Shareholder AdvocateDepartment: Advocacy
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Boston, MA
Compensation: $33,000 - $53,000 / year
DescriptionGreen Century Capital Management, Inc. administers the Green Century Funds, one of the first families of environmentally responsible and fossil fuel free mutual funds in the nation. Green Century is seeking to add a talented person to our award-winning shareholder advocacy team to expand Green Century's efforts to improve corporate environmental practices.
Green Century's Shareholder Advocate will bring critical environmental concerns to America's largest corporations and help develop strategies to ensure they respond by improving their policies. The Advocate will bring pressure to bear on targeted corporations by promoting Green Century's issues and campaigns, working closely with our other shareholder advocates and reporting to the Director of Shareholder Advocacy.
Job Description and Key ResponsibilitiesAssisting in the development, strategy and implementation of the annual advocacy plan as well as actions targeting specific environmental issues and companiesResearching corporate environmental policies and best practices around issues of concern. Identifying opportunities for change and developing the business case for companies to take responsible environmental actionCommunicating and negotiating with corporate representatives through written correspondence, video, and in-person meetingsDrafting and filing shareholder resolutionsAttending corporate annual general meetingsVoting the proxies for companies owned by Green Century and the FundsEngaging with and representing Green Century in selected shareholder coalition effortsCommunicating with non-profit organizations to develop and coordinate actionsWriting and distributing press releases and speaking with members of the pressSupporting the broader mission of Green Century and our non-profit owners, as neededThis position requires exercising discretion and independent judgment in matters of significance and working effectively in both corporate and non-profit settings.
QualificationsWe seek applicants who possess a strong commitment to environmental issues and environmentally responsible businesses. The successful candidate will also bring the following skills and attributes to the position: strong verbal, writing, interpersonal, strategic, and analytical skills; proven ability to juggle multiple projects; a team orientation that balances individual contribution and group effort; a fearless approach to engaging with the media; and an ability to bring integrity and collegiality to our corporate dialogues. Ability to travel periodically, a college degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience is required.
BenefitsLocation: Boston, MA or Denver, CO
Compensation and Benefits: The starting compensation range for someone with 2-10 years of relevant experience for this position is $33,000-53,000. Candidates on the lower end of directly relevant experience should expect to be on the lower end of this range; candidates on the higher end of relevant experience are likely to be on the higher end of this range. Green Century offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, paid time off, commuter benefit program, a 401(k) plan with employer match, parental leave, long-term disability insurance, and may include needs-based student loan assistance. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement.
Our Mission and Values: Green Century Capital Management is part of The Public Interest Network, which operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Read more about our network and core values before you apply: https://publicinterestnetwork.org/core-values Green Century Capital Management is an equal opportunity employer. COVID-19: We take COVID-19 safety very seriously. Employees must follow our COVID safety protocols and be fully vaccinated and boosted. Accommodations are provided to the extent required by law.
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