Sustainable Manufacturing Consultant

New Orleans, LA, United States

Job DescriptionJob Description

Are you interested in helping organizations become more just and sustainable?

LifeCity is seeking a Sustainable Manufacturing Consultant to support our corporate consulting, focusing primarily on the manufacturing sector in Louisiana. This will involve conducting sustainability assessments, generating reports, and providing feedback, research, and best-practice recommendations to companies and communities aiming to improve their ESG practices. The sustainability consultant will also produce ESG reports for LifeCity clients and work to improve LifeCity’s sustainable business practices within our own operations. Having client management skills and experience as well as a technical background in sustainability is important for this position.

LifeCity highly values a diverse team. We seek to build a culture of inclusivity so that people of multiple identities and at the intersection of multiple identities are able to succeed. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

PURPOSE

The Sustainable Manufacturing Consultant will coordinate all sustainability assessments with our manufacturing clients including pollution prevention programs, energy assessments, and investor-related assessments. LOCATION This job requires candidates to live in New Orleans and travel throughout the state to manufacturing facilities, and on occasion, national facilities where our assessments sometimes occur.

Benefits on day 1 of employment:

50% employer-paid health insurance

100% employer-paid vision and dental insurance

Unlimited PTO and paid holidays

Free mental wellness resources including therapy

Home-buying assistance

Green transportation incentives, e.g. biking, walking, rollerblading, etc.

Retirement plan with 3% company match

Four-day work week

Hybrid work arrangements – 2 days in office; 2 days flexible

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

1. COORDINATE MANUFACTURING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Schedule and attend sustainability assessments

Produce reports

Act as liaison to manufacturing facilities as needed

Coordinate follow-up with manufacturers for sustainability implementation

2. COORDINATE CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTING

Attend client meetings and take notes

Support research

Coordinate follow-up on next steps

3. SUPPORT NEW MARKETS TAX CREDITS IMPACT ASSESSMENTS

Attend impact assessments with manufacturers on behalf of investors

Interview community members for qualitative impact

Create reports validating impact of clients’ NMTC investments

4. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Set internal professional goals

Participation in at least 1 professional growth and development activity per year, in coordination with company leadership

QUALIFICATIONS Required

Client management and relationship-building experience

Track record of project success from idea to implementation

Ability to handle critical conversations and feedback

Organizational skills

Strong written and verbal skills

Background in sustainability Preferred

Some background in sustainability and economic development

Some background in ESG and Impact Reporting

LEAN Six Sigma Certification and/or GHG certification and/or LEED Green Associate certification

Familiarity and experience with Impact measurement and tracking

Experience in data analysis

Experience using a client management tool/CRM

APPROACH

Organized: This position will require working on multiple projects at the same time.

Prepared: This position will require real-time adaptation to variable conditions. The ability to internalize relevant information prior to assessments is important.

Empathetic : We listen to communities everywhere we work. We want all voices accounted for in our services and products. • Willing to learn: Able to take feedback and grow with the company.

Analytical: This position requires the ability to identify areas of need and to explore solutions within a variety of contexts.

Flexible: This position requires adaptation to continuously improve quality standards for deliverables.

OUTCOMES FOR SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING CONSULTANT

This position is a growth opportunity to explore the new and emerging market of sustainable business development. Additionally, we are proud that LifeCity’s network will offer new partnerships and relationships for your lifelong career. As a small company, every member of our team contributes to our growth and success, and you will experience first-hand the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship. Plus, we’re fun to hang out with. ;)

HOW TO APPLY To apply for this position, complete this form: ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScimvpOEYmExlrT7CXuM5KC - N4mgX_oWLeB_XkznaILGqcObA/viewform?usp=sf_link) and send your cover letter and resume to [email protected] .

Company DescriptionLifeCity is an Impact Management Company. Our mission is to build an economy that works for good by helping organizations manage, track, report and market their impact. Working for good means that the results of business and other organizational activities improve our environment, support greater equity, and empower people and organizations to become their best selves.Company DescriptionLifeCity is an Impact Management Company. Our mission is to build an economy that works for good by helping organizations manage, track, report and market their impact. Working for good means that the results of business and other organizational activities improve our environment, support greater equity, and empower people and organizations to become their best selves.

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