Sustainability Services Associate

Located in Emeryville, CA, Scientific Certification Systems is a global leader in third-party environmental, sustainability and food quality certification, auditing, testing and standards development. We are positioned for growth and are looking for a positive, energetic and organized individual who is excited about being a part of our team and looking for an opportunity to help us promote sustainability.

Position Overview:

The Sustainability Services Associate works directly with client-specific responsible sourcing programs, Fair Trade USA 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 and French/Portuguese 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 French and/or Portuguese is required.  Preference will be given to candidates proficient or fluent in French
• 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.

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