Who We Are:
Overture Promotions is an award-winning promotional product agency; we design and produce swag for events, new hire kits, brand activations, company stores and much more. Unlike most, we have a unique ability to offer end-to-end services under one roof. In-house services include graphic design, web development, onsite screen printing and embroidery, 200,000 SF of warehouse space, pick-pack, and kit assembly. We’re a minority-owned business that’s woman-led. We work with companies of all sizes, including many of the world’s most recognizable brands.
Summary: Overture is looking for an ESG Compliance Specialist to join us! This is a new position at Overture. The ESG Compliance Specialist will ensure Overture is conducting business in full compliance with international and national sustainability laws, regulations, practices, and standards, as well as security and privacy standards. This is a hybrid role, 3 days in the office at our H.Q. in Waukegan, IL.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Monitor and coordinate internal activities related to the Overture’s ESG strategy
Project manage getting information and reporting required for EcoVadis and B Corp audits and drive the completion of the audits
Assist in the production of relevant sustainability documentation, including disclosure documents and supplier engagement documentation
Support communication on key performance indicators for CSR targets and work with teams to strengthen internal program KPIs
Conduct outreach to our suppliers for their supply chain audits, sustainability reporting and DPA agreements; create a searchable database of those policies, with summaries
Create a process for evaluating and scoring sustainable products
Source and vet sustainable pack materials and other DC supplies, make recommendations to Operations management
Manage workflow for customer security audits, working with E2 Services for first round answers, then review what’s missing and route to appropriate internal staff
Build an easily searchable database of policies relevant to RFPs and Data Privacy/IT audits
Set up and manage a contracts database; notify sales when contracts are expiring. Evaluate and recommend contract management software
Support creation of our annual CSR report, and communications for internal and external audiences on the CSR program, milestones, and impact
Monitor and share best practices on environment, social and governance reporting trends to provide insights and recommendations
Qualifications:
At least 3 years of experience in ESG practices with a focus on supply chain management and/or social and environmental compliance.
Familiarity with auditing frameworks, and ethical sourcing standards (EcoVadis, B Corp, SEDEX)
Project management experience
Self-starter with strong initiative
Analytical, organized and detail-oriented
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate throughout the organization
Willing to build knowledge of ESG requirements and trends, and relevant regulations in the US and EU
Expertise in Microsoft office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to create data visualizations/infographics
Benefits:
Complete insurance coverage on day 1 of hire; Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability plans with Company contributions
Pet insurance
Corporate partnerships with Life Time Fitness and Bears Fit locations
Generous paid time off (vacation, sick and personal days as well as yearly floating holiday)
401(k) eligible on day 1 of hire; Overture match after first year of employment
Paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave based on years of service
Relaxed dress code
Summer BBQs, volunteer employee resource groups (Culture Crew, Green Team, Safety Team, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council), employee vegetable garden, contests, potlucks and cookoffs
Employee referral bonus
*Relocation is not provided for this role*
