Associate, SME Climate Hub – Communication and project management
Location: Remote; within EST and CET time zones (UK/London, Switzerland/Geneva, US/NYC)
Reports to: Director, SME Climate Hub
Hours Per Week (Average): Full Time (40h per week)
Contract type: Permanent
Starting date: ASAP
Overtime Status: Exempt
As we move into the next phase of growth for the SME Climate Hub, we are seeking an exceptional Associate to join the team and help us build on the current success of the Hub, with the goal of accelerating a global movement mobilizing SMEs to take climate action on Net Zero.
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be at the forefront of helping SMEs and multi-national supply chains achieve rapid decarbonization globally, while building businesses that will thrive in a net zero carbon economy.
About the SME Climate Hub
The SME Climate Hub provides a one-stop-shop where small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can make a climate commitment and access best-in-class tools and resources to measure their emissions, develop a climate strategy and reduce their footprint at a pace required by science. It is the official pathway for SMEs to join the United Nations Race to Zero campaign.
The Hub partners with non-profits, multinational companies, financial institutions and governments to create clear incentives and opportunities for SMEs that commit to halving their emissions before 2030 and achieving net zero before 2050. It is driven as a lean-start-up project with participation and contribution from the founding partners: We Mean Business Coalition, Exponential Roadmap Initiative, Normative and UN Race to Zero.
Responsibilities
Provide coordination and project management support across SME Climate Hub workstreams, under the oversight of the Director, SME Climate Hub – from tracking deliverables to drafting reports
Monitor the latest trends, initiatives and developments in the SME climate action space, and share insights with the Hub’s cross-organisational team
Requirements
Experience
Skills
Benefits
Benefits
Benefits and compensation vary per region and are competitive with local prevailing packages. Regardless of location, team members get equipment stipends to ensure they are set up wherever they may be working from, generous time off, and paid parental leave.
Hiring Statement
All positions at We Mean Business Coalition are grant funded and are contingent upon continued funding.
Diversity at WMBC
We Mean Business Coalition is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. Our work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, colour, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.