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• Location: Global, remote position; timezone compatible with GMT-5
• Reporting To: SBTN Technical Director
• Annual Compensation: $85,000
• Contract Type:  Consultancy contracts or secondment preferred
• Working Hours:  32 hours/week
• Term:  1-year fixed term contract, possibility of extension.

Who we are

Led by a cooperative of environmental NGOs, the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) is a global initiative empowering companies and cities to set ambitious, science-based targets to address their environmental impacts. SBTN is part of the Global Commons Alliance: a growing coalition of scientists, philanthropists, businesses, civil society groups, and innovators collaborating across the climate and nature communities and beyond. Its mission is to mobilize citizens, companies, cities, and countries to accelerate systems change and become better guardians of the global commons.

 

Position Overview

SBTN is seeking a quantitative scientist with expertise in ecology/environmental science and sustainability to lead research and development on actions aimed at the guidance on actions or responses for companies to achieve their science-based targets for nature, consistent with the mitigation hierarchy.

Reporting to the SBTN Technical Director, the Sustainability Action Lead will serve as a lead author on the Step 4 guidance as well as leading additional research and tool development. In this role they will collaborate with SBTN’s network hub, partner organizations, and issue hub experts. As a cross-cutting piece of work, this role requires effective collaboration, interdisciplinary research and synthesis experience and project management experience.

Scope of work

SBTN is seeking an individual who will: 

• Work with SBTN’s Technical Director to develop cross-cutting guidance for Step 4: Act, guidance for effective and equitable actions by companies to meet science-based targets for nature. Draft guidance delivered by Q2 2025.
  • Together with the Technical Director and SBTN Issue hubs, the Sustainability Action Lead will structure the guidance and inform analyses to ground actions in the DPSIR framework of responses appropriate to reducing pressures and improving the state of nature.
  • Conduct check-ins with development teams across Issue Hubs (Land, Freshwater, Biodiversity and Ocean) on response options to ensure inputs align with the overall goals of the integrated guidance and are delivered in a timely manner in accordance with agreed on milestones and timelines.
    • Report to Technical Director on evaluation of progress and any issues either technical or project management for effective and early problem resolution and course correction
  • Synthesise response options across realms/biomes and lead, along with the SBTN technical community, the writing of technical methods and guidance for corporate end users.
  • Assist the Technical Director in project management, review and evaluation of cross-cutting technical deliverables.
• Be responsible for leading research and writing of peer-reviewed paper on downstream environmental impacts in coordination with the Technical Director and other experts within SBTN’s technical development community
  • This paper should draw on the best available science on quantifying downstream (value chain) environmental impacts of companies across SBTN’s focal pressure categories as well as quantitative and qualitative evaluation of implementation approaches for addressing these impacts for companies and cities. This paper should be submitted for publication by Q4 2025
• Tool Development-including SBTN tools and datasets (e.g. Materiality Screening Tool) and inputs into tool and data strategies for SBTN
• Contributions to publications and analyses led by the Technical Director including:
  • Analysis of scenarios of scaling for SBTs for nature (e.g. place based target-setting, sector led approaches and adoption of pressure-based target-setting methods)
  • Contributions to SBTN’s MEL processes
• Ad hoc projects as agreed by Technical Director

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Experience and Qualifications

Requirements:

• Completed PhD, or Masters and 10+ years of work experience including in ecology, environmental sciences, sustainability science and conservation
• Expertise and experience in corporate sustainability.

Desired:

• Knowledge and expertise in including biodiversity conservation science and practice, corporate sustainability implementation, impact assessment, spatial analysis, statistical modeling/analysis, life cycle assessment, climate science, corporate sustainability reporting
• Proficiency in data management, analysis and visualisation. Comfort with programming languages (e.g.  R and Python) 
• Excellent communication (written and speaking) in English with professional proficiency in other languages is highly desirable. 

 

Skills and Desired Personal Traits

• Orientation toward pragmatic, actionable, and solution-oriented approaches 
• Experience working with interdisciplinary groups
• Experience generating and leading primary research, including analyzing and synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data.
• Experience as lead author of grey or peer-reviewed literature in relevant fields.
• Possess strong written communication and speaking skills with an ability to engage diverse audiences, including both experts and generalists.
• Knowledge of science-based target setting and other related voluntary and mandatory frameworks.
• Effective and professional team player who can work across local stakeholders, technical, and end users.
• A dynamic self-motivator who can work independently and remotely; thriving in a fast-paced, growing environment.
• Excellent project and people management skills and attention to detail.
• Interest and ability to engage in other complementary work streams within the technical development community

 

To Apply for the Post

Please send a letter of application stating the skills and approach you would bring to the post with your resume (no photos) in strict confidence by email only to: Erin O’Grady at erin.o@sciencebasedtargetsnetwork.org.

Please ensure that attachments are sent as PDF documents with the titles “your name cover letter” and “your name resume.” Please put “Sustainability Action Lead” in the email subject line. Also, please let us know where you saw the post advertised.

The application deadline is November 30, 2024, but submissions will be evaluated as they are received. Interviews will take place remotely.

• Location: Flexible global location (preferred: North America, South America and Caribbean time-zones)
• Reporting to: SBTN Marketing & Communications Director.
• Compensation: USD $60,000-$80,000 per annum depending on contract type, skills & experience and geography
• Contract Type: Independent contract/consultancy contract for six months (Jan-June 2025, with a possibility of contract extension or transition to permanent employee)
• Working hours: Full-time (4 days also considered)
• Candidate level: Experienced non-manager

Overview

The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN), part of the Global Commons Alliance, seeks an experienced Communications Officer to serve as the in-house expert to implement our marketing and communications strategy. This role is essential for effectively conveying the importance, relevance, and impact of setting corporate science-based targets for nature, so companies can contribute to global efforts to halt and reverse nature loss.

Ideal candidates will excel at creating compelling content and driving engagement across various channels. The Communications Officer will manage SBTN’s digital and social media presence, amplify the coalition’s voice, and support the delivery of the overall communications strategy. Reporting to the Director of Marketing & Communications, this role is pivotal in raising SBTN’s profile and engaging companies, partners, and other stakeholders through targeted outreach and impactful content.

The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) unites a coalition of global environmental organizations in a civil-society and science-led initiative to collectively define what is necessary for companies and cities to stay within Earth’s limits and meet society’s needs.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Content marketing: Develop, write and edit high-quality marketing and communications materials for various platforms including website, social media, newsletters, events and press releases, ensuring that all content aligns with SBTN’s messaging and goals.
• Media relations: Conduct media outreach, prepare press releases and media kits, and coordinate interviews to secure positive coverage of SBTN’s work and impact.
• Digital and social media management: Manage our LinkedIn and X channels through daily content creation and engagement, maintain and update our website, analyze digital marketing performance, produce branded assets for social media, and coordinate technical support to ensure optimal user experience.
• Campaign management: Coordinate outreach to partners and other stakeholders; develop and distribute communications kits including producing assets; conduct post-campaign reporting to measure effectiveness and gather insights.
• External events: Plan and coordinate SBTN’s presence at key business-focused events throughout the year including research, outreach, preparing talking points and presentation materials and post-event follow ups; Develop an SBTN spokesperson bench and create event toolkits for consistent messaging. 

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This role is ideal for a communications professional who is passionate about driving positive change through clear, strategic messaging and enjoys being at the forefront of engaging businesses in efforts to protect and restore nature.

Experience and qualifications 

• Minimum 3 years experience in a communications role within the environmental sector; preferably in a non-profit organization.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, engaging content tailored primarily to a corporate audience.
• Strong digital and social media expertise with proven experience in managing social media channels with a focus on LinkedIn, understanding best practices for digital content and using analytics tools to track performance.
• Proficiency with advanced data analytics tools including Google Analytics with a proven ability to track, analyze, and optimize digital marketing campaigns to inform strategy.
• Media relations skills: Experience in engaging with the media, drafting press releases and pitching stories to journalists and media outlets.
• Excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with content management systems, specifically WordPress and email marketing systems, specifically Mailchimp. 
• Experience with visual design and video production programmes, for example, Canva. 
• Desired understanding of some of the major multinational events on the nature, biodiversity, and climate calendar – eg: COPs (UNFCCC and CBD), Davos (WEF) and others is a plus.

Skills and desired personal traits

• A self-motivator, with the ability to work independently and remotely; thriving in a fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to adapt and flex between thinking and working strategically whilst delivering on the execution of projects.
• Ability to work seamlessly across different priority areas, with a wide range of both internal and external stakeholders. 
• Strong collaborative spirit, valuing teamwork across various functions.
• An engaging and competent communicator that has the ability to tailor communications to a wide range of audiences, balancing the need to be creative and technical. 
• Fluent English.

Terms and conditions: SBTN is part of the Global Commons Alliance which is hosted by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. Employment contract would therefore be with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. At certain times of the year travel to team meetings will be required. These meetings are sometimes in the U.S., sometimes in Europe and occasionally in other parts of the world.

To apply

Please email Erin O’Grady at erin.o@sbtnetwork.org with:

• A cover letter of application stating what makes you a strong candidate for this role, focusing on the relevant expertise and approach you would bring, and compensation expectations.
• Examples of relevant pieces of writing you have produced (no more than three examples) recently, in any format (e.g. blog posts, news articles, newsletters, press releases, social media posts).
• Your CV/resume (no photos).
• Also please let us know where you saw the post advertised.

Please ensure documents are sent as PDF documents with the titles “your name cover letter” and “your name CV” and “your name writing example #”.

Please put “SBTN Communications Officer” in the email subject line.

The deadline for application is November 15 2024.

Interviews will take place remotely.

SBTN and GCA actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion. In recruiting candidates, we seek candidates with the proven skills required; irrespective of race, gender, religion or belief, age, disability or sexual orientation.