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Green Thumb

Social Impact Specialist

Chicago, IL · On-site

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Green Thumb

Social Impact Specialist

Chicago, IL · On-site

The Role The Social Impact Specialist will join Green Thumb's Social Impact team to support the ... Strong internet research skills, PowerPoint and Excel skills * Ability to work independently and ...

Green Thumb

Social Impact Specialist

Chicago, IL · On-site

The Role The Social Impact Specialist will join Green Thumb's Social Impact team to support the ... Strong internet research skills, PowerPoint and Excel skills * Ability to work independently and ...

Socket.dev

Social Impact Specialist

Chicago, IL · On-site

The Role The Social Impact Specialist will join Green Thumb's Social Impact team to support the ... Strong internet research skills, PowerPoint and Excel skills * Ability to work independently and ...

Redwood Credit Union

Social Impact Manager

Napa, CA · On-site

Redwood Credit Union is seeking a Social Impact Manager, who will be responsible for all ... and assess impact throughout the year. o Hire, supervise, coach, and develop team members ...

Redwood Credit Union

Social Impact Manager

Napa, CA · On-site

Redwood Credit Union is seeking a Social Impact Manager, who will be responsible for all ... and assess impact throughout the year. o Hire, supervise, coach, and develop team members ...

Redwood Credit Union

Social Impact Manager

Napa, CA · On-site

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How much do social impact assessment researcher jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for social impact assessment researcher in the United States is $102,220.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,000.00 and $126,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Social Impact Assessment Researcher vs Environmental Consultant?

AspectSocial Impact Assessment ResearcherEnvironmental Consultant
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in social sciences, environmental studies, or related fieldsBachelor's or Master's in environmental science, engineering, or related fields
Work EnvironmentResearch settings, NGOs, government agencies, field surveysConsulting firms, project sites, environmental agencies
Industry UsageUsed in social impact studies, community engagement, policy analysisUsed in environmental assessments, compliance, remediation projects

The Social Impact Assessment Researcher focuses on evaluating how projects affect communities and social systems, often working on social data collection and analysis. In contrast, an Environmental Consultant primarily assesses environmental impacts and compliance. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and often collaborate on projects, but their core focus areas differ—social versus environmental impacts.

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Infographic showing various Social Impact Assessment Researcher job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,220 per year, or $49.1 per hour.

Mining Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Specialist (OCONUS)

Santa Fe, NM • On-site

Planate Management Group
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Conduct ESIA studies, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory compliance reviews.

  • Support project scoping, assessments, and reporting activities.

  • Provide technical leadership and analysis related to mining environmental and social impact assessments.

Job description

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

We are seeking an experienced Mining Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Specialist who will support the USTDA Global Critical Minerals Project Scoping Services. You will conduct ESIA studies, stakeholder engagement and regulatory compliance reviews.

This position is contingent upon contract award of the contract. If awarded, the anticipated period of performance will be approximately two years.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical leadership and analysis
  • Support project scoping, assessments and reporting
  • Contribute to stakeholder consultations and presentations
  • Ensure compliance with international standards and best practices
  • Support proposal and project delivery activities

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, with international project experience preferred
  • Strong reporting and communication skills
  • Experience in critical minerals, mining infrastructure, Africa, Latin America, or Indo-Pacific assignments preferred
  • This position is subject to contract-specific eligibility requirements; applicants must meet all applicable U.S. Government contract requirements, including U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status, where required by the contract.

Why Planate? 

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere.  We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Profession. 

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

  • Medical insurance/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • 401K plan eligibility upon hire
  • Health and Savings Account plan
  • Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness Offering
  • Training and Development
  • License/Certification support
  • Recognition and Rewards program
  • Travel Insurance

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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