Manager, Nature and Water

Company

Trellis is a media, events, and peer network company accelerating the transition to a sustainable economy. We bring together sustainability leaders through trusted content, high-impact events, and curated communities that help companies take action where it matters most.

Our analysts sit at the center of that work.

Not just as content creators and conveners, but as subject matter experts, relationship builders, and market shapers who help define where corporate sustainability teams can most effectively drive change — by reducing risk, unlocking opportunity, and shaping what comes next.

Position

We’re looking for a Manager, Nature & Water (internally referred to as analysts) to help build and shape one of the most important and fast-evolving areas in the professional communities we serve.

Nature and water are quickly becoming core to how companies think about risk, resilience, and long-term strategy. This role is about helping define what that looks like in practice. For example, one day you might lead a Water Leadership Circle with CSOs of global brands to map out localized water replenishment strategies; the next, you’ll collaborate with the GreenBiz content team to architect a flagship Nature track focused on the technical nuances of emerging corporate biodiversity initiatives.

At Trellis, analysts operate at the intersection of curation, convening, and communicating. You’ll play a central role across:

• Trellis events (including GreenBiz and Trellis Impact)
• Trellis Network communities
• Editorial and thought leadership

This is a high-ownership, high-visibility role. You’ll shape programming that reaches thousands, build relationships with leading practitioners, and help translate a rapidly changing landscape into clear, actionable insights.

Expertise in nature and water is a critical part of our sustainability coverage and an increasingly important focus area for the corporate leaders we serve. This role will work closely with teammates and subject matter experts across other key sustainability areas — including energy, decarbonization, circular economy, finance and ESG, communications, and innovation and startups — helping shape conversations at the intersection of business and sustainability.

This is a fully remote role based in the U.S. reporting to our VP of Sustainability, Katie Ryan. Travel is expected for key events and team gatherings (~3–5 times per year).

Responsibilities

Event Programming & Content Leadership (Core Focus)

• Lead development of Nature and Water programming across flagship events, specifically GreenBiz
• Define the narrative, priorities, and structure of content
• Build a Nature track and lead the Water program
• Identify, recruit, and prepare high-quality speakers and partners
• Design engaging, practical session formats
• Moderate sessions and facilitate discussions onsite
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Events to execute programming

Network & Community Facilitation

• Facilitate Trellis Network Nature community and Water circle (peer groups)
• Curate topics grounded in real practitioner challenges
• Lead discussions that produce meaningful insight
• Build strong relationships with members and contributors
• Support growth and retention of an engaged community

Editorial & Thought Leadership

• Contribute to Trellis editorial (articles, newsletters, briefings)
• Translate complex topics into clear, actionable insights
• Identify emerging trends and business implications
• Develop and share a point of view on where the space is heading
• Support webinars and other thought leadership opportunities

Relationship Building & Market Insight

• Build relationships with corporate sustainability leaders and ecosystem partners
• Stay embedded in the nature and water landscape
• Identify gaps and opportunities for Trellis to add value
• Bring market insight back into programming, community, and content

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Business Impact

• Partner with Sales to align programming with sponsor priorities
• Collaborate with Marketing on audience growth and positioning
• Work closely with Event Operations to ensure strong execution
• Contribute to broader strategic initiatives as the portfolio grows

Details

Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: ~3–6 years

Salary Range:

• Base: $75,000 – $120,000
• Bonus Potential: $10,000
• Total Earning Potential: $85,000 – $130,000

Qualifications

Must-Haves

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to make complex topics clear and engaging
• Practical experience with corporate nature and/or water initiatives, strategies, and/or stakeholder engagement
• Understanding of how companies are approaching nature- and water-related challenges, risks, and opportunities
• Ability to build relationships and credibility with nature and water practitioners and external partners, ideal to bring existing relationships
• Experience facilitating discussions, events, webinars, or community conversations
• Ability to operate proactively and independently in a fast-moving remote environment
• Flexibility and adaptability in a small, evolving organization where priorities and ownership may shift throughout the year
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including thoughtful use of AI and other tools to improve workflows and operational efficiency

Nice-to-Haves

• Existing network of practitioners in the space
• Familiarity with frameworks, standards, and regulations like TNFD, ISSB, SBTN

How You Show Up

• Credible & Curious: You understand how companies approach nature and water — and you’re always learning.
• Strategic: You connect dots and see where the space is going.
• Clear Communicator: You write, speak, and follow through well.
• Strong Operator: You manage complexity and execute with attention to detail.
• Proactive: You move work forward without waiting for perfect direction.
• Connector & Teammate: You build relationships easily and show up with low ego, high ownership.
• AI & Systems Fluent: You use AI and automation thoughtfully to reduce repetitive work, improve workflows, and create more space for strategic thinking and relationship-building.

What Success Looks Like (First 6 Months)

• You’ve built strong relationships with key practitioners in the space
• Programming is thoughtful, relevant, and aligned with market needs
• Network sessions are engaging and valuable
• You’re contributing meaningfully to editorial and thought leadership
• You’re raising the bar for how we operate across content and community

About Trellis Group

At Trellis, we believe great work can be done anywhere. We’ve built a fully remote culture that is collaborative, thoughtful, and high-performing. We support our teammates in deciding how they work best while staying deeply connected to each other and our mission.

We offer a competitive employee benefits package including:

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement savings options
• Generous holiday schedule
• Discretionary paid vacation time
• Paid sick time
• Two paid volunteer days per year
• Reimbursement for home office expenses
• Annual learning and development stipend
• Employee stock option plan
• Paid parental leave
• Your birthday and work anniversary off

Vaccination Requirement

Trellis Group requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for all roles. Trellis provides reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements unless it results in undue hardship for the business. Additional information will be provided during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity

Research shows that some candidates only apply if they meet 100% of the qualifications. If you’re interested but not sure you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We care not only about the skills you have today, but also the ones you’ll grow into.

Trellis Group is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workplace.