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BSR summer internships

2012-01-26T11:10:00.002-05:00

BSR has formalized its internship program, for master's level students.

Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production seeks President/CEO

2012-01-05T08:56:00.001-05:00

Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) is one of the original nonprofits tackling factory conditions around the world. They're seeking a "a dynamic and visionary leader with strong management skills to serve as President and CEO", based in Arlington, Virginia.

BP seeking Human Rights Expert

2011-10-24T10:01:00.002-04:00

New incarnation of my old job: BP is seeking a Human Rights Expert to based in the US or the UK, part of its Safety and Operational Risk Function.

Critical Resource seeking senior associate & associate director

2011-10-03T08:34:00.001-04:00

London-based Critical Resource advises natural resource companies on political risk, sustainability and stakeholder issues, now seeking a senior associate and associate director.

B Corporation Jobs Board

2011-08-27T11:21:00.003-04:00

B Corporations are, according to the B Corp website, "a new type of corporation which uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems." B Corps and B Corp partners list job openings here.

GNI seeks Policy and Communications Director

2011-07-19T18:02:00.002-04:00

The Global Network Initiative (GNI) is the relatively young multi-stakeholder initiative focused on protecting and advancing freedom of expression and privacy in the Information and Communications Technology sector. Human Rights First, Human Rights Watch, Microsoft, Google, Yahoo! are among the founding members, along with other human rights and press freedom groups, investors and academics.

GNI seeks a Policy and Communications Director for a one year contract, based in Washington DC, with domestic and international travel.

Disney's International Labor Standards group

2011-07-08T15:44:00.000-04:00

Disney is hiring for two positions in its International Labor Standards group: a Manager of Global External Engagement and a Manager of Training and Education.

IFC positions around the world

2011-06-16T05:06:00.001-04:00

Acre Resources is leading a search for the IFC's Sustainable Business Advisory Department. Positions available in East & South Asia, Latin America, Moscow or Istanbul, Cairo, and Nairobi or Johannesburg.

Facebook hiring global policy directors

2011-05-24T07:30:00.002-04:00

This story about Facebook hiring public policy directors should lead you CSR job seekers to keep an eye on Facebook's Corporate Communications openings.

Echoing Green positions

2011-05-02T13:09:00.001-04:00

Echoing Green, which "invests in and supports outstanding emerging social entrepreneurs to launch new organizations that deliver bold, high-impact solutions", has three positions open in NYC: Special Assistant to the President; Communications and Operations Associate; and Associate, Fellow Programs.

Rio Tinto seeking ESIA advisor for Guinea

2011-04-13T16:58:00.002-04:00

Mining giant Rio Tinto seeks a "Social and Environmental Impact Assessment Principal Advisor" for its Simandou Project iron ore project in Guinea.

Amnesty Business & Human Rights Researcher/Adviser

2011-04-13T16:50:00.001-04:00

Amnesty’s International Secretariat is seeking a Researcher/Adviser for its Business and Human Rights team, based in the UK.

Critical Resource (UK) seeking jr & sr consultants

2011-04-13T16:22:00.002-04:00

Critical Resource, a "boutique advisory firm specialising in political risk and
stakeholder issues facing global resources companies", seeks an analyst/associate based in the UK.

Critical Resource is also still seeking a more senior candidate to "work together with the director to help drive and manage business growth." Application instructions are in the same posting.

Firmenich seeking Manager of Sustainability Partnerships

2011-03-28T17:32:00.002-04:00

Firmenich, "creator and manufacturer of specialty chemicals, flavors and perfumery products", is seeking a Manager of Sustainability Partnerships to be based in Princeton.

Timberland seeking senior CSR Director

2011-03-21T08:52:00.001-04:00

Timberland's Senior Director of CSR will "be responsible for ensuring that the department contributes to and collaborates in support of Timberland’s long-range plan -- and works closely with the CSR committee of our Board of Directors. This person will lead a diverse global team responsible for managing the organization’s four areas of focus within CSR: environmental stewardship, global human rights, community engagement and transparency & reporting." Based at company HQ in Stratham, New Hampshire.

Yahoo! Business & Human Rights Program summer internship

2011-02-22T20:37:00.002-05:00

Yahoo!'s Business & Human Rights Program was launched in May 2008 to integrate human rights into business operations. They're looking for a law or other relevant master's degree student to intern in DC for the summer.

Listings from Katie Kross at Fuqua

2011-02-19T16:36:00.002-05:00

Katie Kross, Associate Director of Duke's Center for Energy Development and Global Environment, has a number of sustainability job openings on her blog.

Google Ideas seeking Principal & Associate

2011-02-13T10:23:00.002-05:00

Google Ideas is Google's new internal 'think/do tank', "focused on connecting across different sectors, disciplines and experiences to understand and act upon global challenges in new and innovative ways". They're seeking a Principal & Associate, both based in New York. The two would presumably work with Jared Cohen, formerly of the US State Department.

Program Officer, Joyce Foundation (Chicago)

2011-02-10T18:46:00.001-05:00

The Joyce Foundation is a Chicago-based foundation that makes grants in the areas of employment, education, environment, gun violence, money and politics, and culture. They're seeking a Program Officer for their Employment Program, which aims to improve the economic prospects of low-wage workers in the Midwest.

BSR seeking ICT director

2011-01-31T20:51:00.002-05:00

BSR, formerly known as Business for Social Responsibility, is seeking an Information & Communications Technology Director, who "will have primary responsibility for building and leading BSR’s work with telecommunications, consumer electronics, equipment manufacturing, internet and software companies worldwide". Based in BSR's headquarters in San Francisco.

Social Accountability International

2011-01-31T19:21:00.002-05:00

There are two senior openings at Social Accountability International (SAI), the "non-governmental, international, multi-stakeholder organization dedicated to improving workplaces and communities by developing and implementing socially responsible standards" best known for the SA8000 standard.

Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining, Australia

2011-01-14T17:58:00.002-05:00

The Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining (CSRM), one of eight research institutes within the University of Queensland, undertakes research, education and training activities aimed at promoting socially responsible practices in the industry and advancing the goals of sustainable development. CSRM is seeking a Research Assistant to work on projects related to community engagement, company-community conflict and the business & human rights agenda.

Amnesty Int'l Business & Human Rights post

2010-12-22T12:46:00.002-05:00

Amnesty International, based in London, is seeking a Campaign, Networks and Projects Coordinator for its Business and Human Rights Team.

City Year starting up in Denver

2010-12-21T22:29:00.002-05:00

City Year, the national youth service corps, is starting up its 21st site in Denver, so recruiting for a Start Up Director as well as other positions there and across the country.

Google Policy Fellowships

2010-12-14T21:47:00.002-05:00

This is a summer student fellowship rather than a job, but still seems worth posting: "The Google Policy Fellowship program offers undergraduate, graduate, and law students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend the summer contributing to the public dialogue on these issues, and exploring future academic and professional interests."

New Schools for New Orleans seeking CFO

2010-11-30T15:53:00.002-05:00

The mission of New Schools for New Orleans (NSNO) is to achieve excellent public schools for every child in New Orleans. NSNO is seeking a CFO with "specific experience creating, implementing and/or revising sustainable and scalable systems to support a growing organization, particularly one which administers grants".

Business & Human Rights internship opportunity

2010-11-23T07:48:00.002-05:00

The Human Rights and Business Department at the Danish Institute for Human Rights is looking for up to five interns beginning in January for up to six months, to be based in Copenhagen. Closing date 6 December.

Accreditation Services International seeking Compliance Manager

2010-11-21T14:34:00.001-05:00

ASI offers third party accreditation for voluntary certification schemes, including the Forest Stewardship Council and the Marine Stewardship Council. This position would be based at ASI headquarters in Bonn, Germany.

BSR seeking Communications Director (SF or NY)

2010-11-20T13:26:00.002-05:00

Operating since 1992, BSR works with its global network of more than 250 member companies to develop sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration. BSR is seeking a communications director, to be based in either New York or San Francisco.

Director of Operations, The OpEd Project (NYC)

2010-11-09T17:35:00.001-05:00

The OpEd Project is a social venture that empowers under-represented thought leaders, expanding the range of voices we hear from in the world, and increasing the number of women thought leaders in the public sphere. (I'm an alum.) They're seeking a new Director of Operations a.s.a.p., to be based in NYC.

Timberland seeking senior director of CSR

2010-11-05T15:36:00.002-04:00

Based at HQ in Stratham, New Hampshire, Timberland's Senior Director of CSR will "lead a diverse global team responsible for managing the organization’s four areas of focus within CSR: environmental stewardship, global human rights, community engagement and transparency & reporting". Master's degree and 10-15 years experience preferred.

Landing a job at the U.N.

2010-10-09T07:30:00.003-04:00

The Foreign Policy Association runs a 2 1/2 hour seminar on landing a job at the U.N. -- at $65 a pop.

Houghton Mifflin seeks VP Corporate Social Engagement

2010-10-07T21:49:00.002-04:00

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, the world’s largest publisher of educational materials for pre-K–12 schools, "is embarking on an exciting new Corporate Social Responsibility initiative for the corporation with a $10 million initial investment and support from the highest levels of the organization". Position is based in Boston. (Via the City Year alumni job board.)

Echoing Green seeking its new class of social entrepreneurs!

2010-09-27T18:52:00.003-04:00

(Their words, not mine:)

Since 1987, Echoing Green has provided seed funding and support to nearly 500 social entrepreneurs – including the founders of Teach for America, City Year, College Summit, SKS Microfinance, and Genocide Intervention Network.

In Spring 2011, Echoing Green will award between 12 and 20 fellowships to early-stage social entrepreneurs. Fellows receive up to $90,000 in seed funding over two years, technical support, and access to a powerful global community of fellows and alumni.

The online application will open in October 2010. Right now, potential applicants should review the application questions and sign up for application updates from us. Complete details are available at: http://www.echoinggreen.org/fellowship.

Echoing Green seeking 1st dedicated alumni manager

2010-08-31T14:32:00.002-04:00

Echoing Green, which provides "promising leaders with early stage funding and support to launch groundbreaking social change organizations", seeks a senior associate to develop and implement a strategic plan to support and engage its 500 alumni. This is a full-time position based in New York City. Closing date 10 September to start in October. (Other cool jobs also on the same site!)

Human Rights Watch seeking U.S. Media Director

2010-08-17T14:43:00.002-04:00

The U.S. Media Director will oversee, write, produce, and edit news releases, op-eds, articles, blogs, audio commentaries, photographs, video, and other means of communication for Human Rights Watch, based in either NY or DC.

Lots of other openings with HRW around the world posted on its jobs page.

Hasbro seeking CSR Director

2010-08-12T07:48:00.002-04:00

Hasbro - yes, the Mr Potato Head company - is seeking a CSR Director, to be based in company headquarters in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

(That and other interesting listings currently up on the BSR jobs site.)

Campbell Soup seeking Director, Childhood Obesity and Hunger Program

2010-08-09T22:28:00.000-04:00

The Director will be responsible for creating and leading Campbell’s initiative on reducing childhood obesity and hunger, with an initial focus in Camden, New Jersey.

U.N. Association of the USA (UNA-USA) seeking E.D.

2010-08-09T22:22:00.001-04:00

The UN Foundation is initiating recruitment of a new Executive Director to run UNA-USA's programs, which will soon be transferred to the UN Foundation. The post will be based in DC.

Positions with Oxfam’s Private Sector Department

2010-07-21T14:55:00.002-04:00

Oxfam America has 7 positions open in its Private Sector Department (PSD), based in either Boston or DC. Descriptions below:

1. Manager, Campaigns: The Manager, Campaigns will direct, manage, and strengthen Oxfam’s engagement of major corporate actors to effect change in industry practices and to leverage private sector influence over public policy. Oxfam’s campaigns focus on climate change, extractive industries, agri-business, trade, access to medicines, aid effectiveness, and humanitarian response. The Manager, Campaigns will work with all major Oxfam campaigns and will manage and supervise a team of campaign advisors.

2. Advisor, Campaigns: The Advisor, Campaigns will coordinate and strengthen Oxfam’s engagement of major corporate actors to effect change in industry practices and to leverage private sector influence over public policy. Oxfam’s campaigns focus on climate change, extractive industries, agri-business, trade, access to medicines, aid effectiveness, and humanitarian response. The Advisor will support the Campaigns teams generally and will serve as lead to certain campaigns.

3. Senior Advisor, Market Systems: The Senior Advisor, Market Systems will lead Oxfam’s efforts to identify and develop a “pipeline” of promising projects aimed at reforming targeted markets. Oxfam works with a constellation of actors in developing countries to support local producers, to advocate for pro-poor market rules, and to promote products and services that benefit the poor. The Senior Advisor will help generate, develop, and scale these interventions across Oxfam’s lines of work.

4. Advisor, Program Quality, Evaluation & Learning: The Advisor, Program Quality, Evaluation & Learning is responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and promoting cross-departmental learning for all of Oxfam’s private sector engagement. The Advisor will play a central role in strategy development, ensure quality in planning and execution, and manage systems to expand the impact, reach, and effectiveness of the PSD’s work.

5. Advisor, Regional Support and Capacity Building: The Advisor, Regional Support and Capacity Building will work with Oxfam’s regional offices in Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia to build their capacity to analyze markets and actors, evaluate opportunities, and engage the private sector. The Advisor will develop new training materials, conduct workshops, and support Oxfam’s various campaigns, partnerships, and market reform efforts.

6. Research Associate: The Research Associate will coordinate, support, and strengthen Oxfam’s research and analysis around markets and private sector actors. The PSD undertakes a wide range of research to support campaigns and programmatic work on such issues as extractive industries, climate change, food and ag systems, trade, business and human rights, regulatory regimes and market distortions. The Research Associate will help strengthen research protocols, conduct and disseminate research, and coordinate and monitor commissioned research projects from paid consultants, graduate students, and pro bono professionals.

7. Coordinator: The Coordinator will support the overall planning, coordination and administration of the PSD. Responsibilities will cover a mix of substantive and administrative tasks.

HealthRight International seeking Executive & Development Assistant

2010-07-14T16:22:00.000-04:00

New York-based HealthRight International, a global health and human rights organization, seeks an Executive and Development Assistant. "This is an administrative job for someone with outstanding organizational skills and solid fundraising experience."

Amnesty seeking UK-based Business & Human Rights analyst

2010-07-14T10:07:00.003-04:00

Amnesty International, based in the UK, is seeking a Business & Human Rights Strategy Adviser/Analyst to "lead the development of global and high profile advocacy and campaigning strategies and plans of work." Deadline August 1.

BSR recruiting, especially in China

2010-06-18T19:35:00.002-04:00

Business for Social Responsibility currently has seven positions open, including three in Beijing and one in Guangzhou.

Specialist, Stakeholder and Social Issues for ConocoPhillips

2010-06-18T07:29:00.002-04:00

ConocoPhillips, the third-largest integrated energy company in the U.S. and fourth largest refiner in the world, is seeking a Stakeholder Engagement and Social Issues Specialist. The position is a member of the Climate Change and Sustainable Development (CC&SD) group, which "provides guidance, corporate positions, implementation strategies and corporate action plans for sustainable development issues". Based in Houston.

Business Call to Action seeking intern

2010-06-12T18:52:00.002-04:00

Business Call to Action (BCtA) is a joint initiative of the UK Department for International Development (DFID), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and others to reduce poverty and accelerate progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by working with companies operating in or trading with developing countries. BCtA is seeking an intern for 6 months -- looks like it's unpaid.

Bpeace seeking Business Development Leader

2010-06-12T18:46:00.003-04:00

The Business Council for Peace (Bpeace) is a non-profit organization of international businesspeople who volunteer time to help women in conflict regions like Afghanistan and Afghanistan build sustainable businesses. Bpeace is seeking a Business Development Leader to focus on "planning, targeting, contacting, communicating and selling the Bpeace message to high net worth executives, corporations and corporate foundations to obtain their financial support for Bpeace’s mission to create one million jobs in one thousand communities".

Positions at Echoing Green

2010-06-05T12:51:00.002-04:00

Echoing Green is looking for a Coordinator, Fellow and Alumni Programs; Associate, Fellow Programs; and a Director of Development. All based in NYC.

Ethical Trading Initiative seeking Director

2010-05-29T01:12:00.001-04:00

The London-based Ethical Trading Initiative seeks a new Director. Closing date 28 June.

Critical Resource is hiring

2010-05-26T14:17:00.003-04:00

Critical Resource, a London-based advisory firm specialising in sustainability and stakeholder issues facing global resources companies, is hiring an analyst and a senior associate.

BSR seeking Beijing Director (and others)

2010-04-28T21:13:00.002-04:00

BSR is seeking a North China Director to support its growing presence in China. Additional positions available in other BSR offices around the world as well.

UN Principles for Responsible Investment

2010-04-27T16:24:00.001-04:00

A bunch of jobs open, all in London except for one (home-based) in North America.

Director of CSR, Hasbro

2010-04-19T12:45:00.001-04:00

Hasbro, Inc. seeks a CSR Director to report to the Vice President of Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs. Based in Pawtucket, RI. Via SustainableJobs on Twitter.

CFO at International Center for Transitional Justice

2010-04-18T22:18:00.001-04:00

The International Center for Transitional Justice is a global non-governmental organization that assists countries pursuing accountability for past mass atrocity or human rights abuses. The position doesn't appear to be on its website, but was posted 15 April on LinkedIn.

FIDH seeks French-speaking program officer

2010-04-15T18:04:00.002-04:00

The Paris-based International Federation for Human Rights is seeking a temporary (seven months, for maternity cover) program officer on Globalization and Human Rights. The job posting is in French only, which should indicate one of the main qualifications.

International Alert seeks Corporate Engagement Officer, London

2010-04-14T14:57:00.002-04:00

The London-based NGO is seeking a senior programme officer to join its Economy and Peacebuilding team, "engaging with the corporate sector – mainly the extractive industry – promoting conflict-sensitive approaches to investment in countries that are affected by and prone to violent conflict." Closing date 30 April.

South Asia researcher for Business & Human Rights Resource Centre

2010-04-07T16:53:00.001-04:00

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is recruiting a half-time South Asia Researcher & Representative, based in India. Closing date 4 May.

Temporary post with UN Millennium Campaign North America

2010-04-07T15:19:00.002-04:00

The UN Millennium Campaign is hiring a senior advisor for mid-May through August to "energize and help mobilize diverse constituencies by supporting advocacy efforts of national organisations in the U.S. and Canada with their respective publics and governments to adopt more supportive policies that will help achieve the Millennium Development Goals". Based in DC.

Clinton Global Initiative - Environment & Energy Associate

2010-03-13T09:52:00.001-05:00

The Clinton Global Initiative's Commitments Department is currently seeking a Senior Associate focusing on the Environment and Energy, based in NYC.

J. Crew seeking Social Responsibility Analyst

2010-03-11T17:49:00.002-05:00

Reporting to the Senior Social Responsibility Manager, the Analyst would provide support in implementing and maintaining Responsible Sourcing goals and initiatives. (Via Ellen Weinreb & BSR Jobs.) Bachelor's degree required. Based in NYC.

New report on CSR jobs

2010-03-10T02:39:00.003-05:00

According to a new report from Ellen Weinreb, CSR jobs shrunk 68% from Q3 2008- Q3 2009, then climbed 33% in Q4 2009. A number of interesting tidbits in there, for example that 50% of CSR positions are filled internally.

Disney seeking Corporate Responsibility Manager

2010-03-09T04:35:00.002-05:00

Disney's Corporate Responsibility Strategy Team is seeking a Manager to be based in Burbank, California.

Director of Corporate Citizenship for Nestle Waters North America

2010-03-08T13:29:00.005-05:00

Nestle Waters North America, whose brands include Poland Spring and Pellegrino, is seeking a Director of Corporate Citizenship to be based in Greenwich, CT. Search being conducted by Ellen Weinreb.

Facebook jobs in Communications & Public Policy

2010-03-04T18:34:00.001-05:00

Facebook has a number of interesting positions on its Careers page, which was noted in this Washington Post blog piece.

IBLF seeking part-time S. Asia regional manager

2010-03-02T11:12:00.004-05:00

Not on their website for some reason, so here's the description, minus the introductory info about the International Business Leaders Forum. Interested candidates should apply ASAP even with a note of interest and CV to joe.phelan[at]iblf.org.

Purpose of the role: To act as IBLF representative primarily in India and in due course the South Asia region, to expand IBLF relationships and activities in the region by the recruitment, engagement and retention of Indian corporate partners, and initiating/developing a range of programmes relevant to sustainable business and development.

Accountability: To IBLF Director responsible for South Asia (based in the UK)

Location: Delhi

Responsibilities: Below is an overview of the kind of things the role would cover but we’re open to negotiation depending on the seniority of the candidate
• Building our relationships with a range of Indian companies who join IBLF and the regional International Advisory Group (target = 20 companies by 2011)
• Connecting and building relationships with international IBLF companies operating in India – and engaging them in programmes and projects
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key non-corporate partners (Business Community Foundation, which was initiated 12 years ago in collaboration with IBLF and now functions as an Indian-registered and wholly autonomous NGO), FICCI and CII, BIMTECH
• Initiating/developing (typically in partnership arrangements) a range of IBLF programmes (both new and those adapted from having been pilot tested in other regions) – these will include projects on employability, transparency, sustainable tourism, migration, water issues and others
• Supporting IBLF’s leading edge partnership development work in the region
• Providing a source of knowledge and information for IBLF central office and colleagues about the specific nature of responsible business and development challenges from a South Asia perspective
• Carrying day-to-day responsibility for IBLF’s key stakeholder relationships in India, including multi-laterals, bi-laterals, foundations and major NGO organizations in the country
• Creating and maintaining a greater sense of visibility for IBLF in the region – including with government networks
• Be an active part of IBLF’s regional hub (coordinated by IBLF’s Director, Marketing & Business Development), linking to colleagues in other regions (Russia / FSU, SE Asia and Americas) and UK based colleagues with responsibility for other regions (Africa, Europe, Middle East)
• Maintain a close working relationship to IBLF’s CEO – coordinating visits and contacts with key corporates in the region, on his behalf

Competencies (skills, experience and characteristics)
• Senior professional with experience of working with or in business and gravitas for representing an organization
• Energy and enthusiasm for finding creative solutions with commitment to responsible business practice and to promoting the role of business in social, environmental and economic development
• Strong interest in/experience of key sustainable development issues eg environment, entrepreneurship/employment, transparency, education, health
• Excellent written and presentation skills with ability to articulate IBLF’s vision in a compelling and persuasive way and engage effectively with senior level contacts in all sectors
• Experience in facilitating, partnership management, resource procurement, communications an advantage
• Strong financial management and fundraising experience working with high level individual, corporate and foundation donors
• A high level of professional and personal integrity and commitment to ethical practices;
• An entrepreneurial nature; ability to work under own supervision with multiple priorities;
• Masters Degree or equivalent in International Development, Business or Public Affairs or related subject
• Proficient in English and Hindi, both written and verbal
• Willing to travel around India/South Asia region and beyond region when necessary.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT
Since this is a new position, the appointment will be made for 6 months in the first instance with the potential for expansion and extension of the role (with a review after 4 months).

MetLife seeking CSR Strategist

2010-02-20T10:47:00.002-05:00

MetLife is looking for a CSR Strategist, "the leading marketing and issues management person supporting the activities of the Corporate Contributions Department, MetLife Foundation, the Social Investment Program and increasingly the international contributions activities of MetLife". Based in NYC. (Via Twitter, from @SustainableJobs.)

ETI seeking Head of Programmes

2010-02-19T07:57:00.001-05:00

The Ethical Trading Initiative, based in London, is looking for a Head of Programmes to "play a critical role in driving the implementation of our new strategy, overseeing a series of collaborative work programmes that aim to achieve widespread, lasting change for workers". Closing date 11 March 2010.

Credit Suisse seeking Sustainability Affairs Officer in NYC

2010-02-16T13:01:00.003-05:00

Credit Suisse is seeking a Senior Sustainability Affairs Officer, to be part of the Chief Operating Officer division, based in New York City. Highlights of the role include (verbatim):
-The opportunity to be part of an international, dynamic, high-profile team focusing on environmental and social issues within Credit Suisse and to contribute to the development and implementation of the bank’s policies on these issues;
-The challenge of evaluating social and environmental risks associated with our business activities and to manage and reduce such risks;
-The responsibility to ensure the application of the Equator Principles to international financial transactions.

SheWrites.com seeking COO

2010-02-15T18:31:00.002-05:00

She Writes, "the leading online destination for women writers today", is looking for a Chief Operating Officer, to be based in NYC.

Nike seeks "Mobilize Director"

2010-02-09T13:33:00.002-05:00

Nike is looking for a "Mobilize Director" to work with its Sustainable Business & Innovation team, based in Portland, OR. No, I don't quite know what that means either. But it sounds cool.

Online forum up & running again

2010-02-02T19:03:00.002-05:00

We've had some server problems with the UN mandate's online forum, but we're back -- please do visit, add your comments, and rate what others have posted.

Director of Accountability Operations, FLA (D.C.)

2010-01-25T20:15:00.000-05:00

The Fair Labor Association is seeking a Director of Accountability Operations, responsible for directing the implementation of the FLA’s due diligence activities, including factory monitoring and assessments and accreditation of company labor compliance programs. Based at FLA headquarters in D.C.

Director of Business Development, B Lab (San Francisco)

2010-01-25T20:00:00.003-05:00

Not on B Corporation's website, so here's the description in full:

B Lab is the non-profit organization which certifies and supports B Corporations. B Corporations are a new type of corporation that uses the power of business to create public benefit. B Corporations meet high performance and legal standards and build collective voice through the power of the unifying B Corporation brand. As of January 2010, there are over 250 Certified B Corporations from over 50 industries representing over $1 billion revenues.

Position Purpose:
Recruit companies to become Certified B Corporations

Position Functions:
Grow the community of B Corporations from 250 to 500 B Corporations and the marketplace from $1 billion to $3 billion in the next 24 months by:
- managing B Lab’s BusDev team in SF, SEA, PHL, NY, NC including internal staff and outside consultants with geographic and industry responsibilities by:
- developing team strategy and goals
- running bi-weekly team meetings
- developing and accessing tools, resources, materials to meet team goals
- directly recruiting high priority larger companies to become Certified B Corps by
- engaging existing B Corps as Champions to help recruit their peers
- engaging B Lab’s partners to open and/or close key prospects
- communicating benefits of becoming a B Corp to prospects and assisting them through process of learning about and becoming a B Corp
- working with B Lab’s Services team to leverage partnerships with sustainable business associations, (i.e SVN, USGBC, Clean Tech Open, BALLE, Green America, Investor Circle, etc)
- developing strategy for and attending/presenting at industry conferences and events

Qualifications:
- Passion for using business to solve social and environmental problems
- High energy, self-managing, entrepreneurial personality capable of working in start-up environment with few resources
- Strong relationship-building, communications, and organizational skills
- 10+ years in direct sales, team management and managing external relationships
- Experience in clean tech/energy and green building industries a plus
- Facility with Salesforce.com; Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or Mac equiv

Compensation: $80-$120k depending upon experience, plus benefits

Please send cover letters and resumes to jobs[at]bcorporation[dot]net

The Woman Who Hires Do-Gooders

2010-01-24T17:18:00.002-05:00

A short and worthwhile interview with sustainability recruiter (and in the interests of full disclosure, friend and fellow Yale School of Management alum) Ellen Weinreb by Olivia Khalili of Cause Capitalism.

Temporary post with GRI

2010-01-23T09:41:00.002-05:00

The Global Reporting Initiative is looking for a Manager of Conference Marketing and Communications leading up to their big conference at the end of May. Based in Amsterdam.

Senior CSR Manager, Hess (NYC)

2010-01-19T02:14:00.005-05:00

A quick search on the company jobs site didn't turn this up; here's the description in full:

Position: Senior Manager
Location: New York City
Business Unit/Department: Corporate Social Responsibility
Manager: Director, Corporate Social Responsibility

Position Summary:
Hess Corporation is a leading global independent energy company, engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas, as well as in refining and in marketing refined petroleum products, natural gas, and electricity. Hess (NYSE: HES) is proud to be a Fortune 77, company with 13,000 employees in more than 17 countries.

The Manager will be a key member of the Corporate Social Responsibility function responsible for overseeing global program development, contributing to strategy development, ensuring pull through of CSR policies across the organization, maintaining a strong SR network and providing support to Hess’ global business units including Exploration and Production, Marketing and Refining and our Corporate functions.

Responsibilities:

Day to day project management of social investment programs globally. Support development of new programs as needed at corporate and business unit levels
Support business units in implementing social investment strategy. Monitor program progress.
Help develop and monitor annual Social Investment budget and track expenditures.
Contribute to sustainability reporting and other communications vehicles as needed
Ensure effective roll out of revised social responsibility and related policies and standards. Develop related training program and materials for workforce including contractors.
Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategy in concert with corporate departments and business units
Represent Hess with external stakeholders and at industry and professional associations
Create and maintain an SR network of practioners across the company
Other special projects, as required
25% domestic and international travel required

Education/Certifications:
Masters Degree

Experience/Competencies:

Minimum of 8 - 10 years of total business experience, including specific experience in Corporate Social Responsibility for a Fortune Corporation, not-for-profit program management as well as extractive industry experience
Developing country work experience preferred
Able to bring new ideas and perspective to existing practices and processes.
Self-starter who works proactively and is able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously to completion.
Excels in oral and written communication.
Excellent judgment
Ability to work with/present to all levels of management and across cultures
Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and relationship management skills required.

Managerial Responsibilities:
No

Contact: Debbie Nathanson
dnathanson[at]hess[dot]com

Openings at Fund for Peace, BSR, Control Risks

2010-01-08T18:10:00.003-05:00

The Fund for Peace is seeking a Director of Finance in DC; BSR is seeking a Pharma and Biotech Lead in NYC; and Control Risks is seeking a Risk Consultant for its Global Risk Analysis team, also in NYC.

International Human Rights Day Webinar

2009-12-11T08:14:00.002-05:00

Audio and powerpoint from yesterday's business and human rights webinar to commemorate International Human Rights Day is now available. Thanks to the UN Global Compact for organizing.

My op-ed... in Japanese!

2009-11-22T12:37:00.002-05:00

Tokyo-based social change agent (and fellow Amherst College graduate) Hiroyasu Ichikawa summarized my op-ed in Japanese!

Global Witness seeking DRC Team Leader

2009-11-17T12:44:00.001-05:00

Global Witness is seeking a "highly skilled senior campaigner" to lead its work on the Democratic Republic of Congo.

My op-ed on businessweek.com!

2009-11-16T15:45:00.000-05:00

My op-ed went online today, in the business schools section.

IDEX seeking ED

2009-11-11T19:54:00.001-05:00

IDEX, which promotes lasting solutions to poverty by providing long-term grants to locally run organizations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, is seeking an Executive Director to be based in San Francisco.

Wal-Mart, Atlanta, Seattle...

2009-11-10T12:15:00.003-05:00

I won't even try to keep up with Ellen Weinreb's Twitter stream of jobs, with a few very interesting posts in the past few days -- but if you're job-hunting, then you should! Try to keep up, that is...

podcast on nonprofit board effectiveness

2009-11-10T09:50:00.003-05:00

A good event at the Carnegie Council.

Talisman - Community Relations Advisor, PNG

2009-11-08T21:44:00.001-05:00

And for the adventurous, Talisman Energy is seeking a Community Relations Advisor for Papua New Guinea.

Canadian BSR

2009-11-08T21:42:00.001-05:00

Canadian Business for Social Responsibility has two positions open in Vancouver.

ILO Microinsurance program seeking Grant Officer

2009-11-07T15:42:00.002-05:00

The International Labour Organization's Microinsurance Innovation Facility is seeking a Grant Officer for a one-year contract, to be based in Geneva. Deadline 16 November.

Publish What You Pay seeks U.S. Director

2009-11-07T11:29:00.001-05:00

The U.S. Publish What You Pay (PWYP) coalition promotes transparency in the extractive industries to ensure that oil, gas and mineral wealth contributes to development and poverty alleviation. The PWYP US Director will be responsible for coordinating the advocacy work of the coalition and leading strategic development and implementation, based in DC.

positions with VisionSpring

2009-10-27T17:17:00.001-04:00

This fabulous organization seeks a Franchise Partner Manager for Latin America, and always welcomes applications for internships in New York and India.

SAP seeks CSR VP

2009-10-25T14:52:00.001-04:00

Business software company SAP seeks a Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility for North America, based in Palo Alto.

Vi-Jon, Inc. - St. Louis, MO

2009-10-25T14:45:00.001-04:00

Vi-Jon, a privately-held health & beauty care company, seeks a Director of Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility. Ellen Weinreb is conducting the search.

F&C Investments

2009-10-25T14:15:00.000-04:00

F&C Investments, who launched the first ethical fund in the UK in 1984, has a vacancy for a Product Specialist in its Governance & Sustainable Investment team, based in London.

article in today's NYT

2009-10-25T13:41:00.001-04:00

And another helpful article - ostensibly about helping teens find their calling, but perfectly applicable to fully-grown adults as well.

article for CSR job seekers

2009-10-17T16:03:00.001-04:00

Nice piece by Simon Propper.

Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University

2009-10-17T11:30:00.002-04:00

The Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University (whose Advisory Board I serve on) is seeking a Research and Policy Associate and an Education and Outreach Associate. Both require advanced degrees.

World Bank seeking dispute resolution specialist

2009-10-13T14:23:00.003-04:00

The World Bank's Compliance Advisor/Ombudsman has a full-time vacancy for a dispute resolution specialist to respond constructively to complaints about private sector projects around the world.

1-yr placements with social entrepreneurs

2009-10-09T07:51:00.001-04:00

Volans Year places business professionals in high-caliber social impact organizations in Cambodia or Singapore for one year.

Internships at Accountability Counsel, San Francisco

2009-10-09T07:37:00.001-04:00

I don't generally believe in unpaid internships, but at least these are part-time.

Sustainability Reporting & Communications position

2009-09-28T18:55:00.001-04:00

Addison, an independent brand strategy and communications design agency, is looking for a Client Service Director to join its Sustainability Reporting and Communications team. [Another tip from Ellen Weinreb's posts on LinkedIn.]

Driptech seeks Business Development Executive

2009-09-27T21:56:00.004-04:00

The job posting, verbatim, from a friend:

Driptech, inc. is an award‐winning, revenue‐generating, angel‐backed social venture startup based in Palo Alto, CA. We produce low‐cost drip irrigation systems for use by small farmers in developing countries. Through proprietary manufacturing and novel distribution Driptech plans to profitably reach the hundreds of millions of people who have not previously been able to use water‐efficient drip irrigation, helping small farmers greatly increase their standard of living.

We have just sold all of our prototype product and are struggling to meet demand with our initial partners in India and China. Now we are about to launch in the two biggest markets in the world.

Business Development Executive

In response to our successful pilot study in India and initial sales in both India and China, I am looking for a key business partner to help me bring the venture to scale. This individual will provide business and operations experience to complement our existing depth in design and engineering.

This is an opportunity for the right person to help build the largest Bottom of the Pyramid irrigation company from the ground up. We have the proven technology and now we need the customers, business model, and funding to scale quickly. This position is based in Palo Alto, CA and will work in close partnership with the CEO.

I am seeking a candidate with the following background to be an early and integral member of our management team:
* Experience raising previous funding or working at an earlier stage venture required
* 4‐6 years of business experience; 2‐3 years on a business development team desired
* Hands‐on experience scaling a startup, including systems, processes, staffing, and planning
* MBA desirable
* Strong project management skills required
* Proficient in excel, financial modeling, and creating fundraising pitchdecks
* Desire to make a profound social impact through sustainable business practices
* Enjoys the fast‐paced, highly flexible and dynamic environment of a startup
* Excellent written and oral English communication skills
* Recent experience with international companies, social entities, or NGO’s a plus
* International experience a must
* Multi‐lingual a plus (India/China)

Job Content
* Full time executive role, starting immediately
* Research and evaluate new channel and partnership opportunities
* Fundraising with top tier VC's, and social enterprise funds
* Interaction with Board members and investors
* Assistance with selection and recruitment of management team
* Coordination with technical teams
* Fine tuning business plan, financial model, and pitch deck
* Other general management/operations duties as they arise...

Our venture is at an exciting stage of fundraising to scale up to commercial roll‐out. By joining the Driptech team you will help build a social venture that will produce global impact as a result of your involvement.

Compensation will be primarily equity until funding event and is commensurate with experience level.

Interested applicants should send their cover letter and most recent CV/resume to jobs@driptech.com with the subject line “Business Development Executive”. All application materials should be submitted by October 10, 2009 at the latest. Qualified applicants will be contacted regarding an interview within 2‐4 weeks.

BC Center for Corporate Citizenship seeks ED

2009-09-24T21:33:00.002-04:00

The Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship is looking for an Executive Director.

(This posting, like many, comes from Ellen Weinreb via LinkedIn.)