, and edit program materials, reports, and report templates.
• Develop and deliver training programs and related materials for third-party auditing organizations.
• Conduct desk audits of submitted applications and follow-up interviews for third-party organizations seeking approved status for conducting audits against responsible sourcing criteria.
• Ensure communications between SCS, third-party auditing organizations, and other clients are carried out in a timely fashion.
• Assist Program Director with managing the workload for regional Lead Auditors.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop responsible sourcing programs and CSR strategies for new and prospective clients.
• Carry out outreach and marketing to recruit new clients and for development of new business areas.
• Represent the program for internal SCS initiatives, such as ISO accreditation, etc.
• Attend trainings, trade shows, conferences, and meetings, as necessary.
• Additional tasks as requested by the Director.

Qualifications:

• Minimum undergraduate BA or BS degree in relevant discipline; graduate degrees in relevant disciplines preferred for this position.
• Minimum 2 years professional experience in relevant applied social and/or environmental fields; graduate degrees in relevant disciplines may be considered equivalent to applied work experience.
• Strong proficiency or fluency in Spanish is required. Preference will be given to candidates proficient or fluent in French (in addition to the Spanish requirement)
• Overseas work or study experience, applied experience in the coffee and cocoa industry, and/or applied experience working with agricultural or manufacturing production systems ideal.
• Exceptional organizational, writing, presentation and verbal communication skills are required.
• Initiative and ability to work independently; responsive and adaptive personality.
• Excellent computer skills are essential: fluency in Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook, FileMaker Pro required, with proficiency in other programs and database management systems preferred.
• Strong understanding of CSR programs and third-party certification initiatives.
• Excellent technical writing and/or copy editing skills; detail oriented personality.
• Ability to handle complex and varied tasks, while working independently.
• Ability to complete time-sensitive projects and to provide realistic deadlines.

Compensation: We offer our employees competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package.

To Apply: 

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