Application Guide

How to Apply for Sustainability Project Associate

at Pet Sustainability Coalition

🏢 About Pet Sustainability Coalition

The Pet Sustainability Coalition is unique as a nonprofit specifically focused on advancing environmental and social responsibility within the global pet industry, bridging the gap between corporate sustainability and pet care. Working here offers the opportunity to directly influence major pet brands and suppliers toward more sustainable practices while being part of a mission-driven remote team passionate about both pets and planetary health.

About This Role

As a Sustainability Project Associate, you'll primarily execute hands-on sustainability projects for member companies, including GHG inventories, competitive analyses, and materiality assessments specific to the pet industry. This role is impactful because you'll help shape the sustainability strategies of pet industry companies, directly contributing to measurable environmental improvements across the sector while gaining diverse project experience.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve analyzing GHG data from a pet product manufacturer in the morning, conducting competitive research on sustainable pet packaging in the afternoon, and updating project timelines for member deliverables. You'll collaborate remotely with the PSC team via video calls while independently executing research and analysis tasks that directly support pet companies' sustainability goals.

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🎯 Who Pet Sustainability Coalition Is Looking For

  • A sustainability student/recent graduate with specific coursework or projects related to corporate GHG accounting (Scope 1/2) and materiality assessments
  • Someone who can demonstrate research skills through examples of competitive landscape analyses or sustainability trend reports, preferably with pet industry knowledge
  • An independent worker who can provide concrete examples of managing multiple project deadlines in remote/part-time settings
  • A communicator who can show experience translating complex sustainability concepts into actionable business insights for companies

📝 Tips for Applying to Pet Sustainability Coalition

1

Highlight any pet industry knowledge or experience - even as a pet owner who understands sustainable pet products - since the role specifically serves pet companies

2

Include concrete examples of sustainability research projects, especially those involving competitive analysis or GHG calculations, with measurable outcomes

3

Demonstrate understanding of PSC's specific focus by mentioning their member companies or programs in your application materials

4

Show remote work discipline by describing how you've successfully managed part-time project work with minimal supervision

5

Tailor your resume to mirror their project breakdown (70% execution, 15% research, 15% admin) with relevant experience percentages

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific experience with GHG inventory projects (Scope 1/2) and how you've applied sustainability frameworks in practical settings", 'Demonstrated interest in the pet industry and understanding of sustainability challenges unique to pet products/services', 'Examples of translating sustainability research into actionable business recommendations for companies', 'Ability to manage multiple short/medium-term projects simultaneously in a remote, part-time capacity']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review PSC's member companies and their sustainability initiatives to understand their client base
  • → Study PSC's existing tools and resources like their Sustainability Toolkit to understand their methodology
  • → Research specific sustainability challenges in pet industry segments (food, toys, accessories, services)
  • → Look into PSC's impact reports to understand their measurement approach and success metrics

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you would conduct a Scope 1 and 2 GHG inventory for a pet food manufacturer
2 What sustainability trends in the pet industry are you following, and how might they impact PSC member companies?
3 Describe a time you had to synthesize complex sustainability research into clear recommendations for business stakeholders
4 How do you prioritize and track multiple projects with competing deadlines in a remote work environment?
5 What experience do you have with materiality assessments or stakeholder interviews in sustainability contexts?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic sustainability interest without specific examples of corporate sustainability project work
  • No demonstrated understanding of the pet industry or PSC's unique nonprofit-business hybrid model
  • Inability to provide concrete examples of independent project management in remote/part-time settings

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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