Executive Assistant

As an Executive Assistant & Program Coordinator in Sustainability, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the sustainability team's efforts to drive environmental and social responsibility initiatives within our organization. You will be responsible for providing administrative support to the CSO as well as coordinating internal and external sustainability programs, projects and important meetings.

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

**Your key responsibilities**
- E2E management of internal and external meetings, from building agendas, preparing materials, taking minutes to following up on agreed actions.
- Collaborate with the sustainability team to plan, execute, and monitor sustainability projects and programs. Track progress, identify potential issues, and propose solutions.
- Coordinate activities, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within budget.
- Act as a liaison between different departments and stakeholders involved in sustainability projects and programs.

**We bring**
- Sustainability Commitment: Be part of an organization where sustainability isn't just a headline but is embedded in our strategy and processes, enabling you to make a meaningful impact on the world.
- Empowered Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible work environment that empowers you to take ownership of your work, driving accountability and fostering a healthy work-life balance.
- Inspiring Innovation: Join a company with a rich history of groundbreaking scientific innovation and a future brimming with opportunities to collaboratively create with our customers.
- Nurturing Growth: Cultivate your potential in an environment that encourages and supports curiosity, fostering an open mindset for continuous personal and professional development.
- Well-Being Priority: Experience a culture that places safety and well-being at its core, caring for both your physical and mental health.
- Inclusive Community: Join barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected, regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity. Embrace the strength of diversity.

**You bring**
- 5 years + experience in a similar role.
- A solid sustainability knowledge base and previous experience in project coordination.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to navigate different hierarchical levels.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Familiarity with project management software will be an advantage.

**Equal opportunities commitment**

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: (here,) there’s a place for everyone with us.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

**Important Notes**

**About dsm-firmenich**

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

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