Manager, Nature and Water
About The Position
Trellis is a media, events, and peer network company accelerating the transition to a sustainable economy. We bring together sustainability leaders through trusted content, high-impact events, and curated communities that help companies take action where it matters most. Our analysts sit at the center of that work. Not just as content creators and conveners, but as subject matter experts, relationship builders, and market shapers who help define where corporate sustainability teams can most effectively drive change — by reducing risk, unlocking opportunity, and shaping what comes next. We’re looking for a Manager, Nature & Water (internally referred to as analysts) to help build and shape one of the most important and fast-evolving areas in the professional communities we serve. Nature and water are quickly becoming core to how companies think about risk, resilience, and long-term strategy. This role is about helping define what that looks like in practice. For example, one day you might lead a Water Leadership Circle with CSOs of global brands to map out localized water replenishment strategies; the next, you’ll collaborate with the GreenBiz content team to architect a flagship Nature track focused on the technical nuances of emerging corporate biodiversity initiatives. At Trellis, analysts operate at the intersection of curation, convening, and communicating. You’ll play a central role across: Trellis events (including GreenBiz and Trellis Impact), Trellis Network communities, and Editorial and thought leadership. This is a high-ownership, high-visibility role. You’ll shape programming that reaches thousands, build relationships with leading practitioners, and help translate a rapidly changing landscape into clear, actionable insights. Expertise in nature and water is a critical part of our sustainability coverage and an increasingly important focus area for the corporate leaders we serve. This role will work closely with teammates and subject matter experts across other key sustainability areas — including energy, decarbonization, circular economy, finance and ESG, communications, and innovation and startups — helping shape conversations at the intersection of business and sustainability. This is a fully remote role based in the U.S. reporting to our VP of Sustainability, Katie Ryan. Travel is expected for key events and team gatherings (~3–5 times per year).
Requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to make complex topics clear and engaging
- Practical experience with corporate nature and/or water initiatives, strategies, and/or stakeholder engagement
- Understanding of how companies are approaching nature- and water-related challenges, risks, and opportunities
- Ability to build relationships and credibility with nature and water practitioners and external partners, ideal to bring existing relationships
- Experience facilitating discussions, events, webinars, or community conversations
- Ability to operate proactively and independently in a fast-moving remote environment
- Flexibility and adaptability in a small, evolving organization where priorities and ownership may shift throughout the year
- Strong organizational and project management skills, including thoughtful use of AI and other tools to improve workflows and operational efficiency
Nice To Haves
- Existing network of practitioners in the space
- Familiarity with frameworks, standards, and regulations like TNFD, ISSB, SBTN
Responsibilities
- Lead development of Nature and Water programming across flagship events, specifically GreenBiz
- Define the narrative, priorities, and structure of content
- Build a Nature track and lead the Water program
- Identify, recruit, and prepare high-quality speakers and partners
- Design engaging, practical session formats
- Moderate sessions and facilitate discussions onsite
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Events to execute programming
- Facilitate Trellis Network Nature community and Water circle (peer groups)
- Curate topics grounded in real practitioner challenges
- Lead discussions that produce meaningful insight
- Build strong relationships with members and contributors
- Support growth and retention of an engaged community
- Contribute to Trellis editorial (articles, newsletters, briefings)
- Translate complex topics into clear, actionable insights
- Identify emerging trends and business implications
- Develop and share a point of view on where the space is heading
- Support webinars and other thought leadership opportunities
- Build relationships with corporate sustainability leaders and ecosystem partners
- Stay embedded in the nature and water landscape
- Identify gaps and opportunities for Trellis to add value
- Bring market insight back into programming, community, and content
- Partner with Sales to align programming with sponsor priorities
- Collaborate with Marketing on audience growth and positioning
- Work closely with Event Operations to ensure strong execution
- Contribute to broader strategic initiatives as the portfolio grows
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Retirement savings options
- Generous holiday schedule
- Discretionary paid vacation time
- Paid sick time
- Two paid volunteer days per year
- Reimbursement for home office expenses
- Annual learning and development stipend
- Employee stock option plan
- Paid parental leave
- Your birthday and work anniversary off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
