About CPI&nbsp;
CPI is a global analysis and advisory organization with deep expertise in finance and policy. Our mission is to help governments, businesses, and financial institutions drive economic growth while addressing climate change. CPI has five offices around the world in Brazil, India, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.&nbsp;
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CPI is known as a leader in tracking sustainable investment trends, identifying innovative business models, and supporting the solutions that can drive the transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient, inclusive economy. We are unique in our focus on finance, our ability to get the right people to the table, and our analytical rigor.&nbsp;
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About The Role&nbsp;
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Operations Associate to play a central role in ensuring the efficient operation and administration of our two offices in San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
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Reporting into CPI&rsquo;s Program Operations Manager (with a dotted line to the US Director of Operations), this role will work closely with our entire US team across both offices &ndash; so the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and external partners will be essential to the success of this role.
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We&rsquo;re looking for a self-motivated individual who brings enthusiasm and energy to their work. Someone who can identify and act on opportunities for improvement will be key. As a standalone role you&rsquo;ll have the autonomy to make impactful decisions and contribute to creating and fostering a positive work environment. You&rsquo;ll need to have a systems focused approach with the ability to juggle a busy and varied workload.
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Roles and Responsibilities&nbsp;
Includes the following and others as assigned:&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Office Management:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Oversee the day-to-day US office management, including managing office supplies and&nbsp;related expenses,&nbsp;facilities, and ensuring a safe and welcoming workplace;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Working closely with the HR Associate to ensure new starters have equipment and systems access</li>
<li>Coordinating with the office management company on issues and improvements regarding CPI&rsquo;s office spaces in both U.S. locations;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Maintaining technology equipment (laptops) by calling for repairs; monitoring equipment operation; monitoring, purchasing,&nbsp;and inventory management;</li>
<li>Managing invoicing for office, benefits, legal, and other local vendors;</li>
<li>Day to day and Project IT support as required;</li>
<li>Undertaking and support special projects as required.</li>
</ul>
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Administrative and Event Support:
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<li>Providing office support to the US based employees;</li>
<li>Supporting the operations function with administration tasks, such as office, supplies and subscriptions management;</li>
<li>Providing comprehensive administrative support to the US office directors, including travel and schedule coordination, travel insurance management, credit card and expense reconciliation, timesheet entry, contact management, and special projects as required&nbsp;</li>
<li>Assisting with internal and external events planning and management.</li>
<li>Providing support to the UK office during busy periods</li>
</ul>
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About You&nbsp;
Essential:
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<li>Committed&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.climatepolicyinitiative.org/about-cpi/work-at-cpi/" rel="noopener noreferrer">CPI&rsquo;s mission and values;</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Proven experience in providing administrative support to a busy team;</li>
<li>Confidence with all Microsoft Office Suite;</li>
<li>Excellent oral and written communication skills;</li>
<li>Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills;</li>
<li>Enjoy working with others and building an inclusive team culture;</li>
<li>Self-motivated with a passion for learning;</li>
<li>Flexible and willing to jump into tasks as needed;</li>
<li>Written and spoken fluency in English (required)</li>
</ul>
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Beneficial:
<ul>
<li>Experience with HRIS and time/expense/payroll applications;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience working in a not-for-profit organization or in program administration</li>
</ul>
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Position Details&nbsp;
CPI is recruiting for one (1) full time position to be based either in our San Francisco (preferred) or Washington D.C. office. CPI has adopted hybrid working whereby staff are able to work a mix of remote and in the office. Due to the the nature of this role, some elements will be best fulfilled when on-site, so regular office attendance will be required from this role.&nbsp;
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The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000 annually.&nbsp;
CPI salary offers are determined by the level of skill and experience demonstrated by the selected candidate as well as alignment to internal equity and external market levels.
CPI also offers a highly competitive benefits package which includes a generous 401(k) contribution and PTO provision.
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Interested?&nbsp;
To apply, please submit the below two documents (in English) along with some key personal details:
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<li>A Current Resume:</li>
<li>A Compelling Cover Letter&nbsp;which clearly sets out why you're passionate about joining the CPI team and how your unique skills and experiences align with our requirements.</li>
</ol>
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This is a key role for the organization and we'll be reviewing applications as they are submitted, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.&nbsp; Please note that this position will remain open until we discover the best fit.
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To ensure you don't miss any updates, please add&nbsp;<a href="mailto:notifications@app.bamboohr.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">notifications@app.bamboohr.com</a>&nbsp;to your email contacts.
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Climate Policy Initiative is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we are working to embed DEI across every facet of our organization. We seek to establish a working environment where all board members, staff, volunteers, and contractors feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability, education, or any other bias. We want to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are openly valued as critical to the success of our organization and the achievement of our mission and vision.&nbsp;
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.&nbsp;

Driving economic growth and combating climate change, CPI is a global leader in sustainable finance and innovative solutions.

Operations Associate

[Job Focus: Climate, Energy &amp; Health]
NOTE: Applicants MUST apply by visiting: https://psr.org/about/careers/
About Physicians for Social Responsibility
Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to create a more healthy, just, and peaceful world. Throughout its history, PSR has provided a strong health-focused voice against the development and use of nuclear weapons. Our other major programmatic focus is climate change&mdash;another catastrophic disaster that threatens human health and survival. PSR is a co-founder and U.S. affiliate of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, and as the U.S. affiliate of this global network, PSR shared in the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize. PSR is also a partner organization in the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017. PSR has a national office in Washington, D.C. with chapters across the United States.
The Program
PSR&rsquo;s Environment and Health (E&amp;H) program amplifies the voices of health professionals and other advocates on the catastrophic health consequences of climate change and energy policy. We work by supporting efforts at the local, state, and federal level to end U.S. reliance on fossil fuels and fossil fuel exports; promoting the transition to clean, safe renewable energy and energy efficiency; protecting federal policies and programs that safeguard clean air and our climate; and educating and mobilizing health professionals to speak about climate change as a health crisis.
Areas of Responsibility
Program and Policy 
<ul>
<li>Develops PSR program strategies and policy positions on climate change, energy and related environmental health issues in consultation with PSR chapters and the Environment &amp; Health Committee.</li>
<li>Undertakes issue and policy analysis and writes reports, comments, briefing papers, public and policy-maker educational materials, and articles for PSR&rsquo;s publications and website.</li>
<li>Advises PSR chapters, Board leadership and key advocates on policy and programs on environmental health-related issues. Promotes their active engagement in the E&amp;H program as appropriate.</li>
<li>Collaborates with allies in the environment and health communities. Represents PSR and speaks at internal and external educational programs and conferences.</li>
<li>Participates in appropriate national working groups to stay abreast of policy issues, contribute the health focus to these meetings, and build collaboration between PSR and allies.</li>
<li>Supports the Executive Director and other spokespeople with communication guidance and policy information for public discussion.</li>
</ul>
Education and Advocacy
<ul>
<li>Oversees design and implementation of national projects and campaigns. Involves Board members, chapters and e-activists in PSR&rsquo;s work to educate and advocate on climate change, energy, and related environmental health issues. Creates or commissions educational and advocacy materials as needed.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Provides policy and technical expertise to Board members, chapters, members and e-activists for education, advocacy and activist training to strengthen PSR&rsquo;s medical voice.</li>
<li>Uses multi-channel communications &ndash; online, phone, email, social media and media outreach -- to build and mobilize projects and campaigns.</li>
<li>Fields media inquiries and seeks to promote PSR in the media.</li>
</ul>
Fundraising
<ul>
<li>Works with the Executive Director and Director of Philanthropy to identify fundraising opportunities and develop grant proposals for existing and potential funders. Takes primary responsibility for writing Environment &amp; Health Program funding proposals.</li>
<li>Cultivates relationships with foundation program officers, provides updates and written reports to funders.</li>
<li>Seeks partnerships with colleagues and other NGOs to attract funding.</li>
<li>Coordinates with the development team to engage with major donors through phone calls, events and personal contacts.</li>
</ul>
Management
<ul>
<li>Develops the vision and strategy for the Environment and Health Program and devises processes for evaluating progress.</li>
<li>Supervises other Environment and Health Program staff and interns.</li>
<li>Co-chairs the Environment and Health Committee together with a member of the Board of Directors.</li>
<li>Co-develops the Committee&rsquo;s goals and work plan and participates in all Committee meetings.</li>
<li>Together with the Executive Director and Director of Administration, Operations &amp; Finance, develops and manages the Environment and Health Program budget.</li>
</ul>
Skills and Experience
Required Experience
<ul>
<li>Five years or more experience in environmental advocacy, public health, public policy or similar.</li>
<li>Demonstrated expertise in environmental health-related issues, especially regarding climate change and energy.</li>
<li>Demonstrated success with grant writing and other fundraising activities.</li>
<li>Demonstrated knowledge of legislative and policymaking processes.</li>
<li>Commitment to engaging and supporting PSR chapters in developing priorities and implementing strategy.</li>
</ul>
Required Personal Attributes 
<ul>
<li>Enthusiastic and dynamic leader with strong interpersonal and team skills who can work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.</li>
<li>Excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.</li>
<li>Exceptional written and oral communication skills.</li>
<li>Extraordinary attention to detail.</li>
<li>A proven track record of effective project management and completion.</li>
<li>Self-starter and independent worker; demonstrates creative ideas and approaches.</li>
<li>Flexible and results-oriented.</li>
<li>Passion for PSR&rsquo;s mission.</li>
<li>Ability to lead by example, with transparency and integrity that motivate staff and constituents.</li>
<li>Dependable execution; ability to manage aggressive deadlines while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.</li>
<li>Highly disciplined and reliable.</li>
<li>Strong backbone; ability to stand on the strength of their judgment and decisions.</li>
<li>Strong sense of responsibility and accountability; team player and partner mentality.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Terms&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>This is a full-time position with occasional evening and weekend hours required.</li>
<li>Occasional travel.</li>
<li>Reports to the Executive Director.</li>
<li>Annual Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000. Compensation offered will depend on several factors including but not limited to: geographic location, work experience, education, skill level, and/or other business and organizational needs.</li>
<li>This position is based in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Benefits&nbsp;
PSR believes taking care of our people aligns with our commitment to social responsibility and is committed to creating a workplace that supports our staff to do their best work and develop professionally. While regulations differ from place to place, we strive to have parity of benefits across regions. The following benefits are offered:
<ul>
<li>Health, dental and vision insurance premiums covered in full for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents.</li>
<li>Life and long-term disability insurance premiums covered for employee.</li>
<li>403b tax-advantaged retirement savings plan.</li>
<li>Paid time off includes holidays, vacation, sick leave, and personal time.</li>
<li>Up to 40 hours paid time off each year to use toward volunteering.</li>
<li>Laptop computer and accessories.</li>
<li>Internet and telephone subsidy.</li>
<li>Commitment to supporting professional development.</li>
<li>PSR promotes and supports a healthy work/life balance for its employees, including flexible work schedules and a hybrid work model.</li>
<li>Coaching and management support with regular 1:1 meetings.</li>
<li>Performance reviews and feedback to support you and the team, helping all to reflect and grow.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Flexible Work Environment
For this position, residency in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area is desirable but not required. Position is required to be US-based. Please note that all PSR National staff are generally working remotely, but our DC-based staff are expected to be available to work at times on-site at our national office when it is deemed necessary, provided that public health officials have deemed it safe to do so.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Public Health Awareness
PSR requires that any employee who is required to conduct in-person activities for their job must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Accommodations may be sought and approved in accordance with applicable laws by contacting human resources at <a href="mailto:employment@psr.org">employment@psr.org</a>.
How to Apply
Please submit:
<ol>
<li>A cover letter directly describing your qualifications relevant to the skills and experience outlined above;</li>
<li>Resume;</li>
<li>A minimum of three references (name, title, organization, phone, and email). Please note that references will not be contacted without prior approval from the applicant.</li>
</ol>
NOTE: Applications will not be considered complete and will not be reviewed until all of the items requested above have been submitted.
Applicants MUST apply by visiting: https://psr.org/about/careers/
No telephone inquiries, please.
Job open until filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. To ensure optimal consideration, applications should be submitted no later than March 8, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed after this date until the position is filled.
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PSR is deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice, and believes social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose.
To that end, PSR is committed to employment practices that ensure employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to, and prohibits discrimination based on race (including traits that are historically associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyles), color, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, related medical conditions, or reproductive health decisions), age, religion, creed, disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence,&nbsp; sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
PSR encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply for open positions. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process, please contact <a href="mailto:employment@psr.org">employment@psr.org</a>. 
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