Job description
Green Century Capital Management, Inc.
Shareholder Advocate
Green Century Capital Management, Inc. administers the Green Century Funds, the first family of environmentally responsible, diversified and fossil fuel free mutual funds in the nation. Founded and wholly owned by non-profit environmental advocacy organizations, Green Century is dedicated to promoting an environmentally sustainable economy. The Green Century Funds are designed to achieve competitive returns while incorporating both values-based screens and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) ratings and performance to invest in sustainable companies. Green Century conducts a robust shareholder engagement program to curb climate change, promote sustainable agriculture and press for greater corporate environmental responsibility.
The Green Century mission:
Provide environmentally responsible investing opportunities for those who care about the planet while seeking competitive returns
Promote environmental responsibility through a comprehensive shareholder advocacy program
Support the advocacy and public interest work of Green Century’s founding non-profit organizations by generating revenue to fund their programs
Green Century is seeking to add a talented person to our team in order to expand Green Century’s ability to improve corporate environmental practices.
Green Century’s Shareholder Advocate will bring critical environmental concerns to America’s largest corporations and help develop strategies to ensure that the corporations respond by improving their practices.
Green Century’s award-winning, in-house, and in-depth shareholder advocacy program goes well beyond voting proxies to include shareholder resolutions, dialogues, and stakeholder collaborations, providing a unique way for our investors to make an environmental impact. Our team of advocates researches cases for action, communicates directly with companies and also helps coordinate Green Century’s work with that of other responsible investors as well as with the broader community of environmental advocates, researchers, and policy experts.
This position will join our growing team of shareholder advocates, marketing and business staff and report to the President.
Green Century is seeking a candidate with a demonstrated commitment to the environment, excellent research and writing skills, strong people skills, an appreciation of strategy, and a proven ability to juggle multiple projects. The candidate should be able to work effectively in both corporate and non-profit settings.
Representative responsibilities include:
Learning and staying current on business and environmental issues for the companies in our portfolio.
Researching practices and policies of companies and their competitors
Assisting in the development and implementation of requests for action for selected environmental concerns and companies
Preparing the business cases for action for multiple issues and sectors
Communicating with corporations through written correspondence, telephone, and in-person meetings
Negotiating with company representatives
Writing and filing shareholder resolutions
Attending and presenting at corporate annual general meetings
Voting the proxies for companies owned by Green Century and the Funds
Representing Green Century in shareholder coalitions
Developing and working with selected coalition efforts
Communicating with non-profit organizations to develop and coordinate actions
Writing and distributing press releases and speaking with members of the press
Writing and producing materials describing Green Century’s work
Promoting Green Century to various audiences
Supporting the broader mission of Green Century and our non-profit owners, as needed
Qualifications: We seek applicants who possess a strong commitment to environmental issues and environmentally responsible businesses. The successful candidate will also bring the following skills and attributes to the position: strong verbal, writing, interpersonal, strategic, and analytical skills; energy and commitment to socially responsible investing; a team orientation that balances individual contribution and group effort; and an ability to bring integrity and collegiality to our corporate dialogues. Candidates must have excellent judgment and discretion and the ability to manage significant projects.
Ability to travel periodically and a college degree is required.
Location: Boston, Massachusetts. For the foreseeable future, staff are working remotely due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Compensation & Benefits: Target annual compensation for this position is set on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with the relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees of the successful candidate. Green Century Capital Management offers a competitive benefits package.
To Apply: Complete our online application and upload a cover letter and resume. Please address your cover letter to Kate Canada, Hiring Director.
Green Century Capital Management is a part of The Public Interest Network. The Public Interest Network operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Visit https://publicinterestnetwork.org/core-values.html to learn more.
Green Century Capital Management is an equal opportunity employer.
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Details
Employer
Green Century Funds
Job category
Advocacy
Employment type
Full Time
Experience
0+ years
Compensation
Start date
Apply by July 12, 2021