Sustainability Specialist

Lensa is seeking a Sustainability Specialist in Omaha, NE, to support corporate sustainability projects and collaborate with various departments on climate change, sustainable sourcing, and waste management. Responsibilities include project management, research, and stakeholder engagement. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1 year of corporate sustainability experience. The role requires in-office presence for 3 days a week and travel up to 30%.
Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain Sustainability, you will support execution of corporate projects affecting the Conagra Brands product portfolio and help build the business case for sustainability across company functions. You'll collaborate with stakeholders on projects addressing climate change, water use, sustainable sourcing, packaging, end-to-end waste, animal welfare, and other material topics. You'll work as a member of the Sustainability Team and will understand sustainability strategies, goals and objectives, and have subject matter expertise in at least one material environmental topic outlined in our annual CSR report.

You Will:
• Support corporate sustainability goals under the direction of supervisor, including project management, research and analysis, communications materials development, and internal and external presentation.
• Facilitate collaboration between Procurement, R&D, supply chain, brand, and other departments to promote the business case for sustainability and advance initiatives.
• Manage sustainable product attribute analysis and prioritization efforts across the portfolio.
• Stay current on global sustainability reporting standards and stakeholder expectations and contribute to reporting and analytical initiatives.
• Support responsible sourcing efforts, including goal development, tracking, risk mapping, and reporting.
• Evaluate stakeholder perception, environmental impacts, and sourcing risks related to procured ingredients.
• Stay current on certification opportunities and provide counsel to sustainability, R&D, Procurement, and brand teams.
• Be an information resource for customers and internal teams on surveys and other communications opportunities.
• Conduct baseline research and coordinate with external experts to evaluate scientific information related to sustainability claims and trends.
• Represent Conagra Brands at relevant events and in NGO, industry, and other external stakeholder engagements.

You Have:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Biology or related scientific field.
• 1 year corporate sustainability experience, expertise in CPG and/or food industry preferred; will consider other related public sector experience.
• Experience working with NGO, government, and industry organizations.
• Knowledge of relevant corporate social and environmental responsibility topics, including climate change, sourcing, production, consumer, and investor sustainability trends.
• Experience in agriculture or animal welfare issues and opportunities.
• Experience managing multiple diverse work streams.
• Project management, research, written and oral communication skills.
• Meeting organization and facilitation skills.
• Excel intermediate level, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

We ask that you travel up to 30% and have the ability to drive a company car or rented vehicle.

Number of days in the office: 3 Tuesday through Thursday.

Relocation assistance is available for this position. Preference will be given to local candidates.

At this time, we require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $62,000 - $91,000.

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level, and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
• Health:
Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support, and fitness reimbursement.
• Wealth:
Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k), and stock purchase plan.
• Growth:
Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning, and tuition reimbursement.
• Balance:
Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role), and volunteer opportunities.

Our Company:

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