Senior Analyst, Technical, CSTAR

Who you are

• You have 1-2 years of experience or understanding of sustainability with a particular focus on climate change, science-based targets and net zero
• You have exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to keep track of multiple workstreams and priorities 
• You have the ability to work independently, solve problems and re-prioritize tasks effectively 
• You have a high level of self-motivation and drive
• You are a team player with the ability to work under pressure
• You are attentive to detail and commitment to achieving high standards

Your day-to-day

• You will support the ongoing development and refinement of the Public Authorities questionnaire and associated guidance for this new pillar for CDP;
• You will provide technical support to local governments and public authorities in North America associated with their disclosure to CDP through established services like score feedback and Response Check calls, and identify new areas for technical support;
• You will facilitate consultations and prepare guidance documents, presentations and present information internally and externally to stakeholders that supports CDP local government disclosure
• You will support a subset of local governments in North America to set Science-based Targets;
• You will work very closely with the North American CDP’s Cities, States and Regions engagement team leads to ensure stakeholder requirements are reflected in the technical work;
• The precise description and nature of your job may be varied from time to time, and you may be required to carry out other duties as necessary to meet business needs

The perks!

• Generous PTO. Tackling the world’s biggest environmental challenges is no easy feat – we offer a generous 20 days of annual leave to keep our employees energized.
  
  
• Paid holidays. We recognize 15 paid holidays, including winter break, and pay homage to our diversity by offering one additional floating holiday of your choice for religious or cultural celebrations, per year.
  
  
• Health and wellness. We strive to ensure the health and wellbeing of our staff –employees receive excellent health, dental and vision benefits and paid sick leave.
  
  
• Learning and career growth. We are committed to the growth and development of each individual team member. We offer continuous learning opportunities and training for personal development.
  
  
• Future planning: We know it is important to plan for the future. We provide our employees with both a non-contributory 401K, and an optional additional contributory 401K. We also offer life insurance.
  
  
• Commuter benefits: We know commuting can be a pain – we offer commuter benefits and a Citibike membership to employees to make life a little easier.
• Fun. We take our work seriously, but we don’t take ourselves (too) seriously. We regularly take time out for fun and festivities, from all-staff retreats, to happy hours, to summer outings and an end-of-year holiday celebration!

Join us!

Are you interested in joining our mission? Please apply!

• To apply. Email your CV and a cover letter detailing why you’re a strong fit for the role to: [email protected] with “Senior Analyst, Technical, CSTAR” in the subject line. Please apply before November 12, 2021.
• Before you apply: We’ll only use the information you provide to process your application. For more details on how we use your information, see our applicants privacy notice. By emailing us your resume and cover letter, you are permitting CDP to use the information you have provided for recruitment purposes.
• Compensation. We offer a competitive NGO salary. The salary range for the Senior Analyst, Technical, CSTAR role is $50,000 to $57,000.
• The fine print. We love and value our global employees. For this role, all interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the U.S

CDP North America is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility both within our workplace and across our larger organizational impact. Candidates of color and/or from marginalized backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply for this role.