Responsible Leadership - Sustainability Fellowship

About the position

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. Creating positive change in communities worldwide is integral to our purpose. Providing fair compensation for workers in our global supply chain helps improve quality of life and supports local economies. New Balance is looking for a fellow who could support factory wage date analysis, updating our fair compensation blueprint and published case study. Additionally, this role will also support our efforts as we build and rollout our new sustainability reporting system towards meeting upcoming reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Collection and analysis of supply chain wage data trends/progress
  • Drafting language towards updating our fair compensation case study and blueprint
  • Recommending language for internal and external communications
  • Assist in the building, testing and validation of new reporting system
  • Based on interests and time availability, the New Balance Team will also consider other areas or small projects where the fellow could support our Responsible Leadership team in either environmental or social sustainability.

Requirements

  • Support factory wage date analysis
  • Updating our fair compensation blueprint and published case study
  • Support our efforts as we build and rollout our new sustainability reporting system towards meeting upcoming reporting requirements

Benefits

  • Three options for medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401K
  • Online learning and development courses
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • \$100 monthly student loan support
  • Various mentorship programs
  • Yearly \$1,000 lifestyle reimbursement
  • 4 weeks of vacations
  • 12 holidays
  • Generous parental leave
  • Associate discount
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