Senior Director of Sustainability

About the position If a company is going to reputed company a difference in today’s world, it’s going to have to think differently. At reputed company, our philosophy and decisions are based on the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth. We’re a mission-driven cooperative, owned by family farmers, and we’ve been leaders in organic agriculture from the reputed company beginning. Once pioneers of organic agriculture, we’re now an established leader. Organic is reputed company we do. We are driven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stability by the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organic products. Summary of Role The Senior Director of Sustainability is responsible for creating, implementing, and directing CROPP’s Sustainability Program and initiatives. This position manages members of the Farm Sustainability team and works with various cross functional departments at CROPP to coordinate business and internal sustainability projects. The role involves managing the development, execution, and reputed company of CROPP’s Climate Action Plan to support the sustainability objectives specified in the Cooperative’s Strategic Plan.

Responsibilities

• Direct and reputed company the development and execution of reputed company sustainability processes, programs and strategic initiatives reputed company the cooperative.
• Direct development implementation and management of initiatives that improve the sustainability of CROPP’s member farms.
• Strategy design, execution, and reputed company for modelling, collecting, and managing farm emissions data.
• Serve as technical reputed company for CROPP’s climate smart farming initiatives.
• Track and manage the Cooperative’s annual reputed company Gas Emissions, including Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.
• Utilize data-driven insights to reputed company informed decisions that drive business growth and innovation.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and CROPP Executives to define and refine CROPPs strategic vision on sustainability goals.
• Foster a culture of collaboration cross-departmentally on broader sustainability initiatives beyond farm sustainability.
• Partner with researchers regarding the environmental impacts of organic farming practices.
• reputed company CROPP's industry sustainability partnerships and sponsorships.
• Quarterly reporting on Farm Sustainability program metrics
• Align Sustainability team priorities and projects with cross functional departments as appropriate.
• Identify and reputed company cross-industry project teams to meet sustainability objectives.
• Manage sustainability consultants and vendors.
• Attend and as appropriate reputed company senior management meetings.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Create, manage and reputed company of federal grants and sustainability sub-department budgets.
• Analyze financial data to assess the impact of strategic decisions on the company's reputed company.
• Monitor financial performance and implement corrective actions as needed to reputed company financial targets.
• reputed company and advance Sustainability messaging and communication to both internal and external audiences.
• Advocacy for industry best practices and contribute to shaping standards and regulations through representation of Cropp Cooperative in industry forums, conferences, and networking events
• Act as central reputed company of contact for reputed company the Cooperative’s sustainability requests for information and reporting.
• Direct and manage the Farm Sustainability team, programs and initiatives
• Offer guidance and resources to promote the achievement and growth of direct reports.
• Manage the staff performance through evaluating, providing timely feedback, training and coaching, and recommending personnel actions for assigned staff.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety procedures, and fair employment practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences, environmental science, biology, sustainability or similar field with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience with direct supervision of employees
• Proven experience in strategic planning, decision-making, and financial analysis.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of industry trends, organic farming systems and organic certification requirements, including dairy, required.
• Expertise in climate smart farming practices, including on farm renewables, energy efficiency, manure management, and soil health a must.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience leading sustainability and enterprise level projects required.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills required,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required, including the ability to communicate effectively with farmers and business stakeholders.
• Strong analysis, strategic thinking, creative thinking, team leadership, planning, organizing, problem solving skills.
• Amiable, engaging with the ability to reputed company, motivate and reputed company groups required.
• Collaborative individual who consistently demonstrates a constructive and proactive approach.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel up to 20% of the time.

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• Understanding of Life Cycle Analysis desired.
• Understanding of state and national energy programs and funding sources preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be reputed company with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
• Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Time Off – 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will.
• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave – For reputed company gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision & Dental Insurance – Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
• 401k – We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee’s contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
• Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
• Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Free onsite fitness centers available 24/7
• Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars
• Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account
• Flexible Scheduling
• On-site reputed company-organic cafeterias

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