Sustainability Consultant

Sustainability Consultant

Washington, DC

Regular

BLONK, a MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES COMPANY

Working at Blonk

We are an international and ambitious team of agri-food and sustainability experts, software developers, and data and methodology specialists. We are all passionate about building a sustainable and healthy society. 

Together with our international clients, we work toward a sustainable agri-food system. We provide answers and solutions through solid, independent research, advice, data(bases), and software tools. 

Our core values are teamwork, dedication, integrity, and reliability, all based on many years of expertise in the field. Team Blonk gets the job done. Integrity is at the heart of our company. As such, we don’t support greenwashing and work with clients who encourage honest research and advice. To us, this is the essential basis for a more sustainable agri-food sector and a healthier society.

YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE

We are looking for a Sustainability Consultant in 1250 24th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037 USA.

Blonk, a Merieux NutriSciences company

Are you looking to support international companies, governments and civil society organisations develop sustainable food supply chains? We are expanding our new US team with multiple Sustainability Consultants. The successful candidates will start immediately on a variety of projects in the dynamic environment of sustainable food and agricultural production. We are looking for energetic and persuasive consultants with a focus on quality and client service who generate innovative solutions and works towards results.

What will you be doing?

As a consultant within Blonk you will translate customer needs into meaningful projects, and you will work on projects related to sustainable diets and sustainable agricultural production for our North American clients. Within the Consultants Team, your main focus will be environmental footprinting of food products and exploring solutions with customers. At Blonk, you will be working in varying international project teams within an easy-going office atmosphere based in our new Washington DC office.

YOUR PROFILE

• Completed university education in a scientific or engineering subject with a sustainability component (e.g. energy sciences, industrial ecology, sustainable energy technology, environmental science)
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in a relevant field
• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of LCA
• Excellent project management skills
• Affinity with data science and quantitative science
• Ability to understand client processes and make the connection with consultancy and/or IT-processes
• Good report writing skills
• Good communication skills
• A focus on quality
• Located in Washington DC area (or willing to relocate)

Bonus points

• Experience with programming (e.g. Python, VBA) and/or LCA software (e.g. SimaPro, openLCA, GaBi, Brightway)
• Experience with LCA studies of agricultural products

What is in it for you?

• Contribute to a more sustainable society.
• Lots of room for own initiative and (abundant opportunities) for (personal) professional development.
• Direct interaction with clients and users.
• Varying project teams in a stimulating working environment.
• Contract for 40 hours per week.
• Working from home policy (no remote position).
• Informal working environment, small team.
• Flexible working hours.

WHY JOIN US? 

• Because you would contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long-term and visionary shareholders.
• Because you would have an impact on our strategic pillars that build on 50 years of experience and expertise.
• Because you would be part of a community of an enthusiastic and skilled group of people who love co-building together and serving a purpose bigger than them.
• Because you would be welcome as you are, in a diverse and open-minded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences.
• Because you would grow in an international group of more than 8200 fantastic team members, with plenty of opportunities to learn and share.

Ready for the journey? 

To apply please click on ‘Apply now’ button

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