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Job type full-time
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The company: descartes labs helps organizations whose success depends on the scientific analysis of observable, physical world eventsWe are the leading provider of geospatial analytics that create actionable intelligence by strengthening our customers’ proprietary data with models of the earthOur solutions create new sources of environmental sustainability and operational advantage and foresight for agriculture, consumer packaged goods (cpg), mining, and government users by combining machine intelligence and domain expertise into a complete operational solution.
Descartes labs is proud to be a remote-first, deliberately distributed organization that recognizes that people have different needs and motivations for building a life and career that matters and works for themFor this reason, we are open to our employees working from any location, in a way that enhances their well-being, productivity, and roleWe focus on helping our employees produce positive outcomes and we recognize that the path to getting there will look different for different people.
The role: descartes labs` science and technology solutions (sts) sustainability team is focused on achieving positive global change through corporate climate actionWe engage our cpg, agriculture, and government customers with products and services to address their most difficult sustainable supply chain challenges.
The sustainability partnerships and programs manager is a new role created to recognize the fact that solving global-scale sustainability challenges requires deep collaboration with a complex stakeholder ecosystemYou will have responsibility for developing and executing strategic engagement with key sustainability stakeholders spanning the public and private sectors, as well as non-profit organizations and academic institutions, in support of enabling our sustainability products, solutions, and customersAs a member of the sts team, you represent descartes labs’ sustainability vision to existing and new partners, and you seek opportunities to scale our impact by identifying collaborators with complementary skills and expertiseIn partnership with our product team, you align us to partners that grow adoption and credibility of our products and servicesBroadly you articulate the value of and seek opportunities to advocate for the role of remote sensing in measuring and monitoring sustainability solutions at scale, helping descartes labs establish and maintain a leadership position in this dynamic space.
Your impact
Collaborate with product, sts, and sales to identify the critical ecosystem partners (non-profit organizations, government agencies, regulators, companies, and academic research groups) that enable our existing and planned sustainability offerings.
Develop and execute a stakeholder engagement strategy to address near- and long-term product goals.
Lead our efforts to engage critical partners by establishing shared goals and supporting activities; engage our technical team as appropriate to reflect credibility and understanding of potential partners’ areas of focus.
Operationally manage existing sustainability partnerships and engagements; report internally on impact and progress to goals.
Collaborate with marketing to ensure visibility to and descartes labs presence, participation, and influence in relevant external coalitions, events, and activities.
In all activities, ensure strong emphasis on remote sensing and global scale geospatial data analysis as a value proposition for scaling up sustainability solutions.
Support activities that build strategic partners’ capacity in remote sensing and geospatial data analysis, including collaboration on select platform engagements through the descartes labs impact science program.
Track relevant legislation in the us and abroad that impacts the demand and adoption of our sustainability solutions.
What you bring
Excitement for creating positive global change through corporate climate action.
4+ years of experience in a corporate sustainability role or account/relationship management role at a non-profit organization with a focus on sustainability, environmental and social governance, and/or sustainable development.
Demonstrated partnership management experience within the sustainability space including value engineering, negotiation, and program/project management.
Familiarity with developing regulation around carbon compliance markets including corporate ghg accounting and science-based target setting, as well as relevant reporting frameworks (e.gThe task force on climate-related financial disclosures).
Some understanding of geospatial and/or remote sensing technology, products and data.
Some familiarity with the application of machine learning methods to remotely sensed data preferred.
Flexible team player with the ability to work and communicate effectively at all levels of an organization - both internally and externally.
Ability to digest and communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
Who you are
CuriousYou are always exploring and experimenting, interested in why and how, seeking not only to understand but to make work and the world betterYou enthusiastically share your learning with others and actively seek information and knowledge.
ConscientiousYou are determined, always keep your promises, and are forward thinkingPrincipled and integrous, you take your commitments seriously.
HumbleUnpretentious and self-aware, you cultivate compassion for others and take responsibility for your mistakesEgos are barriers to doing the best work and always learning.
Open and inclusiveYou are receptive and interested in new ideas and perspectives, even when those perspectives don’t agree with your viewsYou value and respect difference and create ways for all people to contribute to the organization.
CollaborativeYou know it takes a team to get anything accomplished and you actively and inclusively work across the organizationYou listen intently and openly and are always focused first on creating the best results.
AdaptableYou are able to navigate changing circumstances and environments with ease and approach uncertainty with enthusiasm, while inspiring others towards effective goal setting and accomplishment.
Top reasons to work at descartes labs
We pride collaboration over ownership, iteration over perfection, principles over rules, and discussion over directives
We’re using the world’s top technology to solve the world’s largest problems with a strong focus on sustainability, environment, and impact science
We look at descartes labs as a work environment where people are included, treat their colleagues with professional regard and respect, and thrive as a result
We’re a highly collaborative company that constantly promotes success through teamwork
We strongly encourage and enjoy a flexible work environment
Descartes labs offers a generous compensation package including competitive salary; choice of medical plan; dental, life, and disability insurance; a 401k plan; paid holidays and paid time off
You belong here! if your experience and interests match with some of the above, we want you to apply.
We are dedicated to building a diverse community, where employees belong, even if they are differentScientific discovery is in our dna, and diversity fuels innovationAccommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
