Associate

ASSOCIATE

Sustainable Business Consulting (SBC) is a Seattle-based consulting firm that delivers improved profitability through sustainable business practices. We do this by identifying ways for firms to save money, reduce risk, find new product and service opportunities, and increase brand value. SBC was recognized for its significant community involvement and as one of the best small businesses to work for in Seattle by HomeStreet Bank and KOMO 1000 News’ 3rd annual Small Business Spotlight Awards and received a Bronze Medal for Business Achievement from the Environmental Business Journal’s 2009 Business Achievement Awards.

Job Description
This is a mid-level position that will be responsible for assistance with Greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, sustainability implementation and CSR reporting. We are looking for an individual who is comfortable analyzing and measuring GHG emissions, facilitating client meetings, assisting companies in communicating their efforts and promoting and selling our services. Further, typical client work includes, but is not limited to: financial analysis, CSR reporting and corporate sustainability strategy planning.

We are a unique and dynamic company that truly believes in the values we promote, both to our clients and employees. The best candidate for this position would be committed to changing the world and also possess the following personal attributes:

• Ability to work in team environment
• Self motivated, able to work independently
• Detailed oriented and organized
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible with shifting priorities
• Can handle multiple projects at once
• Able to work in a fast paced environment
• Sense of humor, who takes the work very seriously, but not themselves
• Strong client and customer service experience
• Willingness to learn
• Solid work ethic, positive can-do attitude, high standard of professionalism

Qualifications
• BA, Certificate or MBA preferred with 2+ years of business experience or education in Sustainability
(If you are completely new to this arena and have neither, do not bother)

• Demonstrated interest in sustainability as it applies to business
• Experience with Greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories and CSR reporting
• Confidence and experience with meeting clients in a one-on-one setting
• Proficient in MS Office suite and Power point, advanced Excel skills preferred
• Project management experience
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Proven research expertise

Compensation and Benefits
• 35+ hours/week
• Salary: $35K - 40K, depending on experience plus benefits
• Participation in 25% employee profit sharing
• For additional benefits please visit our website www.sustainablebizconsulting.com

Application Details
Please e-mail your resume, a short (1-3 pages) business writing sample, 3 references and a cover letter to:
Ruth Lee at ruth[at]sustainablebizconsulting.com. No phone calls please.

Interested individuals should send application packets no later than November 22, 2010.
Note: Updated submission deadline!

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