Deputy Director for Impact

Carbon Mapper is a non-profit organization focused on facilitating timely action to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Our mission is to drive greenhouse gas emission reductions by making methane and carbon dioxide data accessible and actionable. We leverage remote sensing technology to detect, pinpoint, and quantify methane and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at the scale of individual facilities. To do this, Carbon Mapper leads an innovative public-private partnership that includes Planet Labs, PBC, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), the California Air Resources Board, RMI, Arizona State University, and the University of Arizona.    

Carbon Mapper uses advanced imaging spectroscopy remote sensing on satellites and airborne assets to detect and analyze methane and carbon dioxide emissions around the world. All our methane and CO2 data is made publicly available on the Carbon Mapper Data Portal to provide decision makers with the information they need to prioritize and take mitigation action. Carbon Mapper also publishes insights that advance our understanding of emissions and remote sensing as well as supports advances in science algorithms, machine learning, and big data for remote sensing through multi-source analytics, cloud computing, open-source development, and geospatial analytics.    

Position Summary: 

The Deputy Director of Impact will help connect the organization's data and insights to the stakeholders capable of driving climate action. Reporting to the Director of Strategy and Partnerships, the Deputy Director of Impact will help lead the development of engagement strategies, lead and manage the implementation of specific engagement programs, and help to build and grow the impact and engagement team to support a wide range of stakeholders and users to drive impact outcomes. As the Deputy Director of Impact, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our engagement strategy, ensuring our mission, impact, and value are effectively communicated to various stakeholders and that we have the processes in place to effectively execute our strategies. This role requires strong organizational skills, experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and a passion for addressing climate change through emission reductions. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: 

Strategic Development and Execution 

• Support the Director of Strategy and Partnerships in developing and executing Carbon Mapper’s stakeholder engagement and impact strategies - including defining achievable goals and measurable objectives on how to leverage Carbon Mapper methane data to drive mitigation. 
• Research and analyze emerging policy trends and opportunities around methane emissions reductions, informing strategic decision-making and engagement efforts. 

Program Development, Implementation, and Process Management  

• Streamline and optimize internal processes to enhance program efficiency and coordination. 
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance Carbon Mapper’s engagement, policy and impact priorities. 
• Manage special projects and initiatives, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. 
• Develop and implement outreach programs, educational programs, and community engagement activities for diverse public audiences. 

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Work with sector leads and Director of Development on proposals and grants.  
• Coordinate and support development of presentations, briefings and other materials for Carbon Mapper’s Board, Donors, partners, and stakeholders.  
• Help prepare reports, summaries, analysis, and other content for public and/or external stakeholder consumption and support the Impact team with data entry as necessary. 
• Design stakeholder events, convenings, and workshops (virtual and in-person) as needed. 
• Represent the organization at external meetings and events as needed. 
• Cultivate and manage relationships with select external partners, donors, and other stakeholders. 
• Manage and maintain stakeholder contacts in a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database. 

Perform other duties and take on other responsibilities as required according to organizational needs. 

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities): 

• 4-6 years of experience in a stakeholder engagement and operations role preferably at an environmental, climate or earth science/research nonprofit or another mission-based research organization or institution. 
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in sustainability or environmental science. 
• Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners to achieve shared objectives. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. 
• Proven success in fast-growing environments, adept at guiding teams through change and innovation. 
• Strong interest in project management and experience developing and guiding processes. 
• Passion for tackling greenhouse gas emissions.