The ESG Program Manager is responsible for driving the execution of Restaurant Technologies' Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This role will report into the General Counsel and is responsible for the ongoing management and execution of all ESG-focused reporting as well as working with the ESG Committee and Diversity Advisory Team (DAT) to develop and execute ESG and DEI initiatives and communication efforts. You will update key stakeholders on progress toward goals and leverage data to tell the story. This position will play a critical role in reaching our ESG performance goals and the promotion of inclusivity and social responsibility at Restaurant Technologies.

Location: fully remote, MUST live in the continental US. Unfortunately, there is not visa sponsorship available at this time.

Key Responsibilities:

ESG and DEI Program Management and Execution

• Partner with ESG Committee, the DAT, and Leadership to understand and communicate ESG and DEI strategies and how they align to business goals and objectives.
• Work cross functionally to drive execution of ESG and DEI initiatives.
  • Sustainability: drive initiatives that minimize the organization's ecological footprint and execute strategic sustainability projects.
  • Social Responsibility & Governance: support development of social responsibility policies and governance structures that reflect the highest of ethical standards.
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: support the implementation of data driven DEI strategies that foster an inclusive and equitable workplace culture and talent acquisition best practices.
• ESG and DEI Reporting
  • Ensure reporting standards meet global best practices (e.g., GRI, SASB) and stakeholder expectations.
  • Analyze data to identify trends and insights that tell a story and help drive decisions.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Regularly track emerging ESG and DEI trends and global best practices and their impact on current company initiatives to make recommendations for improvement.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of ESG program management or related experience
• Knowledge of ESG frameworks, regulations including California, and ESG data platforms
• Proven success in driving the execution of ESG and DEI Strategies
• Experience with Data and Reporting and ability to connect data insights to related initiatives
• Strong project Management skills and experience
• Ability to build strong relationships and earn trust across all levels of a business
• Strong communication and persuasive presentation skills
• Demonstrated commitment to the long-term sustainability and social progress

Inclusive Employer
At Restaurant Technologies, we celebrate diversity, believe in equity, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees; we're proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law."

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Culture & Benefits

Our employees are the foundation of our success and we take care of them! Our include professional development, competitive health care coverage, incentives and a healthy work and life balance. We've cultivated an award-winning workplace for driven team members who enjoy a fast pace and rapid growth balanced by a flexible and supportive environment. We've earned recognition as a "Best Place to Work," by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal along with The Minnesota Work Life Champions Award while consistently earning a spot on Minnesota's Fastest Growing Companies list. In addition, we've earned numerous awards from our customer base who consider Restaurant Technologies a valued strategic partner.

Who We Are

Restaurant Technologies is the leading provider of highly innovative and value-enhancing bulk cooking oil management services to the food service industry. Our solution is environmentally sound, highly efficient and creates a safer, more productive work environment for restaurant personnel. With over 35,000 existing customers we are an established, profitable mid-sized company poised for double-digit growth in the coming year. We are headquartered in suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota with a growing number of sites strategically located across the U.S. serving over 41 metropolitan markets.