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Position Overview:

About the Opportunity

We are seeking to grow our Standards Review team to support growth of companies in the global Certified B Corporation movement. This is an exciting time for the B Corp movement, as we are gaining traction for the certification around the globe. Standards Analysts work directly with companies to support them in verifying their performance in the B Impact Assessment (BIA) and completing the process for B Corporation certification.

You will become an expert in applying the BIA standards and independently managing external relationships with companies. You will report to a Standards Review team manager, and work closely with colleagues on the Standards Review, Standards Management, and Product Development teams, as well as with our network of B Lab and Sistema B Global Partners working in the local markets where the companies operate.

Core Job Functions

Functional responsibilities and tasks for this role include:

Assisting companies in completing the certification process (85%)

• Review companies’ B Impact Assessment, and other data and documentation about their social and environmental performance, accurately and efficiently within the process for certification
• In the first 1-2 years in the role, independently lead key contacts (ranges from CEO/Founder to a sustainability project manager) at the companies going through the certification or re-certification process; providing quality customer service, and managing communications related to the standards and certification
• Participate in and deliver B Corp Site Reviews, including in-depth review of companies, with possible travel onsite to companies, after 1 year on the team.
• Guide companies through the B Corp Legal Framework and legal requirement for certification
• Explain the standards, certification requirements, and timelines collaboratively with our Global Partners, key contacts at B Corps and prospective B Corps and/or their consultants
• Ensure decisions regarding application of the BIA Standards are made with transparency, reason, and consistency to provide a meaningful experience to stakeholders
• Update records in real-time in the BIA app and in Salesforce
• Liaise with Standards Trust (Standards Review and Standards Management Teams) leadership to present on findings and recommendations
• Manage account pipeline and project timelines for 20+ companies in the certification process
• Provide concrete suggestions for companies to improve their impact, when applicable
• Provide basic technical support to companies using the BIA platform

Contributing to improvements that advance the Standards Trust (15%)

• Provide continual feedback to process or department leads
• Contribute to research in standards development or application of standards
• Drafts proposals for recommendations
• Represent Standards Trust at conferences
• Participate in B Lab staff initiatives and professional development opportunities

About You

We encourage you to apply if you have:

• 2-3 years experience in business, preferably in a role with an external-facing responsibility
• Experiential or educational knowledge of Business, Sustainability, Social Sciences and/or Environmental Studies
• Knowledge or experience of, and cultural competency in, the U.S. and/or Canadian markets

While not required, please note in your application if you have:

• Experience working with or in different global contexts
• Customer service experience, including the ability to lead and influence others
• Experience working with or studying other accreditation programs
• Data analysis experience
• Expertise in the following industries or business topics: Renewable energy; Corporate law; Ownership (e.g. worker ownership, cooperatives); Healthcare; Supply chain (including Fair
• Trade); The gig economy; Poverty (alleviation, progress out of poverty measurement); manufacturing, industrial engineering, biology/chemistry; onsite auditing
• Second language proficiency

For success in this role, you will also:

• Relate to our mission of using business to solve social and environmental challenges
• Consider yourself a motivated solutions-oriented problem solver and critical thinker
• Have an eye for detail and accuracy
• Manage workload well with respect of tight deadlines & multi-tasking, handling several projects at any one time
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Thrive in an independent work environment (attending virtual team meetings, virtual check-ins with manager, etc.) and be a self-starter
• Work collaboratively across your team, as well as other B Lab divisions and Global Partner teams
• Be adaptable in an ever-changing work environment
• Have capacity and interest to learn tech platforms swiftly or are tech-savvy (B Lab uses a number of technology platforms, such as Salesforce, Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, and the B Impact Assessment.)