Sustainability and Impact Consulting Director - Impact Pathways

Start date: ASAP, no later than the beginning of the new year 
Location: Remote within the US. Proximity to major airport recommended. Eastern Time Zone working hours may be required regardless of location
Note: Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship now or in the future

Who we are:

Impact Pathways, a global, impact-led consulting firm, empowers organizations to create value for society while creating value for their business, helping accelerate the transition to a regenerative future. We attract purpose-driven talent, provide evidence-based advice to help our clients navigate and shape their industry, and catalyze impact solutions.

We work with organizations of all sizes, public and private investors, and impact companies looking to scale solutions for the world’s biggest challenges. Our team supports clients at any stage of their sustainability journey, helping them set, monitor, and achieve their sustainability ambitions. We share a core ambition of helping clients drive sustainable outcomes and a passion for collaborating to solve environmental and social challenges.

What you’ll do in this role:

• Lead and oversee client engagements which could include:
• Sustainability strategy and program development
• Sustainability reporting advisory
• Measurement of social and environmental impact of client products, services, and initiatives
• Development of social or environmental investment theses and measurement criteria
• Assist with generating new business opportunities and client relationships
• Manage, mentor and improve performance across high-performing teams
• Contribute to thought leadership and content development
• Provide strategic input into building the consulting business

Required qualifications:

Education and professional experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 8+ years of full-time professional sustainability experience, with 5 years of experience in management consulting focused on ESG, sustainability, corporate strategy, CSR, climate, or related field
• In-depth knowledge of technical sustainability topics such as nature & biodiversity, climate & decarbonization, water stewardship, circular economy, responsible supply chain, human rights, and/or social impact
• Track record of leading large and complex projects
• Demonstrated experience with sustainability issues and reporting frameworks including CSRD, TCFD, GRI, CDP, GIIN IRIS, SASB, and LCA

Competencies and attributes

• Demonstrated strategic skills with the ability to assess and challenge the current state, develop strategies, and identify the tactics necessary to drive a successful implementation
• Effective communication skills, with ability to convey complex ideas clearly through PowerPoint and other media and ability develop collaborative relationships with client contacts
• Analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to leverage data to influence decisions, identify risks and improvement opportunities, and distill complex issues into actionable plans
• Ability to facilitate meetings, resolve conflict, build consensus, establish rapport and collaborate effectively, internally and with our clients
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple workstreams with ability to adapt, prioritize and successfully manage multiple tasks or projects in response to changing, ambiguous or competing priorities

Preferred qualifications:

• MBA or graduate degree in a sustainability-related field
• Licensure or advance certifications as appropriate for your profession
• Experience with GHG emissions accounting, climate risk assessments
• Experience with the role of ESG in finance and understanding the flow of capital towards responsible business practices

What we’re looking for in a teammate:

This role is for you if you are excited by assisting our clients in addressing their most complex societal issues. We are looking for a teammate that is committed to genuine sustainable transformation and aligns with our team values:

• Integrity: We produce high quality work for our clients that we are proud to stand behind. 
• Intentionality: We move with purpose and consider the outcomes of our actions. We are cognizant of the status quo and challenge ourselves and our clients to go beyond that.
• Curiosity: We continuously seek out new knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage questions and challenges to our preconceived notions. We foster a culture where mistakes are shared and learning is incorporated into future work.
• Flexibility: We are willing to go above and beyond our roles to build our company by advancing new ideas, partnerships, and service offerings.
• Humanity: We team well with our clients and work to be a support system for our clients as individuals, fostering trust and reliability.
• Team mentality: We rely on our shared skills and capabilities to serve our clients. We support each other in our personal and professional goals and believe one team member’s success will not diminish our own.
• Humility & humor: We take our work seriously, but we don’t take ourselves seriously.

Benefits:

• Fully remote within the US, with some travel required (~quarterly)
• Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience & qualifications
• Unlimited PTO
• Health and dental coverage
• 401K plans

Other details:

At Impact Pathways, we believe diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $190,000 to $250,000 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and certifications. Impact Pathways complies with all applicable minimum wage laws. In addition to your salary, Impact Pathways offers a comprehensive benefits package including access to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid time off and paid holidays; eligibility for annual bonuses. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.