Sustainability and Impact Consultant

Start date: ASAP, mid-September at latest

Location: Remote within US, with preference for Atlanta, Minneapolis, or DC/Baltimore. Proximity to major airport recommended. Eastern time zone working hours may be required regardless of location.

Note: Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Who we are:

Impact Pathways, an impact-led consulting firm, empowers organizations to create value for society while creating value for their business, helping accelerate the transition to a regenerative future. We attract purpose-driven talent, provide evidence-based advice to help our clients navigate and shape their industry, and catalyze impact solutions.

We work with organizations of all sizes, public and private investors, and impact companies looking to scale solutions for the world’s biggest challenges. Our team supports clients at any stage of their sustainability journey, helping them set, monitor, and achieve their sustainability ambitions. We share a core ambition of helping clients drive sustainable outcomes and a passion for collaborating to solve environmental and social challenges.

What you’ll do in this role:

• Support client engagements which could include:
  • Sustainability strategy and program development
  • Sustainability reporting advisory
  • Measurement of social and environmental impact of client products, services, and initiatives
  • Development of social or environmental investment theses and measurement criteria
• Mentor analysts and interns
• Contribute to thought leadership and content development
• Support business development and proposals

Required qualifications:

• Track record of contributing to large and complex projects

• Robust communication skills, with ability to convey complex ideas clearly through PowerPoint and other media

• Strong ability to analyze quantitative data, build models, and interpret findings using Excel coupled with the ability to identify the “So what?”
• Demonstrated experience with ESG reporting frameworks including CSRD, TCFD, GRI and SASB
• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 2-3 years’ full-time experience in management consulting focused on ESG, sustainability, corporate strategy, CSR, climate, or related field
• In-depth knowledge in one or more technical areas: nature & biodiversity, decarbonization, water, waste, supply chain responsibility, human rights, and/or social impact
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple workstreams

Preferred qualifications:

• MBA or graduate degree in a sustainability-related field
• Experience with GHG emissions accounting
• Experience with the role of ESG in finance and understanding the flow of capital towards responsible business practices

What we’re looking for in a teammate:

This role is for you if you are excited by assisting our clients in addressing their most complex societal issues. We are looking for a teammate that is committed to genuine sustainable transformation and aligns with our team values:

• Integrity: We produce high quality work for our clients that we are proud to stand behind.
• Intentionality: We move with purpose and consider the outcomes of our actions. We are cognizant of the status quo and challenge ourselves and our clients to go beyond that.
• Curiosity: We continuously seek out new knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage questions and challenges to our preconceived notions. We foster a culture where mistakes are shared and learning is incorporated into future work.

• Flexibility: We are willing to go above and beyond our roles to build our company by advancing new ideas, partnerships, and service offerings.
• Humanity: We team well with our clients and work to be a support system for our clients as individuals, fostering trust and reliability.
• Team mentality: We rely on our shared skills and capabilities to serve our clients. We support each other in our personal and professional goals and believe one team member’s success will not diminish our own.
• Humility & humor: We take our work seriously, but we don’t take ourselves seriously.

Benefits:

• Fully remote, with some travel required (~quarterly)
• Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience & qualifications
• Unlimited PTO
• Health and dental coverage

What to expect from this interview process:

• Successful candidates will receive notice that they have been selected for a first round interview (30 minutes)
• Leading candidates will be invited to complete a short assignment and will be invited to present their case study in their second and final panel interview (45 minutes)

Other details

At Impact Pathways, we believe diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $135,000 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and certifications. Impact Pathways complies with all applicable minimum wage laws. In addition to your salary, Impact Pathways offers a comprehensive benefits package including access to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid time off and paid holidays; eligibility for annual bonuses. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.