Corporate Sustainability Manager - The North Face, San Leandro, US

[FabianPattberg]

As a member of the Corporate Sustainability Team, the Corporate Sustainability Manager will be responsible for managing the Corporate Social Responsibility efforts of the Company and reporting into the Director of Sustainability. You will be working with cross functional teams to meet corporate sustainability goals and developing and tracking key performance indicators, and will be managing the cross departmental task force to ensure key stakeholders are included in decision making and achieving the programs goals. Some of your duties include:

• Managing and tracking corporate sustainability goals and metrics for the business.
• Developing systems for making triple bottom line decisions for products and overall business. Working with teams to evaluate decisions based on financial and sustainability goals.
• Managing cross functional task force team to assist them in developing their key performance indicators and meeting the overall corporate sustainability goals. Tracking the task force progress and measuring each department’s success.
• Compiling all metric data to show yearly results of goals.
• Preparing yearly summary of goals and achievements and assisting in development of a CSR report when appropriate.
• Promoting industry leading best practices in sustainability for product design, development, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution. Advising teams on how to find environmental benefits and managing social issues.
• Managing all budgets and savings of sustainability and recommending utilization of funds.
• Assisting in managing and developing sustainability communications internally and externally with key stakeholders. Maintaining industry research and understanding of sustainability trends, thought leaders, and conferences.
• Creating continual educational opportunities on trends and innovations in sustainability field for company employees.
• Managing philanthropic and NGO partners to integrate them into the business and developing pro-active programs.

Requirements

We are looking for an individual with BA or BS degree in environmental/sustainability field, or business and a minimum of 5 years working experience. You must be able to travel, ability to work in a team and fast paced environment, exceptionally strong written and oral communication skills required. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Database and PowerPoint and must be able to work professionally with flexibility in handling multiple priorities. This position requires a results-oriented individual who has exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, excellent communication and grammatical skills, planning, and scheduling skills.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to tnf_hr@vfc.com