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Sustainability Analyst

1/31/2026

The Sustainability Analyst will support and enhance sustainability initiatives in agricultural and packing operations by implementing sustainable practices. This includes collaborating with teams to integrate technologies that promote resource efficiency and analyzing sustainability data for improvement opportunities.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

At AC Foods, we grow citrus, blueberries and hazelnuts and are focused on responsible and regenerative farming and food production at scale. We are a vertically-integrated producer on a mission to support our partners in expanding access to better, healthier food that delights customers and consumers every day. We operate nurseries, farms, packing facilities, and sales and marketing in California, Oregon and Australia. AC Foods oversees select operations and the daily operations of farms, packing and sales to ensure the safest, highest quality of healthy fruits. Some of our proprietary brands include: Suntreat®, Sumo Citrus®, and I’m Pink® specialty citrus varietals. Our values are important to how we do business. At AC Foods, we recognize that when we live our values each and every day, the world “EATS” better: Excellence: Being the best at what we do: innovation, production, product delivery Accountability: We all play a part in creating value and we are all accountable for our actions and performance Transparency: Openness in our interactions, communication, and data-sharing Stewardship: Creating a positive impact on our planet, in our communities, and for our people

About the Role

Description

Position Summary:

The Sustainability Analyst’s role is to support and enhance our sustainability initiatives across our agricultural and packing operations. This role will focus on identifying, developing, and implementing sustainable practices across AC Foods’ portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

· Understand the operational team’s practices and philosophies and work with them to design and implement technologies and process that increase soil and plant health and promote efficient resource use.

· Collaborate with farm manager and packinghouse teams to integrate sustainable practices into daily operations. Effective communication with stakeholders is essential to drive initiatives forward.

· Understand the various agricultural technologies used by the operational teams and how the data from them can be used for sustainability purposes.

· Work cross collaboratively with IT, operational teams, and our ag-tech vendors to ensure that the necessary data is collected.

· Monitor and analyze sustainability data such as (but not limited to) energy, water, and waste usage to identify opportunities for reduction and efficiency.

· Lead projects related to on farm regenerative trials, resource conservation and efficiencies, and waste management.

· Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and best practices in sustainable agriculture.

Requirements

Qualifications:

· A degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Agriculture, Business, or a related field.

· Strong interest in corporate sustainability, environmental stewardship, and sustainable agriculture.

· Excellent research and analytical skills with attention to detail.

· Problem-solving and project management skills.

· Ability to communicate complex sustainability topics in a clear and concise manner.

· Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

· Experience with GIS, CAD, or sustainability reporting tools is a plus.

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

What You’ll Gain:

· Hands-on experience in sustainability initiatives within the agriculture sector.

· Exposure to environmental compliance, sustainability reporting, and corporate social responsibility strategies.

· Collaboration with professionals across multiple departments and disciplines.

· Mentorship and networking opportunities within AC Foods.

· Potential for career development and future opportunities within sustainability roles.

Key Skills

SustainabilityEnvironmental StewardshipAgricultureResearch SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingProject ManagementCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeGISCADSustainability ReportingBilingualData AnalysisCollaborationRegenerative Practices