Friday, July 25, 2008

Two jobs with Calvert Investments

Job Title: Social Research Analyst I Interest Category: Research
Position Type: Full Time
Company: CALVERT GROUP, LTD.
Division: CALVERT
City: BETHESDA
State: Maryland
Qualifications: SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB:

• Bachelor degree
• 2-4 years experience in some aspect of ESG research
• Proficiency in research with developing skill in advocacy; emerging knowledge pertaining to ESG issues
• Familiarity with mutual fund/financial industry preferred, series 6 or 7 within 12 months.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Stong computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, and experience with use of electronic database software, such as Microsoft Access, preferred.
Associate work schedule: Monday - Friday External Job Description: JOB PURPOSE:
The incumbent is responsible for conducting research and analysis together with shareholder/public policy advocacy on across the range of corporate responsibility and sustainability issues, including environmental, workplace, human rights, indigenous peoples’ rights, product safety and integrity, community interaction, and governance performance. Particular consideration for this current position will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience and expertise on environmental, climate change and alternative energy issues, along with extractive industries (oil and gas, mining).

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB RESULTS:

• Responsible for conducting environmental, social and governance (ESG) research and analysis for Calvert funds and the Calvert Social Index as assigned, and working with portfolio managers to assure that they have social research decisions on companies in their investment universes, as needed
• Responsible for providing ESG research and analysis for other Calvert investment portfolios, as needed
• Responsible for contributing to in-house company grading/rating methods on ESG issues as assigned
• Responsible for conducting corporate dialogues and advocacy on ESG performance-related issues, as needed
• Participate in and, as assigned, lead departmental projects, including but not limited to shareholder and related l public policy advocacy or writing, report writing, development of new screens or screening criteria, and coordination of advocacy campaigns with other investors, nonprofit groups, and other experts
• Responsible for writing papers and making presentations on issues, as assigned

Job Title: Social Research Analyst II Interest Category: Research
Position Type: Full Time
Company: CALVERT GROUP, LTD.
Division: CALVERT
City: BETHESDA
State: Maryland
Qualifications: SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB:

• Bachelor degree, advanced degree beneficial
• 4-6 years experience in some aspect of ESG research
• Proficiency in research, analysis and advocacy pertaining to ESG issues
• Developed knowledge of industry sectors/issues
• Familiarity with mutual fund/financial industry preferred, series 6 or 7
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, and experience with use of electronic database software, such as Microsoft Access, preferred.


Associate work schedule: Monday - Friday External Job Description: JOB PURPOSE:
The incumbent is responsible for conducting research and analysis together with shareholder/public policy advocacy on across the range of corporate responsibility and sustainability issues, including environmental, workplace, human rights, indigenous peoples’ rights, product safety and integrity, community interaction, and governance performance. Particular consideration for this current position will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience and expertise on environmental, climate change and alternative energy issues, along with extractive industries (oil and gas, mining).

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB RESULTS:

• Responsible for conducting environmental, social and governance (ESG) research and analysis for Calvert funds and the Calvert Social Index as assigned, and working with portfolio managers to assure that they have social research decisions on companies in their investment universes, as needed
• Responsible for providing ESG research and analysis for other Calvert investment portfolios, as needed
• Responsible for contributing to in-house company grading/rating methods on ESG issues as assigned
• Responsible for conducting corporate dialogues and advocacy on ESG performance-related issues, as needed
• Participate in and, as assigned, lead departmental projects, including but not limited to shareholder and related l public policy advocacy or writing, report writing, development of new screens or screening criteria, and coordination of advocacy campaigns with other investors, nonprofit groups, and other experts
• Responsible for writing papers and making presentations on issues, as assigned

Contact Information:


Bennett Freeman
Senior Vice President
Social Research and Policy
Calvert Group, Ltd.
4550 Montgomery Ave., Suite 1000N
Bethesda, Md. 20814
Phone: 301-951-4865
Fax: 301-654-2960
www.calvert.com

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