Our Story
We make modern classics with character. We believe in true timelessness, the integrity of well-made clothes, and since our inception, great quality at a great price. That’s in our DNA.
But, we know it’s not only about the clothes—it’s about the feeling it gives the people who wear them, whether they’re confidently giving a presentation in a well-tailored suit; basking in long salty beach days in vibrant, colorful sun-soaked swimsuits, or joyfully re-discovering their favorite Rollneck sweater in their closet again and again, season after season.
And ultimately, it’s about helping our customers be the best, most authentic versions of themselves.
And that’s what we’re after, to inspire people’s lives and style.
Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace.
Position Overview:
The Climate & Nature Senior Associate will play a pivotal role in driving J.Crew Group’s commitment to sustainability by supporting projects focused on climate change, biodiversity conservation, regenerative agriculture, packaging, water stewardship, and deforestation. The Climate & Nature Senior Associate will report to the Senior Manager, Sustainability, and work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate climate & nature strategies into our business.
Key Responsibilities:
Climate:
- Support the development and implementation of J.Crew Group’s Climate strategy:
- Collaborate with internal teams to track, monitor, and report on GHG emissions, reduction initiatives, and their impact;
- Analyze and quantify emissions throughout the apparel supply chain;
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of emissions data in line with industry standards such as Science-Based Targets initiative, industry benchmark, and emerging U.S. legislation;
- Support the development of a Forest Land and Agriculture (FLAG) target, in accordance with the GHG Protocol and SBTi;
- Partner with key stakeholders to evaluate and implement renewable energy projects, including on-site generation, power purchase agreements, and renewable energy certificates.
Nature:
- Support Regenerative Agriculture initiatives:
- Monitor and evaluate the impacts of J.Crew Group’s regenerative agriculture initiatives on both the environment and farming communities;
- Identify and amplify co-benefits of regenerative agriculture projects including but not limited to climate, nature, biodiversity, water stewardship, and farmer livelihood efforts.
- Benchmark peer programs and industry best practices to ensure J.Crew Group’s regenerative agriculture initiatives are best in class and are driving positive nature impacts.
- Support the development and implementation of strategies to conserve and enhance biodiversity within J.Crew Group’s supply chain.
- Collaborate with external organizations, NGOs, and government agencies to leverage nature-based solutions in addressing climate and environmental challenges.
- Support J.Crew Group’s efforts to address community water impacts through stewardship programs and opportunities.
Packaging:
- Support J.Crew Group’s goal to sustainably source packaging, looking to meet and exceed goal by 2025:
- Maintain J.Crew Group’s packaging footprint, including collecting data, analyzing and quantifying packaging use throughout the company;
- Supporting cross-functional teams to prepare for statewide extended producer responsibility legislation;
- Support the rollout of more sustainable packaging and circular opportunities to address packaging waste.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in a nature and climate focused role.
- Strong understanding of the apparel industry’s environmental impact and supply chain dynamics.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical skills, footprinting and the ability to use data to inform decision-making.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
- Passion for sustainability and a deep commitment to environmental stewardship.
- A strong understanding of environmental issues, sustainability principles, and relevant regulations and standards, including SBTi and the GHG Protocol.
We welcome you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes. Our passion is scouting life-long learners who are driven by curiosity, and who feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact. We’re always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams.
We welcome you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes. Our passion is scouting life-long learners who are driven by curiosity, and who feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact. We’re always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams.
Benefits + Perks
- Health & Well-being – Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.
- Associate Discount – We love our products just as much as you do! That’s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).
- Flex Fridays – In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday year-round.
- Community Impact – We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
- Winter Break – In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.
Note: Availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.Salary Range: $80,800.00 – $97,000.00
At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks.
One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging. We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds.
JCG is proud to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, legally protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected under applicable law.