Job Title: Technical Writer, Sustainability
Department: Sustainability
Location: Stamford, CT or Remote
Reports to: Sr. Manager, Sustainability
Job Overview This role is a key temporary position within the Sustainability Office that is involved in the daily Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) administration, organizing, and advancing the portfolio of ESG initiatives across the organization. Acts as a key member of the Sustainability Team by assisting process development and documentation of sustainability workflows, analytics, planning and forecasting. Drafts and documents policies and procedures related to organization-wide ESG initiatives and serves to strengthen awareness and enhance discipline. Facilitates reporting, analytics, & insights efforts and informs corporate strategy through data-driven insights and structured processes. This role will interface with all major business units and will work with the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) and various levels of management.
This is a temporary position (4-6 month assignment) with potential to extend 100% remote – can sit anywhere in the US Essential Functions Apply a developing understanding of technical writing practices and skills, help and support corporate sustainability team on technical writing projects in alignment with meeting external and internal ESG standards.Work with the CSO, the ESG Management Committees, Supply Chain, and the Legal, Regulatory & Corporate Affairs teams to lead the creation and drafting of the organization's ESG master process documentation.Build and maintain technical content documenting the data collection process, calculation methodologies, control processes, and definitions of terms related to ESG Key Process Indicators (KPIs).Implement processes and procedures for ensuring that documentation is complete, accurate and current.Partner and work with senior leadership to identify products, processes, or concepts to be documented and establish standards and formats for corporate documentation.Handle basic issues and problems with direct support from the Sr. Manager, Sustainability, while escalating more complex issues to the CSO or appropriate staff.Work collaboratively with internal teams on achieving ESG certifications, to include, SCS Water Stewardship and Resiliency Certification, WAVE Water Stewardship Verification, and other forms of assured results.Conduct research and benchmarking the company's ESG processes against external assessment frameworks and peers.Other duties as assigned.Minimum Requirements Minimum of 2 years work experience.Conducted or participated in process design, reporting and/or audits of corporate performance in Water Use/Stewardship, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and/or Waste Generation.Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.Preferred Requirements Previous Experience: Environmental Reporting, Standard Operating Procedure Drafting.Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies/Sciences, Engineering, Public Policy/Political Science, Financial Analysis, or other relevant field.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to work independently as a self-starter as well as multi-task with various components of a multifaceted project.Ability to collaborate, work with others in a fast-paced environment required.Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with the executive team as well as all levels of the organization as required.Excellent data analytical skills required.Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint required – PowerBI preferred.[Preferred] Working knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks: GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)/ SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board) / TCFD (Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures) or similar.[Preferred] Working knowledge of environmental- or sustainability-related, State and Federal Regulatory frameworks.The target hiring compensation range for this role is $40-50/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
About Aquent Talent: Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
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