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Position Overview:

Purpose:

The primary purpose of this position is to support initiatives that create a shared value for the company, the environment and society in accordance with UNFI’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG)/sustainability strategy. The Impact Analyst will perform analysis and report on the impact of UNFI’s ESG programs and initiatives – telling the story to a diverse group of stakeholders, from UNFI associates to customers, to shareholders.

Job Responsibilities:

Reporting & Communication: Help to orchestrate the development of the Company’s annual CSR report, fostering a culture of transparency. Provide regular reports on progress against annual goals and benchmarks. Collaborate with Branding & Communications to proactively represent the brand and increase public perception of our Company.

• Tell ESG story through relevant data.
• Prepare dashboards with actionable data and insights for ESG team/leadership to monitor progress against ESG objectives.
• Analyze performance across regions and locations: benchmark, prioritize and support the development of best practices to improve ESG outcomes and deliver value.
• Ensure data completeness and quality using reporting tools, in partnership with SMEs.
• Prepare greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and other quantitative measures for external reporting.

Engagement & Impact: Increase engagement in/awareness of philanthropy & ESG programs.

• Support Helping Hands teams with best practice, resources, tools and community connections.
• Facilitate UNFI Foundation review team activities, including annual grant making process, grantee communications, and partnerships with local Helping Hands.
• Create content for company website, trainings, campaigns, etc.
• Monitor and report on the impact of grantmaking programs.

Job Requirements:

Education/ Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, food & nutrition, environmental science, communications, marketing, business, finance or another related field required.

Experience:

• 2-4 years’ work experience in corporate social responsibility (CSR) or a related field
• Experience with Excel, Tableau, Alteryx or other data analytics software highly preferred
• Experience with leading sustainability reporting frameworks preferred (CDP, GRI, SASB, TCFD)

Other Skills/ Abilities:

• Advanced analytical skills with experience collecting, organizing, analyzing, and sharing abundant information with accuracy
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and interact with senior executives.
• Compelling storyteller, with excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with high degree of quality, speed and flexibility to changing priorities.
• Passion for sustainability and giving back.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. – M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Additional Information

• Additional Locations: United States of America, Minnesota, Eden Prairie
• Schedule: Full-time