Sustainability Recruiting Blog by Ellen Weinreb

Thoughts about the CSR and Sustainability Job Market developed for both job seekers and hiring managers

Category Archives: Tips for Jobseekers

My Greenbiz article on compensation

Written by Ellen on July 27, 2010 —

Below is an excerpt from my article in Greenbiz “The Truth About Sustainability Compensation”

Overall, salaries vary. The salary range that I have observed for sustainability professionals ranges from $48,000 to $500,000. Not too helpful.
However, this wide range narrows when one adjusts for key factors. After taking these into account, the salaries become much more consistent and [...]

Also posted in Commentary

CSR Jobs Report just published

Written by Ellen on March 17, 2010 —

It is time once again for Sustainability Recruiting’s biennial Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Jobs Report. This report covers 6 years of CSR job postings (2004-2009).

Also posted in Tips for Hiring Managers/ Employers

Can I just pay someone to find me a job?

Written by Ellen on November 2, 2009 —

I have often had jobseekers ask me if I would represent them to find them job. As a CSR recruiter representing employers, I don’t do this nor does anyone else in the CSR or sustainability field. The closest a jobseeker will get is the CSR/sustainability Job Coach. I have listed a few coaches on my website. Coaches typically charge $150/hr or $500/4hrs. You [...]