Sustainability Associate

Location: Louisville, CO (in-office 4 days/week)
Compensation: $58,000 annually
Full-Time
Occasional travel (up to ~10%)

Do you believe in the power of data to drive meaningful environmental impact? Are you excited by the idea of helping a global outdoor company turn sustainability goals into real-world action?

At Fjällräven and Fenix Outdoor, sustainability isn’t a side initiative; it’s core to who we are. From the materials we choose to how we operate our stores and offices, we’re committed to protecting nature and enabling more people to experience it.

As a Sustainability Associate, you’ll support the work that brings this mission to life across North America. You’ll help track environmental impact, contribute to sustainability reporting, and support initiatives that improve how we operate across retail, operations, and beyond.

Come walk with us.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Sustainability Associate, you’ll partner closely with the North America Sustainability Manager and Global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team to support sustainability programs, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.

Data, Reporting, and Impact Tracking

• Collect, analyze, and maintain environmental data across stores, offices, and operations (energy, water, waste, packaging materials) for North America

• Support sustainability global reporting efforts, including contributions to annual CSR reporting and frameworks like CDP and GRI

Help track progress toward carbon, energy, and operational sustainability goals

Sustainability Programs & Operations

• Support sustainability initiatives across retail stores and distribution centers

• Maintain data, tools and dashboards used to monitor sustainability performance

• Identify trends and opportunities to improve environmental impact

Research & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct research on sustainability topics relevant to the apparel and retail industry (lower impact materials, water use, chemical impacts, packaging, etc.)

• Support alignment with internal standards and external requirements (including Extended Producer Responsibility and other regulations)

• Monitor emerging regulations and sustainability trends across North America

Communication & Collaboration

• Support internal and external sustainability communications, including progress updates and drafting yearly reporting materials

• Partner with cross-functional teams across retail, operations, and brand functions to facilitate project implementation

• Contribute to sustainability initiatives at the Louisville office, brand-lend events, and occasional site visits

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT

You’re curious, detail-oriented, and motivated by the idea of making sustainability tangible and measurable. You enjoy working with data but also value collaboration and clear communication.

You bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Business (with emphasis in Supply Chain, Apparel, etc.), or a similarly related field - equivalent professional experience may also be considered

• Strong analytical skills and experience working with Excel (experience with Power BI or similar tools is a plus)

• Foundational knowledge of sustainability concepts and reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, CDP, CSRD)

• Strong organization skills, attention to detail, ability to summarize data and interpret

• Clear communication skills and the ability to work across teams

Preferred (but not required):

• Although this can be an entry position, we prefer 2+ years of experience in sustainability( this may include professional experience, internships, or academic experience in sustainability, ESG, or corporate responsibility)

• Familiarity with life cycle assessment (LCA) concepts or sustainability data tools

• Interest in the outdoor apparel industry

• Additional language skills (Spanish, Swedish, German, or French)

WHAT WE OFFER

Click here to learn more about Fenix Outdoor's benefits, including:

• 401(k) with employer match to support your long-term financial wellbeing

• Generous paid time off to rest, recharge, and get outside

• Product discounts and access to Fjällräven outdoor event