Sample: Job Description This document is an example only and is not intended to be all-­‐inclusive. Other job descriptions may vary. Please use your discretion when developing a description for your organization. Open positions may be posted for Thunderbird students and alumni via Thunderbird’s online job board, GlobalConnect: thunderbird.edu/globalconnect. If you need assistance, please contact Thunderbirds Employer Relations team at employer.relations@thunderbird.edu. Ceres: Senior Manager, Corporate Program Position Information Position Type: Full-­‐time Employer: MBA-­‐Nonprofit Connection Position Function: Management, Other Job Title: Ceres: Senior Manager, Corporate Program Job Description: Ceres is a national network of investors, environmental organizations and other public interest groups working with companies and investors to address sustainability challenges such as climate change, water scarcity, human rights and corporate governance. The Ceres’ Corporate Program works with 70+ member companies to make sustainability a core part of business decision-­‐making. Ceres brings the perspective and power of investors to environmental and sustainability issues, specifically to the performance, practices and policies of corporations. Our program seeks to foster greater public disclosure of environmental and social impacts by corporations, advance engagement between companies and their stakeholders, and create opportunities for collaborative dialogue leading to positive change on key sustainability issues. Website: www.ceres.org Industry: Nonprofit/Corporate Social Responsibility, Energy, Environment Function: Program Management, Corporate Relations Job Location: Boston, MA The Senior Manager, Corporate Program will draw on content knowledge of relevant industrial sectors, including electric power, oil and gas and transportation. S/he will work to address environmental and social sustainability issues, such as those related to company supply chains, products, employees and environmental issues beyond climate and energy. Thunderbird Career Management Center 1 Global Place; Glendale, AZ 85306-­‐6000 +1 602 978-­‐7245, employer.relations@thunderbird.edu, www.thunderbird.edu/employer-­‐relations Responsibilities include: • Manage relationships and projects involving 70+ Ceres companies and 100+ coalition organizations, as well as some prospective Ceres companies, primarily working with companies in the energy sector. • Assess the performance of sustainability results and disclosures from companies. • Develop the strategy and objectives for Ceres’ work on a one-­‐to-­‐three-­‐year planning cycle. • Implement, and possibly design, tools for engaging Ceres companies on their sustainability performance that support the impact and uptake of the 21st Century Corporation Roadmap for Sustainability. • Design and implement workshops, webinars, newsletters and other multi-­‐media communications. • Contribute to meeting revenue commitments of the team through supporting fundraising initiatives with individual, corporate and/or foundation contacts. This position will report to a Director of the Corporate Program. Full job description: www.ceres.org/about-­‐us/job-­‐opportunities/senior-­‐manager-­‐corporate-­‐program Preferred Start Date: September 2013 Compensation: Commensurate with experience, competitive for an NGO position, generous benefits Sponsor International Candidates: No This job listing is being posted at your school through your school's partnership with The MBA-­‐
Nonprofit Connection (www.mnconnection.org). Please visit our site for advice regarding nonprofit applications. Qualifications: • 7+ years of direct experience working on sustainability and corporate responsibility issues in the corporate, investor and/or nonprofit sectors; several years of experience managing and training staff or interns. • In-­‐depth knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues and an understanding of corporations, the socially responsible investment community, and environmental and sustainability movements. • Experience in North American context is required, while understanding the broader international context for the energy sector and sustainability. • Experience in transparency and disclosure, including the Global Reporting Initiative as an accountability and engagement tool for companies and other organizations in North America. • Strong speaking and written communication skills for external and internal audiences. • Willingness to travel as needed. • Master’s degree in business, environment, law or public policy or related field preferred. Thunderbird Career Management Center 1 Global Place; Glendale, AZ 85306-­‐6000 +1 602 978-­‐7245, employer.relations@thunderbird.edu, www.thunderbird.edu/employer-­‐relations