Manager GRI Community

Job title:

Manager GRI Community

Company

Global Reporting Initiative

Job description

Start Date: January 2025Work hours: 40 hrs p/w (full-time, flexible)Location: Remote/Hybrid (within +/- 3 hour CET or EST; candidate must have an existing permit to live and work in the country they reside)Contract: 1 year with the possibility for an extension by mutual consentPosition SummaryGRI is an independent NGO and standard-setter and over the last 26 years, our standards have created a global language used by organizations to provide transparency. At GRI we enable organizations to assess and report on the environmental, social and economic impacts of their activities. We also help build organizational capacity for sustainability reporting: from our Academy training courses to working with licensing partners to enable digital reporting with GRI’s standards. Together, the skills, capabilities, and data we create help build sustainable, long-term value. Working at GRI, you will be part of unlocking positive change in the world.We are looking for a proactive, hands-on Community Manager who is passionate about driving sustainability practices and building meaningful relationships with organizations worldwide.
In this role, you’ll implement strategies to maintain and grow GRI Community, by ensuring that the Community meets the needs of sustainability professionals across the world.ResponsibilitiesDelivery

• Manage long-term professional relationships with relevant organizations, including GRI Community members, potential clients of GRI’s commercial products and services, and other key players in the sustainability reporting landscape.
• Work closely with the team to implement a comprehensive global go-to-market strategy, and proactively identify and implement relevant business development activities to effectively promote GRI’s products and services in the market.
• Lead the development and delivery of the GRI Community program, including collective onboarding calls, the online program, facilitation of roundtables, and direct engagement with members through calls.
• Use data and insight to develop new support and development areas for the community, formulating and implementing innovations to the program.
• Craft development plans, arrange training sessions, and ensure continuous learning while coaching and counseling for direct reports.

Engagement

• Regularly hold meetings to gather feedback from sustainability professionals and use this insight to implement changes that will ensure the GRI Community offers value to its members.
• Represent GRI and act as a spokesperson for the organization in country or region-specific forums, virtual and in-person engagements, trainings, and workshops, as delegated.

Work Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of demonstrated work experience as a community or network manager, with a customer-focused approach and intercultural experience.
• Previous experience working with US-based companies would be an advantage.
• Possess strong commercial acumen and a proven track record of setting and achieving revenue and client retention targets and objectives.
• Experience in gathering and using insight from clients/ customers/ partners to improve services and offerings.
• Experience in working with Senior and/ or C Suite representatives in other organisations as an Account Manager would be an advantage.
• Previous experience with sustainability reporting and eagerness to stay up to date on key international sustainability reporting developments and regulations.
• Proven track record in project management and monitoring skills.
• Experience using CRM or similar types of software.

Knowledge and abilities

• Fluent in both written and spoken English; additional language such as Arabic is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
• Comfortable working remotely in a dynamic environment where change is ongoing.
• You have a professional home office setup, including an ergonomically designed desk or workspace, a comfortable and adjustable chair, adequate lighting, and a reliable internet connection, ensuring effective work from home.
• Affinity with the mission of GRI.

How to applyInterested candidates are invited to click on Apply and submit their resume and cover letter in English. The deadline to submit your application is 12.00 pm (CET), 4th November 2024. We will only consider candidates who have existing work permit in the country they will be based in and are happy with the salary advertised.We aim to create a recruitment process that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring all candidates have equal opportunities and are evaluated based on their unique skills and experiences. If you need any support or adjustments during the application process, please reach out to us.

Expected salary

Location

Washington DC

Job date

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 07:25:18 GMT

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