Sustainability Business Partner, Europe

The Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) is a growing nonprofit that accelerates environmental and social sustainability in the pet industry through education, tools, project support, and collaboration. PSC works closely with pet company members, including brands, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and retailers, to identify strategic sustainable impact opportunities that drive increased profitability and benefit our planet. PSC’s awards and programs are highly rated across the industry, and they include sustainable packaging, sustainable proteins, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

PSC seeks an impact-driven, solutions-focused EU Member Representative to further our industry-leading European efforts. This is a full-time/contract position based in Europe, reporting to PSC’s Director of Member Services. This individual will work in a fast-paced start-up environment where they will be integral in leading PSC’s strategy development in Europe, including prospective member development and managing existing member benefit utilization while providing superior customer service.

The ideal candidate will have previously been in ESG roles and experience engaging with industry stakeholders to advance sustainability objectives.  The candidate will have established networks in sustainable business communities and a strong understanding of sustainable businesses, NGOs, nonprofits, and collaborative organizations in Europe. The ideal candidate is a confident public speaker, a team player who excels at managing partnerships, and a self-starter who can work independently.

This position requires excellent organizational skills, gifted relationship management and communication abilities, and a willingness to adapt quickly to change. The candidate must be a team player who can work with others to ensure collaboration between member services and other departments overseas. The person should be able to develop and build strong relationships with members while promoting a wide range of sustainable business services to help our members.

Additionally, this position requires recommendations on enhancing strategy to expand and accelerate PSC’s work in Europe. This will include helping to shape the structure and future of our work in Europe, responding to the unique needs of European members, and identifying and cultivating working partnerships with organizations that can help deliver project support to our members.