2023-Sustainability Specialist Associate

Job Description

Sustainability Specialist Associate

 

Who are we

As a global consulting partnership in more than 40 countries, our people make us who we are. We’re individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Over the years we’ve fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it. 

 

Kearney Sustainability seeks to drive and deliver the ESG ambitions of our clients, and to be a leader in our own right. We advise client companies across sectors on a broad spectrum of sustainability and climate change topics with over 100 projects per year. We help them find innovative and enduring solutions toward a better way of doing business.

 

 

Make your mark as a Junior Sustainability Specialist at Kearney Sustainability

 

Are you ready to:

• Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients on Sustainability topic?
• Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
• Join a company which prides itself on its shared values and inclusive culture?
• Be the difference and make it happen?

 

You will be based in one of our European, North American or Middle East Offices as part of our Sustainability practice. You will work with a group of Kearney Consultants that are actively working to solve strategic sustainability topics.

 

Example of work you will do includes shaping & managing successful transformations & transactions by engaging the entire ecosystem of stakeholders, helping organizations transition to net zero emissions by decarbonizing value chains and capitalizing on new commercial opportunities, helping clients tackle resource scarcity and eliminating end-of-life waste by

reducing, re-using and recycling, etc.

 

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor evolution on required area of expertise
• Serve as firm subject matter expert with business development and project teams
• Develop external and internal content
• Identify partnership / alliance opportunities for Kearney to explore
• Staff-able on client projects (not necessarily full time)

 

 

 

 

 

Who you are

If you’re reading this, you’re smart enough to already know what we’re looking for. Insightful, yes. Inquisitive, naturally. Collaborative, of course. But we’re also looking for problem-solvers who think further than that, who don’t accept the first thing in front of them, and who are always unapologetically themselves.

 

This business is fundamentally about making connections—between facts, figures, insights, strategies, tools, technologies and above all, people. That’s why we expect you to be:

• University degree
• Master in Sustainability and 3+ years of experience in sustainability
• Or 5+ years of experience in sustainability
• Self-starting / pro-active, strong drive to contribute
• Ability to work on a variety of topics simultaneously and flexibility to adapt as required
• Strong team player and communication
• Intermediate PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Fluent in English

 

 

 

Apply now!

• Submit your cover letter, CV, and academic transcripts (.doc or .pdf format only) via our website. We review your application all along the year.
• We integrate new hires all along the year

 

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination   

Kearney prides itself on providing a culture that allows employees to bring their best selves to work every day. Our people can feel comfortable, confident, and joyful to do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. That’s why, Kearney is committed to building a diverse, unbiased and inclusive workforce. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities, or religious beliefs and practices. Members of communities historically underrepresented in consulting are encouraged to apply.

The base salary range for this role is $188,000 - $194,000. However, it is important to note that at Kearney, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. Kearney reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness.  In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus. Our full suite of benefits includes paid time off, 401(k) match and profit sharing, medical, dental and vision coverage, healthcare concierge, backup child/adult care, annual employer HSA contribution, home office stipend, subsidized Gympass and annual wellness program, and leaves of absence when needed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

 

Language Requirements

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