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Are you ready to change corporate, investor and business practices on climate change and other sustainability challenges? Are you interested in working with McDonald's, Dell and other corporate giants to help them reach new heights on environmental and social performance? Do you have the strategic savvy to engage entire industries — the insurance sector, for example — to tackle the business impacts from global warming? Ceres is seeking the best and the brightest candidates to fill these positions in our growing organization.

Ceres is a national coalition of investors, public pension trustees, foundations, labor unions, and environmental, religious and public interest groups, dedicated to advancing more sustainable business practices and corporate accountability. Ceres' mission is to move businesses, capital, and markets to advance lasting prosperity by valuing the health of the planet and its people.

Ceres plays a unique role in the national environmental and sustainability movement by bringing the perspective and power of investors to environmental and sustainability issues and specifically to the performance, practices and policies of corporations. Our program activities seek to foster greater public disclosure of environmental and social impacts by corporations, encourage engagement between companies and their stakeholders, and create opportunities for collaborative dialogue leading to positive change on key sustainability issues. Recently, Ceres has been recognized with very high profile awards from the Skoll Foundation and Fast Company magazine, and Ceres is regularly being featured in mainstream print and electronic media.

Ceres is an equal opportunity employer and seeks qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Positions Available:

Conference & Events Fellow

Ceres is soliciting applications for the new position of Conference & Events Fellow. The Ceres Fellow will report to and work closely with the Conference & Event Manager to help organize the annual Ceres Conference during Ceres' 20th anniversary year. This full-time, 9-month position offers a unique opportunity to become skilled at event planning and project management while being an integral part of the Ceres team.

Primary duties of the selected candidate include but are not limited to:
Conference Registration:

• using Raiser's Edge database system to manage registration of approximately 700 conference registrants
• tracking registration and producing periodic reports
• serving as the organization's interface for conference registrants
• overseeing onsite registration at the conference

Conference Materials:

• overseeing materials production (tasks, schedule, communication with staff and vendors)
• assisting with writing and submitting requests for proposals (RFPs) and selecting graphic designer and printer
• compiling, tracking, and editing materials
• being a key communicator with the graphic designer and printer

Conference Speaker Support:

• creating an efficient speaker support system
• contacting confirmed speakers and communicating logistical information
• coordinating and scheduling speaker conference calls
• collecting and tracking needed information from speakers
  (agreements, bios, photos, presentations, AV requirements)

Program Management:

• maintaining and assisting with the conference master plan
• scheduling, relaying information about, and documenting conference meetings
• distributing conference project plans
• helping organize and execute other Ceres events

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• sound judgment, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation, sensitivity to multi-cultural/ethnic environments
• successful record of organizing multiple projects
• excellent oral and written communications skills
• ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• computer proficiency with emphasis on word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email applications; Fellow will be trained on Raiser's Edge/Net Community content management system

How to Apply

We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org.  Applicants should submit a resume, a list of three references, and a letter describing their qualifications, interests, and potential contribution to our organization.

Address all correspondence to:

Careers at Ceres – Conference & Events Fellow
ATTN: Hilary Forbes
Email (preferred): careers@ceres.org

99 Chauncy Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02111
Fax: 617-267-5400

Program Manager, Corporate Accountability Program

Ceres is looking to hire a Program Manager, Corporate Accountability Program. This is a full-time position that will report to the Senior Director, Corporate Programs. 

Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manage relationships and projects involving the 70+ Ceres companies and 100 + coalition organizations, as well as some prospective Ceres companies. The Ceres company network includes companies from a variety of sectors including utilities, financial services, oil and gas, apparel and footwear, consumer products companies etc. Specific expertise in relevant sectors is a positive attribute.
• Coordinate and facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogues including companies, investors, environmental groups and other public interest groups to discuss corporate sustainability performance and disclosure.
• Sustain and enhance Ceres’ expertise in transparency and disclosure, including the Global Reporting Initiative as an accountability and engagement tool for companies and other organizations in North America. 
• Develop and implement new tools for engaging Ceres companies on their sustainability performance and governance.
• Design and implement workshops, conference calls, newsletters and other multi-media communications to reach companies and stakeholder groups with timely information on Ceres’ programs and sustainability issues.  This will be web-based as well as through print media.
• Research, write briefings and develop entrepreneurial initiatives to improve corporate sustainability performance.
• Assist with planning for the Ceres annual conference program and other events.
• Support other program teams (such as Investor Programs, Communications, Development) as needed to accomplish organizational objectives.
• Speak at conferences and events.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, environment, law or public policy or related field preferred. 
• Three years or more of direct experience working on sustainability and corporate responsibility issues in the corporate, investor and/or non-profit sectors, or a bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues and an understanding of corporations (including corporate reporting and business strategy tools), the socially responsible investment community, and the environmental and sustainability movements.
• Experience in North American context is strongly preferred, with some exposure to international sustainability issues as relevant to multinational corporations.
• Substantial expertise on environmental and/or social issues.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail is required.
• Effective presentation style and excellent speaking and written communication skills.
• Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and motivation
• Successful record of organizing multiple projects and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel as needed to accomplish duties noted above. 
• Proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and e-mail computer applications.

Other Information

• This is a full-time position based in Boston, MA.
• Compensation is commensurate with experience and is competitive for an NGO position.
• Ceres provides a generous benefits package which includes medical and dental insurance, matching 403(b) contributions, and annual leave.

How to Apply

In addition to a resume and three references, interested applicants should send a letter describing their qualifications, interests, and potential contribution. 

Address all correspondence to:

Ceres Search Committee
99 Chauncy St., 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02111 
Fax: 617-267-5400 
Email:  careers@ceres.org

Communications Outreach Manager

Ceres is soliciting applications for the new position of Communications Outreach Manager.   This position will handle day-to-day media relations for Ceres and its $5 trillion Investor Network on Climate Risk.  This opening is designed for a highly motivated, self-starter looking to help frame Ceres’ message and manage our interaction with both traditional and new online media on cutting-edge issues such as the far-reaching business impacts from global climate change.   The Manager will have regular and close interaction with traditional and online reporters, write extensively on behalf of Ceres programs, activities and executive staff, and coordinate numerous media outreach campaigns.  The Manager reports to the Director of Communications; s/he will also work closely with Ceres’ Webmaster.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Write press releases, opinion pieces, blog posts, and newsletters
• Assist with the production, coordination, and editing of Ceres reports, including the annual report
• Work closely with press contacts, especially business reporters
• Coordinate press outreach for shareholder engagement activities
• Coordinate press communication with investors in the Investor Network on Climate Risk (INCR)
• Assist with new and online media outreach and strategy
• Develop and/or maintain positive working relationships with targeted online, print and broadcast journalists, editorial writers and columnists, as well as with other media sources;
• Assist in coordinating messaging strategies for Ceres’ events and programs
• Maintain electronic files, including media lists
• Manage special communications projects, as necessary

Qualifications

• 3-4 years direct experience working with traditional and new media outlets, required.
• Strong creative writing skills, required.  Experience writing on deadline.
• Bachelor degree required.
• Prior journalism, campaign and/or NGO experience, a plus.  Experience in new media preferred.
• Knowledge of and/or interest in energy, climate change or sustainability issues, including an understanding of business, the investment community, policy debates, and environmental/sustainability NGOs, preferred.
• Able to organize and track multiple projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly developed written, editing and proofing skills.
• Excellent oral communication and presenting skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Internet; familiarity with cutting-edge communication technologies preferred

How to Apply

We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org.  Applicants should submit a resume, two writing samples, a list of three references, and a letter describing their qualifications, interests, and potential contribution to our organization.

Address all correspondence to:

Careers at Ceres – Communications Outreach Manager
ATTN: Hilary Forbes
Email (preferred): careers@ceres.org

99 Chauncy Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02111
Fax: 617-267-5400

Manager, Investor Programs

Ceres is looking to hire a Manager, Investor Programs, to play a key role in Ceres’s work with investors on climate change. This position will focus on building the Investor Network on Climate Risk (INCR).  INCR is a network of more than 60 investors managing over $5 trillion of assets.  Members include asset managers, state treasurers, pension funds, foundations, and other institutional investors.  INCR promotes improved corporate and public policies on climate change.  INCR is a project of Ceres.  For more information, please visit (www.incr.com).  This is a full-time staff position that will report to the Director of Investor Programs. 

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Managing projects to encourage investors to engage with their portfolio companies on climate change with the aim of persuading leading corporations to disclose climate risk, reduce emissions, capitalize on opportunities, support policy solutions, and make other significant new public commitments.
• Leading activities to enlist investors to support appropriate state, national and international policies on climate change.
• Recruiting new investors to join INCR and participate in appropriate INCR projects and working groups focused on climate risks and opportunities
• Organizing INCR conferences, forums, and meetings
• Fundraising for INCR projects and programs
• Researching, writing, and editing activities related to the INCR website, INCR newsletter, INCR reports and other INCR publications
• Presenting at conferences, workshops and other events in the US and internationally and may include media interviews

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant work experience. Advanced degree in business, environment, law, policy or related field a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of and experience working with energy, climate change or sustainability issues, including an understanding of business, the investment community, policy debates, or environmental / sustainability NGOs.
• Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, superior leadership ability, strong initiative and motivation.
• Successful record of organizing multiple projects and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective presentation style and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel as needed to accomplish duties noted above. 
• Proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and e-mail computer applications.

How to Apply
We encourage all applicants to review our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org.

Applicants should submit a resume, a list of three references, and a letter describing their qualifications, interests, and potential contribution to our organization.

Address all correspondence to:

Careers at Ceres - Manager, Investor Programs
ATTN: Hilary Forbes
99 Chauncy Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02111
Fax: 617-267-5400
Email (preferred): careers@ceres.org