Sustainability Analyst jobs in Seattle, WA

What's the Short Version?

The Sustainability Analyst supports the execution of the company's sustainability initiatives and reporting. This role assists in the collection of impact data, analysis and interpretation of results, and reporting. This position works cross-functionally to provide project support and expertise on new initiatives and work to continuously improve existing processes. The Sustainability Analyst supports sustainability program growth through policy development and documentation.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Collect and analyze data measuring social and environmental performance.
• Interpret performance data to identify high impact opportunities.
• Translate data into recommendations for the business.
• Question how things are done, make the business case for process improvements, and see changes through to implementation.
• Assist in researching and monitoring sustainability topics and best practices.
• Support development of sustainability related policies and SOPs.

What Are We Looking For?

• Bachelor's Degree in sustainability, environmental science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with the Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s Higg Index suite of tools.
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint required, experience with Salesforce a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sustainability topics, including social and environmental standards, reporting and transparency, and environmental issues related to the apparel supply chain.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships at all levels with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent data analysis and data management skills.
• Flexible thinker and problem solver, comfortable with working in ambiguity.
• Self-motivated with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple time-sensitive tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report and present findings.
• Proven team Player that maintains a positive attitude at all times.
• Domestic and international travel up to 15% annually.

What's Our Offer?

Salary Range: You`ll earn between $67,725 - $100,000 annually, depending on experience.

Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary.

Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.

Additional Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance

What Should You Expect?

Hybrid: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work environment is moderately quiet. Ability to work on computer for multiple hours with frequent interruptions.

SanMar's Eastpointe office is located near Seattle, WA and our standard working hours are 8:00-5:00 PST. Quarterly travel may be required.