DigiKey is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. The package includes a comprehensive health insurance plan featuring a low co-pay and no deductible plan as well as dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; competitive paid time off; relocation assistance; 401(k) and profit sharing; and education advancement. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page.

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Position Overview:

The Sustainability Role works collaboratively with staff across the business to develop, implement, administer, and promote effective sustainability initiatives to reduce the company’s impact on the environment. This position offers advice and solutions to upper management, staff, and interested parties regarding business practices that are in line with environmental conservation practices. This position recommends the use of procedures that utilize a wide variety of resources and technologies that reduce environmental waste and carbon footprint. This position will also work collaboratively with departments across Digi-key to maintain compliance with obligations and requirements.

Outcome will include presentation of research conducted and recommendations.
This is not exclusively an essential onsite role, though may require some onsite attendance.

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Hybrid onsite and remote)
Location can either be Fargo, ND or Thief River Falls, MN.

Responsibilities:

Aid with conducting research (at times, independently) based on directions given, specifically into the following areas:
--- Investing in solar/wind energy.
--- Sustainability/ESG/CSR Reporting for DigiKey.
--- Propose, implement, and report out an Environmental Objective(s).
Any research collected in these areas will help DigiKey further understand investment options (commitments of those, how they may support reduction goals), what reporting requirements apply to DigiKey, and help with achievement of any environmental objectives furthering commitment and impact reduction on the environment.
Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to possible reallocation of efforts to other organizations per business need and management request.

Pursuing a degree with the following focus:

Sustainability Studies, Environmental Science(s), Data analytics, Environmental Policy, Project Management (w/ environmental background / minor / concentration), Global Studies (concentrations in Environmental, Development, Business).

Behavioral Competencies:

A passion for corporate social responsibility and sustainability.
Demonstration of the following: attention to detail, communication, customer/client focus, ethical conduct, initiative, manages execution, personal effectiveness, positive attitude, attention to detail.
A genuine excitement for solving problems and a strong sense of empathy for our employees and customers.

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Physical Requirements:

Ability to walk or stand at different times during scheduled shift.
Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse, and screen.
Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or careers.us@digikey.com.

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