THE ROLE:
SEMI is seeking a Sr. Specialist for our Sustainability group. This position is responsible for managing environmental and social stewardship projects. Our SEMI Sustainability programs is themed on rallying the semiconductor value chain to bring about collective urgent climate action. The Sustainability program is focused on making a positive impact on our member’s response to carbon emission requirements, Circular economy efforts, and positive activities to accelerate our industry’s response to changes coming at them.
This a full-time, exempt position that reports directly to the Vice President of SEMI Sustainability at SEMI HQ in Milpitas, CA.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate and manage activities across ESG working groups
· Organize meetings and events with communications to stakeholders through multiple channels and across venues, e.g., conferences, workgroups, workshops, webinars
· Document and coordinate action items such as meeting summaries, 1:1s with committee leadership, regional internal webinars.
· Communicate status and updates internally and externally.
· Monitor engagement statistics.
Assist with administering membership, including sending agreements, responding to and coordinating responses to member company legal queries, membership dues, and anything else they might need to make a positive membership decision.
· Own metrics on member retention. Support logistics support for members.
· Enter new members into SEMI systems (NetSuite, SFDC and Higher Logic)
Support communications lead on communication between stakeholders including, but not limited to, SEMI members, EHSS Technical and Business leaders, marketing, communications, R&D, event managers, Governing Council, etc.
· Present updates to the various stakeholders, members and staff displaying comfort and credibility in front of groups
Support Monthly Sustainability Advisory Council Meetings
· Support the SAC Calendar
· Support agenda build and speaker engagement
· Engage members, promotion and upload material post meeting
Perform website updates to keep website current.
· Refresh and do housekeeping of the website.
Support special projects
· No more than two projects at any time
· Expected travel less than 10%
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:
· You are a key contributor to building strong, active, and visible Sustainability Advocacy voices that are valuable to SEMI members.
· The projects you support, and coordinate operate efficiently, successfully addressing critical technical challenges into industry-consensus action in a timely fashion.
· Your supervisors can confidently assign you tasks and expect timely, quality output with minimal supervision.
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS:
· Excellent people skills and customer focus
· Perform administrative, organizational, and technical tasks
· Attention to detail
· Positive attitude and openness
· Cooperative, team-oriented attitude
· Curious and interested in learning
· Ability to create plans, achieve deliverables and meet deadlines
· Accountability and dependability
· Adaptability to changing situations and priorities
· Collaboration and problem-solving ability
· Skilled in managing multi-cultural environments
FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE OR PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE:
BA/BS degree or equivalent industry experience required
2-5 years’ experience in program/project management, PMP certification preferred
Tech-savvy. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Semiconductor, Global electronics industry experience is desired
Strong English communication skills (both speaking and writing)
Preferred but not required:
o Technical background
o CRM experience
o Website management and updating skills
o Bilingual skills
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and be able to coordinate activity with a high level of technical detail. The position is customer facing and requires an individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, and a desire to provide world-class customer service. A technical background is helpful but not required if the candidate has the desire to learn about technologies and issues related to the Sustainability community.
ABOUT SEMI
Although we’re small, we’re mighty and influence and impact society at large positively. At SEMI, we offer opportunities to connect and interact with world leaders, industry legends, and rising stars. We help our members develop public and private policies to strengthen global supply chains and promote business growth and prosperity. Learn and grow professionally through career opportunities such as rotational assignments. Contribute by influencing and impacting an industry that is the foundation for innovation and positive change in areas like environmental sustainability, thought leadership, and DE&I. We take pride in offering work-life balance so you can live your personal and professional life to the fullest.
Individuals of all ages, all people of color, women, women of color, individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, and all other individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
SEMI is the global industry association representing the electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, connecting over 2,500 member companies and 1.3 million professionals worldwide. SEMI members are responsible for the innovations in materials, design, equipment, software, devices, and services that enable smarter, faster more powerful, and more affordable electronic products. Since 1970, SEMI has built connections that have helped its members prosper, create new markets, and address common industry challenges together. SEMI maintains offices in Berlin, Brussels, Hsinchu, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Milpitas and Washington, D.C. For more information about SEMI, please visit us at SEMI.org.
SEMI is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, (includes language use and possession of a driver’s license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law), ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Discrimination can also include failing to reasonably accommodate religious practices or qualified individuals with disabilities where the accommodation does not post an undue hardship. All discrimination is unlawful.
