Nike is looking to reimagine the future of the global economy by passing the baton to the next generation, recognizing that sustainability is a competitive advantage and the future of sport depends on the future of our planet. The Global Sustainability team aims to power Nike's journey towards a Zero Carbon and Zero Waste future by innovating and accelerating sustainable product solutions and circular business models, transitioning to net zero emissions, eliminating waste, protecting natural resources, and ensuring the safety and engagement of people in the supply chain.
Requirements
- General sustainability skills/knowledge strongly preferred, including experience in corporate responsibility, climate, natural resources, circularity, and/or other related topics
- Ability to work cross-functionally and influence teams in a highly matrixed organization
- Strong project management, problem structuring and solving skills
- Ability to decipher themes, make decisions, and tell stories from large datasets
- Experience presenting to diverse audiences, including senior leadership
- Have an inquisitive, growth-focused and process-oriented mindset
Responsibilities
- work with teams Globally across Nike to embed sustainability into business, manufacturing, operations, and marketplaceinitiatives
- lead one or more projects that will require you to work across a range of stakeholders
- exercise and showcase critical and strategic thinking and problem solving to deliver insights that will move the business forward
- Develop a strategy for how Nike could incorporate carbon offsets in its enterprise climate strategy
- Research and create a playbook on how Nike should elevate its sustainability presence at key running races
- Develop an implementation plan to achieve Nike’s post-consumer waste goals
Other
- Enrolled in aMBAand/or Environmental Science graduate program with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or Spring 2027
- Background in Social and Environmental Sustainability, Operations, Supply Chain, Analytics, Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, Textiles, Finance, or Retail preferred
- At least 2 years of work experience required
- 1 page Resume submission (PDF) and 1 page Cover Letter required for consideration (PDF)
- Self-starter that is comfortable with ambiguity and has a bias for action
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Clearly demonstrated passion for sustainability and Nike
