Manager, Corporate Program

Ceres 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 ClimateRisk (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.

Position Overview: 

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

Responsibilitie:s

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

• Manage relationships and projects involving the 70+ Ceres companies and 100+ coalition organizations, as well as some prospective Ceres companies. The Ceres company network includes companies from a variety of sectors such as autos, airlines, electric power, oil and gas, and other companies etc.  Specific expertise in these sectors is a positive attribute.
• Coordinate and facilitate external stakeholder dialogues with electric power, oil & gas, and/or transportation companies. This position will lead on going dialogues which include investors, environmental groups and other public interest groups to discuss corporate sustainability performance and disclosure.
• Assess the performance of sustainability results and disclosures from companies and demonstrating analytical abilities and understanding of key attributes for leadership. 
• Sustain and enhance Ceres’ expertise in transparency and disclosure, including the Global Reporting Initiative as an accountability and engagement tool for companies and other organizations in North America. 
• Developand implement new tools for engaging Ceres companies on their sustainability performance including initiatives and projects, which support the implementation of the 21st Century Corporation Roadmap for Sustainability.
• Design and implement workshops, conference calls, newsletters and other multi-media communications to reach companies and stakeholder groups with timely information on Ceres’ programs and sustainability issues.  This will be web-based as well as through print media.
• Research, write briefings, develop presentations for the Corporate Team vice president and other Ceres executives. 
• Assist with planning for the Ceres annual conference program and other events.
• Support other program teams (such as Industry Programs, Communications, Development) as needed to accomplish organizational objectives.
• Speak at conferences and events.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business, environment, law or public policy or related field preferred. 
• 3 years or more of direct experience working on sustainability and corporate responsibility issues in the corporate, investor and/or non-profit sectors, or a bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues and an understanding of corporations (including corporate reporting and business strategy tools), the socially responsible investment community, and the environmental and sustainability movements.
• Experience in North American context is strongly preferred, with some exposure to international sustainability issues as relevant to multinational corporations.
• Substantial expertise on environmental and/or social issues.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail is required.
• Effective presentation style as well as strong speaking and written communication skills.
• Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation
• Successful record of organizing multiple projects, coordinating and facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogues, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to deliver independent projects.
• Willingness to travel as needed to accomplish duties noted above. 
• Proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and e-mail computer applications.

Compensation: Compensation is commensurate with experience and is competitive for an NGO position. Ceres provides a generous benefits package including medical and dental insurance, matching 403(b) contributions, and annual leave. This is a full-time, exempt position based in Boston, MA.

To Apply:

We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying.  Applicants should submit a resume, a list of 3 references, and a letter describing their qualifications, interests, and potential contribution to our organization.  Please use the words “Manager, Corporate Program” in the subject line of your e-mail message. (Email preferred).

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99 Chauncy Street, 6th Floor
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Ceresis an equal opportunity employer and seeks qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.