Sustainability data advisor, fixed-term (US)

Watershed•San Francisco, CA

4d•$117,500 - $117,500•Onsite

About The Position

Watershed is hiring a customer-focused, analytically minded Sustainability Data Advisor for its Sustainability Data Advisory team. The fixed-term position is based in the San Francisco or New York office and starts in December 2026. The advisor works directly with customers as a trusted partner, leading measurement sessions and providing advisory services to help companies get reliable insight into their sustainability impacts and advance their sustainability goals. The role involves advising sustainability teams at leading companies on measuring actionable carbon and non-carbon footprints, from scoping new measurements to comparing footprint methodologies in depth. The advisor helps customers configure measurements, supports emissions verifications, and provides specialized guidance to improve data and methodologies so customers can get more value from Watershed’s platform. The role also collaborates with science, engineering, and product teams to develop measurement solutions and expand Watershed’s sustainability intelligence layer. This is a fixed-term position with a minimum commitment of four months and a possible extension of up to three months. The role requires working from the San Francisco or New York office four days per week. Fixed-term employees receive compensation and benefits similar to full-time Watershed employees, including daily lunch delivered in the office.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in consulting, solutions engineering, or another customer-facing role.
Experience in sustainability-related fields, greenhouse gas accounting, and/or ESG reporting.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in ambiguity; organized, systematic, and efficient in a high-volume environment.
Clear thinking about complex problems and comfort using and discussing data; meticulous attention to detail.
Passion for solving climate change and interest in working at a fast-paced startup.
Willingness to work from an office four days per week in San Francisco or New York.

Responsibilities

Advise sustainability teams at leading companies on measuring actionable carbon and non-carbon footprints to support sustainability goals and real reductions.
Scope new measurements and conduct in-depth comparisons of footprint methodologies.
Help customers set up measurements that meet their sustainability goals.
Act as a trusted partner in emissions verifications.
Provide specialized advice to improve customers’ data and methodologies.
Help customers make effective use of the Watershed platform.
Collaborate with science, engineering, and product teams to build measurement solutions and expand the sustainability intelligence layer.