Manager, Sustainability Impact
About the Company
Goodwill Industries is all about people working. We are North America’s leading nonprofit provider of education, training, and career services for people with disadvantages, such as welfare dependency, homelessness, and lack of education or work experience, as well as those with physical, mental and emotional disabilities. In 2020, local Goodwills collectively provided employment and training services to almost 22 million individuals.
We believe that work has the power to transform lives by building self-confidence, independence, creativity, trust and friendships. Everyone deserves a chance to have these. Goodwill provides that chance. Considering working at Goodwill? Goodwill is nonprofit brand that is respected and highly relevant in today’s economy. Forbes recently named Goodwill one of the "Top 25 Most Inspiring Companies."
About the Job
Goodwill Industries International (GII) is seeking a talented Manager of Sustainability Impact to align the Goodwill network on impact measurement and reporting standards. This individual must be well-versed in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks, carbon accounting, and global reporting requirements.
Responsibilities
Basic Function:
Lead a network-wide strategy to quantify and disclose Goodwill’s social and environmental footprint
Specific Duties:
Work with local Goodwill organizations to standardize how the Goodwill network measures impact, including introducing, incorporating, and managing ESG standards and reporting frameworks
Research and vet partners, technologies, certifications, and programs to advance Goodwill’s sustainability strategy and streamline ESG reporting and carbon calculation
Work across multiple departments at GII (government relations, analytics & technology, marketing & communications, etc) to collaborate on initiatives, standards, procedures, and project design
Stay abreast of relevant regulations, standards, and disclosure requirements related to ESG reporting at the international, national, and state level; work with local Goodwills on compliance for requirements
Manage relationships with relevant external stakeholders
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in environmental science, environmental engineering, finance, accounting, business, sustainability, or other relevant field
Master’s or other advanced degree not required but preferred
Five or more years of experience in ESG data tracking, analysis, and management based on international standards
Experience with greenhouse gas (GHG) data and protocols, including GHG inventory development and carbon reduction
Skills Needed:
Thorough knowledge of ESG frameworks and carbon accounting methodologies
Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to present metrics, explain findings, and articulate issues and challenges together with proposed solutions
Ability to integrate and analyze data from multiple sources to provide comprehensive insights
Strong understanding of data visualization principles and best practices to effectively communicate complex information
Ability to design, implement, and oversee projects from inception to evaluation
Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively in a variety of forums, both verbally and in writing
Outstanding organizational skills and ability to prioritize amongst competing needs and opportunities
Flexibility, open-mindedness, and agility to pivot and think outside the box
Ability to work well with diverse people and cultures
Ability to work independently and produce results
High attention to detail
Travel as necessary (10-15%) to carry out duties and responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple demands and projects
Preferred experience working with multiple partners toward a shared goal
