Make A Positive Impact Jobs in New York City, NY

Typical salaries vary by seniority and region. A junior ESG Analyst earns $60k‑$80k, an ESG Analyst $80k‑$110k, a Senior ESG Analyst $110k‑$150k, a Sustainability Manager $140k‑$190k, and a Director of Sustainability $170k‑$230k. These ranges reflect the transparency listed on JobTransparency and are adjusted for cost‑of‑living differences.

Employers prioritize data fluency (Python, SQL, R), visualization (Tableau, Power BI), ESG standards (GRI, SASB, TCFD), and certifications such as Certified Sustainability Professional (CSP), CFA ESG, LEED AP, ISO 14001, and PMP for project leadership. Fluency in Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) for sustainability analytics is increasingly valuable.

Yes. Over 75% of Make A Positive Impact roles are fully remote or hybrid. Companies use digital collaboration tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and cloud data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery) to enable distributed teams to manage ESG data and reporting.

Career path often starts as a Junior ESG Analyst, then ESG Analyst, Senior ESG Analyst, Sustainability Manager, and finally Director of Sustainability or Chief Sustainability Officer. Key milestones include earning a CSP or CFA ESG, leading a cross‑functional impact project, and publishing ESG reports that meet CSRD or TCFD frameworks.

Key trends include AI‑driven climate risk modeling, integration of ESG into core financial models, new regulations such as EU CSRD and US SEC ESG disclosures, and the rise of sustainability‑focused fintech platforms. Companies are investing in digital twins for carbon mapping and using blockchain for supply‑chain traceability.