Manager, Oil and Gas Program

Ceres, Inc. is a national network of investors, environmental organizations and other public interest groups working with companies and investors to address sustainability challenges such as global climate change.  Ceres also launched and directs the Investor Network on Climate Risk (INCR), a group of 90 leading institutional investors with collective assets of over $9 trillion. 

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, corporate and policy 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.  To this end, we are harnessing the influence of the nation’s largest investors to move high-impact companies, the financial and insurance industries, and policymakers toward bold action on climate and sustainability.

For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site.

Position Overview:

Ceres is looking to hire a Manager for its Oil and Gas Industry Program.  Ceres works with its investor and environmental advocacy partners to engage with the oil and gas sector on a variety of sustainability-related issues, including climate change,water, biodiversity, clean energy and disclosure. 

This is a full-time position, based in Boston, MA, that will report to the Director of the Oil and Gas Industry Program. 

Responsibilities: 

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

• Collaborate with Ceres coalition organizations (investors and environmental groups) to engage key companies in this sector, with the goal of moving companies to integrate sustainability concerns into their core business operations.
• Provide oil and gas sector expertise to members of Ceres coalition, Ceres companies, or INCR, in the form of reports, briefings or webinars with a special focus on the investment within the oil sands arena. 
• Manage and conduct research projects focused on the environmental and social risks facing the oil and gas sector.
• Review and write assessments of disclosure of climate change and other material risks facing the oil and gas sector.
• Partner with the Corporate Accountability Program and Investor Program to design and implement workshops, conference calls, webinars, and dialogue meetings with companies, investors and stakeholders.
• Manage the production of research reports and other multi-media communications to reach companies and stakeholder groups with timely information on Ceres’ programs and key sustainability issues.
• Collaborate with other program teams (such as Insurance or Communications) as needed to accomplish organizational objectives.
• Represent Ceres as a speaker at conferences and events.
• Travel, as needed, to engage with companies, investors and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Master degree in business, environment, law or public policy or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years relevant experience with a bachelor degree, required.
• At least 3 years of relevant sector or industry experience.
• 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.

To Apply:

We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying.  In addition to a résumé, 2 writing samples, and 3 references, interested applicants should include a cover letter describing their qualifications, interests, and potential contribution.  Applying by email is preferred.  Please use the words "Manager, Oil & Gas Program" in the subject line of your e-mail message.

Address all correspondence to:
Careers at Ceres
ATTN: Manager, Oil & Gas 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.