On September 27, 2023 CCE hosted a Sustainability Industry Showcase event for students who are interested in sustainability, environmentalism, and corporate social responsibility.
SUSTAINABILITY ACROSS DIVERSE INDUSTRIES
We hosted seven organizations from diverse industries that are making a sustainable impact across various fields, including environmental, consulting, clean energy, food security, global affairs, and finance.
The employers shared information about their organizations, potential career paths, and opportunities. After the employer presentations, employers and students connected during an open networking session.
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEWS
Here are the seven organizational overviews with links to the employer pages in LionSHARE, powered by Handshake, so you can learn more about them and their current career opportunities:
The Bronx is Blooming (BiB)
The Bronx is Blooming (BiB) leverages the resources of the Bronx to build community by restoring local habitat. Our mission is to inspire communities to advocate for their parkland and promote environmental stewardship. BiB accomplishes this primarily through its Program for Leaders Advancing their Community’s Environment (PLACE), providing local youth with leadership skills to lead restoration projects and engage communities in the care of their parks. Apply for positions in LionSHARE.
Cadmus
Cadmus is a strategic and technical consultancy compelled to help solve the world’s most challenging problems. We assemble outstanding teams of leading experts with an ethos grounded in collaboration and a drive for impact, who work seamlessly across disciplines and leverage transformative technologies to help our clients achieve extraordinary outcomes. Together, we are strengthening society and the natural world. Cadmus’ more than 1,000 consultants serve government, commercial, and nongovernmental organizations around the world. Apply for positions in LionSHARE.
Dimension Renewable Energy
Dimension Renewable Energy is a leading developer of distributed solar and battery energy storage. Formed in 2018 by industry leaders, Dimension develops projects nationwide that deliver power to utilities, commercial & industrial customers, and residential customers. Dimension is driving a clean energy revolution, with a focus on delivering the greatest value to all stakeholders. We are proud to develop Community Solar projects to expand the accessibility of solar benefits to historically underserved and underrepresented communities in the clean energy transition. Apply for positions in LionSHARE.
Grassroots Grocery
Grassroots Grocery: We are a 501(c)3 non-profit building a network of volunteers who bring food into the heart of under-resourced communities. While we began as just one community refrigerator in Mott Haven in September of 2020, we’ve since transformed into a neighbors-helping-neighbors network providing fresh food to over 30 sites throughout Harlem and the Bronx. Every Saturday, our rapid rescue program reaches an average of over 1000 families across an average of 28 hyper-local sites. We also help set up and maintain community refrigerators throughout the Bronx and Harlem. Apply for positions in LionSHARE.
Peace Corps
In the Peace Corps, we take a different approach to making a difference. Our Volunteers are inspired by impact that is hands-on, grassroots-driven, and lasting. By immersing ourselves in communities abroad, the Peace Corps works side-by-side with local leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges of our generation. From leading health campaigns to boosting local entrepreneurship to teaching digital literacy, the Peace Corps offers a range of opportunities for our Volunteers to take on new challenges. Are you ready to work for the world? Apply for positions in LionSHARE.
RWE Clean Energy
RWE Clean Energy is RWE’s newest subsidiary and is responsible for our renewables business. In concrete terms this means around 3,500 highly qualified employees, business in more than 15 countries around the globe, and a portfolio of plants with a total capacity of more than 9 GW. Thus equipped, the company is a major player, right from the very start and it has a clear focus on growth. Our goal is to rapidly expand the use of renewable energies with technologies that address the growing concern about energy security, energy affordability, and climate change. Apply for positions in LionSHARE.
STX Group
STX Group was founded as a small-scale intermediary company in the heart of Amsterdam. Starting out modestly, but ambitiously as one of the first European players in the Carbon Emission (EUA) market, the firm has grown over the years into a reputable international intermediary and trading company that employs over 100 staff members and covers a wide range of products on the global market. Working from offices in Amsterdam, New York and Gothenburg, our various teams draw on their entrepreneurial mindset to serve our clients optimally in their own languages. Apply for positions in LionSHARE.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Range of roles and opportunities locally and globally:
There is a wide range of roles available to students in sustainability, the possibilities are diverse and extend across various sectors and interests. These roles can include non-profit work, environmental consulting, energy analysis, project management, communications, sales, technology, engineering, data analysis, and more! No matter your major or area of interest, there is a place for you in the realm of sustainable solutions. On a local level, students can actively contribute to community sustainability initiatives through volunteer opportunities with organizations like Bronx is Blooming or Grassroots Grocery. For those with a global perspective, organizations such as STX, Cadmus, RWE, and the Peace Corps offer opportunities to work on sustainability projects with a broader, international reach
Key Skills
The types of skills an employer looks for depend on the role you are applying to. At Dimensions Renewable Energy, the recruitment team looks for Business Development Analysts to have strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop persuasive value propositions for stakeholders. Across the board here are some universal skills that will make you a desirable candidate to sustainability companies:
Demonstrating a genuine passion and understanding for sustainability and making a positive impact
Strong communication skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Research ability
Leadership skills
Understanding the recruiting process in Sustainability
Every organization has its own recruiting process and timeline. Companies like Cadmus Group and STX, for instance, look to recruit junior year summer interns and graduating seniors for full-time roles in the early fall. Keep in mind that the Peace Corps application process can be lengthy, taking up to 9 months. To ensure you meet application deadlines, identify specific organizations that you’re interested in early on, and research their application deadlines by:
reviewing and following the employers’ pages in LionSHARE and checking out the careers pages on their websites
connecting with employers at networking events, such as career fairs, industry showcases, and information sessions virtually or in person
checking out employer- specific insights on our Insider Info page
RELATED RESOURCES
Industry Page — Environment and Sustainability — including industry-specific job boards and associations
Vault (formerly Firsthand)
Resources for Connecting with Alumni
Schedule an appointment with a career counselor to continue the conversation about exploring careers in sustainability!