Become a key contributor to the company. This opportunity is as big as you can make it. Starting part-time, 20 hours week, it can grow to full time. There is huge growth opportunity as the company expands its Branded & Private Dataset services. To be successful, you should be creative, organized, and goal-oriented with a passion for startups, innovation and Sustainable Minds' mission.

Responsibilities

Data & content creation

• Work with our LCA Technical Lead and Data Services Manager to deliver data projects
• Define and execute data collection according to SM requirements
• Maintain the SM database which includes supporting customers in creating SM custom impact factors, writing and editing data descriptions, report content and technical information for documentation
• Build example projects in Sustainable Minds

Project management

• Manage schedule for projects, such as Transparency Reports, Branded Data, Private Dataset and LCA projects
• Work out project plans for internal and customer projects, organize meetings, ensure projects stay on schedule
• Communicate progress with the project manager

LCA consulting & project modeling

• Participate in the entire process of Life Cycle Assessment projects
• Communicate with customers to collect life cycle inventory data and use SimaPro software to model environmental impacts for related products
• Assist in training customers with LCA knowledge, ISO standards, project modeling, report writing, etc.
• Be a team player with your SM colleagues and our customers

Requirements

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in material science, chemistry or related field
• Relevant work or intern experience

Skills

• LCA using SimaPro
• Strong technical and explanatory writing skills. Must be able to produce well-written and accurate summaries and technical reports in American English
• Strong communication skills
• Project management

Desired experience

• LCI collection and validation
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, preferable in direct communication with manufacturers
• Proven skills in team work

Reports to

• LCA Technical Lead for data and LCA expertise and project service delivery
• CEO for general management

Benefits

• Paid internship or compensation commensurate with candidate's skills & experience
• Office located in the Cambridge Innovation Center in Kendall Square
• Opportunities for advancement after proven abilities
• Innovative and mission-driven company

Location: Cambridge, MA
Send cover letter and resume to careers@sustainableminds.com