Global Sustainability & Mission Programs Lead

The Estée Lauder Companies; Blaine (MN); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave

Education programs

Holidays and vacation

Job summary

Estée Lauder Companies, C.I., Blaine, MN, seeks a Global Manager, Mission & Sustainability to lead certifications, partnerships, and storytelling across Aveda and Estee Lauder brands. Hybrid work four days in-office.

The role focuses on sustainability programs, Earth Month activations, and cross‑functional collaboration. You will manage nonprofit partnerships, develop sourcing stories, and translate impact work for stakeholders while tracking program results and ensuring compliance across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field
• 5+ years of experience in related role focusing on sustainability, CSR, environmental impact or philanthropy
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Excellent communication, presentation, cross-functional collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Experience coordinating projects, events, timelines, vendors, and multi-stakeholder environments
• Authentic alignment with the Aveda mission

Responsibilities

• Research and identify leading-edge opportunities for sustainability and social impact at Aveda and prioritize initiatives across functions
• Maintain Aveda’s certifications and standards program; monitor global sustainability regulations and reporting requirements
• Drive partnerships and community relationships; manage nonprofit partners and Earth Month activation
• Collaborate with marketing to develop mission-driven stories around vegan, plant-powered products and sourcing claims
• Manage Aveda’s global philanthropic grant program including due diligence and donor-advised funds
• Serve as an information resource on sustainability across the company and support internal events and communications
• Monitor and track program impacts and results

Skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project coordination

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Estée Lauder Companies, C.I., Blaine, MN, seeks a Global Manager, Mission & Sustainability to lead certifications, partnerships, and storytelling across Aveda and Estee Lauder brands. Hybrid work four days in-office.

The role focuses on sustainability programs, Earth Month activations, and cross‑functional collaboration. You will manage nonprofit partnerships, develop sourcing stories, and translate impact work for stakeholders while tracking program results and ensuring compliance across