Sustainability Consultant

Description:

As a Sustainability Consultant at Workiva, you'll play a pivotal role in helping clients achieve their sustainability goals. You'll leverage your expertise in sustainability best practices and Workiva's platform to deliver exceptional service. We are looking for an experienced professional who can support clients ranging in size from Fortune 500s to small independent organizations through the implementation of our software and delivery of high-quality ESG consulting services.

What You’ll do

• Guide clients on implementing effective GHG emission calculation programs including scope 1, 2 & 3

• Assist clients with building emission reduction programs aligned with leading frameworks (CDP, GRI, SASB, TCFD)

• Become a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance and navigating clients through their sustainability journey

• Champion client success by implementing Workiva's solutions and ensuring projects meet scope, deadlines, and client objectives.

• Foster a collaborative and supportive environment, sharing knowledge through training materials and potentially delivering training sessions

• Uphold Workiva's high standards by providing exceptional service and promptly addressing client needs

What You’ll Need

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field

• 4 years of experience in related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of sustainability practices, including carbon emissions accounting (Greenhouse Gas Protocol)

• Experience with consulting and a proven track record of delivering results for external clients

• Proven project management skills with the ability to stay on track and meet deadlines

• Expertise in data analysis and creating compelling data visualizations

• Experience developing and verifying corporate GHG inventories.

• Knowledge of science-based target setting (SBTi)

• Experience configuring software solutions.

• Proficiency in financial analysis (ROI, IRR)

• Leadership potential and experience mentoring junior staff

• Fluency in data tools beyond Excel (R, Tableau, Power BI)

• Expertise in environmental impact accounting beyond emissions (e.g., product life cycle analysis, water footprinting)