Sr ESG Specialist

Lamb Weston•Kennewick, WA

About The Position

Lamb Weston’s Senior Specialist – ESG Engagement supports the company’s growing interaction with internal and external stakeholders. The position participates in and leads activities involving cross-functional collaboration with ESG resources, Supply Chain and Commercial teams, customers, suppliers, and ESG rating, ranking, and certification systems. Working with the Sr. Director, ESG Administration, the role helps advance the company’s ESG strategy and programs and ensures progress is represented accurately and consistently across audiences. The position supports and tracks ESG activities across business functions, works with Communications and Marketing on internal and external ESG messaging, and tracks and responds to external requests for ESG information. It also helps develop ESG and sustainability initiatives, contributes as an ESG subject matter expert, supports strategy and roadmap deliverables, leads tactical external engagement, develops ESG content, cultivates relationships, and assists with grants, incentives, and funding opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 5 years of general business experience.
Understanding of ESG strategies, regulations, insights, metrics, and reporting.
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 projects or resolve organizational challenges.
Demonstrated interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with employees at all organizational levels, from field staff to executive leaders.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Sustainability or general business is preferred.
Experience in ESG or Sustainability is 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 customers—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.
Complete special projects and ad hoc ESG responsibilities as requested.
Help with grants, incentives, and funding opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care, and Health Reimbursement 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.
Health Savings Accounts.
Life and accident insurance.
Family-friendly employee events.
Employee Assistance Program services, including mental health and concierge-type services.
Compensation and bonus incentive programs.