Sr ESG Specialist

Lamb Weston•Kennewick, WA

5d•$86,380 - $129,570

About The Position

Lamb Weston’s Senior Specialist – ESG Engagement supports the Company’s growing engagement with internal and external stakeholders. The role participates in and leads activities involving ESG resources, Supply Chain and Commercial teams, customers, suppliers, and ESG rating, ranking, and certification systems. Working with the Sr. Director, ESG Administration, the position helps advance the Company’s ESG strategy and programs and ensures progress is represented accurately and consistently to different audiences. The position supports and tracks ESG activities across business functions, collaborates with Communications and Marketing on ESG messaging, and tracks and responds to external requests for ESG information. It also supports ESG and sustainability initiatives, provides subject-matter expertise to internal programs, contributes to cross-functional strategy and roadmap deliverables, and leads tactical external engagement. Additional responsibilities may include special projects and support for grants, incentives, and funding opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Five or more years of general business experience.
Understanding of ESG strategies, regulations, insights, metrics, and reporting.
Comfort working in an evolving field where processes and procedures need to be defined.
Ability to think logically, manage projects, solve problems, and lead initiatives in an organized and efficient manner.
Experience working effectively across multiple departments to support a project or resolve an organizational challenge.
Demonstrated interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with employees at all organizational levels, from field-level staff to executive leaders.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.

Nice To Haves

Sustainability or general business degree focus preferred.
Experience in ESG or sustainability preferred.
Candidates with Supply Chain, Communications, or Marketing experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Support and aid in the development of ESG and sustainability initiatives and programs.
Provide support as an ESG subject matter expert for internal programs.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure ESG messaging is conveyed consistently and accurately to internal and external stakeholders.
Represent ESG interests within EHS Pillar Teams and/or Green Teams, ensuring appropriate focus and facilitating best-practice sharing.
Work with ESG team members and internal groups—including Global Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Ag Services, Capital Management, and Corporate Finance—to support and track strategy and roadmap deliverables.
Collaborate with the Sr. Director, ESG Administration to track and consolidate qualitative ESG activities across the Company.
Lead tactical external engagement activities, including customer inquiries, questionnaires, ESG rating and ranking systems, and certification or audit programs.
Develop ESG content with Corporate Communications, Sales, and/or Marketing for strategic employee, customer, and investor engagement activities.
Cultivate relationships with teammates, industry peers, customers, and suppliers.
Handle special projects and ad hoc ESG responsibilities as requested, including helping with grants, incentives, and funding opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care, Health Reimbursement Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts.
Well-being programs, including companywide events and a wellness incentive program.
Paid Time Off.
401(k) plan with company contributions.
Financial planning services.
Employee stock purchase program.
Life and accident insurance.
Family-friendly employee events.
Employee Assistance Program services, including mental health and concierge-type services.