ESG Analyst

Overview

Handshake is looking for sustainability and ESG professionals to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional job. You'll draw on your hands-on experience with carbon accounting, GHG reporting, and environmental compliance to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand sustainability and ESG workflows and practices.

This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity that can be done alongside research, teaching, postdoctoral work, or industry employment.

Details

• This project involves independently producing expert-level analytical work and data outputs using the tools and workflows from your professional practice. You will be asked to complete real work tasks — such as building price forecast models or developing PPA documentation — in a structured, project-based format.
• Fully remote with a flexible, asynchronous schedule and no minimum hour requirement; most contributors work approximately 5–20 hours per week when participating in an active project.
• Placement depends on current project needs, with opportunities to be considered for future projects as they become available.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional experience in sustainability, ESG, or environmental compliance, in roles such as:

  • Sustainability Manager or ESG Analyst

  • Carbon Accounting Manager or GHG Inventory Lead
  • Environmental Compliance Manager or EHS Manager
  • Or equivalent roles in the energy or industrial sector
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following tools:

  • Persefoni

  • GaBi
  • EPA eGGRT
  • VelocityEHS
• Strong written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and asynchronously with AI research teams.