Daily Sustainability Job Post

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Position Overview:

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead the buildout of our ESG program, driving programmatic enhancements across our impact and reporting strategy, including activities related to climate change, human rights, employee engagement, diversity, inclusion & belonging, and product innovation.
• Drive the development, preparation and publication of Upwork’s Annual Impact Report and other external ESG disclosures and communications.
• Coordinate and support the completion of annual submissions to third-party ESG rankings and recognitions and rating agencies (including MSCI, CDP, Sustainalytics, and ISS).
• Ongoing internal and external stakeholder engagement.

What it takes to catch our eye:

• Proven track record of effectively driving important social programs and initiatives across organizations in a collaborative and communicative manner.
• A passion for making a difference on ESG issues and related issues.
• Experience in environmental, social, or governance issues, corporate sustainability, or related fields.
• Demonstrated understanding of the landscape and trends in corporate ESG reporting, and key stakeholders in the industry.
• Strong organizational skills and program management skills – possesses the ability to successfully manage multiple projects/deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communicator, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel and comfort working with large, complex data sets.