THE ORGANIZATION
MISSION
As You Sow seeks to promote environmental and social corporate responsibility through shareholder advocacy, coalition building, and innovative legal strategies.
VISION
Our vision is a safe, just, and sustainable world in which protecting the environment and human rights is central to corporate decision-making.
OVERVIEW
As You Sow is a Berkeley-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1992 that promotes corporate environmental and social responsibility through shareholder advocacy, coalition building, and innovative legal strategies. We believe that the path to a safe, just, and sustainable world for all, can be achieved by compelling corporations to take greater responsibility for the impacts of their environmental, social, and governance policies and practices. We achieve this goal through direct engagement, shareholder advocacy, research, publishing scorecards, and other innovative and legal actions
COMMITMENT TO JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversty, Inclusion)
As You Sow actively seeks to recruit and retain a diverse staff in all areas of operations. As You Sow will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation.
THE POSITION
The Programs & Special Project Associate will support and coordinate directly with the President & Chief Counsel to ensure smooth management of the Energy, Environmental Health, Waste, and Toxic Enforcement programs while effectively responding to a consistently evolving range of organizational issues. Integral to As You Sow’s innovative approach to driving responsibility in corporate action, this position assists the President & Chief Counsel in focusing As You Sow’s energy and priorities. Using strong writing skills, systems thinking, and the appreciation of a fast-paced work environment, the ideal candidate’s flexibility, attention to detail, self-motivation, and time management skills will help streamline efforts to plant seeds of change for corporate accountability. This is a full-time exempt remote position whose hours need to skew close to Pacific Time.
Position Type: 1.0 FTE. Exempt
Start date: Position will be open until filled
Reports to: President and Chief Counsel
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Administrative:
Research, Drafting and Editing:
Project Management:
QUALIFICATIONS - A successful candidate will be a self-starter, demonstrate initiative, be adept at maintaining critical focus and work quality, and be agile and proactive in juggling multiple projects and activities in a fast-paced environment.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US
HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Please apply through our job site. Applications will be accepted until a great candidate is found. We thank all applicants for your interest.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
As You Sow is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization and is an equal opportunity employer. As You Sow makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. As You Sow does not unlawfully discriminate on the of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or identification, or any other basis protected by law. Women, People of Color, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
For more information about As You Sow, go to: www.asyousow.org
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MISSION
As You Sow seeks to promote environmental and social corporate responsibility through shareholder advocacy, coalition building, and innovative legal strategies.
VISION
Our vision is a safe, just, and sustainable world in which protecting the environment and human rights is central to corporate decision-making.
OVERVIEW
As You Sow is a Berkeley-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization who promotes corporate environmental and social responsibility through shareholder advocacy, coalition building, and innovative legal strategies. We believe that the way to a safe, just, and sustainable world can be only achievable by enlisting the support of corporations, either through advocacies, scorecards, shareholder engagements, or other innovative methods. Moving companies to take greater responsibility for the social and environmental impact of their operations, is our primary goal and our actions have produced results for nearly 30 years.
COMMITMENT TO JEDI
As You Sow actively seeks to recruit and retain a diverse staff in all areas of operations. All employees and staff actively work on organizational justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. As You Sow will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation.