Sustainability Specialist (Remote Available)

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About Us

S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation.

Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes. We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability.

About The Role

S&S Activewear is seeking a Sustainability Specialist to drive positive change through sustainability strategies. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional passionate about fostering responsible business practices and making a meaningful impact.

As a Sustainability Specialist, you will play a crucial role in shaping and implementing initiatives that align with corporate sustainability goals. You will leverage your expertise to help support and advance S&S Activewear’s sustainability strategy, including community engagement, social investment, human rights, and the environment.

Monday - Friday, Full-Time, Exempt

Remote Available

What You Will Do

• Data collection, analysis, auditing, and reporting to support sustainability strategy and execution
• Work to enhance the quality and completeness of sustainability data to support compliance and inform business decisions
• Implement and manage sustainability programs including recycling and apparel grant program
• Timely comply with various sustainability compliance projects, such as disclosure laws
• Create the annual sustainability budget
• Maintain the sustainability portion of the company website
• Interface with customers regarding sustainability reporting requests and inquiries
• Cross-functionally collaborate with applicable departments to implement sustainability improvement projects and embed social sustainability into corporate strategies.
• Define measurable sustainability targets, governance processes, and reporting frameworks
• Oversee verification and assurance for sustainability disclosures to ensure transparency and compliance.
• Assist with policy development, incentive identification, and project execution.
  
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree - environmental science, Sustainability, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sustainability, environmental management, or a related field
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks, ESG reporting standards, and emerging environmental trends
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, databases, and sustainability-related software tools.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Dependable, collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (preferred).
  
  
  

Travel

• Travel expectation: Up to 10% of the time.
  
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.

Working Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check