Welcome to the Parallel Universe
A community of thinkers and doers redefining how sustainability work gets done—with flexibility, trust, and a shared drive for meaningful impact.
In Parallel, alongside one another, is our commitment to doing sustainability differently. Side by side, step by step. Whatever it takes. Working in Parallel, providing sustainability staffing solutions to our clients who become partners. Growing a community of change makers, and scaling impact along the way. Together, our team’s diverse superpowers come together to deliver clients a sigh of relief, skilled support, and the clearest path to sustainable results.
What We Stand For
Our values guide how we show up—for our work, each other, and the change we want to see.
01
Work Together
Sustainability is too big to do alone.
We value collaboration over competition—because real change takes alignment. This work can feel isolating, but we show up as a team, time and time again. We believe progress is collective.
02
Be Human
We lead with empathy and show up as people first.
Sustainability is a human challenge—and our differences are a strength. We seek connection, tell stories that resonate, and turn data into meaning.
03
Stay Curious
Expertise doesn’t mean having all the answers.
We keep a beginner’s mindset, ask good questions, and stay open to what’s changing. Curiosity keeps us agile, evolving, and relevant.
04
Build Trust
Trust is how change happens.
We guide others the way we want to be guided—with integrity, clarity, and consistency. We listen first, act thoughtfully, and show up for the long haul.
05
Cultivate Grit
This work isn’t easy—and that’s why it matters.
We invest in our people so they can bring their best. We support each other through the tough stuff and use every challenge as fuel to push forward.
06
Seek Impact
We aim beyond checkboxes.
We look past the task at hand to the system it sits in—and focus our energy where it can drive the most meaningful, lasting change.
Rooted in Collaboration, Working from Anywhere
A remote team anchored by regional hubs, connecting Midwest practicality with East Coast momentum. At Parallel you’re part of a team that’s united not by geography, but by purpose.
Midwest
Steady, genuine, and collaborative—our Midwest hub reflects the kind of grounded leadership that puts people first. It’s where reliability meets resourcefulness, and a strong work ethic drives real progress. We show up for each other, build trust through consistency, and believe that real progress happens together.
East Coast
Driven, curious, and bold—our East Coast hub brings energy, creativity, and relentless edge to everything we do. It’s where big ideas meet follow-through, where questions spark movement, and where passion meets purpose. We lead with heart, act with intention, and stay focused on meaningful impact that lasts.
Benefits
We offer competitive benefit packages including, but not limited to:
01. Competitive Salaries
02. 401(k) Match & Annual Bonus Opportunities
03. Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
04. Flexible Hour Schedule
05. Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks of PTO
06. Flexible Holiday Schedule: Up to 9 holidays
07. Paid Volunteer Time Off
08. Education Stipends: Professional development support for career growth
09. Quarterly Lifestyle Spending Account
10. Remote Work Flexibility
Why Join Parallel?
At Parallel we believe our collective impact is far greater than our impact alone. If you want to grow your knowledge, network and work in a fast paced, high energy, team atmosphere, while having a true impact on the world, this is the team for you. Don’t go to work to clock hours, come to work to help businesses (large and small) reduce their impact and grow their bottom line with like-minded, highly passionate colleagues. We're looking for a values-oriented individual who sees business as a way to reduce impact and create economies of scale to enable the success of our clients and industries at large.
Careers at Parallel
If you’re passionate about sustainability, storytelling, and systems thinking, drop us a line at hello@workinparallel.com. Tell us who you are and why you’d be a good fit. No formal role required.
We love keeping good people close.
HIRING
Senior Project Manager
Leading client sustainability strategies that turn goals into measurable impact.
