Sustainability Consultant

Sustainability Consultant (Volunteer) — FounderHelpDesk

Location: Remote | Engagement: Volunteer / Part-time | Duration: 3–6 months (extendable)

Start Date: Immediate

About FounderHelpDesk

FounderHelpDesk is a global ecosystem that supports early-stage founders in building smarter and scaling faster — through community, collaboration, and emerging technologies.

We’re launching dedicated Sustainability Cohorts to empower founders building in areas like Circular Economy, Waste Management, Climate Tech, Green Materials, and Renewable Solutions.

We’re looking for Sustainability Consultants (Volunteers) who can help us connect with mission-driven founders and guide them in translating sustainable ideas into scalable business models.

Role Overview

As a Sustainability Consultant (Volunteer), you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of sustainability-focused startups.

You will help founders understand environmental challenges, identify real-world use cases, and co-design product pathways that create measurable impact.

What You’ll Do

• Connect with founders working on sustainability, clean tech, or circular economy ideas.
• Mentor and guide them on product validation, sustainability strategy, and go-to-market design.
• Contribute insights and frameworks on carbon reduction, circular design, and ethical supply chains.
• Help curate resources, case studies, and partnerships with relevant organizations.
• Support cohort activities, panel discussions, and sustainability workshops.
• Collaborate with FounderHelpDesk’s product and community teams to shape sustainability verticals.

Who You Are

• Passionate about sustainability, impact entrepreneurship, and systems change.
• Experienced or knowledgeable in fields like:
• Circular Economy
• Climate / Carbon Tech
• Sustainable Manufacturing
• ESG & Policy
• Renewable Energy
• Waste / Resource Management
• Comfortable mentoring or collaborating with early-stage founders.
• Open to volunteering a few hours per week to help grow a sustainability-focused startup ecosystem.

What You’ll Gain

• A chance to contribute to real-world sustainable innovation.
• Direct engagement with founders and startups tackling climate and environmental challenges.
• Access to a global network of entrepreneurs, mentors, and ecosystem partners.
• Recognition on the FounderHelpDesk network as a Sustainability Advisor / Contributor.
• Certificate of contribution and opportunity to transition into a formal advisory role.

To Apply:

Email help@founderhelpdesk.in

Subject: Sustainability Consultant (Volunteer) – [Your Name]

Include:

• Your LinkedIn profile or short bio
• Areas of sustainability you’re most passionate about
• Few lines on how you’d like to support founders (mentorship, research, partnerships, etc.)

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