How You'll Make an Impact: - Lead the assessment of products that promote positive sustainability characteristics (energy efficiency/consumption, recyclability, sustainable source materials, etc.) and how the ranking/scoring of those characteristics can be incorporated into the overall ratings of those products. - Direct and oversee operational activities to ensure that research and testing in the product sustainability program is performed on schedule, according to procedures with quality and accuracy. - Identify existing and emerging issues in sustainability research/testing and help define what sustainability means for CR and for marketplace stakeholders (consumers, manufacturers, regulators, distributors, etc.) across different product categories. - Work with internal partners to determine how to incorporate the prevention and reduction of environmental and consumer harms into a sustainability ratings scheme for products or services accounting for attributes like lifecycle adjustments and true cost accounting. - Work across teams to establish, reinforce, and adhere to consistent data analysis standards, adhering to CR’s commitment to rigor, objectivity, and quality - Partner with internal stakeholders to establish an overarching testing organizational plan; Collaborate and work cross-functionally with Testing and Insights teams as well as with content, advocacy, legal and survey to ensure insights inform broader critical initiatives. - Stay current on applicable codes& standards that apply to product sustainability, recommend appropriate test methods/approaches to assess compliance - Advise senior leadership on long-term strategy and decision making by defining critical metrics, developing dashboards, and providing strategic insights - Ensure proper documentation of product sustainability testing protocols and procedures as well as document and maintain inventory of proprietary data. - Manage other staff member(s) in the Product Sustainability Research and Testing Team, as required - Work with Vice President to develop and execute effective succession plans, including the selection, mentoring, and coaching of the appropriate team members to meet the department’s requirements of the organization - Keep abreast of industry testing standards, market trends and competitors’ practices evaluating and providing recommendations to improve existing testing procedures and practices - Serves as an organizational thought leader and the primary Consumer Reports spokesperson for product sustainability. Represent CR externally in public testimony, meetings with manufacturers, industry, NGOs, and in media interviews and as a participant and/or speaker at external engagements, as required

Partnerships are a critical pillar in CR’s long term strategy. The partners you will identify allow us to fill gaps consumers face in the marketplace, offer avenues to find and reach the new audiences we’re seeking, have consumer-friendly solutions to bring to our members, and generate revenue. When these services are combined with CR’s best-in-class consumer-education resources to provide consumers with essential and independent guidance, they can be best situated to navigate the plethora of confusing choices they’re regularly faced with.   In this role you will focus on helping us grow B2B revenue streams and partnerships to drive paid memberships.  You will also: - You will own the end-to-end process. - Research the competition within key market landscapes - Bringpotential partners to light - Handle contract negotiations as well as serving as point of contact for each partnership once you’ve closed the deal.

  The Chief Diversity Officer will Establish, implement, and oversee the administration of an enterprise diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic plan, including developing short- and medium-term operating plans that advance long term objectives.Provide advice and support to leadership in developing and embedding inclusive practices into all aspects of the organization’s operations; collaborate with leaders to ensure the organization carries out its commitment to serve a diverse stakeholder inclusively, equitably, and authentically.   Other responsibilities include: - Coach leaders and staff and provide technical assistance on best practices to help foster a company climate that respects and values diversity and inclusion by building engagement, continually developing an inclusive culture, and meeting the needs of varied abilities and learning approaches of employees. - Partner closely with the Chief People Officer to ensure People & Culture priorities align with diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies, including recruitment, career support and progression, policies, compensation, performance, leadership development, as well as employee engagement, retention, and belonging. - Develop, implement, and support ongoing education and training programs aimed at strengthening inclusive behaviors and promoting equitable development opportunities for staff at all levels. - Lead the work and direction of employee Inclusion Networks and the DEI Council, ensuring staff voice is integrated into equity strategy and practice; periodically conduct an assessment of the organization’s DEI infrastructure, noting challenges and barriers encountered and recommending appropriate solutions. - Develop and monitor key DEI performance indicators; oversee the collection of data, analyze outcomes against established targets, and modify strategies as necessary to achieve desired results; with People & Culture, analyze the results of employee engagement surveys and develop targeted action plans to address DEI and belonging concerns. - Provide direct strategic guidance, insights, and counsel to the Board of Directors DEI Committee to facilitate the growth and development of individual directors and the advancement of the Board’s DEI objectives. - Partner with corporate communications to shape internal communication strategies to promote inclusion and regularly communicate internal and external diversity and inclusion activities, events, and progress. - Develop the DEI team by actively identifying relevant strengths and opportunities and providing or securing appropriate coaching, training, and development. - Complete training and professional development requirements in a timely manner. - Perform all duties in accordance with CRValues, Compliance Program, and other policies and procedures. - Perform other related duties and special projects as requested.