<h3>ABOUT NEW ENERGY NEXUS</h3>New Energy Nexus (NEX) is an international not-for-profit organization that supports clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators and networks. We started in California and have expanded operations into China, India, Southeast Asia, East and West Africa, and Australia. Our mission is to support diverse entrepreneurs to drive innovation and build equity in the global clean energy economy. Our goal is to support 100,000 startups to succeed by 2030 – a decisive decade to surface and support as many climate solutions as possible. Through our global network, we directly boost hundreds of entrepreneurs annually while uplifting thousands more. Since 2004, New Energy Nexus (up until recently known as California Clean Energy Fund) has leveraged $1.5 billion in investment, supported over 900 clean energy startups, and launched industry-leading centers for solution collaboration.<h3>ABOUT THE ROLE &amp; OPPORTUNITY</h3>New Energy Nexus California (NEX CA) is seeking a candidate who will bring a solid background in Grants Administration Management, specifically in configuring grants management platforms such as SmartSimple, to manage the full life cycle of grant-making programs, from application to contracting, invoicing, reporting, and final project close-out. This is a position that requires technical and project management skills related to coding and system configuration in order to update and improve NEX CA’s existing grant management database hosted on SmartSimple. This role will be part of a Grants Management Team along with other Grants Management and Compliance staff. The successful candidate will have a "roll-up-the-sleeves" attitude, who is inherently hands-on and ready to take the next step forward in their career, and help position us for growth in order to scale our existing and new programs.<h3>A TYPICAL DAY</h3>A day in the life of the Grants Administration Manager could include liaising with SmartSimple Technical Support to configure new instances on the grants management database or troubleshoot user errors, developing guides and updating user manuals to train applicants, awardees, or other teammates interfacing with the platform, and conducting quality checks on invoicing and contracting packages with regards completeness and accuracy of data pulled from SmartSimple. There will also be opportunities to attend program events,visit technology development, testing or demonstration sites of awardees and clean energy entrepreneurs.<h3>WORKING AT NEW ENERGY NEXUS</h3>Working at New Energy Nexus California is an opportunity to make a positive impact in the clean energy industry and be part of a supportive and forward-thinking community. It will offer an innovative and collaborative work environment, fostering networking opportunities and providing diverse roles that allow for personal and professional growth.This job is located in Berkeley, CA. New Energy Nexus California offers a flexible work environment with this position being based in Oakland/Bay Area, CA and with an expectation to work out of our physical office minimum 2 designated days a week. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is not available for this role.<h3>CORE RESPONSIBILITIES </h3>Grants Management SystemsOversee development and maintenance of grants management databases, specifically, the cloud-based SmartSimple platform to ensure optimal performance for all end-users (internal and external): <ul> <li>Manage user accounts, permissions, access rights, system maintenance, and configuration. </li> <li>Full grant-cycle management &amp; tracking, including applications, invoicing, and progress reports. </li> <li>Ensure data quality and manage data retrieval, coding and reporting, particularly with respect to compliance, monitoring and evaluation.</li> <li>Optimize and streamline the user experience, including developing user guidance, streamlining navigation, offering technical support, and providing troubleshooting assistance for internal and external system users.</li> <li>Capacity building and training related to use of grants management database for both internal staff and external users</li> <li>Manage system development in order to meet program needs such as Monitoring &amp; Evaluation, impact measurement and reporting, invoicing and contracting workflows.</li> <li>Serve as the primary liaison with SmartSimple technical support as needed.</li> </ul>Other responsibilities related to grants management systems include:<ul> <li>Coordinate with Programs, Finance and Grants Management Teams to develop and improve process workflows related to grants administration</li> <li>Maintain and update filing systems related to contracts and invoices, ensuring that documentation is well organized and easily accessible to relevant stakeholders across the various cloud-based filing systems (Dropbox, Google Drive, and SmartSimple)</li> <li>Stay abreast of industry developments in grants management systems in order to recommend improvements to existing systems and processes or transition to new systems so that NEX CA is well positioned to support new and developing programs</li> </ul>Grants Administration and Compliance<ul> <li>Under the direction of the Director of Program Finance and Compliance, monitor status of program budget spending and work with Program Leads to ensure appropriate spend rate for awardees and contractors</li> <li>Extract, analyze, and organize grants data from grants management systems into coherent and accurate reports that meet reporting requirements of funders</li> <li>Provide support with the grant payment process for awarded grants, including informing and communicating with grantees about contract and payment procedures</li> <li>Ensure applicant and awardee status is tracked, facilitate awardee status checks with Program Leads and consult on actions to take with poor performance</li> <li>Flag potential conflicts of interest and other compliance issues, iterate on and maintain processes for compliance and best practices</li> </ul><ul> <li>In collaboration with Program Leads, support awardees with budget development, contract creation, and execution, serving as subject matter expert on awardee budgets for government grants and overseeing budget amendments</li> <li>Ensure quality control and compliance for invoice packages and contracts</li> <li>Maintain tracking spreadsheets, streamlining files and processes</li> <li>Support grant and program audits as required</li> </ul>Requirements<h3>REQUIRED SKILLS FOR THE ROLE</h3><ul> <li>4+ years of grants administration experience specifically related to administering government funding, complex agreement packages, managing compliance with flow down terms, and participating in clean audits</li> <li>2+ years of experience administering and configuring a SmartSimple grants management database</li> <li>Experience with contract review and revision related to sub-grantees and sub-awardees</li> <li>Experience in providing training for contract administration or grant management processes</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively anticipate needs</li> <li>Ability to complete multiple tasks with competing deadlines and priorities</li> <li>Strong attention to detail, file organization, and project management skills</li> <li>Team player with respect for others and ability to work independently</li> <li>Enthusiasm for and the ability to easily adapt to change</li> <li>Eagerness to grow with the position as the department’s needs evolve</li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills, tolerance, flexibility, cooperativeness, and humor</li> <li>Ability to adapt in a fast-paced work environment, prioritize, multitask, and meet competing deadlines</li> <li>Excellent customer service skills with emphasis on respectful and tactful communications</li> <li>Interest in new technologies and the energy transition</li> </ul>Benefits<h3>BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION</h3>Competitive compensation of $105-$120k annually plus generous benefits including, medical, dental, vision, unlimited PTO, paid holidays and 401(K)<h3>TO APPLY, TIMELINE, AND PROCESS</h3><ul><ul> <li>Submit your resume and responses to our application questions. Cover letter is optional.</li> <li>Application deadline: Priority deadline is January 28, 2024 and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until filled. </li> <li> Interview process: Qualified applicants will participate in a series of interviews via Zoom. There will be 2-3 rounds of interviews.</li> <li>Accommodation: If you require accommodations during the interview process, please contact us with your request.</li> </ul></ul>New Energy Nexus is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. New Energy Nexus hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. We strongly encourage diverse applicants to apply.

NEX is the world’s leading ecosystem of funds &amp; accelerators supporting clean energy entrepreneurs, from emerging tech through to clean energy deployment &amp; adoption

Grants Administration Manager

<h3>ABOUT NEW ENERGY NEXUS</h3>New Energy Nexus (NEX) is an international not-for-profit organization that supports clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators and networks. We started in California and have expanded operations into China, India, Southeast Asia, East and West Africa, and Australia. Our mission is to support diverse entrepreneurs to drive innovation and build equity in the global clean energy economy. Our goal is to support 100,000 startups to succeed by 2030 – a decisive decade to surface and support as many climate solutions as possible. Through our global network, we directly boost hundreds of entrepreneurs annually while uplifting thousands more. Since 2004, New Energy Nexus (up until recently known as California Clean Energy Fund) has leveraged $1.5 billion in investment, supported over 900 clean energy startups, and launched industry-leading centers for solution collaboration.<h3>ROLE AND OPPORTUNITY</h3>We are seeking an experienced creative and quantitative professional to lead Impact, Monitoring &amp; Evaluation for New Energy Nexus California (NEX CA) programs funded by government and philanthropy.The ideal candidate is passionate about clean energy, innovation, and entrepreneurship, and understands multiple social and economic benefits of a just energy transition and the potential for social impact and energy equity outcomes that can result from scaling new clean energy technology. She/he/they are a creative and incisive evaluation strategist who is comfortable designing impact measurement and monitoring &amp; evaluation frameworks for complex, non-linear strategies. Building on existing tools including templates, an established database, and various reporting formats, we are looking for someone who will play a pivotal role within the NEX CA team to centralize data collection, help bring alignment across new and mature programs, and manage impact evaluations.<h3>A TYPICAL DAY</h3>A day in the life of the Impact, Monitoring &amp; Evaluation Manager could include reviewing a rate-payer benefit framework grant deliverable from an early stage startup and entering key metrics into airtable, researching job creation and cost savings on utility bills from scaling grid-scale storage, meeting with the CA Grants Administration Manager to iterate on the design of a new workflow in the Grants Management System, and working with the Communications Manager to draft a blurb for a press release by extracting a key data insight from your ongoing analysis and framing its impact for a public audience.<h3>WORKING AT NEW ENERGY NEXUS</h3>Working at New Energy Nexus California is an opportunity to make a positive impact in the clean energy industry and be part of a supportive and forward-thinking community. It will offer an innovative and collaborative work environment, fostering networking opportunities and providing diverse roles that allow for personal and professional growth.This job is located in Berkeley, CA. New Energy Nexus California offers a flexible work environment with this position being based in Oakland/Bay Area, CA and with an expectation to work out of our physical office minimum 2 designated days a week. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is not available for this role.In addition, candidates for this role should be comfortable with international travel, as the position may involve travel to support New Energy Nexus’s work in the Global South.<h3>CORE RESPONSIBILITIES</h3>Impact Evaluation<ul> <li>Collect data from awardees, including training, managing templates, conducting quality assurance, and support for reporting to funders. </li> <li>Conduct data analysis to connect project outcomes to larger energy transition and economic development trends. Investigate patterns in the data and glean insights that demonstrate environmental, social, and economic impacts. Prepare data visuals, develop content for reporting requirements and communications collateral. </li> <li>In collaboration with Program Leads and Communications Manager, author impact reports for individual programs and NEX CA more broadly. Coordinate content generation, design, and review process across Grants Management, Compliance, Communications, and Program teams.</li> <li>Iterate upon existing metrics to inform our reporting and strategic communication efforts within and beyond NEX CA. </li> <li>Act as lead representative for CA programs on NEX global impact working group to foster organizational alignment. Systems development, management, and best practices</li> <li>In close collaboration with the CA Grants Administration Manager, support the design and development of new and existing information databases related to impact and M&amp;E data. </li> </ul><ul><li>Track progress on core deliverables, and roll information up and down for different stakeholders. Streamline data collection and enable export of quality controlled information.</li></ul><ul><li>Act as the “gatekeeper” of all data being utilized for fundraising and storytelling efforts. Upholds internal controls with attention to accuracy for all qualitative and quantitative data being used in external or internal communications. </li></ul>Monitoring &amp; Evaluation Alignment<ul> <li>Develop and ensure alignment on shared indicators and metrics used across different programs. Oversee collaborative design and use of quantitative and qualitative grant outcomes and indicators to track progress that demonstrate results and areas of growth.</li> <li>Manage evaluation and learning projects, including managing consultants.</li> <li>Provide measurement and evaluation strategy &amp; leadership for our continuous work on energy equity and social impact: support deepening incorporation of diversity, equity and inclusion racial, social and environmental justice approaches and metrics into NEX CA’s work.</li> <li>Provide subject matter expertise for proposals.</li> <li>Respond to ad hoc requests for reports, memos, slide decks and other materials to communicate with a variety of stakeholders including Fundraising, Head of Partnerships, Events and Brand, NEX Board of Directors, NEX fundraising efforts, funders, and government donors.</li> </ul>Requirements<h3>REQUIRED SKILLS</h3><ul> <li>Undergraduate degree required with 4+ years of relevant, professional experience focused on monitoring, evaluation, and learning.</li> <li>Adept with clean energy impact reporting metrics, e.g. carbon accounting, life cycle assessment, GHG inventories, job creation, cost reduction, race and demographics, with comfort making projections.</li> <li>Strong project manager skilled at quantitative and qualitative data gathering and analysis. Excellent writing, editing, and communications skills.</li> <li>Experience building databases and streamlining processes for compiling information from multiple sources.</li> <li>Experience working in climate change, clean energy, public policy, economic development, and/or racial and social justice in philanthropic, NGO, coalition, legislative or advocacy communities.</li> <li>Collaborative with strong facilitation, interpersonal, intercultural and project management skills, with a record of success in matrix environments where there are not direct reporting relationships.</li> <li>Enthusiastic and natural team player with the ability to work with cross-functional, virtual, and diverse teams. </li> <li>High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, G-Suite, Asana, Databases.</li> </ul><h3>BONUS SKILLS</h3><ul><li>Experience with government reporting and compliance.</li></ul>Benefits<h3>BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION</h3>Competitive compensation of $90k-$120k annually plus generous benefits including, medical, dental, vision, unlimited PTO, paid holidays and 401(K)<h3>TO APPLY, TIMELINE, AND PROCESS</h3><ul><ul> <li>Submit your resume and responses to our application questions. Cover letter is optional.</li> <li>Application deadline: Priority deadline is January 28, 2024 and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until filled. </li> <li> Interview process: Qualified applicants will participate in a series of interviews via Zoom. There will be 2-3 rounds of interviews.</li> <li>Accommodation: If you require accommodations during the interview process, please contact us with your request.</li> </ul></ul>New Energy Nexus is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. New Energy Nexus hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. We strongly encourage diverse applicants to apply. Unfortunately New Energy Nexus will not be able to support an employment Visa at this time.

Impact, Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

<h2>Overview</h2>NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Bozeman, Montana; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C.  NRDC is seeking a Director, Donor and Board Communications to work with the Development team in our Washington D.C., New York City, Santa Monica, San Francisco office.  Position Summary Reporting to the Senior Director of Donor Relations the Director of Donor and Board Communications will manage and mentor a team of writers responsible for developing content to cultivate, solicit, and engage donors to NRDC’s highest organizational priorities. The Director is a donor-focused, forward-thinking, innovative and energetic professional with proven success in building an infrastructure for donor communication strategy as well as managing pertinent initiatives and deliverables. The incumbent will possess the skills to create and design narratives that engage NRDC’s top philanthropic supporters and Board of Trustees and ensure that all materials produced by the Donor Communications team reflect NRDC’s brand standards and meet the needs of the intended constituents. The Donor Communications Team’s responsibilities include customized gift proposals, fundraising toolkits, slide decks, digital content, and board materials. As a member of the Donor Relations leadership team, the Director collaborates regularly with the Director of Donor Engagement and Stewardship and their teams while cultivating and maintaining relationships with fundraisers, program staff, and a wide range of partners in Development and Communications.<h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Strategically plan and implement full content strategy for board and major donor communication needs.</li> <li>Manage workflow, establish and meet deadlines, and provide guidance to team members.</li> <li>Oversee and manage Board communications including weekly leadership messages, board memos and meeting materials, and talking points/scripts.</li> <li>Support all Development events with necessary communication materials.</li> <li>Develop deeply nuanced sense of presidential communications needs for board and major donor audiences; serve as expert on presidential “voice”.</li> <li>In close partnership with editorial colleagues, develop internal repository of information that informs institutional priorities and fundraising goals of development.</li> <li>Responsible for helping the organization meet fundraising goals by developing compelling donor proposals and major gift toolkits.</li> <li>In partnership with Director of Donor Engagement and Stewardship manage the Donor Experience calendar for donor communications and major giving stewardship and engagement activities.</li> <li>Manage and mentor a team of 5 communications professionals including three direct reports. </li> <li>Other duties and special projects as assigned.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2>Required <ul> <li>Commitment to NRDC’s mission and values.</li> <li>Minimum of 7 to 10 years of donor communications experience, with at least 5 years of leading and managing a team.</li> <li>Strong written communication skills and the ability to write for impact and gratitude across a variety of channels.</li> <li>Exceptional grammar and editing skills.</li> <li>Inspiring team leader who can mentor and guide a team of an assistant director, 3 writers, and 1 coordinator.</li> <li>Experience setting team strategy and developing a suite of materials.</li> <li>Highly collaborative with an appreciation of the benefit of a multidisciplinary team approach.</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. </li></ul>Preferred <ul> <li>Graphic design experience a plus.</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills and a sense of humor.</li></ul>NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement.  We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.   We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer. For this position, the salary range is $145,000 to $155,000.   Our offices are open and we are operating in a hybrid model. We offer NRDCers flexibility, and we ask them to come into the office and spend meaningful time there in collaboration with their colleagues. We call this purposeful presence.  As a science-based organization, NRDC aims to do our part to help contain the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health, safety, and equity, we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption in accordance with state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved vaccine. In accordance with state or local law, new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination, those wishing to do so may request medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions via NRDC Employee Relations. NRDC treats all vaccine-related data confidentially, in keeping with local, state, and federal laws.  To apply, visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your résumé and cover letter. Please mention where you saw this posting and upload any additional materials that showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. Please no phone calls, emails, or in-person résumé drop-offs.  If you experience technical problems while applying or if you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1-800-889-4422.  For more about NRDC, visit www.nrdc.org.

Protecting the planet's wildlife and ensuring clean air, water, and healthy communities through law, science, and activism.

Director, Donor and Board Communications

<h2>Overview</h2>NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Bozeman, Montana; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C.  NRDC is seeking a Director, Donor Engagement and Stewardship to work with the Development team in our Washington, D.C., New York City, Santa Monica, San Francisco, or Chicago office.  Position Summary Reporting to the Senior Director of Donor Relations and Special Events the Director of Donor Engagement and Stewardship will manage a team of engagement and stewardship professionals responsible for designing, implementing, and directing an integrated and comprehensive donor engagement and stewardship program for NRDC’s major and principal gift donor community. The Director is a donor-focused, forward-thinking, innovative and energetic professional with proven success in donor engagement and stewardship, capable of developing and orchestrating the implementation of a multi-year plan to advance institutional efforts. The incumbent will possess the skills to create and design engagement and stewardship plans that engage NRDC’s top philanthropic supporters and Board of Trustees. The Donor Engagement and Stewardship Team’s responsibilities include gift reports and gift management, endowment management and tracking, donor travel program, high-level cultivation events, digital engagements, donor gifts, board event support, and donor conferences and educational programming. As a member of the Donor Experience leadership team, the Director collaborates regularly with the Director of Donor and Board Communications and their teams while cultivating and maintaining relationships with fundraisers, program staff, and a wide range of partners in Development.<h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Develops and implements a strategic donor engagement and stewardship plan that appropriately acknowledges, stewards, recognizes, and engages donors with a strong emphasis on major gifts.</li> <li>Responsible for developing and managing a donor reporting system for impact, endowed, and matching gifts and serving as lead writer for gift reports. </li> <li>Coordinates and oversees fund agreement process and fund reporting to donors, particularly endowed funds, as well as fund stewardship activities that ensure donor funds are spent appropriately and donors are kept well-informed about the use and impact of their gifts.</li> <li>Develops and manages a donor acknowledgement program that recognizes and thanks donor in a thoughtful and timely manner. </li> <li>Identifies opportunities to engage NRDC’s top philanthropic supporters through events and travel.</li> <li>Manages and mentors direct reports.</li> <li>In partnership with Director of Donor and Board Communications manage the Donor Experience calendar for donor communications and major giving stewardship and engagement activities.</li> <li>Other duties and special projects as assigned.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2>Required <ul> <li>Commitment to NRDC’s mission and values.</li> <li>7-10 years’ experience in direct and varied areas of stewardship, development, or donor relations, with at least 5 years of leading and managing a team.</li> <li>Ability to compose professional level correspondence and donor reports and meet deadlines with excellent proofreading skills and command of language, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.</li> <li>Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the design and execution of stewardship and engagement activities.</li> <li>High proficiency in project management, attention to detail, prioritization of work and organizational skills required.</li> <li>Highly collaborative with an appreciation of the benefit of a multidisciplinary team approach.</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. </li> <li>Inspiring team leader who can mentor and guide a team of two direct reports, including an associate director of stewardship and an assistant director of engagement, and a total team of 7.</li> <li>Experience setting team strategy and developing a suite of materials. </li></ul>Preferred <ul> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills and a sense of humor.</li></ul>NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement.  We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.   We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer. For this position, the salary range is $145,000 to $155,000.   Our offices are open and we are operating in a hybrid model. We offer NRDCers flexibility, and we ask them to come into the office and spend meaningful time there in collaboration with their colleagues. We call this purposeful presence.  As a science-based organization, NRDC aims to do our part to help contain the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health, safety, and equity, we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption in accordance with state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved vaccine. In accordance with state or local law, new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination, those wishing to do so may request medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions via NRDC Employee Relations. NRDC treats all vaccine-related data confidentially, in keeping with local, state, and federal laws.  To apply, visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your résumé and cover letter. Please mention where you saw this posting and upload any additional materials that showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. Please no phone calls, emails, or in-person résumé drop-offs.  If you experience technical problems while applying or if you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1-800-889-4422.  For more about NRDC, visit www.nrdc.org.

Director, Donor Engagement and Stewardship

Premier nonprofit fighting for environmental justice through law, partnerships, and activism. Protecting our planet for a sustainable future.

Managing Attorney or Managing Director, International Program

<h2>Overview</h2>NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Bozeman, Montana; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C.    Position Summary                                                                                                                       NRDC is seeking a skilled Principal Gifts Officer (Associate Director of Principal Gifts) to join its National Principal Gifts team, with a geographic focus on the western states ranging from Washington to California. This full-time position will preferably be based near NRDC’s San Francisco or Santa Monica office.      Reporting to the National Director of Principal and Major Gifts, based in New York, the Principal Gifts Officer will execute prospecting and renewal strategies across the Western region (at least 20% travel is expected) with the goal of growing leadership support for NRDC’s work. In collaboration with the Principal Gifts team, which includes a Director of Principal Gifts Operations, Prospect Manager, Grant Manager, two writers, and a program assistant, this position will manage a portfolio of NRDC donors and prospects who are capable of giving $5M+.     The Principal Gifts Officer will work with a diverse range of development and program staff, including senior leadership, advocates, scientists, and litigators, as well as our Membership, Planned Giving, NRDC Action Fund and E2 teams.  <h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Manage a portfolio of approximately 20 individuals with the capacity to give at the seven figure level.    </li> <li>Partner with and support NRDC’s leadership with respect to cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts, using their time and talents appropriately; ensure their effectiveness as representatives of NRDC.</li> <li>Collaborate with leadership to implement cultivation and stewardship strategy, including developing new concepts to attract large philanthropic investments. </li> <li>Collaborate with research to identify new prospects. </li> <li>Lead the planning of the leadership visits in the region in collaboration with the Principal Gifts team, President’s Office, and Development leadership.</li> <li>Contribute to the creation of fundraising materials and regular communication that will resonate with top philanthropists in the region.  </li> <li>Develop and maintain expert familiarity with programmatic needs, budgets, and institutional priorities.   </li> <li>Adeptly manage Salesforce and other processes for your portfolio, such as tracking donor gift projections and list management.  </li> <li>Collaborate with NRDC Action Fund to deploy effective fundraising tactics to raise non-deductible 501(c)4 funding.  </li> <li>Other tasks as assigned. </li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2>The Principal Gifts Officer, Western Region must be a highly skilled major gifts fundraiser with a track record of successfully and strategically identifying, cultivating, and stewarding donors with capacity to give seven to eight-figure gifts. Other desired skills and qualifications include:    <ul> <li>Commitment to NRDC mission and values </li> <li>10+ years of major gifts fundraising experience with a proven track record of successfully and strategically identifying, cultivating, and stewarding principal gift prospects and donors.  </li> <li>Eagerness to pursue new potential high net worth supporters with significant capacity.  </li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills. </li> <li>Familiarity with philanthropic communities across the Western region. </li> <li>Collaborative and inclusive approach to inter- and intra-departmental work.  </li> <li>Professional demeanor when interfacing with NRDC donors and senior staff members. </li> <li>Willingness to travel 20%   </li> <li>Bachelor’s degree and a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion required.</li> <li>Experience with political or 501(c)4 fundraising a plus.  </li> <li>Experience with advocacy or environmental groups a plus.  </li> <li>Commitment to DEI essential.  </li></ul> NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement.    We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.     We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with skills and experience.  For this position, the salary range is $175,000 to $190,000.  Internal equity considerations and the average salary of the peer range will be reviewed before making a final offer.  Our offices are open and we are operating in a hybrid model. We offer NRDCers flexibility, and we ask them to come into the office and spend meaningful time there in collaboration with their colleagues. We call this purposeful presence.    As a science-based organization, NRDC aims to do our part to help contain the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health, safety, and equity, we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption in accordance with state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved vaccine. In accordance with state or local law, new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination, those wishing to do so may request medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions via NRDC Employee Relations. NRDC treats all vaccine-related data confidentially, in keeping with local, state, and federal laws. To apply, visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your résumé and cover letter. Please mention where you saw this posting and upload any additional materials that showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. Please no phone calls, emails, or in-person résumé drop-offs.  If you experience technical problems while applying or if you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1-800-889-4422.  For more about NRDC, visit www.nrdc.org.

Associate Director of Principal Gifts, Western Region 

<h2>Overview</h2>NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Bozeman, Montana; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C. Position Summary The Senior Content Marketer will report to the Editorial Director and will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to increase content engagement and drive audience growth. This role will leverage knowledge of digital and content trends and analytics/SEO tools to craft engaging content for digital audiences using a data-driven approach. Overall, the Senior Content Marketer will utilize their subject matter expertise to reach and retain young and diverse readers across different platforms in order to increase awareness of NRDC’s issues and advance the organization’s communications, policy, and advocacy goals.   <h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Create and execute plans, using insights from Google Analytics and SEMRush, in addition to data and recommendations provided by our content marketing and analytics directors, to grow strategic audiences through targeted editorial/storytelling content.  </li> <li>Optimize editorial content and provide SEO recommendations to the Editorial Team to improve content performance, including by identifying keywords and creating SEO-informed outlines for NRDC.org guides, explainers, and other pieces with significant new audience potential.  </li> <li>Build and maintain monthly reporting on NRDC.org editorial content performance and traffic trends and present to the Editorial Team and other key stakeholders to facilitate discussion.  </li> <li>Monitor trends in science, health, and environmental editorial landscape and conduct and present analysis on competitor content strategies.  </li> <li>Write and edit content as needed.  </li> <li>Write Google Grant ads for select editorial content.   </li> <li>Collaborate with our social media strategist to identify long-term as well as real-time audience opportunities for NRDC.org and social platforms and help translate them into actionable editorial and related social content across channels.  </li> <li>Collaborate with social team on repackaging NRDC.org editorial content for social platforms, such as through infographics and quizzes.  </li> <li>Manage and build NRDC’s presence on select news aggregators (Flipboard, Apple News, etc) and seek out other opportunities to drive referral traffic to NRDC.org.  </li> <li>Partner with the Digital Advocacy and Entertainment Partnerships teams to leverage editorial in support of audience acquisition and conversion goals across the Communication Department, and to help support content influencer strategies.  </li> <li>Collaborate with our analytics director on conversion-focused content strategies, including partnering with the digital advocacy and fundraising team on commissioning content to support fundraising goals, enhancing SMS content offerings, and using editorial to enhance conversion opportunities via email newsletters and other outreach.  </li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2>Minimum Education &amp; Experience:   <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.  </li> <li>4-7 years of professional experience in digital content strategy, including experience in translating analytics data and audience trends into recommendations for editorial content, ideally in the environmental, social justice, science, and/or health and wellness space.  </li> <li>And/or a combination of equivalent education and/or experience. </li></ul>Skills, Abilities, Competencies  <ul> <li>Strong writing and editing skills. </li> <li>Passionate advocate for audience’s POV. </li> <li>Experience pulling data and insights from Google Analytics and SEMRush to inform dashboards, content optimizations, and content outlines. </li> <li>Experience training writers and editors in SEO best practices, utilizing analytics insights, and ad copywriting.  </li> <li>Ability to juggle multiple projects at one time and meet deadlines. </li> <li>Experience tailoring a brand or organization’s voice to connect with target audiences. </li> <li>A collaborative, creative spirit. </li> <li>Competence with and commitment to diversity and inclusion; ability to be an effective partner with diverse colleagues, leaders and partners. </li> <li>Ability to travel to NRDC U.S. based offices, approximately 15-20% annually </li> <li>Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles </li></ul>NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement.  We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.   We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer. For this position, the salary range is $102,000 to $112,500.   Our offices are open and we are operating in a hybrid model. We offer NRDCers flexibility, and we ask them to come into the office and spend meaningful time there in collaboration with their colleagues. We call this purposeful presence.  As a science-based organization, NRDC aims to do our part to help contain the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health, safety, and equity, we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption in accordance with state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved vaccine. In accordance with state or local law, new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination, those wishing to do so may request medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions via NRDC Employee Relations. NRDC treats all vaccine-related data confidentially, in keeping with local, state, and federal laws.  To apply, visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your résumé and cover letter. Please mention where you saw this posting and upload any additional materials that showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. Please no phone calls, emails, or in-person résumé drop-offs.  If you experience technical problems while applying or if you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1-800-889-4422.  For more about NRDC, visit www.nrdc.org.

Senior Content Marketer

<a href="https://www.bridgepartnersllc.com/searches">This search is being run through Bridge Partners</a>. You must apply through Bridge Partners. Applications are not being reviewed here. To learn more about this opportunity, please contact: Tory Clarke Partner, Bridge Partners: <a href="mailto:tory.clarke@bridgepartnersllc.com">tory.clarke@bridgepartnersllc.com</a> Acumen America is seeking to add leadership to its health team and is open to candidates at a range of different levels of experience, from VP up to Partner.Acumen America Acumen America is the leading early-stage investor backing innovative solutions to poverty. Its mission is to change the way the world tackles poverty by investing in underestimated entrepreneurs building breakthrough companies with the potential to shift systems of poverty in the United States.Acumen America sees opportunities where others don’t, invests early in game-changing businesses, and supports underestimated entrepreneurs advancing health and economic justice. As one of the nation’s only philanthropically capitalized venture investors, since 2015, Acumen America has invested in 39 companies reaching over 85M low-income Americans.We believe in the power of a diverse portfolio, and 56% of our companies have a founder of color and 44% have a female founder. The team is responsible for finding, vetting, structuring and managing investments in companies that serve low-income Americans in our three portfolio sectors: financial inclusion, workforce development, and health.Accountabilities Acumen America is seeking to add leadership to its health team and is open to candidates at a range of different levels of experience, from VP up to Partner.<div><div><div>The Partner/VP/Principal, Health will be joining a team catalyzing the power of entrepreneurs to drive meaningful change on problems of poverty in America. In particular, they will focus on building a portfolio of game-changing health companies.Acumen is seeking a leader with significant experience in investing and a commitment to both tackling poverty and building a diverse portfolio of health organizations whose leadership team better-represent the communities and populations they serve (56% of Acumen America’s companies have a founder of color and 44% have a female founder.) Specific accountabilities will vary by level but below is an overview.</div></div></div><div><div><div><ul><li>Play a leadership role on the investing team at Acumen America and focus specifically on Acumen America’s health portfolio. This will involve setting goals, honing process, refining strategy, and assessing portfolio performance.</li><li>With a focus on health they will:<ul><li>Source new Pre-Seed and Seed stage investments, lead due diligence processes, structure deal terms, and drive new investments to closing.</li><li>Manage certain relationships post-closing, including sitting on a small number of Boards, both as an Observer and a Director over time.</li><li>Manage certain other Acumen America team members.</li><li>Play a leading role in setting sector strategy, support fundraising, and advance strategic partnership initiatives.</li><li>Contribute to actively building and cultivating Acumen America’s networks in the venture and impact investing communities, as well as the healthcare payer, provider and policy communities</li><li>Develop insight and communications pieces for external audiences.</li></ul></li><li>Engage in the Medicaid Innovation Collaborative program operated by Acumen America. In this program, state Medicaid agencies and managed care organizations come together to advance the adoption of tech-enabled health equity innovations.</li><li>Work with Acumen America Partners, in the design, execution, and scale of this high-impact program as it advances change across the Medicaid ecosystem and supports the success of companies in the health portfolio.</li></ul>Early-Stage Venture Investing:<ul><li>Identify, cultivate, and review a pipeline of early-stage investment opportunities providing critical services to low-income Americans</li><li>Conduct thorough due diligence and investment analysis, including financial modeling, valuation review and structuring</li><li>Prepare and present detailed and compelling investment documentation for Acumen America’s Investment Committee</li></ul>Portfolio Management<ul><li>Own relationships with certain portfolio companies, tracking performance and providing active support</li><li>Assess portfolio company needs related to post investment support; design and implement post-investment management interventions</li><li>Design and evaluate key metrics to measure the social and financial returns on investments</li><li>Develop long-term relationships with external stakeholders including funders, advisors, thought leaders, sector and functional experts to provide support across the portfolio</li><li>Play a key role in portfolio company governance, including serving as a Board Observer and Board Director for select investees</li></ul></div></div></div><div><div><div>Portfolio Operations<ul><li>Manages elect portfolio team members as direct reports</li><li>Lead strategic initiatives to improve health sector investment thesis and strategy</li><li>Work with the Acumen America team to analyze and document data-driven rationales for portfolio decisions; to extract and document investment-specific and general insights; to analyze metrics data to identify patterns; and to channel that data to outputs for marketing and fundraising efforts</li><li>Produce discrete knowledge and research materials based on lessons from Acumen’s portfolio</li></ul>Program Management<ul><li>Develop and implement strategic plans to advance the mission and goals of the Medicaid Innovation Collaborative</li><li>Oversee the execution of key programmatic milestones including working with State Medicaid departments, managed care organizations and health tech companies to advance health equity goals</li><li>Manage relationships with key partners including states, managed care organizations and vendors</li><li>Develop and implement strategic approaches to support portfolio company needs</li></ul>Skills and Qualifications<div><div><div><ul><li>A deep commitment to mission, impact and the power of building a diverse portfolio by investing in underestimated founders</li><li>Significant experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, investment management, or relevant non-finance fields, including experience with financial and operational due diligence of early-stage businesses</li><li>Deep sector experience in health tech and/or Medicaid, as an investor or investor/operator</li><li>Superior financial and business analysis skills, as demonstrated by prior experience</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to present arguments and analysis in a clear and succinct manner to Acumen management, partners, investees.</li><li>Strong ability to take initiative with research and analysis and produce valuable results in conditions of uncertainty. </li><li>Solid operational skills including problem solving and project management skills, including ability to work deliver projects independently ability to work and deliver projects independently, proactively, and under pressure. </li><li>Familiarity with the social enterprise and impact investing sectors</li><li>An ability to establish relationships with CEO and add value to the endeavor</li><li>Self-reflective and aligned with Acumen values</li><li>Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S.</li></ul>Apply early as applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis. </div></div></div></div></div></div>

Investing in early-stage companies to bring essential services to low-income communities across the globe

Partner / Principal / VP, Health

<h3>ABOUT NEW ENERGY NEXUS</h3>New Energy Nexus (NEX) is an international not-for-profit organization that supports clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators and networks. We started in California and have expanded operations into China, India, Southeast Asia, East and West Africa, and Australia. Our mission is to support diverse entrepreneurs to drive innovation and build equity in the global clean energy economy. Our goal is to support 100,000 startups to succeed by 2030 – a decisive decade to surface and support as many climate solutions as possible. Through our global network, we directly boost hundreds of entrepreneurs annually while uplifting thousands more. Since 2004, New Energy Nexus (up until recently known as California Clean Energy Fund) has leveraged $1.5 billion in investment, supported over 900 clean energy startups, and launched industry-leading centers for solution collaboration.<h3>ABOUT THE ROLE &amp; OPPORTUNITY</h3>New Energy Nexus California is seeking a candidate who will bring a solid background in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and financial forecasting. The Director of Program Finance and Compliance will be responsible for all daily general accounting-related duties, including a broad range of transactional, reconciliation, and other accounting activities. The successful candidate will have a "roll-up-the-sleeves" attitude, who is inherently hands-on and ready to take the next step forward in their career, and help us plan and strategize for growth in order to scale New Energy Nexus California.The Director of Program Finance and Compliance will support New Energy Nexus California as we prepare for continued growth and expansion. The person in this role should bring a high level of grit and curiosity and will work in collaboration with Finance &amp; Operations (FiOps) and CA leadership teams, to ensure that New Energy Nexus California is operating efficiently, effectively and within budget. You will be tasked with providing strategic direction on budgeting, forecasting and financial planning. If you have a passion for clean energy, entrepreneurship, enjoy process design, operational excellence and enabling organizations and people to succeed, this position may be for you! <h3>A TYPICAL DAY</h3>The Director of Program Finance and Compliance at New Energy Nexus California plays a critical role in ensuring financial sustainability, transparency, and adherence to legal and ethical standards, making their daily responsibilities essential to the organization's success. A typical day for the Director of Program Finance and Compliance involves managing the organization's financial resources efficiently. They will often handle a wide range of responsibilities, including maintaining financial records, processing transactions, preparing budgets, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Additionally, they will be responsible for grant management, people management, and donor relations. The Director of Program Finance and Compliance will work closely with a small team and even handle many of these tasks independently, requiring adaptability and a hands-on approach to financial management and compliance.<h3>WORKING AT NEW ENERGY NEXUS</h3>Working at New Energy Nexus California is an opportunity to make a positive impact in the clean energy industry and be part of a supportive and forward-thinking community. It will offer an innovative and collaborative work environment, fostering networking opportunities and providing diverse roles that allow for personal and professional growth.This job is located in Berkeley, CA. New Energy Nexus California offers a flexible work environment with this position being based in the Bay Area, CA and with an expectation to work out of our physical office minimum 2 designated days a week. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is not available for this role.<h3>CORE RESPONSIBILITIES</h3>Budgeting, Invoicing &amp; Reporting<ul> <li>Prepare and monitor budgets and financial forecasts, analyze deficiencies, and report variances to CA leadership.</li> <li>Ability to build and maintain resource plans (budgets) for the California-based team that is delivering on multiple projects with shared resource allocations.</li> <li>Working knowledge of restricted grant budget management and reporting. </li> <li>Build integrated budgeting and reporting workflows that satisfy multiple reporting objectives (e.g. Budgets to Actual for the team as a whole, for a program etc.) from a given data architecture and source data set.</li> <li>Provide financial analysis and modeling to support strategic and operational decision-making, this includes analyzing and reporting on operational metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.</li> <li>Final review and approval of invoicing packages to ensure quality and compliance in line with funder terms and conditions</li> <li>Project budgeting expert on the team, providing guidance, training, tools, and templates to the CA team for Accounting-related processes including, but not limited to, independent contractor budgetary development and contract execution.</li> </ul>Contracts Compliance &amp; Management<ul> <li>Develop, implement, and monitor controls and procedures to manage operational expenses.</li> <li>Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements to CA leadership and executive team as required.</li> <li>Ability to analyze complex fact patterns and distill them into simple and understandable concepts for internal and external stakeholder groups</li> <li>Maintain capitalized tracking ledger.</li> <li>Ability to analyze and solve complex problems with multi-dimensional constraints that require both creativity and attention to detail.</li> <li>Ability and patience to read and comprehend complex contracts and regulations and design smart (resource-efficient/effective) workflows and controls that are additional to or separate from standard organizational processes.</li> <li>Provide guidance to the grants management team for the development of contracts and agreements for sub-awardees, contractors, and vendors</li> <li>Working knowledge of Federal Cost Principles (2 CFR 200) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).</li> <li>Work with external auditors and provide needed documentation and support for the annual audit.</li> <li>Responsible for compliance with all contracted terms and embedded regulations, and preparation of reports, audit trail documentation and end-to-end management of program audits (by funders, government agencies etc).</li> <li>Act as a liaison between New Energy Nexus’ FiOps team and CA staff.</li> <li>Additional financial planning and accounting responsibilities as needed.</li> </ul>Team Leadership<ul> <li>Oversee, lead, and manage a grants management and compliance team, fostering a collaborative and motivated team environment.</li> <li>In collaboration with NEX Platform and CA Programs Team develop, update, and streamline grants management processes and workflows.</li> <li>Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to team members.</li> <li>Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical financial practices.</li> <li>Conduct 1:1 and team check-ins and oversee performance reviews for the team</li> </ul>RequirementsREQUIRED SKILLS FOR THE ROLE<ul> <li>Strong dedication to New Energy Nexus's mission, showcasing a profound understanding and alignment with organizational goals</li> <li>7-10+ years of experience in financial accounting or controller management positions</li> <li>5+ years leading a grants management team responsible for government funding, complex agreement packages, and managing compliance with flow down terms with clean audits</li> <li>Experience overseeing sub-awardee contracting and invoicing</li> <li>Familiarity with cost allocation methodologies</li> <li>Knowledge of GAAP and accounting concepts</li> <li>Have a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and an affinity for numbers.</li> <li>High level of attention to detail, with the ability to analyze and solve problems quickly and creatively with attention to detail</li> <li>Remain flexible in a constantly changing environment and work independently with strong planning and prioritization skills, able to succeed in a regularly expanding environment</li> <li>Ability to navigate ambiguity and find solutions for concurrent conflicting challenges</li> <li>Significant track record of progressively responsible experience in budgeting and forecasting</li> <li>Proven professional experience as an upper-level Accountant, experience working at a medium to large-sized not-for-profit organization a plus</li> <li>Working knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and procedures</li> <li>Prior experience with Single Audits and/or other program audits is a plus</li> <li>Expert in Excel and with prior experience creating financial statements</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal skills to create internal and external communication pieces ranging from detailed audit trails to executive summaries</li> <li>Ability to think through data structures and data integrations of mainstream SaaS solutions with manual interfaces</li> <li>Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures</li> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration</li> </ul>WE HOPE YOU BRING ONE OR MORE OF THESE BONUS SKILLS<ul> <li>Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline</li> <li>Experience working in IT and cybersecurity</li> <li>Drafting budgets for proposal development</li> <li>Experience in reporting on match share requirements on grants</li> <li>Experience in a global business environment</li> </ul>Benefits<h3>BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION</h3>Competitive compensation of $130 - $155K annually plus generous benefits including, medical, dental, vision, unlimited PTO, paid holidays and 401(K)<h3>TO APPLY, TIMELINE, AND PROCESS</h3><ul> <li>Submit your resume, cover letter  and responses to our application questions. </li> <li>Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until filled.</li> <li> Interview process: Qualified applicants will participate in a series of interviews via Zoom. There will be 2-3 rounds of interviews.</li> <li>Accommodation: If you require accommodations during the interview process, please contact us with your request.</li> </ul>New Energy Nexus is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. New Energy Nexus hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. We strongly encourage diverse applicants to apply.

Director of Program Finance and Compliance

<h3>ABOUT NEW ENERGY NEXUS</h3>New Energy Nexus (NEX) is an international not-for-profit organization that supports clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators, and networks. We started in California and have expanded operations into China, India, Southeast Asia, East and West Africa, and Australia. Our mission is to support diverse entrepreneurs to drive innovation and build equity in the global clean energy economy. Our goal is to support 100,000 startups to succeed by 2030 – a decisive decade to surface and support as many climate solutions as possible. Through our global network, we directly boost hundreds of entrepreneurs annually while uplifting thousands more. Since 2004, New Energy Nexus (up until recently known as California Clean Energy Fund) has leveraged $1.5 billion in investment, supported over 900 clean energy startups, and launched industry-leading centers for solution collaboration.<h3>ABOUT THE ROLE &amp; OPPORTUNITY</h3>New Energy Nexus California is seeking a Head of Programs who will be entrusted with the strategic leadership, oversight, and growth of a portfolio of innovative and impactful programs in climate tech acceleration and deployment. This pivotal role involves guiding programs through conception, fundraising, implementation, and scaling phases, ensuring seamless progression and optimal impact. As a key driver of success, the Head of Programs plays a crucial part in developing new initiatives that align with organizational goals, navigating funding sources and funder relationships, overseeing impact, monitoring and evaluation (M&amp;E) and leveraging the team’s expertise to ensure excellence in the implementation of new and existing programs.Additionally, the role includes the management and mentorship of two high-performing teams (Programs and Impact and M&amp;E), and fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. The Head of Programs will adeptly navigate cross-team collaboration, ensuring cohesive efforts and knowledge-sharing across departments. External collaboration with partners and stakeholders is a key facet of this role, requiring effective communication and relationship-building skills to further enhance the impact and reach of our programs.<h3>A TYPICAL DAY</h3>In your role as the Head of Programs, your typical day will be dynamic and multifaceted. You'll collaborate with program teams to set priorities and review their progress, engage with entrepreneurs and stakeholders to identify opportunities for new initiatives or to grow our existing programming, participate in strategic planning sessions with the leadership team, and address any operational and personnel issues within the program teams. Your day will be marked by strategic thinking, hands-on leadership, and a commitment to supporting diverse entrepreneurs leading the way to 100% clean energy for the 100%.<h3>WORKING AT NEW ENERGY NEXUS</h3>Working at New Energy Nexus California is an opportunity to make a positive impact in the clean energy industry and be part of a supportive and forward-thinking community. It will offer an innovative and collaborative work environment, fostering networking opportunities and providing diverse roles that allow for personal and professional growth.This job is located in Berkeley, CA. New Energy Nexus California offers a flexible work environment with this position being based in the Bay Area, CA and with an expectation to work out of our physical office minimum 2 designated days a week. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is not available for this role.In addition, candidates for this role should be comfortable with international travel, as the position may involve travel to support New Energy Nexus’s work in the Global South.<h3>CORE RESPONSIBILITIES</h3>Program Oversight and Strategic Leadership<ul> <li>Provide strategic leadership and oversight to a portfolio of entrepreneur support programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. </li> <li>Guide the entire program lifecycle from ideation to scaling, even amid organizational restructuring and evolving team dynamics. </li> <li>Leverage experience in deploying technology and entering new markets, aligning programs with global market needs and trends with the ability to navigate a changing regulatory and funding landscape</li> <li>Translate the strategic vision into actionable plans for program teams. </li> <li>Navigate ambiguity and guide teams to optimize collaboration and efficiency.</li> </ul>Program Quality and Impact<ul> <li>Oversee impact reporting and M&amp;E to ensure the capture of data and metrics that drive continuous improvement of program impact and service delivery as well as provide accurate reporting to funders</li> <li>Under the direction of the Managing Director, work with the Head of Partnerships, Events, and Brand to lead program design and evaluation for the purpose of securing new funding and supporting program renewal</li> </ul>Seasoned Team Leadership and Mentorship<ul> <li>Provide strong leadership and mentorship to program leads, setting a high standard for excellence in program execution. </li> <li>Support the professional growth and development of team members and foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture. </li> <li>Address operational and personnel issues within program teams promptly and effectively.</li> <li>Create a positive and productive work environment where challenges are met with solutions and teamwork.</li> </ul>Strategic Leadership<ul><li>Develop and articulate a clear and compelling strategic vision for a portfolio of programs to build an inclusive innovation ecosystem to support diverse entrepreneurs and a just and equitable clean energy transition in CA and beyond.</li></ul><ul> <li>Develop our ramps and career pathways programming for innovators and entrepreneurs in disadvantaged and frontline communities.</li> <li>Work with our labor and industry partners to implement workforce training partnerships that support the acceleration and deployment of climate solutions alongside the creation of high-quality family-supporting jobs.</li> <li>Provide effective leadership by offering clear and purposeful guidance to program teams.</li> </ul>Requirements<h3>REQUIRED EXPERIENCE  FOR THE ROLE</h3><ul> <li>Strong dedication to New Energy Nexus's mission, showcasing a profound understanding and alignment with organizational goals</li> <li>8-10 years of extensive experience in climate tech acceleration, deployment and supporting clean energy entrepreneurs, including a minimum of 5 years in a Senior Director role</li> <li>8-10 years of experience in developing and overseeing a portfolio of innovative and impactful programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives</li> <li>Proven track record in successfully navigating programs from ideation through fundraising, implementation, and scaling</li> <li>Engineering degree or related science and technology background</li> <li>Adept at evaluating emerging technologies and navigating the challenges associated with bringing innovative solutions to market</li> <li>Ability to assess program effectiveness, make data-driven decisions, and drive continuous improvement of program outcomes</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in securing program funding through diverse channels, including state and federal government and/or philanthropy</li> <li>Expertise in developing and managing program budgets, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring financial sustainability</li> <li>Exceptional leadership and management skills, providing effective guidance and supervision to program leads while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team.</li> <li>Strong writing and public speaking skills</li> <li>Willingness and excitement to collaborate with external partners and travel regularly for speaking engagements as a New Energy Nexus ambassador worldwide</li> </ul>Benefits<h3>BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION</h3>Competitive compensation of $150 - $175K annually plus generous benefits including, medical, dental, vision, unlimited PTO, paid holidays and 401(K)<h3>TO APPLY, TIMELINE, AND PROCESS</h3><ul> <li>Submit your resume, cover letter  and responses to our application questions. </li> <li>Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until filled. </li> <li> Interview process: Qualified applicants will participate in a series of interviews via Zoom. There will be 2-3 rounds of interviews.</li> <li>Accommodation: If you require accommodations during the interview process, please contact us with your request.</li> </ul>New Energy Nexus is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. New Energy Nexus hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. We strongly encourage diverse applicants to apply.

Head of Programs

<div>About Activate Global Activate empowers scientists to reinvent our world and address climate change by bringing their research to market. We partner with leading funders and research institutions—including a groundbreaking new partnership with the National Science Foundation—to offer the Activate Fellowship, providing the funding, technical support, networking, community, and time that scientists need at the outset of their entrepreneurial journey. The results are game changing: Activate Fellows have launched 147 new companies since 2015. These companies have raised nearly $1.9B in follow-on funding, created more than 1,800 U.S.-based high-tech jobs, reached scientific breakthroughs, and defined new market categories. Activate supports fellows in Berkeley, CA; Cambridge, MA; New York, NY; Houston, TX; and across the U.S. through Activate Anywhere.Activate exists to create a better future, for all. In service of this purpose, we are building a foundation of equity and inclusivity across our business, including our operations, our fellowship, our partnerships, and our brand.</div>Position SummaryOur Berkeley team is looking for a new Fellowship Manager to manage our existing Berkeley Activate community. At Activate, Fellowship Managers are responsible for the operational and program management of our community hubs - whether in Berkeley, Cambridge, New York, Houston or for our virtual Anywhere community. In this role, you will oversee local customization and execution of key fellowship elements including fellow selection, educational programming, and program operations and evaluation. This is a hugely exciting opportunity to work closely with deep-tech science entrepreneurs throughout their Activate fellowship journey as they work to address climate change and other global challenges.The Fellowship Manager will report to the Managing Director of Activate Berkeley, and work closely with the Chief Fellowship Officer, VP of Program Experience, and a growing fellowship team, as well as the Cyclotron Road team at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.Primary Responsibilities<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Oversee the Berkeley-based fellow selection process </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Responsible for planning and execution of fellow onboarding, education, and exit</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Manage fellowship operations, including program calendar, key ongoing meetings, data systems we have in place, and workflows, and more for the Berkeley site team</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Facilitate and lead dynamic, interactive sessions between the fellows and the broader community to grow our fellowship community and develop our fellows</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Direct Activate Berkeley fellows to internal and external resources as needed</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Support the continuous evaluation of the fellowship by collecting and analyzing data on the performance of the fellowship site, the fellows, and the fellows’ companies</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Work with the Berkeley Managing Director and Fellowship Associate to cultivate a supportive and inclusive environment for the fellows  </li></ul>Ideal Candidate<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Has a keen ability to collect, process, organize, and communicate complex information</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Pays attention to detail and enjoys analyzing data for programmatic decision making</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Has a track record of successful program management in a dynamic and evolving work environment</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Is able to quickly and seamlessly transition from working collaboratively as a member of a team to self-motivated individual contribution</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Has exceptional communication, facilitation, and relationship skills, and the ability to work productively with varied personalities</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Believes in the power of science innovation to combat climate change and create a sustainable, resilient, equitable economy</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Has experience as a manager or desire to grow their managerial skillset</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Understands that innovation starts with people, not ideas</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Mission oriented, passionate about solving global challenges and is relentless in clearing hurdles for our Fellows</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Is based in, or can relocate to, the SF Bay Area</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Background in science is a nice to have</li></ul>About The RoleThis is a full-time position based in Berkeley, CA with a competitive salary starting at $90K/year with a generous benefits package that includes professional development, $2,000 in annual wellness funds, unlimited paid time off, healthcare premiums covered for employees and dependents at 90%, and the opportunity to join a retirement plan with a 3% match beginning after 3 months at Activate. ValuesActivate’s culture is built around the following values:<ul><li>We put people first through mutual support, respect, and continuous improvement</li><li>We live in trust, acting with authenticity, integrity, and a presumption of good intention</li><li>We appreciate experimentation, using data to improve, and accepting that failure and discomfort are necessary for growth</li><li>We create value through connection and building community</li><li>We are guided by intention and are purpose-driven to improve society</li></ul>Activate Global, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.<div>Encouraging Applications from All Backgrounds We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Activate Global, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. </div>

For Scientists on a Mission; A Better Future for All

Fellowship Manager, Berkeley

<div>About Activate Global Activate empowers scientists to reinvent our world and address climate change by bringing their research to market. We partner with leading funders and research institutions—including a groundbreaking new partnership with the National Science Foundation—to offer the Activate Fellowship, providing the funding, technical support, networking, community, and time that scientists need at the outset of their entrepreneurial journey. The results are game changing: Activate Fellows have launched 147 new companies since 2015. These companies have raised nearly $1.9B in follow-on funding, created more than 1,800 U.S.-based high-tech jobs, reached scientific breakthroughs, and defined new market categories. Activate supports fellows in Berkeley, CA; Cambridge, MA; New York, NY; Houston, TX; and across the U.S. through Activate Anywhere.Activate exists to create a better future, for all. In service of this purpose, we are building a foundation of equity and inclusivity across our business, including our operations, our fellowship, our partnerships, and our brand.</div>Important: This unpaid role requires a full-time (35 - 40 hours) commitment of at least six months. This role is geared towards those who have a program through their employer for a paid sabbatical or secondment to work for a nonprofit, or have a stipend provided by their university to work for a nonprofit.  Start date is rolling, based on intern's availability and mutual fit. About Activate Global Activate empowers scientists to reinvent our world and address climate change by bringing their research to market. We partner with leading funders and research institutions—including a groundbreaking new partnership with the National Science Foundation—to offer the Activate Fellowship, providing the funding, technical support, networking, community, and time that scientists need at the outset of their entrepreneurial journey. The results are game changing: Activate Fellows have launched 146 new companies since 2015. These companies have raised more than $1.4B in follow-on funding, created more than 1,800 U.S.-based high-tech jobs, reached scientific breakthroughs, and defined new market categories. Activate supports fellows in Berkeley, CA; Cambridge, MA; New York, NY; Houston, TX; and across the U.S. through Activate Anywhere.Activate exists to create a better future, for all. In service of this purpose, we are building a foundation of equity and inclusivity across our business, including our operations, our fellowship, our partnerships, and our brand.Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Business Operations, the Business Analytics Intern will develop business insights to support strategic decisions. Activate Intern work as full members of the team and have opportunities to engage across a rapidly growing social impact organization. Interns are also invited to observe fellowship programming and interact with some of the most dynamic innovators in climate tech.Some example strategic projects you might tackle when you’re working with us -Fellow Recruitment<ul><li>Where in the recruitment/selection process is Activate losing diverse candidates?</li><li>What are the most effective recruitment activities?</li></ul>Activate Impact<ul><li>How does Activate compare to other nonprofit entrepreneurial support organizations in terms of funding spent on programming, fundraising, G&amp;A, marketing etc.? </li><li>What components of the Activate program have the greatest impact on fellows’ trajectories?</li><li>How are Activate’s alumni’s companies growing and creating impact?</li></ul>Fellow Funding<ul><li>How can we assess the value of the Activate fellowship stipend at different stages during the program?</li><li>Should Activate influence the incoming cap tables of fellows?</li></ul><h3>(High Level) Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Work with team members to understand the business questions they are trying to solve</li><li>Review available data sources to design the analysis</li><li>Use internal tools, including AirTable, Alchemer, Google Drive, Hubspot, and Tableau, and external data sources such as PitchBook and LinkedIn to collect and analyze relevant data</li><li>Conduct analysis and create a summary of insights to share with the key decision-makers on the executive team</li></ul> Requirements:<ul><li>Self-starter with strong technical and analytical skills</li><li>Comfortable doing data analysis at speed</li><li>Ability to work with cross-functional teams</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills</li><li>Be enthusiastic about working through ambiguity</li><li>Creative problem solver; able to work with uneven data sources to extract relevant insights</li><li>Comfortable with Airtable and Tableau</li></ul> About The Role The position is a hybrid role, with a very flexible approach to on-site time. Preferred location is Berkeley, CA, with an option for our New York City, Houston, or Boston offices. This will allow for the Fellow to have direct access to our leaders and fellows to support their work. We are open to different onsite / remote arrangements depending on fit and need. Start date is rolling, based on fellow’s availability and mutual fit. Commitment is at least six months. Those who would likely be a good fit for this role are those who have a program through their employer for a paid sabbatical or secondment to work for a nonprofit, have a paid program through their university to work for a nonprofit, or are willing to work pro bono. Values Activate’s culture is built around the following values:<ul><li>We put people first through mutual support, respect, and continuous improvement</li><li>We live in trust, acting with authenticity, integrity, and a presumption of good intention</li><li>We appreciate experimentation, using data to improve, and accepting that failure and discomfort are necessary for growth</li><li>We create value through connection and building community</li><li>We are guided by intention and are purpose-driven to improve society</li></ul>Activate Global, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.How to apply Apply directly on our Careers Page or please email the Director of Business Operations - Kavita Lee - at kavita.lee@activate.org<div>Encouraging Applications from All Backgrounds We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Activate Global, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. </div>

Business Analytics Secondment (for management consultants with paid sabbatical only)

<div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;">Earthjustice seeks an associate attorney to join our <a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/offices/international"></a><a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/offices/international">International Program</a>.  The Associate Attorney will support and collaborate with our team of lawyers and scientists working to speed the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy in key countries around the world.   </div><div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;">Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization.  We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health, to preserve magnificent places and wildlife, to advance clean energy, and to combat climate change around the world.  We partner with thousands of groups, individuals, and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time and bring about positive change.  We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.   </div><div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;"> </div><div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;">Like the environment itself, Earthjustice’s work transcends national borders.  Since 1991, our International Program has been partnering with organizations around the world to establish, strengthen, and enforce national and international legal protections for the environment and human health.  Drawing on deep experience in environmental, energy, and human rights law and litigation, we work with partners on foreign and international legal advocacy to reduce dependence on dirty fossil fuels and speed the transition to clean energy in Africa, Australia, Indonesia, Latin America, and elsewhere. <a href="https://earthjustice.org/feature/international">Learn about some of the places where we work around the world.</a> </div><div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;"> </div><div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;">The associate attorney position is a three-year position with the opportunity for extension based on performance. Earthjustice’s associate attorney program is designed to help attorneys who are in the early stages of their careers develop into thoughtful, professional, and effective advocates.  The International Program primarily works to support our partner organizations in public interest litigation and advocacy in various jurisdictions outside of the United States.  Associate attorneys in the International Program do not represent clients directly in litigation in these foreign jurisdictions but will have a broad exposure to different advocacy strategies and styles.  As associate attorneys gain experience, they gradually take on more independent responsibility but work throughout their tenure under the supervision of senior attorneys and the managing attorney.  Many associates have gone on to other positions within Earthjustice and with other public interest organizations.  More about our associate attorney program can be <a href="https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/associate">found here</a>.  </div><div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;"> </div><div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;">Responsibilities </div><div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;"> </div><div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;">Associate attorneys in the International Program perform a range of tasks to support our partners’ litigation and advocacy strategies, including: </div><ul><li>Conducting legal, policy, and factual research, often on issues of international and foreign law.  </li><li>Preparing memoranda in support of partner organization work in foreign jurisdictions. </li><li>Reviewing and analyzing administrative records, scientific reports, policy research, and technical documents related to fossil fuel and clean energy infrastructure. </li><li>Drafting motions, briefs, administrative comments, and other legal and factual documents in support of litigation or administrative proceedings. </li><li>Working with partner organizations, lawyers, and experts from a wide range of cultural, linguistic, and legal backgrounds. </li><li>Participating in communications about our work, such as drafting blog posts or press releases.  </li><li>Hiring and supervising law students who work at Earthjustice as interns or clerks. </li></ul><div style="vertical-align:baseline;"> </div><div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;"> Qualifications </div><div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;"> </div><ul><li>Law school graduate admitted to, or qualified and willing to apply for admission to, the California State Bar or the Bar in the state in which they will be located. </li><li>0-5 years of experience post law school. </li><li>Experience or interest in issues related to fossil fuel extraction and infrastructure, energy law and policy, and climate change. </li><li>Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication skills. </li><li>Strong work ethic and initiative, and sound yet creative judgment. </li><li>Strong desire to fight for the right of all to a healthy environment. </li><li>Ability to work well in a team-oriented atmosphere. </li><li>Awareness of and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations. </li><li>Willingness to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences. </li><li>Ability to thrive in a hybrid office setting combining in-office and remote work and, for a candidate not located in San Francisco, a willingness to travel to San Francisco periodically to work with the team.  </li></ul><div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;">The ideal candidate will have knowledge of environmental and/or international law; experience working in a country other than the United States or learning about foreign or international legal systems; and professional fluency in a language other than English. </div><div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;"> </div><div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;">We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits.  Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.  As a 501(c)(3) organization, Earthjustice is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.  </div><div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;"> </div><div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;">Compensation is based on experience and location.  Most of the International Program team is based in San Francisco and we have a strong preference for the associate attorney to be in San Francisco where they can benefit from in-person mentorship and professional development.  Exceptional candidates who desire to work from another Earthjustice office location will also be considered.  </div><div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;"><div>San Francisco, CA salary range: $94,900 - $131,900</div><div><div>*In the exceptional case a person is located elsewhere, the salary range will be based on experience and location</div></div> <div>To Apply </div></div><div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;"> </div><div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;">Interested applicants should submit a: </div><ul><li>Resume; </li><li>One- or two-page cover letter that addresses: 1) aspects of your experience that are relevant to the qualifications listed above; 2) why you are drawn to the work of Earthjustice’s International Program and whether there are particular legal, environmental or justice issues that inspire you; and 3) how your time at Earthjustice would contribute to your career aspirations; </li><li>Writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum that has not been edited by anyone else; and </li><li>Law school transcript. </li></ul><div style="vertical-align:baseline;"> </div><div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;">Earthjustice brings our associate attorneys on board on a quarterly schedule, during the months of January, April, June, and September.  We are looking to hire a candidate who is available to start in June 2024. Preference will be given to candidates who apply by April 21, 2024. After that, applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.    </div><div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;"> </div><div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;">Please reach out to <a href="mailto:jobs@earthjustice.org">jobs@earthjustice.org</a> if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.    </div><div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;"> </div><div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;">Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are given equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position. </div><div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;"> </div><div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;">For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. </div><div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;"> </div><div style="margin:0.0in;vertical-align:baseline;">For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. </div>

Associate Attorney, International

<h2>Overview</h2>NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Bozeman, Montana; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C. NRDC is seeking three Summer Interns from UC Merced to work remotely or in NRDC's San Francisco office. Support for the internships is provided by the UC Merced Division of Equity, Justice, and Inclusive Excellence. We are currently looking for passionate individuals to bring their unique skills and perspective to help us develop equitable clean transportation, environmental justice, and clean energy policies that cut greenhouse gas emissions and harmful air pollution. As part of this internship, you will:<li>gain exposure to designing equitable clean transportation, environmental justice, and clean energy policies;</li><li>help create memos, reports, graphics, and blogs based on research and data analysis that are used to advance our state and federal advocacy; and</li><li>work on projects that advocate for solutions whose benefits are accessible to all.</li><h2>Responsibilities</h2>As a summer intern, you will be an integral part of NRDC, working as a critical member of our Climate &amp; Energy Program. You will gain exposure to a variety of topics and activities, while developing transferable skills. The following are some examples of activities you can expect throughout the internship:<ul> <li>participate in staff meetings and learn how a large non-profit operates;</li> <li>participate in meetings with key partners from other environmental and social justice organizations and potentially with state policymakers;</li> <li>learn the regulatory processes of state pollution control agencies where much of our advocacy occurs;</li> <li>interact with other NRDC staff to widen your exposure to various projects and programs;</li> <li>enhance analytical research ability;</li> <li>deepen written and oral communication skills; and</li> <li>leave with completed projects (e.g., blogs, memos, graphics, etc.) that can be added to your professional resume.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2>Required<ul> <li>Commitment to NRDC’s mission and values.</li> <li>You must be a currently enrolled at or graduating from UC Merced.</li></ul>Preferred <ul> <li>You are enrolled in an undergraduate that directly or indirectly relates to climate change, transportation or energy policy, equity, and/or environmental justice.</li> <li>You are interested in learning about designing equitable policy solutions that address environmental pollution.</li> <li>You enthusiastic about teamwork, creative, and resourceful.</li></ul> NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement.We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.This position is a paid internship with a stipend of $6,000 paid bi-weekly over the course of 10 weeks.The incumbent will not qualify as an employee, fellow, volunteer, or independent contractor of NRDC, nor will the incumbent be guaranteed employment at the end of the internship term. Our offices are open and we are operating in a hybrid model. We offer NRDCers flexibility, and we encourage them to come into the office and spend meaningful time there in collaboration with their colleagues. We call this purposeful presence. As a science-based organization, NRDC aims to do our part to help contain the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health, safety, and equity, we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption in accordance with state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved vaccine. In accordance with state or local law, new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination. Those wishing to do so may request medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions. NRDC treats all vaccination-related data confidentially, in keeping with local, state, and federal laws. To apply, visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your résumé and cover letter. Please mention where you saw this posting and upload any additional materials that showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. Please no phone calls, emails, or in-person résumé drop-offs. If you experience technical problems while applying or if you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1-800-889-4422. For more about NRDC, visit www.nrdc.org.

Summer 2024 Clean Transportation, Environmental Justice, and Clean Energy Intern (UC Merced Students Only)

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<h3>Description</h3>
Are you passionate about teaching young students and connecting them to nature? Do you love gardening or being outdoors?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.seiinc.org/" target="">SEI</a>&nbsp;is seeking emerging education professionals to join our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.climatecorps.org/cceo-fellowship.html">Climate Corps Education Outside</a>&nbsp;(CCEO) AmeriCorps cohort to advance science and eco-literacy in public elementary schools by activating school gardens as a learning laboratory for environmental education.
CCEO&rsquo;s program objectives are to:
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<li>Spark children&rsquo;s interest in science</li>
<li>Increase children&rsquo;s environmental stewardship knowledge</li>
<li>Develop children&rsquo;s connection with the natural world</li>
<li>Improve children&rsquo;s attitude towards vegetables</li>
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CCEO is an&nbsp;11.5-month,&nbsp;full-time (40 hours per week)&nbsp;fellowship program starting on August 19th and concluding at the end of July. This program offers emerging environmental educators extensive professional development and training as they advance outdoor science education in Bay Area public schools. While we encourage Fellows to continue the Fellowship for a second term to provide a level of consistency to our school partners, it is not required.
As a CCEO Fellow, you will be placed at a public elementary school and serve as the garden educator of that site. Fellows teach 10-16 garden and science lessons per week on Mondays through Thursdays to students in grades K-5 in the on-campus outdoor garden classroom using the provided CCEO curriculum. Fridays are designated for cohort-wide training and site administration. You will also maintain the outdoor garden classroom and work to engage the larger school community in the space. As part of a cohort of approximately 30 CCEO Fellows, you will participate in a year-long training and professional development program designed to support you in your role. Over the summer, you will work to improve curriculum and program resources, maintain your outdoor classroom, and participate in other program projects. Work site locations include North/Western San Francisco, &nbsp;South/Eastern San Francisco, Northern San Mateo County, and Southern San Mateo County.
CCEO Fellows serve a high percentage of low-income children and many English-language learners. Fellows must be committed to social justice and have cultivated or be willing to cultivate a lens of cultural humility, intersectionality, and belonging. While the field of environmental education has a long way to go, we strive for equity and inclusivity for Fellows, program staff, schools, and students.
<h4>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</h4>
I. Learning &amp; Teaching Outdoors&nbsp;
CCEO Fellows provide garden-based lessons that help students practice science and connect to the natural world. As a CCEO Fellow, you will:
<ul>
<li>Prepare for and teach multiple lessons per day to various grade levels, which may include Special Day Classes</li>
<li>Create a safe and positive outdoor classroom culture</li>
<li>Apply a lens of cultural humility to all teaching and learning with students</li>
<li>Adapt and implement the provided CCEO curriculum for your school site</li>
<li>Collaborate with teachers to integrate indoor and outdoor learning experiences</li>
<li>Coordinate harvesting, cooking, and eating in the garden with students as part of your lessons</li>
</ul>
II. Outdoor Classroom Design&nbsp;
CCEO Fellows develop and maintain inviting, educational, and productive garden classrooms. As a CCEO Fellow, you will:
<ul>
<li>Collaborate with your school community to maintain and improve the school garden</li>
<li>Plant and maintain an edible vegetable garden</li>
<li>Plant and maintain perennial plants for student exploration and long-term garden habitat</li>
<li>Perform regular maintenance tasks such as weeding, watering, harvesting, and pest control</li>
<li>Develop garden infrastructure to support learning outcomes</li>
<li>Purchase garden supplies and instructional materials using the provided site budget</li>
</ul>
III. Community Engagement&nbsp;
CCEO Fellows build strong relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders, communicate about their work, and identify and support needs in the school community. As a CCEO Fellow, you will:
<ul>
<li>Represent and manage the Climate Corps Education Outside program at your school</li>
<li>Build strong relationships with community members to serve the needs of the school and students</li>
<li>Spread awareness of the program through conversations, presentations, photos, blogging, newsletters, bulletin board displays, etc.</li>
<li>Engage parent and community volunteers in the garden&nbsp;</li>
<li>Seek out grants and donations to support the garden space</li>
</ul>
IV. Professional Development&nbsp;
CCEO Fellows participate in bi-monthly program training sessions to support their growth as educators. As a CCEO Fellow, you will:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Attend and actively participate in training sessions focused on building your teaching, gardening, and community engagement skills</li>
<li>Engage in quarterly lesson observations with your Regional Supervisor to discuss and implement feedback</li>
</ul>
V. Site Administration&nbsp;
CCEO Fellows track data about program implementation at their school site, which is integral to demonstrating impact to funders. As a CCEO Fellow, you will support organizational data collection by:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Tracking and inputting individual student attendance</li>
<li>Tracking and inputting &nbsp;completed lessons with groups of students</li>
<li>Collecting and inputting data related to volunteer engagement and grantseeking</li>
<li>Administering pre- and post-student assessments at the beginning and end of the school year</li>
</ul>
<h4>COMPENSATION &amp; BENEFITS</h4>
<ul>
<li>A living allowance stipend of $3,092 per month (pre-tax amount), for a total stipend of up to $35,000 over 11.5 months.</li>
<li>An additional $10,000 education award upon successful program completion (comprised of the Segal Education award at $7,395 and the Californians For All Award at $2,605)</li>
<li>Kaiser Silver Healthcare&ndash;SEI pays 100% of the insurance premiums</li>
<li>Member Assistance Program (MAP), which provides free telehealth counseling services</li>
<li>A minimum of 6 observed holidays and 3 breaks (Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring) in alignment with your site&rsquo;s school calendar</li>
<li>Eligibility for CalFresh, approximately $200/month in food stamps</li>
<li>10+ hours of individualized professional coaching and mentoring from SEI staff</li>
<li>100+ hours of training and professional development provided by CCEO</li>
<li>Reimbursement for travel to/from training</li>
<li>Ability to log hours for professional development experiences sought independently</li>
<li>Professional networking opportunities with partner organizations and program alumni&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<h3>Requirements</h3>
We encourage anyone who is interested in this position and meets some of the qualifications to apply, even if they do not meet all of them. We recognize that a unique perspective and background can enhance a role when many, if not all, of the listed qualifications are met.&nbsp;
I. Qualifications
CCEO Fellows must&hellip;
<ul>
<li>Have at least 1 year of teaching experience or working directly with youth</li>
<li>Two/four-year college degree or coursework in a related field</li>
<li>Be&nbsp;<a href="https://my.americorps.gov/trust/help/applicant/Who_is_eligible_for_AmeriCorps_.htm#:~:text=AmeriCorps%20is%20open%20to%20U.S.,Age%20restrictions%20vary%20by%20program.">eligible</a>&nbsp;to work in the US without employer sponsorship</li>
<li>Be 17 years old or older</li>
<li>Pass state criminal and FBI background checks</li>
<li>Be negative for tuberculosis</li>
<li>Reside in the Bay Area by early August 2024</li>
<li>Be able and willing to commit to the 11.5-month service term</li>
<li>Have experience with or willingness to learn about gardening or farming</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and responsiveness</li>
<li>A commitment to Climate Corps Education Outside&rsquo;s mission and vision</li>
<li>A commitment to social justice and anti-racism</li>
<li>Desire to work in a public school setting</li>
<li>Experience working with children and adults from diverse backgrounds</li>
<li>Competency in Spanish or Chinese is a plus, but not required</li>
<li>This position requires prolonged activity with bending, stooping, and stretching; eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate garden tools, a keyboard, a telephone, a photocopier, a calculator, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to communicate with students as well as maintain data records. Also requires flexibility to readily adapt to a changing environment.</li>
</ul>
<h4>DIVERSITY, EQUITY, &amp; INCLUSION</h4>
We seek candidates who share&nbsp;<a href="https://www.seiinc.org/dei.html">SEI&rsquo;s commitment</a>&nbsp;to equity and environmental justice, and who share a commitment to work and learn within an anti-oppression framework. Persons of color, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. SEI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity. We believe that a wide array of perspectives contributes to creative climate solutions where all communities thrive. We strive to reflect diverse communities, especially those most impacted by climate change and other kinds of environmental, social, and economic injustices.
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Garden Sustainability Educator

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<h2>Position Overview</h2>
The Association for Energy Affordability (AEA) West Coast is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-driven fellow to join our talented database team. This role will assist our database team by participating in program-specific discovery and strategic planning meetings, assisting with solution implementations, scrubbing and uploading assigned data sets, and creating and maintaining reports, dashboards, and other data visualization tools. While we would prefer a fully on-site fellow for this role, a hybrid position may be considered requiring at least 2 days a week in our Emeryville office for a 7-hour workday. This position will report directly to the Senior Manager, Enterprise Applications, and is an excellent starting point for someone interested in learning or further developing their skills in Salesforce or database administration and being a part of a team that is involved in the energy efficiency and green building industry.
<h2>Responsibilities</h2>
<ul>
<li>Participate in database discovery and internal AEA strategic planning meetings related to the Salesforce platform</li>
<li>Assist with daily database and administrative tasks including but not limited to data entry, maintenance, and duplicate merging</li>
<li>Manage and upload large data sets</li>
<li>Assist with new user setup and onboarding training</li>
<li>Create and update database support documentation, data standards, and program workflow tutorials</li>
<li>Assist program teams with record updates, report requests, and troubleshooting</li>
<li>Other independent projects and program-specific duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
<h2>Desired Qualifications</h2>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Associate&rsquo;s Degree preferred</li>
<li>Salesforce experience is a plus but not required&nbsp;</li>
<li>Outstanding organizational skills</li>
<li>Detail-oriented</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel</li>
<li>Strong work ethic</li>
<li>Problem-solving and critical thinking skills</li>
<li>Analytical mindset</li>
<li>Teamwork and collaboration skills</li>
</ul>
We encourage anyone who is interested in this position and who meets some of the qualifications to apply, even if they do not meet all of them. We recognize that a unique perspective and background can enhance a role when many, if not all, of the listed qualifications are met.
**If you would need to relocate for this position, please note that you need to be in the state you are relocating to no less than 10 business days before the start of the fellowship.**
<h2>Benefits</h2>
<ul>
<li>End-of-program financial award.</li>
<li>Healthcare coverage with 100% of healthcare insurance premiums covered by the employer.</li>
<li>Access to a national Member Assistance Program, which includes financial and legal assistance, medical advocacy, and counseling services.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Professional and Personal Development Training</li>
<li class="ql-indent-1">​Career-readiness training in interview preparation, salary negotiation, and developing a professional resume and cover letter.</li>
<li class="ql-indent-1">Attending panels, workshops, and presentations by climate resilience industry professionals.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="ql-indent-1">Professional networking opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<h2>About AEA</h2>
The Association for Energy Affordability, Inc. is dedicated to achieving energy efficiency in new and existing buildings to foster and maintain affordable and healthy housing and communities, especially those of low income. AEA representatives engage in a broad range of educational, technical, and construction management activities and services to promote this mission and develop the industry that advances and sustains it. Learn more at <a href="http://aea.us.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">aea.us.org</a>.
<h2>About Climate Corps</h2>
Climate Corps, a program of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.seiinc.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SEI</a>, is an award-winning fellowship program that provides professional development opportunities for emerging leaders through the implementation of sustainability and resiliency projects with local governments, nonprofits, and for-profit businesses. To see a full list of climate, energy, and sustainability positions posted by Climate Corps, please visit here: <a href="https://jobs.climatecorps.org/listings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://jobs.climatecorps.org/listings</a>. We are constantly adding positions, so make sure to frequently check this site to see if there are new opportunities available.
SEI is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity. We believe that a wide array of perspectives contributes to creative climate solutions where all communities thrive. We strive to reflect diverse communities, especially those most impacted by climate change and other kinds of environmental, social, and economic injustices. Persons of color, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply. A commitment to work and learn within an anti-oppression framework is required. <a href="https://www.seiinc.org/dei.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.seiinc.org/dei.html</a>
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