workiva

Sustainability Consultant (Workiva Carbon)

workivaAmes, IA, United States 🇺🇸

$69,000 - $117,000

Gross/year - Permanent

Mode of work

Full-time

Experience

Mid

Employment Type

Permanent

Location

Remote

Expertise & Skills

Sustainability practicesExpert
GHG emissions accountingExpert
ConsultingProficient
Project managementProficient
Data analysisProficient
ESG frameworksProficient
Software implementationProficient
Financial analysisNice-to-have

Job description

Summary

As a Sustainability Consultant at Workiva, you'll play a pivotal role in helping clients achieve their sustainability goals. You'll leverage your expertise in sustainability best practices and Workiva's platform to deliver exceptional service. We are looking for an experienced professional who can support clients ranging in size from Fortune 500s to small independent organizations through the implementation of our software and delivery of high-quality ESG consulting services.

What You'll do

  • Guide clients on implementing effective GHG emission calculation programs including scope 1, 2 & 3
  • Assist clients with building emission reduction programs aligned with leading frameworks (CDP, GRI, SASB, TCFD)
  • Become a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance and navigating clients through their sustainability journey
  • Champion client success by implementing Workiva's solutions and ensuring projects meet scope, deadlines, and client objectives.
  • Foster a collaborative and supportive environment, sharing knowledge through training materials and potentially delivering training sessions
  • Uphold Workiva's high standards by providing exceptional service and promptly addressing client needs

What You'll Need

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field
  • 4 years of experience in related field

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong understanding of sustainability practices, including carbon emissions accounting (Greenhouse Gas Protocol)
  • Experience with consulting and a proven track record of delivering results for external clients
  • Proven project management skills with the ability to stay on track and meet deadlines
  • Expertise in data analysis and creating compelling data visualizations
  • Experience developing and verifying corporate GHG inventories.
  • Knowledge of science-based target setting (SBTi)
  • Experience configuring software solutions.
  • Proficiency in financial analysis (ROI, IRR)
  • Leadership potential and experience mentoring junior staff
  • Fluency in data tools beyond Excel (R, Tableau, Power BI)
  • Expertise in environmental impact accounting beyond emissions (e.g., product life cycle analysis, water footprinting)

Travel Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Willingness to travel up to 25% for team and corporate meetings, fostering relationships and representing company interests
  • Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, as we embrace flexible work arrangements

How You'll Be Rewarded:

  • Salary range in the US: $69,000.00 - $117,000.00
  • A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
  • Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
  • 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package

Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic.

Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards. Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.