Consulting Associate, Sustainability (Entry Level)

Erm Company S.R.O. • Washington, DC

237d • $70,000 - $80,115

About The Position

ERM is seeking an entry-staff level Consulting Associate, Sustainability or Consulting Senior Associate, Sustainability to join our Corporate Sustainability team in Washington, D.C.; Manhattan; Cleveland & Houston. In this role, you will provide technical assistance on sustainability strategy and reporting projects for multi-national clients, while working across ERM's North America Sustainability Strategy and Disclosure technical teams on related follow-on project tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in environmental science, engineering, business administration or related sustainability-focused program, or equivalent experience.
• 0 to 2 years of related experience in a consulting, corporate, industrial, or government environment.
• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports a plus.
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks and metrics is a plus.
• Experience with ISO 14001, BSI 18001 or other process improvement systems a plus.
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance on sustainability strategy and corporate sustainability reporting projects.
• Develop material topics assessments on environmental, social and governance issues for corporate clients.
• Support writing of corporate sustainability reports for clients in multiple sectors.
• Design and implement sustainability management systems and programs for corporate clients.
• Assist in developing practical and measurable sustainability programs and climate change programs (including vision, goals, reduction targets, metrics), GHG inventory development and verification, carbon foot printing, energy efficiency, and life cycle analysis.
• Benchmark client performance against peers and support goal setting for sustainability metrics.
• Support multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and meet quality standards on project deliverables.
• Support ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to effectively manage and execute projects.
• Communicate with clients, ERM employees, and vendors.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• AD&D insurance
• 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree