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Reporting to the Sr. Director of Sustainable Winemaking, the Sustainability Analyst supports and advances Jackson Family Wines’ sustainability strategy with a strong focus on greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting, energy management, certifications, regenerative farming, and cross-functional project execution. The position blends technical analysis, project and data management, and stakeholder coordination to deliver measurable progress toward enterprise sustainability goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:
Greenhouse Gas Accounting & Decarbonization
- Coordinate company-wide GHG Emission inventory, data collection, and verification in alignment with International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA) and external standards.
- Analyze year-over-year emissions trends, identify drivers of change, and model potential reduction pathways.
- Support decarbonization initiatives across energy, fuel, packaging, and product transport, including emissions impact modeling of proposed projects.
- Maintain documentation and data workflows to support third-party audits and compliance reporting.
Energy Management & Renewable Energy
- Manage relationships with energy providers and partners related to billing, data accuracy, and performance monitoring.
- Monitor solar system performance, flag issues, and coordinate with facilities and vendors on maintenance and optimization.
- Perform financial and emissions analysis to support new solar installations, renewable diesel scaling, and load-shifting projects.
Certifications & Compliance
- Lead and support sustainability certification processes including audit preparation, site coordination, and documentation submission.
- Track compliance requirements and maintain organized records for internal and external stakeholders.
- Serve as a technical resource during audits and certification reviews.
Data Management & Analytics
- Collect, clean, validate, and manage sustainability data across vineyards, wineries, and supply chain activities.
- Collaborate with IT and Data & Analytics teams to improve data systems, automation, and dashboards for energy, emissions, and sustainability KPIs.
- Support development of internal dashboards and tools that improve visibility for leadership and site teams.
Regenerative Farming, Biodiversity & Land Management
- Support regenerative farming, soil health, and biodiversity initiatives, including data collection, pilot projects, and working group coordination.
- Assist with carbon sequestration research, soil carbon modeling, and emerging land-sector accounting approaches.
- Help plan and execute employee volunteer events tied to biodiversity and land restoration goals.
Cross-Functional & External Engagement
- Coordinate sustainability projects with vineyard managers, winemaking and maintenance teams, procurement, and supply chain partners.
- Contribute technical inputs for sustainability communications, presentations, and internal/external reports.
- Represent the sustainability team in cross-functional meetings and working groups as a subject-matter contributor.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Agriculture, or a related field.
- At least three years’ experience in sustainability strategy and project management.
- Expertise in sustainability certifications and regulatory compliance.
- Strong analytical skills with experience managing large, multi-source datasets. Experience with AI tools preferred.
- Working knowledge of GHG accounting (Scopes 1–3) and sustainability reporting frameworks.
- Experience with energy management, utilities, or renewable energy projects preferred.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate technical information clearly to non-technical audiences.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing multiple parallel projects.
WAGE TRANSPARENCY:
The annual salary for this role ranges from $85,000-105,000. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.
BENEFITS:
- Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Generous time off including vacation, holidays, and paid health time
- Paid volunteer time
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Modern Health virtual mental health & coaching visits
- Wine discounts!
Jackson Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on merit and business needs.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Sr. Director of Sustainable Winemaking, the Sustainability Analyst supports and advances Jackson Family Wines’ sustainability strategy with a strong focus on greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting, energy management, certifications, regenerative farming, and cross-functional project execution. The position blends technical analysis, project and data management, and stakeholder coordination to deliver measurable progress toward enterprise sustainability goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:
Greenhouse Gas Accounting & Decarbonization
- Coordinate company-wide GHG Emission inventory, data collection, and verification in alignment with International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA) and external standards.
- Analyze year-over-year emissions trends, identify drivers of change, and model potential reduction pathways.
- Support decarbonization initiatives across energy, fuel, packaging, and product transport, including emissions impact modeling of proposed projects.
- Maintain documentation and data workflows to support third-party audits and compliance reporting.
Energy Management & Renewable Energy
- Manage relationships with energy providers and partners related to billing, data accuracy, and performance monitoring.
- Monitor solar system performance, flag issues, and coordinate with facilities and vendors on maintenance and optimization.
- Perform financial and emissions analysis to support new solar installations, renewable diesel scaling, and load-shifting projects.
Certifications & Compliance
- Lead and support sustainability certification processes including audit preparation, site coordination, and documentation submission.
- Track compliance requirements and maintain organized records for internal and external stakeholders.
- Serve as a technical resource during audits and certification reviews.
Data Management & Analytics
- Collect, clean, validate, and manage sustainability data across vineyards, wineries, and supply chain activities.
- Collaborate with IT and Data & Analytics teams to improve data systems, automation, and dashboards for energy, emissions, and sustainability KPIs.
- Support development of internal dashboards and tools that improve visibility for leadership and site teams.
Regenerative Farming, Biodiversity & Land Management
- Support regenerative farming, soil health, and biodiversity initiatives, including data collection, pilot projects, and working group coordination.
- Assist with carbon sequestration research, soil carbon modeling, and emerging land-sector accounting approaches.
- Help plan and execute employee volunteer events tied to biodiversity and land restoration goals.
Cross-Functional & External Engagement
- Coordinate sustainability projects with vineyard managers, winemaking and maintenance teams, procurement, and supply chain partners.
- Contribute technical inputs for sustainability communications, presentations, and internal/external reports.
- Represent the sustainability team in cross-functional meetings and working groups as a subject-matter contributor.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Agriculture, or a related field.
- At least three years’ experience in sustainability strategy and project management.
- Expertise in sustainability certifications and regulatory compliance.
- Strong analytical skills with experience managing large, multi-source datasets. Experience with AI tools preferred.
- Working knowledge of GHG accounting (Scopes 1–3) and sustainability reporting frameworks.
- Experience with energy management, utilities, or renewable energy projects preferred.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate technical information clearly to non-technical audiences.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing multiple parallel projects.
WAGE TRANSPARENCY:
The annual salary for this role ranges from $85,000-105,000. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.
BENEFITS:
- Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Generous time off including vacation, holidays, and paid health time
- Paid volunteer time
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Modern Health virtual mental health & coaching visits
- Wine discounts!
Jackson Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on merit and business needs.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Sustainability
Align your degree to the role
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to the sustainability position. A sustainability management or environmental science degree strengthens your case; a general business degree may require additional documentation showing the connection.
Check LCA filings for sustainability roles
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Labor Condition Applications filed under SOC codes like Environmental Scientists or Sustainability Specialists. This shows which employers have recently sponsored H-1B workers in comparable roles.
Target employers with ESG reporting mandates
Publicly traded companies required to file ESG disclosures have ongoing, budget-backed sustainability headcount. Their compliance deadlines create predictable hiring cycles you can time your application to.
Find H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter sustainability jobs by employers with verified H-1B filing history. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored the visa for this role type.
Clarify specialty occupation early in interviews
Ask whether the role requires a degree in a specific sustainability-related field, not just any bachelor's degree. If the job description says 'preferred,' work with HR to get it changed to 'required' before your employer files the I-129.
Request premium processing for offer deadlines
If your start date is firm, ask your employer to file the I-129 with premium processing through USCIS. Standard processing can take months; premium processing returns a decision within 15 business days, protecting both sides of the offer.
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Find Sustainability JobsSustainability H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Do sustainability jobs qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes, when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as environmental science, sustainability, engineering, or urban planning. Titles like ESG analyst, sustainability manager, or environmental compliance specialist typically meet the specialty occupation standard. Generalist roles where any degree qualifies are harder to support and may draw a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for sustainability roles?
Large consulting firms, Fortune 500 companies with dedicated ESG teams, utilities, and renewable energy developers are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for sustainability positions. Government contractors and international corporations with U.S. offices also file regularly. You can filter by verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate to see which companies have sponsored similar roles.
What if my sustainability degree is from outside the United States?
Foreign degrees are acceptable, but your employer's immigration attorney will typically request a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized agency to confirm U.S. equivalency. A three-year bachelor's from certain countries may or may not be accepted as equivalent to a four-year U.S. degree, depending on the evaluator and the adjudicating officer. Get the evaluation done before your employer starts the H-1B petition.
Can I switch sustainability employers on an H-1B?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules established by AC21, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition, provided your original petition was approved and you've been in valid H-1B status. The new employer must file before your current status expires. Confirm the new role also meets specialty occupation requirements for your degree field.
How does the H-1B lottery affect sustainability job seekers?
If you need a cap-subject H-1B, your petition enters the annual lottery in March for an October 1 start date. Selection is not guaranteed. Cap-exempt employers, including universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and certain research institutions, can file outside the lottery. Some sustainability roles at think tanks or academic research centers fall into cap-exempt categories, which is worth exploring early in your search.
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