<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr"><span style="white-space:initial">Hello SPN Members,</span><br></div><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div><br></div><div>Hope everyone is doing well in these crazy times.  I miss seeing everyone in person at our industry events, but super excited about what is to come in our space with the new administration and look forward to building on our successes working with you all in the years to come!<br><br>Sharing a NYC based job at a publicly-traded company has made and will be making tremendous strides in ESG, and presents a great opportunity to the right candidate.  <br><br>The company is IPG:  <a href="https://www.interpublic.com/" target="_blank">https://www.interpublic.com/</a><br><br>The description is below and at the link here: <br><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/sustainability-manager-at-interpublic-group-ipg-2374498235/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/sustainability-manager-at-interpublic-group-ipg-2374498235/</a><div id="m_560602016330856392m_3256631026469457165gmail-job-details" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 24px 0px 0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:1.4rem;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;outline:none;line-height:1.42857;min-width:0px"><h3 style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:24px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:2rem;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;outline:0px;line-height:1.4">About the job</h3><span style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:14px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;outline:0px"><p style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:1.4rem;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;line-height:1.42857;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9)"><span style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:14px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;outline:0px;font-weight:600"><u style="box-sizing:inherit">BROAD FUNCTION:</u></span></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:1.4rem;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;line-height:1.42857;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9)">The Sustainability Manager will play a key role in advancing our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy and programs. The ideal candidate will think strategically about how to maximize our positive impact inside and outside of IPG. They will do so by partnering with internal departments organizing community engagement opportunities, ensuring continued compliance with all legal obligations and improving on ESG performance, reporting and accountability. </p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:1.4rem;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;line-height:1.42857;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9)"><br style="box-sizing:inherit"></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:1.4rem;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;line-height:1.42857;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9)"><span style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:14px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;outline:0px;font-weight:600"><u style="box-sizing:inherit">ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</u></span></p><ul style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px 0px 0px 18px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Refine, champion, and spearhead the execution and development of IPG’s ESG strategy and program</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Track program resources and KPIs, creating analytical tools dashboards aligned to the GRI (Global Report Initiative) standards for our industry</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Assess new strategic ESG opportunities against available resources, priorities, and organizational capacity, and work with management to screen and target those with the highest potential to create positive change</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Work collaboratively with IPG communications colleagues to mine for stories, examples and proofpoints of IPG’s ESG track record and impact for use in reporting and internal and external communications</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Find opportunities with external partners, including non-profits and IPG clients, on shared ESG initiatives and goals</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Work closely across various departments such as Controllers, Legal, HR and DE&I</li></ul><p style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:1.4rem;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;line-height:1.42857;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9)"><br style="box-sizing:inherit"></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:1.4rem;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;line-height:1.42857;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9)">Core Skills</p><ul style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px 0px 0px 18px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Knowledgeable of broad trends related to stakeholder capitalism, environmental affairs and supplier engagements</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Ability and experience applying analytical skills to develop appropriate organizational responses, programs, and actions</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Experience working across global business functions and internal and external collaborators, and demonstrated skills in generating collaborative action and outcomes</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Experience developing the business case and plan for enterprise-level (ESG) goals, including strategic and financial analysis</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Ability to look around corners and proactively anticipate future needs to ensure that IPG excels in this area</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Proven ability to identify and analyze key trends and issues impacting companies and other organizations around ESG issues</li></ul><p style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:1.4rem;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;line-height:1.42857;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9)"><br style="box-sizing:inherit"></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:1.4rem;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;line-height:1.42857;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9)"><span style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:14px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;outline:0px;font-weight:600"><u style="box-sizing:inherit">EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:</u></span></p><ul style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px 0px 0px 18px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent"><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">B.A. or B.S. degree (environmental studies or data science a plus)</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">At least 3 years of professional experience</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">High level of proficiency in MS Office – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Excellent oral/written communication, time management and prioritization skills</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Strong writing skills and interest and/or experience in marketing/advertising or client services</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with composure  </li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Analytical ability required to gather, evaluate and summarize data for reports</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Exemplary skills and attention to detail in producing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent">Ability to work in fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize competing tasks and demands </li></ul><p style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-size:1.4rem;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;line-height:1.42857;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9)"><br style="box-sizing:inherit"></p><p style="box-sizing:in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