Job Description
THE ORGANIZATION
MISSION
As You Sow seeks to promote environmental and social corporate responsibility through shareholder advocacy, coalition building, and innovative legal strategies.
VISION
Our vision is a safe, just, and sustainable world in which protecting the environment and human rights is central to corporate decision-making.
OVERVIEW As You Sow is a Berkeley-based non-profit 501(c)(3) and the nation’s leading shareholder advocacy nonprofit, with a 30-year track record promoting environmental and social corporate responsibility and advancing values-aligned investing. We work to change corporations for good, seeding sustainability and social change across a broad range of critical issues in finance, employment, food security, consumer protection, waste and supply chain. We make real change happen by aligning corporate investment and ownership with widely shared values in As You Sow that deliver near-term results. We use shareholder actions, innovative legal strategies, coalition building and online transparency tools to shift business models to sustainability and justice. Our goal is to create win/win solutions that move corporations forward toward decision-making that reduces risks, benefits brand reputation, and increases the business bottom line. Our shareholder action and bottom-line objectives guide corporate behavior toward sustainability, fairness, and social justice. Impact is why we’ve been called the Nation’s “Top Corporate Watchdog” Excellence in research is why Kiplinger named As You Sow the #1 ESG data source for sustainable investors
COMMITMENT TO JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity)
As You Sow actively seeks to recruit and retain a diverse staff in all areas of operations. As You Sow will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation.
THE POSITION
The Racial Justice Research Fellow supports the Racial Justice Initiative Manager with a variety of data management projects and tasks in the Initiative process. The Initiative has developed Racial Justice Scorecards for the Russell 1000, which rank companies on 26 key performance indicators (KPIs).
The work will include researching corporate actions on racial justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and environmental justice. The position will also include finding and analyzing public information on companies in the Russell 1000, corporate reports, metrics and programs. This position has the opportunity to include blogs on related topics. Though this is a part-time position, the amount of time and intensity of the work varies throughout the year. This position is remote.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
· Data management in Excel: consolidating, organizing, and analyzing large data sets based on corporate actions
· Conduct in-depth detailed research: Interest and ability to research public company information based on KPIs
· Perform specific research projects for the Racial Justice Initiative Manager as needed
· Mandatory weekly half hour 1-1 check-in meetings with the Racial Justice Initiative Manager
· General availability for additional meetings if necessary
QUALIFICATIONS
· Foundational knowledge of social and racial justice movements and environmental justice frameworks
· Interest in corporate environmental, social, governance (ESG) performance monitoring
· Time management skills to meet concrete due dates and to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
· Motivation to conduct independent research with and without firm due dates
· Excellent attention to detail and pride in excellent data management/data hygiene
· Proficiency in Word, Excel, and email, required. Knowledge of Probench is a plus.
· Ability and experience following a detailed research methodology with high stakes outcomes
· Ability to follow templates and proofread documents accurately
· Ability to notice mistakes and question whether something is correct that looks off
· Ability to work individually as well as in a team setting
COMPENSATION
This is a part-time consulting position, maximum 20 hours a week, at $16.32 an hour.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Please apply through our job site. Applications will be accepted continually until the position(s) are filled. We thank all applicants for your interest.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
As You Sow is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization and is an equal opportunity employer. AYS makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. AYS does not unlawfully discriminate on the of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or identification, or any other basis protected by law. Women, People of Color, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
For more information about As You Sow, go to: www.asyousow.org