Remote Impact & Sustainability Initiatives Manager

Zenefitness 85310; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Resonance is seeking a Manager, Sustainability Initiatives on the Impact Advisory team to lead a portfolio of sustainability client engagements with corporate, NGO and foundation clients. The role supervises analysts, drives client delivery, and supports proposals and business development in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

This full-time position is based in Burlington, VT; Washington, DC or remote, with up to 30% travel; US work authorization is required.

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 in a global context.
• Demonstrated understanding of private sector sustainability and ESG market trends in areas such as sustainable sourcing, circularity, climate, water and regenerative agriculture.
• 1+ year of experience of managing at least 1 direct report.

Responsibilities

• Manage key client engagements by developing and executing projects or partnerships with corporate, NGO and foundation clients.
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction through exceptional, responsive, and efficient project delivery.
• Own project budgets by maintaining and tracking all project spend and staff utilization to ensure strong financial performance.
• Serve as the Account Lead for prospective clients focused on sustainability.
• Grow and deepen relationships with existing clients, supporting new areas of exploration within their unique sustainability challenges and aspirations, identifying new areas of work, and achieving overall business growth.
• Draft and review proposals and scopes of work for new or existing clients that showcase current services and offer innovative approaches to existing business and sustainability challenges.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationship

Education

Master’s degree in business administration

Master’s degree in environmental studies

Master’s degree in international development

Related field

Job description

Resonance is seeking a Manager, Sustainability Initiatives on the Impact Advisory team to lead a portfolio of sustainability client engagements with corporate, NGO and foundation clients. The role supervises analysts, drives client delivery, and supports proposals and business development in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

This full-time position is based in Burlington, VT; Washington, DC or remote, with up to 30% travel; US work authorization is required.