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Company Name : CASCADIA CONSULTING GROUP, INC
Company Location : Seattle, WA 98101
Job Position : Environmental Equity & Sustainability Associate
Job Category : Jobs in Seattle, WA 98101

Job Description :
Environmental Equity & Sustainability AssociateCascadia Consulting Group, Inc.Position in Seattle, WA, Oakland, CA or Remote
www.cascadiaconsulting.com
Cascadia Consulting Group is a women-owned, private environmental consulting firm with 29 years of experience developing and implementing innovative solutions to today’s environmental challenges.
Cascadia works with public and private-sector clients to advance sustainability through recycling and materials management, climate change mitigation and adaptation, energy efficiency, pollution prevention, transportation demand management, and water and natural resources management. The Cascadia team brings both established expertise and creative thinking to research and analysis, strategic planning, program design and implementation, outreach, social marketing and behavior change, and evaluation roles. From our offices in Oakland (CA), Seattle (WA), Philadelphia (PA), and Charleston (SC), we serve clients across the country.
At Cascadia, we strive to create an equitable and inclusive environment at all levels of the organization. Having staff and partnerships that reflect the diverse communities we serve empowers us to shape innovative and effective solutions together with those most impacted by social, human, and environmental health challenges.Position OverviewCascadia is currently seeking an Environmental Equity & Sustainability Associate to lead the development, planning, facilitation, and implementation of environmental equity strategies and initiatives that will promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and environmental justice. This work will require applying environmental justice and equity principles across multiple topic areas, including DEI strategic planning for environmental organizations and agencies, climate mitigation and resilience planning, sustainability assessments, and more. Specifically, the Associate will:
Lead DEI and environmental justice strategic planning processes for clients.
Lead and provide guidance on strategies to improve upon efforts to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts into client work across multiple projects.
Lead and co-lead project and team management duties for climate and sustainability projects with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion, including scoping, budgeting, planning, client communication, directing staff and/or subcontractors, reporting, and invoicing.
Effectively write and verbally communicate using a diversity of styles and perspectives including synthesizing and translating complex information into clear, informative, and compelling materials (e.g., summaries, fact sheets, presentations, online dashboards, reports).
Establish and maintain strong partnerships and build networks to further racial equity and social justice work in the climate and sustainability sector.
Lead inclusive and equitable stakeholder and public engagement, including preparation and facilitation of stakeholder interviews, focus groups, briefings, and online and in-person workshops and public events.
Conduct qualitative research on policies, trends, and best practices related to sustainable programs, climate change, and environmental impacts on frontline communities.
Occasionally travel locally or overnight, when permissible, including for public engagement, meetings, or other activities outside standard work hours.
This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified or assigned. Required Qualifications
An advanced degree at an accredited college or university in environmental sciences, environmental justice, sociology, public policy/ public administration, or related field; OR the equivalent relevant work experience or educational background and lived experiences.
Three years of experience establishing and implementing diversity or racial equity initiatives. Experience includes paid experience, volunteer experience, internships or fellowships, and lived experiences.
Understanding of, and commitment to, Cascadia’s mission to “inspire and empower communities everywhere to protect and restore our world” in an equitable and inclusive way.
Demonstrated facilitation skills including creating facilitation materials for clients and presenting information in a compelling, informative, and persuasive manner.
Experience developing, managing, and tracking project budgets and teams of different sizes and scopes.
Knowledge of communities and partners in WA and/or CA including, community-based organizations, non-profits and other local community groups contributing to environmental justice.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt to a diversity of styles and perspectives, and the ability to communicate scientific and technical ideas clearly using simple, commonly accepted language.
Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills; exceptional critical thinking capabilities.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to handle challenging situations with tact and sensitivity.
Experience building client relationships, developing project plans, and writing proposals.
The successful candidate will have most of the above qualifications and a strong desire to learn the other qualifications. We recognize that not every candidate may have all of the listed qualifications and that many skills can be learned on the job.Compensation and BenefitsThis is a full-time, regular position based in Seattle, WA; Oakland, CA; or remote options. Compensation is based on experience and competitive with jobs in the environmental sector; the anticipated compensation range for this position is $75,710.00-$94,050.00/annually. The work may require flexible hours (including hours beyond the standard workday, such as weekends and evenings).
Cascadia offers a flexible workplace with the potential to work from home and the office, a generous benefit package, including health insurance for employees at or above 60% full-time equivalent, 401(k) with an employer match, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, transportation subsidies, flexible spending accounts, generous paid time off (per annum: 3 weeks’ vacation, 10 holidays, 9 sick days pro- rated for FTE equivalency), professional development opportunities, sabbaticals, and paid parental leave.
Cascadia requires employees to be vaccinated as a condition of employment and show proof of vaccination, such as their CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card or the vaccination record maintained by their health care provider unless requests for medical or religious accommodation are submitted and approved.How to ApplySubmit a compelling cover letter outlining your passion for, and fit with, the position, and please also provide a complete chronological resume. Submit both to the following link: https://cascadiaconsulting.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk02snz?source=Indeed
Your cover letter should address your ability to meet the criteria in the Required Qualifications section and highlight relevant experience, education, and why you are interested in this position. Please state where you learned about the position. This position closes on Friday, June 17th, 2022.
Cascadia Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, creed, ancestry, height, weight (including obesity), national origin, religious beliefs and practices including the wearing of religious clothing, jewelry or artifacts, and hair styles or body hair which are part of an individuals’ observance of their religious beliefs, gender identity (transgender status), sex, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, domestic partner status, political ideology, age, disability (sensory, mental, or physical – including the use of a trained dog guide or service animal), veteran or military status, medical condition (e.g., pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or other related medical conditions; cancer, cancer related illness, or record or history of cancer; HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis C status; gender dysphoria), genetic characteristics (e.g., non-symptomatic carriers of inheritable diseases), retaliation for filing a whistleblower complaint, retaliation for opposing an unfair practice, or other basis protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,710.00 – $94,050.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location