Senior Sustainability Program Specialist

Ameren; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage on date of hire

100% employer paid cash balance plan

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave and family caregiver休

Job summary

Ameren is seeking a Senior Sustainability Program Specialist to advance ESG reporting and sustainability initiatives. The role sits within the Corporate Sustainability team and collaborates with business units to reflect sustainability practices in Ameren's disclosures.

The ideal candidate has a strong analytics background, excels in written communication, and can lead cross-functional projects to improve performance and transparency across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field; five years+ sustainability experience.
• Advanced degree in Sustainability may substitute for experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead reports for sustainability disclosures and participate in external frameworks.
• Maintain ESG scorecard and monitor rating agency developments.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects to advance sustainability outcomes.
• Conduct materiality assessments informing business strategies.
• Develop SOPs for consistent ESG reporting.
• Educate internal teams on Ameren's sustainability strategy and deliver trainings.

Skills

Sustainability reporting

Data analysis

ESG

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Sustainability/Economics/Business

Advanced degree in Sustainability (preferred)

Tools

ESG data platforms

Job description

About Ameren Services (B&CS)

Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.

About Ameren Services (B&CS)

Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.

Our benefits include:

• Medical coverage on date of hire
• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

About The Position:

The Senior Sustainability Program Specialist works closely with business segments and departments to understand and advance sustainability practices and reflect those practices in Ameren's disclosures. As part of the Corporate Sustainability team, the Senior Specialist develops and implements ESG reporting strategies and processes, supports environmental compliance tracking and reporting, and provides sustainability program support. The Senior Specialist is expected to be self-motivated, analytically minded, and an effective written communicator, with experience in sustainability highly desired. The position also conducts research and analysis of sustainability data to support business and program needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead cross-functional efforts to prepare reports supporting Ameren's sustainability reporting initiatives, including the Sustainability Report, St. Louis Green Business Challenge, EPRI Sustainability, EEI, ESG rating agencies, AGA, and other applicable reporting frameworks. Participate in external sustainability organizations to share Ameren's approach and identify industry best practices.
• Lead activities associated with the ESG Score Management Team, including maintaining the ESG rating scorecard, monitoring rating agency developments, coordinating responses and engagement with ESG rating agencies, and conducting peer benchmarking analyses.
• Lead cross-functional projects and workstreams to support successful sustainability outcomes across Ameren. Support corporate sustainability and environmental event planning and management activities as needed to advance Ameren’​s sustainability strategy.
• Lead and support business and corporate materiality and priority assessments that inform business strategies and sustainability commitments.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and processes that promote consistent, effective ESG and sustainability reporting.
• Educate internal stakeholders on Ameren's sustainability strategy and contribute to sustainability-related presentations, communications, and training initiatives.
• Represent Ameren, as appropriate, at professional meetings, conferences, industry organizations, and other external engagements.
• Develop and implement sustainability program initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain the internal sustainability website through routine updates, content development, information sharing. Support company-wide sustainability communications initiatives and plans.
• Gather, compile, track, analyze, and interpret sustainability data, while optimizing data collection and analysis processes. Develop benchmarking comparisons with peer utilities and other companies.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Engineering, Sustainability, Economics, Business or other related field from an accredited college or university.
• Five years or more of professional experience (including co-op or internship experience) in sustainability and/or environmental fields required. Advanced degree in sustainability or environmental may be considered in lieu of experience.
• This position requires the following Ameren competencies: Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust, and Be Strategic.

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Sustainability, Environmental Engineering/Science, Environmental Policy, MBA or related field.
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis of environmental data and/or sustainability topics.
• Prior experience with ESG and sustainability or environmental management system data platforms, databases, and tools is a plus.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.
• Strong analytical and assessment skills
• Strong computer application skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Attention to detail, ability to handle work with different priorities, and efficient time management to meet deadlines.
• Ability to drive results aligned with Ameren’s values.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities.

Additional Information

Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

Compensation Range:

$72,600.00 - $140,300.00

• This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends upon applicant’s credentials.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:

Wednesday November 04, 2026

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.