Sustainability Specialist

NAVEX • Lake Oswego, OR

1d • $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At NAVEX, we’re making the world a better place. A safer place. A more ethical place. A place where anyone, anywhere can have a voice. That’s a serious impact. As the Sustainability Specialist, you will report to our Associate General Counsel & Compliance Officer and will be a core contributor to NAVEX’s ESG commitments. This role entails key responsibilities on NAVEX’s Compliance team that require continuous development and application of specialized knowledge in ESG and sustainability to support business priorities. You will deploy a collaborative and determined demeanor to work productively with multiple teams across the organization. At NAVEX, you will work in a hybrid role and thrive alongside an engaged and collaborative team invested in supporting your success! What you’ll get: Meaningful Purpose. Your work helps organizations operate with integrity and protect their people—at a scale few companies can match. High-Performance Environment. We move with urgency, set ambitious goals, and expect excellence. You’ll be trusted with real ownership and supported to do the best work of your career. Candid, Supportive Culture. We communicate openly, challenge ideas—not people—and value teammates who embrace bold thinking and continuous improvement. Growth That Matters. You can count on authentic feedback, strong accountability, and leaders invested in your success so you can achieve real growth. Rewards for Results. We provide clear, competitive compensation designed to recognize measurable outcomes and real impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a preference for an undergraduate or graduate degree in sustainability, environmental studies or other relevant field
• 2+ years of experience in ESG or sustainability role
• Familiarity with industry-accepted ESG reporting standards and validation frameworks, including CDP, SBTi, UNGC, and SASB
• Experience collecting relevant ESG and sustainability data from multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Dedication to producing exceptional work product and a good measure of pride in doing so
• Clear and collaborative communication style
• A passion for making the world a better place
• Resourcefulness, creative thinking, and perspective
• Culture Agility. Comfort working in a fast-paced, candid environment that values innovation, healthy debate, and follow-through
• AI Readiness. Curiosity and willingness to use AI and emerging technologies to elevate your work and deliver smarter outcomes
• Ability to drive results through your job competencies while leveraging NAVEX’s core values

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and manage the day-to-day aspects of the NAVEX’s ESG initiatives, including data collection, analysis and reporting to support the company’s GHG reduction targets
• Stay current on evolving international ESG and sustainability trends, regulations, and best practices and advise the company accordingly
• Support internal teams in responding to customer inquiries and RFPs regarding NAVEX’s ESG and sustainability practices and industry trends and best practices
• Develop, maintain, execute, and track multiple project plans involving inter-departmental stakeholders
• Contribute to NAVEX’s position as a thought leader specifically on matters relating to ESG and sustainability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level