Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability Associate

Position Overview: 

Brilliant Earth’s Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability (RS&S) Team, led by the Head of Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability, oversees the Company’s ESG and vendor compliance, ensuring adherence to our responsible sourcing standards, the social and environmental claims and commitments we make to our customers, and our ESG Goals. Mitigating the impacts of climate change is a monumental task, but it is vital that we take action and do our part to help the world achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement.

The RS&S Team is part of the Legal & Compliance Team under the Company’s General Counsel.

The RS&S Associate will support BE’s fundamental responsible sourcing and compliance programs, such as traceability in natural diamonds, lab diamonds, and recycled precious metals. The Associate’s specialization will be greenhouse gas accounting, developing GHG data management and verification protocols, and they will be responsible for continuous improvement of internal processes and ensuring alignment with GHG protocol and other carbon accounting standards. The Associate will also provide other operational and administrative support for the Legal & Compliance Team. We’re seeking an individual with an appetite to learn new skills and a self-starter who searches out answers and solutions. As a mission-driven company, we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about helping us achieve our ESG as well as our business goals.  

While this position is remote, ideal candidates will be based in either Denver, CO, San Francisco, CA or Secaucus, NJ. The targeted budget for this position is $65,0000 – 80,000. This compensation budget range may be adjusted at any time at the discretion of the company.

What you’ll do:  

Greenhouse Gas Accounting

Help to build out and manage quantitative data collection processes including primary and secondary data, perform greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) inventory accounting, including emissions factor tracking of scopes 1, 2, and 3, and ensure accuracy and audibility of the data.
Generate insight from supply chain GHG data, provide support to the Head of RS&S in the development of a greening strategy for BE, and establish and deploy Science Based Targets.
Identify opportunities and monitor progress towards decarbonization plans and SBTi Targets developed in collaboration with business partners.
Stay up to date on current and emerging policy and regulatory drivers of GHG emissions disclosure and assist in developing annual ESG reporting contents to GRI and SASB disclosures.

Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability

Work with key internal stakeholders to ensure that vendor compliance is in accordance with company standards.

Coordinate with internal business partners (Product Vendor Manager of Loose Stone Procurement and Product Vendor Manager of Jewelry Production) and vendors to communicate compliance requirements, run regular compliance reviews of the various raw materials according to our standards and policies, and drive improvements in workflows.

Legal & Compliance

Assist with the implementation and execution of legal workflows like contracts, NDAs, and document retention processes.
Help prepare and process certain templatized legal agreements for signature and retention.
Support the team in managing the company’s document retention and legal hold processes and assist with gathering documents cross-functionally as needed.

You’re a great candidate if you have: 

Technical knowledge of emissions inventory development, emissions reduction strategies, net zero targets, and supply chain decarbonization strategies in the private sector, including Scope 3 categories.
Knowledge in energy transition, renewables, carbon offsets, and other variables of climate transition including waste, water, and circularity.
Robust analytical, technical and database management skills and the ability to build and manage auditable record-keeping processes and use virtual data rooms to upload, manage, and organize documents.
Superb attention to detail and the ability to execute high-quality deliverables simultaneously with excellent time management skills and sense of prioritization.

Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the field and commitment to learn new concepts and industry best practices within a fast-paced environment.
A constructive attitude toward tasks and challenges, ability to receive and provide constructive feedback, and an openness toward growth and change.
Excitement for the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a growing business and have a career with a positive impact!

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or a related field, preferred. Additional specialized education in GHG accounting, preferred.

3-5 years of professional work experience in a detail-oriented role involving compliance or supply chains.
2+ years experience with GHG standards (GHG Protocol, TCFD, CDP), and familiarity with ESG/sustainability reporting standards (GRI, SASB).
Ability to work in an international environment across multiple times zones and cultures.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, in particular Excel.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and (written and verbal) communication skills.

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and seek out solutions.

What We Offer

At Brilliant Earth, we’re passionate about the employee experience. That’s why we offer an excellent training program and endless opportunities for career growth! In addition, we offer competitive salaries and a robust benefits package, including:   

Insurance. Medical, dental, and vision insurance kick in on the first day of your 2nd month!  
401k match. We know that saving for the future is important. That's why we offer a generous 401k match.  
Open PTO Policy. We know it’s important to recharge and relax.
Disability and Life insurance. 100% employer-paid.  
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits.  
Continued Education. Company-sponsored learning in leadership, professional skills, diversity & inclusion, and access to tuition reimbursement for role-specific trainings.   
Employee Discounts. As an employee at Brilliant Earth, you’ll receive a generous discount on our jewelry.  
Wellness Benefits. We offer access to exclusive discounts on gym memberships and more, as well as an Employee Assistance Program for 24/7 access to counseling.  
Giving Back and Volunteer Opportunities. In addition to our giving back programs, our teams support local initiatives and spend time together by volunteering.

About Us

At Brilliant Earth, our mission is to cultivate a more transparent, sustainable, compassionate, & inclusive jewelry industry. We believe in creating jewelry you can feel good about wearing, without ever compromising between quality and conscience. We are hard-working team players that welcome challenges and rise to any occasion. Our community of collaboration, respect and encouragement is fostered by frequent team events, cross-departmental meetings and celebrating our wins, big and small. As one of the fastest growing e-commerce jewelers in the world, we're searching for bright and passionate people who are excited to make an impact from day one and grow with the company to take on greater responsibility over time.

Brilliant Earth recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion on our team, as we work together to reinvent fine jewelry in a thoughtful and modern way. At Brilliant Earth, we celebrate each other – our successes, the lessons along the way, and the unique perspectives each individual brings to our team. It is our intent to maintain a work environment and hiring process which is free of harassment or discrimination because of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal, State or local laws. We are committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws providing Equal Employment Opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.

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