Impact & Sustainability Initiatives Manager

Zenefitness 85310; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Resonance in Burlington, VT is seeking a Manager, Sustainability Initiatives on our Impact Advisory team to lead a portfolio of sustainability engagements and ensure excellent client delivery. This role also supervises a small team and drives proposals and business development for diverse clients.

The position requires a Master’s degree and 5+ years in sustainability or international development, plus experience mentoring staff. Remote option and travel may apply.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, environmental studies, international development or related field.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience implementing and managing sustainability or international development projects.
• Understanding of private sector sustainability and ESG market trends related to sustainability.
• 1+ year of experience managing at least 1 direct report.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of sustainability engagements for corporate, NGO and foundation clients.
• Ensure client satisfaction and strong financial performance of projects.
• Own project budgets and staff utilization.
• Serve as Account Lead for prospective clients focused on sustainability.
• Grow relationships with existing clients and identify new areas of work.
• Draft and review proposals and scopes of work.
• Supervise and mentor a small team of analysts and assistants.
• Collaborate with HR and other teams to develop staff development activities.

Skills

Project management

Client engagement

Leadership

Proposal development

Business development

Mentoring

Education

Master’s degree in business administration, environmental studies, international development or related field

Job description

Resonance in Burlington, VT is seeking a Manager, Sustainability Initiatives on our Impact Advisory team to lead a portfolio of sustainability engagements and ensure excellent client delivery. This role also supervises a small team and drives proposals and business development for diverse clients.

The position requires a Master’s degree and 5+ years in sustainability or international development, plus experience mentoring staff. Remote option and travel may apply.