SCS Global Services/Emeryville, CA
Job Overview
The position of Coordinator, Sustainability involves working within the Sustainably Grown, Veriflora, the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), and Fair Trade USA Certification Programs in the Food and Agriculture division.
The primary responsibility of the Coordinator is managing administrative tasks related to communications, expense reports, invoices, audit scheduling, trip planning, report review and application processing. The Coordinator is also responsible for documentation of all the aforementioned activities on an ongoing basis in SCS' database.
This is a full time, non-exempt hourly pay position that reports to the Client Services Manager. The position is located in Emeryville, CA and requires no traveling.
Minimum Qualifications
•Bachelors' Degree in a field related to Agriculture and/or Sustainability
•Scope-specific work or study experience, and/or applied experience in agricultural or food production systems
•Excellent writing, communication, and customer service skills
•High level proficiency or fluency in Spanish required. Fluency in English required
•Initiative and ability to work independently; responsive and adaptive personality
•Experience with Microsoft Office including Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook and Power Point
•Understanding of food labeling programs and third-party certification initiatives
•Strong time-management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
•Proficiency in Ecert and/or FileMaker Pro database systems is preferred
•Experience with third-party certification, ISO 9001 accreditation or similar is a plus
Roles and Responsibilities
Communications
•Manage daily email and telephone communications with clients, SCS program personnel and contractors
•Support the program through client relationship management within a team environment
Audit Project Coordination
•Ensure consistent flow of annual audit projects
•Prepare audit plans and related audit documents and forms
•Track and manage audit project milestones and deadlines
•Prepare work orders and invoices for clients
•Perform technical review of audit reports
•Manage auditor schedules, workloads and travel budgets
•Plan audits and trip itineraries for Sustainability staff and auditors
•Carry out travel booking and logistical arrangements, as needed
•Review expense reports for Sustainability staff and Regional Auditors
Operations
•Ensure program compliance with SCS quality system
•Maintain new, existing and archived program files in accordance with program requirements
•Maintain client database and client records, including but not limited to applications, reports, certificates, work orders, and invoices
•Develop, translate, and edit program materials, communication templates, and report templates
•Work with Manager to develop process improvements
•Aid in development of training programs and related materials for auditors
•Additional tasks as requested by the Director and Manager
Physical Requirements
This is an office based job. Sit 6+ hours per day. Keyboarding 6+ hours per day. Must be able to speak and listen to employees and vendors in person and on the phone.
About SCS Global Services
SCS Global Services is a global leader in third-party environmental, sustainability and food quality certification, auditing, testing and standards development. SCS is growing and is looking for a positive, energetic and well organized candidate who is excited to join our team and will help us promote environmental sustainability.
SCS was one of the first companies to become a chartered benefit corporation in the state of California, recognized for the incorporation of environmental, social and employee benefits into our mission. Part of our commitment to our employees is to ensure they are happy and healthy at work. We believe this means providing excellent health care for our employees. SCS pays 90% of the cost of individual health care plan costs for its employees.
SCS' vision is to promote sustainable decision-making and policies in every sector of the economy around the world, in order to safeguard our environment, support workers and communities, and raise the standard of living for all. We believe that we can change the world through our programs. If you would like to join an impactful organization who cares about its employees apply here.
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