About Stand
Stand (formerly ForestEthics) is nonprofit environmental organization working to create a world where respect for people and the environment come first. Our campaigns challenge destructive corporate and governmental practices, demand accountability, and create solutions that support all of us — and the environment and climate we depend upon. Stand’s strategic approach and fierce determination have yielded extraordinary results: since 1999, we have secured the protection of 65 million acres of wilderness, shifted billions of dollars of corporate purchasing toward responsible options, and changed the environmental practices of more than 100 major U.S. corporations. We are a leading voice in the effort to protect our communities, climate, and environment from the risks associated with outdated, climate-polluting energy and destructive forest practices. Stand recognizes and respects the sovereignty of First Nations and tribes, as well as the rights of indigenous people and frontline communities. These communities are often first and most directly impacted, and they provide critical leadership in developing solutions.
Stand is an equal opportunity employer; we have a strong commitment to equity and inclusion, and value the leadership and skills of people from diverse backgrounds. People of color, LGBTQ persons, and people from other historically marginalized backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Stand operates in the United States and Canada.
The Position
Stand is building a new Market Solutions Program that will officially launch in 2017. This program will strengthen and engage relationships with some of the largest paper and wood buyers in the world to translate their corporate policies (wood and paper policies) for forest conservation into excellent company practices that achieve measureable forest conservation results. Catalyzing new corporate decision-making through principled and creative collaboration with major forest product purchasing, companies can create conditions for policies that translate into on-the-ground forest protection – particularly when coordinated with campaigns that engage with local communities and Governments in forested regions.
In the coming 6 months, we will be creating the foundation for this program through research, engagement, and capacity building, with a plan to launch in 2017.
We are seeking a highly motivated person to conduct deep and detailed research, assist in delivery of timely, well-crafted resource materials and work with the program director to coordinate well-organized events that stimulate the sensibilities and intelligence and assist in delivery of timely, well-crafted resource materials of Market Solutions participating companies with the goal of high-bar forest conservation practices.
This is a temporary, part-time role (approximately 2 days per week) – starting in September 2016 and ending in January 2017.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Research:
Research existing corporate forest/wood and paper policies and the relevant objectives and CSR and environmental performance communications of 50+ key companies
Identify relevant industry and association conferences for the retail, paper and lumber sectors
Research CSR and purchasing directors (for paper and lumber) of the companies who have previously developed policies with Stand
Research best practices for implementing environmental wood and paper purchasing policies
Administration:
Support the Market Solutions Director in tracking corporate implementation milestones
Coordinate logistics for workshops, seminars and/or webinars
Coordinate materials for best practices workshops
Work with Stand communications, digital, fundraising/development and administrative staff and contractors to meet organizational and campaign needs
Qualifications
Commitment to and/or strong interest in the mission of Stand
2 or more years experience with conducting detailed research and presenting findings in a compelling manner
Strong time management skills
High degree of organization
Ability and willingness to operate across a continuum of activities, from the strategic to the routine
Very high reasoning skills as demonstrated by the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Strong language skills as demonstrated by the ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents; ability to make effective and persuasive presentations
Computer proficiency in basic computer applications, including spreadsheet, word processing and internet
Comfortable working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
Personal Characteristics
Confidence and creativity
Committed to the values of diversity, open communication and inclusiveness
A sense of humor and ability to find joy in engaging with a dynamic team
Understanding of and interest in supporting Stands’ values
To Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter to MarketAssistant@Stand.earth with your name in the
subject line and on each attachment. No phone calls, please. Only those who will be interviewed will be contacted.