About 3R Sustainability
3R Sustainability is the premier choice for businesses looking to turn sustainability into a strategic advantage. As a full-service sustainability solutions provider, we help organizations enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and drive profitability by working to seamlessly embed sustainability into business operations. Our approach is rooted in true partnership—our expert consultants guide, educate, and engage companies throughout the entire process.
This spirit of partnership defines our internal culture as well. We are a team of passionate, mission-driven professionals who genuinely value and support one another. We pride ourselves on fostering a truly collaborative atmosphere where we work together to make a real impact. If you are looking for a place to grow, do meaningful work, and be part of a close-knit, supportive community, 3R is the place for you.
Job Title : Operations Associate
Practice Area : Business Operations and Development
Location : Fully Remote (US) or Hybrid, based out of Pittsburgh, PA
Employment Type : Full time, Salaried
Salary range : $80,000 - $90,000 annually
Role Overview
The Business Operations Associate is a key generalist and support role for the firm's leadership team. This position is central to the firm's efficiency, acting as a vital hub for a wide variety of organizational functions.
This position reports to the Manager, Resources and Operations and works alongside 3R leadership, employees, and customers to ensure efficient project delivery, outstanding client satisfaction, and superior employee engagement. This role requires a broad perspective on how various business functions and service lines come together to achieve organizational goals.
The nature of this role involves managing many ad-hoc and shifting priorities. 3R actively protects our team's work-life balance, ensuring the workload remains manageable and sustainable.
Duties & Responsibilities
Project & Administrative Support
- Perform administrative tasks, which may include scheduling, project coordination, and travel arrangements.
- Support the leadership team on special projects and manage miscellaneous coordination and administrative needs for the team.
- Take routine ownership of meeting agendas, proactively identifying topics for collaboration, and tracking action items.
- Coordinate project-specific administrative needs, such as project plan establishment, client communications and project satisfaction survey sharing and analysis.
Business Development & Project Coordination
Support the entire business development process from initial inquiry response and outreach through contract administration and project setup.Lead proposal creation, manage the library of team bios and credentials, and coordinate proposal setup and administration across business units.Lead initial proposal drafts and coordination of proposal reviewsManage the library of team bios and credentials, client testimonials, and references.Provide administrative support to managers and leadership for resource planning on an as-needed basis, assisting with tracking staff availability in relation to project timelines.Management Systems & Compliance
Serve as the Management Systems Coordinator, facilitating CARs, preparing for ISO Audits, and maintaining the Control Document Library.Act as the primary document control coordinator and support the maintenance of 3R’s certifications.Maintain the library of the team’s credentials and associated training opportunities through membership organizations.Work on several differing projects simultaneously and perform other related duties as required.Required Skills / Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Ability to translate high-level objectives and business needs into valuable insights through independent work.Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s project management systems; experience in Smartsheet is a plus.Education and Experience
High school diploma with a minimum of 8-10 years of professional experience and relevant skills, or associate or bachelor’s degree graduates with 5-7 years of relevant professional experience.Exposure to and / or an interest in corporate sustainability is a plus.Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and wellness benefits, with 100% employer-paid health care insurance for employeesFully vested 401k with 3% company match4 weeks PTO, 1-week sick time, 3 floating holidays, and paid Winter BreakExtensive professional development opportunities and paid volunteer timeNotes :
All candidates of 3R (if offered a role with 3R) will be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa (H1B or otherwise).3R works comfortably across time zones, but there are core hours that employees are ideally available for collaboration & coordination.The 3R Difference
Make a Difference Every Day – Business plays a critical role in sustainable development, which is why 3R is proud of its Women-Owned Business and B Corp Certifications. Externally, the 3R Team partners with clients to develop their ESG strategy, implement their plan, and achieve results which are good for : business, the environment, society, and the economy.
Our culture makes us unique. We value continual improvement, integrity, teamwork, and transparency both internally and externally- and it shows in our long-term partnerships with clients and growing employee base. We prioritize learning and development and work to help each employee reach their full potential, including you.
The pay range for this role is :
80,000 - 90,000 USD per year(Remote (United States))
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