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Research Analyst, Corporate Water Stewardship

Climate and Energy Senior Research Analyst

ABOUT AMERICAN FORESTS: &nbsp;
American Forests is a national non-profit organization committed to creating healthy and resilient forests from cities to large landscapes, that deliver essential benefits for climate, people, water, and wildlife. We advance our mission through forestry innovation, place-based partnerships to plant and restore forests, and movement building. We envision a world in which the significant environmental, societal, and economic benefits of forests are fully realized and equitably available to all people. Established in 1875, American Forests is the oldest national non-profit conservation organization in the U.S. working to restore urban forests and forested landscapes.
American Forests is proud to be a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. These are our shared values. We welcome individuals who bring a variety of backgrounds and experiences to be a part of our team to help make a difference individually and collectively as we work toward achieving our mission. We are committed to fostering an environment that is welcoming and respectful and provides opportunities for advancement and professional growth for every team member. We hope you find your future with us.
PROJECT SUMMARY: &nbsp;
America&rsquo;s forests are a critical natural climate solution. Reforestation/afforestation offers the most immediate and ample carbon removal solution. There are many opportunities for this in the U.S., with as much as 148 million acres suitable for reforestation (ReforestationHub.org). Yet, deployment of quality reforestation at scale has been limited by high upfront costs that are out of sync with the timeline for carbon removal.&nbsp;
American Forests&rsquo; Reforest America Carbon Program (RACP) is designed to address the financing challenges associated with reforestation/afforestation and advance the highest quality climate-adapted projects. Over the past year, American Forests has worked with landowners, forest carbon experts, carbon registries, and businesses to design RACP to help meet the country&rsquo;s growing reforestation needs.&nbsp;
We are currently developing a unique portfolio of climate-adapted reforestation projects with public land management agencies, Tribal Nations, and underserved private landowners who do not have access to the necessary funding to reforest severely burned lands in the western United States and other lands suitable for reforestation in other geographies throughout North America.
American Forests recently received a USFS grant to support the participation of federal recognized Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and&nbsp;underserved private landowners, in emerging markets for resilient reforestation, or reforestation that is resilient to future climate changes and disturbances as well as future market and economic conditions. We are working to deliver the following outcomes: &nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Provide federally recognized Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners, with the technical and financial resources needed for implementing resilient reforestation projects. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Create new opportunities for Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners, to access new income streams and deploy climate-informed reforestation practices well suited to emerging markets for climate mitigation and resilience.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Engage with and provide technical assistance to Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners, about resilient reforestation and emerging markets for joint climate mitigation and adaptation.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Implement high-integrity resilient reforestation projects yielding biodiversity, water, climate, and cultural benefits.</li>
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To advance this work, American Forests is looking for a Director of the Reforest America Carbon Program to direct the continued development and implementation of the Reforest America Carbon Program, oversee contract negotiations with project suppliers and buyers, recruit and lead a team of RACP staff to efficiently originate, develop, and market high-quality RACP projects, and represent American Forests in a leadership role in related carbon initiatives including, but not limited to, a nascent U.S. Forest Carbon Coalition effort.&nbsp;
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of the Reforest America Carbon Program will direct the continued development and implementation of the Reforest America Carbon Program, oversee contract negotiations with project suppliers and buyers, recruit and lead a team of RACP staff to efficiently originate, develop, and market high-quality RACP projects, and represent American Forests in a leadership role in related carbon initiatives. Additionally, they will oversee the origination, development, and implementation of a portfolio of carbon financed reforestation/afforestation projects that include traditional and innovative approaches. They will oversee the direction projects in partnership with corporate and other philanthropic funders and land managers including state and federal agencies, private landowners, and tribes; manage existing projects and partnerships and lead project execution; manage contractors and forestry consultants. Specific responsibilities include:
Reforest America Carbon Project Development and Leadership (55%)
<ul>
<li>Lead the Program by directing the refinement and implementation of the go-to-market strategy, and finance and operations, development, program, policy, and communication teams.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Develop and maintain relationships with RACP partners, represent American Forests and RACP in the natural climate solutions community.</li>
<li>Manage budgets and timelines, secure and supervise contractors and staff, and ensure completion of program deliverables.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Be a service leader in the carbon finance arena, participating in working groups and engaging with federal and state agencies, non-profit organizations, carbon registries, leading corporations, and carbon finance experts to inform and develop our strategies.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Serve as American Forests&rsquo; expert on existing methodologies for financing afforestation/reforestation to inform our strategies and monitor the development of reforestation and carbon finance best practices to meet corporate net zero targets, biodiversity, social justice, and other outcomes.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Act as the main contact for major global clients supporting large-scale global Nature-based Solutions programs, afforestation/reforestation carbon projects.</li>
</ul>
Carbon Project Direction (30%)
<ul>
<li>Oversee the RACP team and support the origination, development, and implementation of carbon financed reforestation/afforestation projects that include traditional and novel approaches.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Oversee outreach and work with Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners to assess opportunities to develop nature-based carbon projects in specific geographies and landscapes in the western US (OR, WA, CA, MT, NM) and Hawaii.</li>
<li>Oversee the origination of new projects with senior forestry staff by engaging with a broad range of stakeholders including Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners, consulting foresters, project developers, and NGOs, etc.</li>
<li>Direct projects in partnership with corporate and other philanthropic funders and land managers including state and federal agencies, private landowners, and tribes.</li>
<li>Manage existing projects and partnerships and lead project execution; manage contractors and forestry consultants.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Oversee and run project financial analyses to inform project development and strategies.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Program Administration (15%)
<ul>
<li>Track and manage program finances&nbsp;</li>
<li>Develop and manage budgets in partnership with American Forests&rsquo; program and finance departments</li>
<li>Lead recruitment efforts of staff and/or contractors to meet the finance and administration needs of RACP as the program develops.</li>
</ul>
QUALIFICATIONS&nbsp;
Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience in directing program development and implementation of nature-based carbon projects and while we do not expect any one candidate to possess all of these qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal skills and qualities:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Non-Profit Management, Conservation, Natural Resource Economics or Management, Forestry, or Natural Resource Management desired; additional experience accepted in lieu of.</li>
<li>At least seven (7) years of experience with nature-based solutions in the carbon market, with significant project/program management experience.</li>
<li>Knowledge of, and/or experience working in carbon markets, carbon accounting standards and methodologies in a technical capacity, and experience in nature-based solutions projects are strongly desired. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience leading partnerships with public agencies, Tribal Nations, private landowners, and/or non-profits, and work with corporations on climate and environmental programs.</li>
<li>A proven ability to get things done and a proven track record of excellence in project management and execution.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The ideal candidate will be a self-starting problem solver with a background in forest science and management, forest policy, and/or collaborative conservation. An ability to learn and adapt quickly is also important.</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) and comfortable with public speaking</li>
<li>Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside American Forests.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Results-orientation and passion for American Forests&rsquo; mission is essential.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
LOCATION:&nbsp; This is a hybrid position that is primarily remote (70%) and requires frequent travel (up to 30% of time) within the western United States to engage in key stakeholder meetings, program events, and projects as funded. American Forests headquarters is in Washington, DC; occasional travel may be required to engage with colleagues. &nbsp;
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Subject to applicable laws, American Forests requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. We will consider requests for accommodation to this vaccination requirement during the recruiting process. Any requested accommodation(s) must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.&nbsp;
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The individual must be comfortable with prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing at a desk and working on a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to provide access to all individuals along the continuum of human ability and experience.&nbsp;
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SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS This position will oversee up to three (3) Senior Managers of Carbon Projects.&nbsp;
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BENEFITS&nbsp; American Forests offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision; disability and life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% employer match; paid leave including 16 holidays, vacation, sick, parental leave, FMLA, bereavement and military leave; pet benefits and employee assistance programs.
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American Forests is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to provide access to all individuals along the continuum of human ability and experience.&nbsp;
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Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/LGBTQ+
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In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA&rsquo;s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information is also available in languages other than English.

American Forests is a national non-profit organization committed to creating healthy and resilient forests from cities to large landscapes.

Director, Reforest America Carbon Program

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

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

Operations Associate

Program/Role: Energy Systems Program Manager/Senior Program Manager
Location: WFH Flexible. GPI&rsquo;s headquarters are based at 2801 21st Avenue South, Suite 220 in Minneapolis, MN. Occasional travel may be required.
Reports to: Vice President, Energy Systems&nbsp;
Type of Position: Full time position
Ideal start date: August 1, 2023
Compensation: Salary range: Program Manager $80K-$93K, Senior Program Manager $90K-$104K, commensurate with experience. Benefits include a health plan, 401(k) retirement plan, LTD, STD, life, vision, dental, FSA/HSA, paid time off, professional development allowance, and a communication stipend.
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ABOUT THE GREAT PLAINS INSTITUTE
A nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, the Great Plains Institute (GPI) is accelerating the transition to net-zero carbon emissions for the benefit of people, the economy, and the environment. Increased demand for GPI&rsquo;s unique blend of energy expertise and consensus-derived solutions has driven organizational and programmatic growth. With headquarters in Minnesota, GPI&rsquo;s operations are national in scope while retaining a core competency in the Midcontinent region. GPI is powered by more than 50 professionals and is supported by some of the nation&rsquo;s most respected philanthropies.&nbsp;
The following values inform the way we work both inside and outside of GPI. It is important to us to be trusted, inclusive, equitable, pragmatic, and transformative:
Trusted. We base our approach and actions on trust, mutual respect, and accountability.&nbsp;
Inclusive. We achieve impact through inclusive and deliberate collaboration with a diversity of interests.
Equitable. We strive for equity in our approach and outcomes.
Pragmatic. We take a clear-eyed view of the world as it is, even as we seek to improve it.
Transformative. We are a bold and passionate catalyst for change.
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ENERGY SYSTEMS PROGRAM AREA
The Energy Systems program area is focused on decarbonizing the economy by enabling collaboration and problem solving among electric and natural gas utilities and market operators, regulators, environmental advocates, consumer advocates, state and local governments, businesses, and other key stakeholders.
We work with groups of state governor&rsquo;s offices and environmental and energy regulators to develop and implement decarbonization plans; within the Midcontinent Independent Systems Operator stakeholder process on market rules and the transmission build-out; with states, utilities, and other interests to align utility business models with an affordable, reliable, and net-zero greenhouse gas energy system; with states, local governments, and other key actors to bring down the implementation costs of net-zero greenhouse gas technologies and increase consumer demand for net-zero greenhouse gas resources.
We foster collaboration and problem solving through complex stakeholder engagement processes. These often involve groups of 20-100 stakeholders that meet regularly over several months to develop a shared understanding of energy and climate policy and technology issues, discuss varying perspectives on those issues, and collaborate to identify actions to address those issues.
Our team has a fast-paced entrepreneurial culture in which people enjoy both great freedom and great responsibility. People who thrive in this culture take personal responsibility for seeing what needs doing and getting it done. They are self-starters, problem-solvers, and quick to help others. They work hard because they believe in the mission and get to spend most of their time at the intersection of what they love to do and are good at. It&rsquo;s a working environment in which performance is judged more on results than on time spent in a chair. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We aspire to make this the best job anyone has ever had.
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THIS POSITION&nbsp;
This position will play a lead role in the Energy Systems program&rsquo;s work on utility and regulatory innovation for both electric and gas utilities. The goal of this work is to advance regulatory frameworks, utility business models, and utility initiatives that can support reducing greenhouse gas emissions while also addressing reliability, affordability, equity, safety, and a just transition.
In this work, GPI serves as a consultant to both utilities and utility regulators with stakeholder engagement, meeting facilitation, summarizing party comments, and general advising for complex regulatory proceedings or utility filings. In addition, GPI independently convenes groups of stakeholders to collaboratively develop solutions that can advance innovation among and decarbonization of electric and gas utility systems.
Importantly, GPI does this work as a neutral convener, facilitator, and advisor. Candidates for this position must have the ability to work with a variety of individuals and organizations that may have different perspectives from the candidate.
The ideal candidate will have experience as a meeting facilitator, knowledge of energy regulatory issues, and familiarity with organizations in this space. The ideal candidate will also have excellent interpersonal relationship skills that will support working with a variety of people on challenging issues. Applicants should have experience facilitating meetings of multiple sizes, experience managing projects and people, and strong written and oral communication skills.&nbsp;
The ideal candidate should also have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities, use effective methods for time management and prioritization of tasks, maintain organization and attention to detail, and possess the ability to identify and address urgent and important needs in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.&nbsp;
Hours may be flexible and are typically Monday through Friday during the business day; evenings and weekends may occasionally be required.
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JOB DUTIES:
Programmatic leadership:&nbsp;
<ol>
<li>Serve as a programmatic lead for work on a variety of utility and regulatory issues, which may include resource planning, distribution planning, innovation frameworks, performance-based regulation, interconnection of distributed energy resources, rate design, and transportation electrification, among other issues.</li>
<li>Assist utilities with designing and implementing stakeholder engagement processes to inform complex filings that will be submitted to their regulator and made open for comment from stakeholders. These engagement processes may include series of meetings with interested parties, followed by developing process summaries that will be attached to the utility&rsquo;s final filing.</li>
<li>Assist utility regulatory commissions with designing and implementing stakeholder engagement proceedings to solicit input on complex regulatory issues. These proceedings may include meetings, public comment periods, surveys, and other channels for soliciting input.</li>
<li>Work with partners to independently develop and convene stakeholder engagement processes that are seeking to address utility regulatory issues towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the energy sector.</li>
<li>Recruit and manage subcontractors that will complete technical analyses needed to inform stakeholder discussions, such as long-term decarbonization scenario planning.</li>
<li>Maintain knowledge about a variety of issues in the utility regulatory space, and throughout the states that GPI is working in.</li>
<li>Maintain existing and develop new partnerships with organizations working in the utility regulatory space to enable GPI to partner with others where such a partnership would be of benefit.</li>
</ol>
Project development, fundraising, budget management:&nbsp;
<ol>
<li>Develop proposals to philanthropic funders to support the program&rsquo;s utility and regulatory innovation work.</li>
<li>Develop responses to requests-for-proposals from regulatory commissions seeking assistance with implementing regulatory proceedings or soliciting input from parties.</li>
<li>Develop proposals to assist utilities with designing and implementing stakeholder engagement processes to inform the development of major regulatory filings that will impact the utility&rsquo;s ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.</li>
<li>Collaborate with other program team members, other teams across GPI, and external partners on developing new work that aligns to GPI&rsquo;s mission and strategic priorities.</li>
<li>Manage budgets for multiple projects related to the program&rsquo;s utility and regulatory innovation work, including both grants and contracts.</li>
<li>Assist with developing the energy systems program&rsquo;s annual budget.</li>
</ol>
Meeting facilitation and execution:
<ol>
<li>Serve as the lead facilitator or co-facilitator for meetings of many different sizes and formats, from small team planning meetings, to medium-sized workgroup meetings, to large public meetings or forums.</li>
<li>Ensure high-quality meeting production by developing, or working collaboratively with team members to develop, meeting agendas, pre-read documents, slide decks, meeting summaries, and comprehensive process summaries.</li>
<li>Identify and recruit subject matter experts to present information in meetings to build the collective understanding of all participants and support robust, informed discussions.</li>
</ol>
Supervising and supporting:
<ol>
<li>Supervise staff members working on projects that fall under the focus of this position and support those staff members to success in their work and advance in their career.</li>
<li>Support all team members with advancing the Energy System&rsquo;s programmatic work and ensuring the success of the program and of GPI as a whole.</li>
</ol>
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s and/or Master&rsquo;s Degree in a relevant field of study.</li>
<li>Prior experience (5+ years) working on electric or gas utility initiatives and regulation.</li>
<li>Experience facilitating meetings of many different sizes and formats</li>
<li>Experience designing stakeholder engagement processes to achieve a set of stated goals or outcomes,</li>
<li>Experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds and with a variety of political perspectives</li>
<li>Experience developing and maintaining relationships</li>
<li>Experience supervising staff members and supporting them to succeed.</li>
<li>Experience working with different communication styles</li>
<li>Experience working on a diverse team</li>
<li>Self-motivated</li>
<li>Excellent time, deadline, and project management skills with ability to multi-task</li>
<li>Problem solving skills: ability to identify solutions to challenges that arise&nbsp;</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint)</li>
<li>Commitment to the mission and goals of the Great Plains Institute</li>
<li>Willingness to travel</li>
</ul>
The Great Plains Institute is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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EQUIPMENT USED:
This position involves use of a desktop computer and/or laptop, copier, fax machine, calculator, printer, and telephone.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:
This position requires working at a desk (either sitting or standing) for extended periods and extensive use of devices (e.g., keyboard, mouse), as well as usage of telephone/headset.&nbsp;
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HOW TO APPLY: &nbsp;
Required application materials&nbsp;include a resume and one-page cover letter. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.&nbsp;
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The Great Plains Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes a wide diversity of applicants.

Transforming the energy system to boost the economy, create jobs, and achieve carbon neutrality.

Program Manager, Utility and Regulatory Innovation

The Renewable Energy Originator will be responsible for originating new business by assisting to develop new and existing customer relationships, communicating Reactivate’s story to key customers and stakeholders.  <h3>About Reactivate ☀️</h3>Reactivate is a mission driven renewable energy developer, owner and operator powered by Invenergy and Lafayette Square. Our team brings together complementary impact investment and sustainable energy expertise to support renewable energy projects, including distributed solar projects (commercial, community, and small-utility scale), energy storage and EV charging projects. Reactivate is dedicated to ensuring an equitable energy future. We are a team on a path to be the country’s leading developer, financier and operator of renewable energy projects serving low-income communities. We have set bold targets to harness the power of renewable energy to generate savings for low-to-moderate income households, create jobs for underserved workers, help bring minority and women-owned businesses into the renewable energy supply chain, and help revive disinvested communities through tax payments on previously under-utilized land. You can learn more about Reactivate at <a href="https://www.reactivate.com/">https://www.reactivate.com/</a>.At Reactivate, Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are more than just words to us. These are values at the core of how we build our teams, cultivate our leaders, and create a company where everyone feels valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are.  We strive to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve, and we believe that our differences enable us to be a better team. We are not just looking for a culture fit, we are looking for a culture add.  We hope you will consider adding everything that makes you uniquely you to our growing team.<h3>Responsibilities ⚙️</h3><ul><li>Implement and execute strategies that result in long-term offtake and/or other successful business relationships</li><li>Evaluate, structure and negotiate power purchase agreements </li><li>Identify and assess potential changing market dynamics or fundamental drivers that could impact price</li><li>Cultivate positive commercial relationships and opportunities with counterparts in resource development and wholesale energy markets, explore new markets and execute bilateral partnerships, contracts and asset transactions</li><li>Coordinate, review and contribute in drafting transaction documents that accurately represent deal structures and negotiate documents with customer</li><li>Engage directly with potential customers and front-line originators to gain an understanding of customer needs to propose solutions, and/or negotiate deal structures and documents that meet those needs</li><li>Analyze and develop different structures for the customer including risk mitigation solutions to ensure effective risk management</li><li>Supervise, guide, and negotiate contracts and related documents that will be signed between the Company and the counterparty</li><li>Prepare presentations and internal communications for senior leadership to facilitate the internal vetting process</li><li>Collaborate with internal departments involved in the transaction such as Pricing, Legal, Credit, Impact</li><li>Present deals to senior leadership, seeking approval of the proposed deal structure</li></ul><h3>Requirements 🎓</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Economics Finance, Business Administration, or a related field</li><li>Master’s degree preferred</li><li>5+ years of experience in the energy industry, specifically focusing on contract negotiations in distributed generation markets</li><li>Demonstrates an excellent understanding of US power markets and an ability to assess, evaluate, and offer insights into evolving market conditions</li><li>Possess a working knowledge of RTO operations, electric transmission and power generation and storage technologies</li><li>Holds a solid track record of success in a development or sales capacity within the clean energy sector</li><li>Brings an established network of commercial and industrial customer contacts</li><li>Exhibits excellent oral and written communication skills, including substantial experience in proposal and presentation preparation</li><li>Hands-on experience leading contractual analysis and proposal submissions</li><li>Extensive experience analyzing and structuring complex agreements </li></ul>*Upon submission, we want to empower you to record your name via the Name Pronunciation tool so that our hiring team can ensure they are pronouncing your name correctly and that you feel properly acknowledged.

Reactivate is a renewable energy company supporting renewable energy development in local communities

Renewable Energy Originator 

ABOUT THE COALITIONThe Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC) aligns building industry stakeholders with energy providers, environmental organizations and local governments to help electrify homes and workspaces with clean energy. Through convening, policy analysis and consumer awareness building, the Coalition is pursuing fast, fair action to accelerate the development of zero-emission homes and buildings that will help states across the nation cut one of its largest sources of climate pollution, while creating safe, healthy and affordable communities. POSITION SUMMARY BDC is bringing together policymakers, market actors, organized labor, environmental justice groups, advocates and other stakeholders across priority states and regions to co-create and advance a common approach to phasing out gas appliances. Together, the states we are targeting represent 60% of the U.S. gas demand in buildings.In this newly created position, the Illinois State Manager will bring deep energy and climate knowledge, political savvy, and coalition-building and campaigning experience to serve this place-based role in the respective region. The Illinois State Manager will report to the Director of State Mobilization and support BDC’s Groundswell campaign focused on accelerating nationwide momentum towards making building decarbonization and the clean energy transition inevitable. This position is designed for a highly motivated self-starter with prior local- and state-level building decarbonization policy and market development experience. The Illinois State Manager brings a knowledge and familiarity of the statewide players, the challenges and the opportunities in the state; and, will serve as the on-the-ground presence gaining expertise in the state’s existing strengths, gaps and greatest value add. There is flexibility in this position to be expanded into a Senior Manager role with scope that covers Illinois as well as overseeing additional scope for the entire midwest region. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSStrategy Development &amp; Implementation<ul><li>In partnership with the Director of State Mobilization and staff leadership, create and implement a state level strategy including short- and long-term goals and outcomes that cascade from an overarching strategic roadmap for achieving stated goals and objectives.</li><li>In support of the state building decarbonization roadmap, lead the development of the policy and regulatory agenda for building decarbonization at state level..</li><li>Serve as BDC’s main point of contact in relevant in-state and regional coalitions.</li><li>Develop and cultivate relationships with key state policymakers, external partners, and in-state allies (local non-profits, communications firms, lobbyists, etc.) in key states.</li><li>Identify lobbying, communications, advocacy and other strategic partnerships needed to succeed, and develop and oversee consultant and technical assistance contracts to implement them.</li><li>Working with BDC’s federal lobbyist and Director of State Mobilization, track key IRA guidance and funding opportunities as they relate to BDC’s state and/or regional work.</li><li>Continuously improve knowledge of state-level building decarbonization, environmental justice, and equity policies and integrate it into the state and/or regional work.</li></ul>Policy Research, Analysis &amp; Technical Assistance<ul><li>Serve as the lead point person on policy education and communication with Illinois policymakers and regulators, including developing strong relationships, identifying opportunities and priorities and working in coalition with others to move the Coalition’s policy agenda forward.</li><li>Working with BDC’s communications and research teams, identify and implement research, analysis, and technical assistance needs in the region.</li><li>Oversee production strategic documents and/or marketing materials to advance the policy agenda and establish the Coalition as the go-to resource for policymakers and regulators.</li></ul>Market Development<ul><li>As part of the state building decarbonization roadmap, and working with BDC’s Market Transformation team, establish a market development agenda for the state that includes the strategies and partnerships necessary to transform the market toward building electrification in alignment with the Coalition’s national strategic plan.</li><li>In partnership with the Director of Communications, support the development of consumer awareness building campaigns and efforts that clarify the customer and industry value propositions, inspire improvements in the supply chain and leverage a policy environment that supports building decarbonization. </li><li>Determine the need for and facilitate industry- or equipment-specific and/or state-focused working groups to advance building decarbonization within the state.</li><li>In partnership with the Market Transformation team, support the facilitation and implementation of market development activities such as changes to  equipment/appliance specifications, industry-led consumer awareness campaigns, innovative financing and program design (incentives) and workforce development.</li><li>Support BDC’s Thermal Networks Sr. Manager with identifying opportunities and to advance TENs and to educate policymakers, legislators, organized labor, environmental justice advocates, utility companies, regulators, and clean energy advocates on the potential benefits of TENs in the state. </li></ul>Resource Development &amp; Management<ul><li>In partnership with the Director of State Mobilization, identify key initiatives, scope the funding needs for the Coalition’s state-based strategies. </li><li>In partnership with the Deputy Director and Director of State Mobilization, oversee the build out of any state-based support needs, including the recruitment and hiring of any contractor and consulting staff.</li><li>Coordinate with other program teams (Communications, Groundswell, Consumer Inspiration, Operations) as needed to accomplish organizational objectives.</li><li>Represent BDC at key conferences, events, webinars, etc. and in the media as needed.</li></ul>SKILLS &amp; QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Strong commitment to the mission, policies and goals of BDC, and a proven track record of accomplishments and subject matter expertise in the building decarbonization or climate space. </li><li>Political sophistication and policy analysis, exceptional coalition building skills and the ability to communicate, work effectively and build consensus among a variety of internal and external stakeholders; grassroots organizing experience a plus.</li><li>Mastery of relationship-building skills with a wide range of diverse internal and external constituencies.</li><ul><li>Experience with successful public-private partnerships with diverse stakeholders who may possess divergent viewpoints and agendas; a broad network that includes environmental NGOs and justice groups, labor, manufacturing and real estate/development preferred; multi-sector experience, including public, private and non-governmental is optimal.</li></ul><li>5+ years of experience, preferably with solid understanding of building electrification and/or climate solutions.</li><li>Proven understanding of clean energy framework/plans, including relevant legislation, public policymaking/legislative and regulatory environments and success in influencing policy agendas and outcomes at local and state levels.</li><li>Highly collaborative work style with the ability to operate as a peer and thought partner to the Director of State Mobilization and other team leads. </li><li>Outstanding leadership and relationship-building skills with clarity of vision and a commitment to the highest levels of integrity, quality and collaboration. </li><li>Ability to set clear priorities, keen analytic, organizational and problem-solving skills that enable sound decision making. Sets and achieves high-performance expectations that are motivating and results-oriented.</li><li>Seeks out and delivers timely and direct feedback that contributes to the ongoing development of oneself, team members, and a positive organizational culture.</li><li>Outstanding research, writing and verbal communications skills; strong public speaking and facilitation skills essential.</li><li>Exceptional project management skills and high degree of emotional intelligence to support collaboration between and among diverse stakeholders. </li><li>Entrepreneurial drive to build a program from the ground up; start-up experience is optimal.</li></ul>WORK ENVIRONMENT, SCHEDULE, &amp; TRAVELThe Illinois State Manager will work remotely from their home and can be based anywhere in the United States, the State of Illinois is strongly preferred.  Some travel will be required, respective of Covid-related health and safety guidelines.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a remote, full-time, salaried position with comprehensive benefits. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.COMMITMENT TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENTThe Building Decarbonization Coalition values diversity in all its forms and is committed to an inclusive and transparent recruitment process. We recruit and hire without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, age, religion, creed, disability (actual or perceived), medical condition including genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic partnership status, citizenship, military service, height, weight, HIV/AIDS status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. People of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The salary range for this position is $100,000-$120,000 commensurate with experience, plus a competitive benefits package including paid health insurance coverage, retirement benefits with company matching, unlimited flexible paid leave, 12 paid holidays, access to professional development resources, and much more.DISCLAIMERThe job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Accelerating the transition to zero-emission homes and buildings in the US for a greener future.

Illinois State Manager

About Elemental ExceleratorElemental is a nonprofit investor in climate technologies with deep community impact. We bring more than a decade of experience across the climate sector, with an active and maturing portfolio of 150+ companies. Elemental fills two gaps fundamental to addressing climate change: funding projects for climate technologies in communities, and embedding equity and access into climate solutions. We invest in transformative technologies to create a system change for a more resilient, equitable future. With more than a decade of experience investing across many sectors and stages of climate technology, we have a maturing and active portfolio of 150+ companies, and a robust pipeline of thousands more. We invest deeply in entrepreneurs from traditionally excluded backgrounds and embed equity and access through every aspect of development through implementation. We heavily focus on project deployments that meaningfully bring in community input and deliver community impact. We do more than write a check; we find innovative and creative ways to identify and fill financing and support gaps in the market. Our wraparound support includes carbon finance, policy, equity and access coaching, corporate connections, diverse talent acquisition, follow on funding partnerships and beyond.About the roleElemental is seeking a Grant Accounting Manager to join our financial operations team. In this role, you will manage the financial aspects of philanthropic and government grants and ensure compliance with funding requirements. The Grants Accounting Manager will collaborate with the Development team in building grant budgets, communicating grant spending progress, and ensuring compliance with financial and other forms of grant requirements. This role is part of an operational support team within the organization that will ultimately be expected to improve the organization’s internal satisfaction and efficiency, particularly in collaboration with the Development team.Elemental is a highly dynamic and innovative organization that frequently pivots. This role requires an adaptable and open-minded individual who can facilitate and promote compliance among colleagues.This position will report to the Controller. The position requires outstanding collaboration skills, proficiency in financial reporting and communication, adept workflow management, and the ability to gather program information and formulate comprehensive budgets. The ideal candidate is someone with relevant grant accounting and management experience who is excited to support our rapidly growing portfolio of restricted grants through the entire lifecycle of the grant, from proposal and budgeting to providing donor reporting and through to grant close-out.The Elemental fundraising team has recently hit its peak performance with great success in securing substantial new grant funding. As a result, this large portfolio of donor-restricted grants requires careful management to ensure effective donor stewardship and continued growth through successful execution. We seek the right candidate to add strength to this team with experienced, creative leadership. The successful candidate will be able to work collaboratively to build policy, procedure, and process to manage the grant portfolio effectively.Key Responsibilities Include:                         <ul><li>Grant Financial Management<ul><li>Collaborate with program managers to develop grant budgets.</li><li>Provide financial analysis and insights for budget planning and forecasting.</li><li>Monitor budget variances and implement corrective actions as needed.</li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with program managers, development team, and other stakeholders to understand grant requirements.</li><li>Provide financial guidance and support to program staff regarding grant management.</li></ul></li><ul><li>Oversee the financial aspects of grants, from proposal budget development to final financial grant reports. Work closely with the Development and program teams to create comprehensive budgets.</li><li>Ensure compliance with grant restrictions, regulations, accounting policies, and procedures.</li><li>Monitor and manage grant budgets, track expenses, and forecast financial needs.</li><li>Continual communication of grant financial standing with key stakeholders.</li><li>Identify and communicate funding and spending needs across all programs.</li></ul><li>Designing and maintaining a grant database.</li><li>Support the development and implementation of fundraising plans by identifying potential shortfalls and communicating those to leadership on a timely basis.</li><li>Play an integral role in the monthly close process: reconciling grant-related accounts, reviewing financial transactions, and ensuring accuracy in grant reporting and additional closing procedures and processes.</li><li>Administer &amp; support procurement compliance </li></ul>Additional Responsibilities <ul><li>Managing grant compliance requirements where necessary</li><li>Support internal and external audits</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvement in grant accounting and financial management</li><li>Stay updated on changes in grant regulations and accounting standards</li><li>Assisting the Controller with other tasks as needed</li><li>Supporting the Operations team as needed</li><li>Manage our subrecipient monitoring processes</li></ul>About YouYou could be a great addition to our team if you are:<ul><li>A creative problem solver who is eager to learn about our programs and internal processes</li><li>A continuous learner who is highly coachable and open to receiving feedback</li><li>Skilled at gathering information from formal and informal sources</li><li>Energized by building out efficient internal operating systems and conducting multiple strands of fast-moving activity into a symphony of harmonious sound</li><li>Want exposure to a broad array of projects on climate tech, government operations, innovative finance, and other emerging climate issues while others dive deep</li><li>Have experience in a complex funding environment (10 to 50+ grants) with multiple restricted sources of funds, including government grants </li><li>Passionate about the intersection of technology, policy and social equity in underserved or underrepresented communities</li></ul>Qualifications (even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, we still encourage you to apply!)            Desired skills:                              <ul><li>Multiple years of experience working in non-profit fund accounting, building and managing budgets, and designing financial reports and procedures</li><li>Philanthropic and/or government grant administration experience</li><li>Familiarity with, or eager willingness to learn, computer software, including accounting software (i.e. Quickbooks, Netsuite), Excel, Google Suite, AirTable, Bill.com, Expensify, and others</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment</li><li>The ability to work independently, stay organized, and prioritize tasks that align with the team's goals</li><li>A strong desire to interact and work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to cultivate positive and productive relationships</li></ul>Standout skills:                                                                                     <ul><li>Experience with federal grants and CFR 200</li><li>Federal procurement experience</li><li>Direct experience with cost-reimbursable grants</li><li>Understanding of IRS regulations for grantmaking, including expenditure responsibility rules.</li><li>Experience and knowledge of equity, justice, and community engagement issues and principles related to climate solutions</li><li>Experience with accounting consolidations</li></ul>And if you are interested in this opportunity but don't have direct experience, here are transferable skills that we believe are applicable and will help you in this role: <ul><li>GL accounting </li><li>Federal contract administration</li><li>Financial analysis</li></ul>Compensation &amp; BenefitsThis is a full-time "at-will" position working at least 40 hours per week. You will be asked to travel for work periodically. The salary range for this role is $75,700 - 126,800, which is based on market data and the organization's compensation philosophy. Individual salary offers will depend on and may vary with location, relevant education, knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer comprehensive employee benefits, including a professional development stipend and three weeks paid time off (<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/12bF9qHpnJ_XY-0JAs3faiHVb6Kr3IAfBM8zC-EC89S4/edit#heading=h.nhgxo0sqza6i">more details here</a>).LocationWe will consider candidates located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Elemental has a hybrid working model and if you are within a reasonable distance to one of our offices in New York, Washington DC, San Francisco Bay Area, or Honolulu, we are asking employees to come into the office at least one day a week to build community with the team. Currently, most people come in 1-2 times a week, but we encourage those who are interested to come in more often if they’d like. Other Details:We will accept and review applications on a rolling basis. Although all applications will be considered, we may be unable to respond to all inquiries. Please note that we do read cover letters, so we advise spending adequate time on them to share your relevant stories and experiences with us. We also ask that you refrain from using tools like Chat GPT and keep the cover letter to 1-2 pages long.Elemental is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Candidates from the following groups are especially encouraged to apply: Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC); members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual (LGBTQIA+) communities; people who have disabilities; and people from low-income backgrounds. Elemental is also committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

A non-profit funding climate tech deployment, driving innovation and building equitable solutions to combat climate change.

Grant Accounting Manager

Finance Coordinator

Senior Director, Finance and Private Sector

FULL/PART TIME:             Full-timeREPORTS TO:                   Chief Operations Officer POSITION SUMMARYThe Head of People will lead strategic initiatives to foster a supportive and inclusive workplace that drives innovation towards a clean energy future. They will manage the People team and oversee organizational programs for talent management, employee well-being, and HR compliance. Additionally, they will advise the COO and CEO on HR matters and contribute to the overall success and growth of the organization.OUR COMMITMENTEnergy Innovation is committed to diversity, equity, &amp; inclusion and to a transparent recruitment process that fosters belonging. Our goal is to hire and advance people regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, military service, medical condition, and any other protected characteristic under local, state, or federal law. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.We are committed to an accessible employee experience. If at any time you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Jennifer Taylor at <a href="mailto:jennifer@energyinnovation.org">jennifer@energyinnovation.org</a>. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESTalent Management<ul><li>Develop and maintain employee programs, working in collaboration with the COO, ensuring alignment with Energy Innovation's mission, values, culture, and strategic goals</li><li>Provide insights and recommendations to COO on performance, compensation, and growth strategies</li><li>Oversee the performance review cycle, adjusting processes to meet company needs and aligning with compensation strategies and growth goals</li><li>Manage the total rewards plan for market competitiveness and equity within the organization</li><li>Create and support a program for team managers that fosters a healthy and high-performing environment, which may include guiding managers in goal-setting, feedback conversations, and performance evaluations</li></ul>Employee Well-being<ul><li>Build trusting relationships and serve as a problem-solver for staff and organizational needs, including conflict resolution, and internal policy interpretation as needed</li><li>Use data to enhance the overall employee experience by gathering and analyzing feedback and leading action planning across the organization</li><li>Maintain, or when needed create or replace, systems and processes that support all staff</li><li>Conduct audits and assessments to ensure HR practices are in alignment with legal requirements for a distributed workforce</li><li>Oversee the management and administration of company benefits, including open enrollment, 401(K), Carrot, etc.</li><li>Drive initiatives that support an inclusive and equitable organization</li></ul>Team Leadership<ul><li>Mentor and coach direct reports to support their professional development</li><li>Oversee strategic planning and goal-setting for the People Team</li><li>Provide inspired leadership for the organization, leading communication and executing change strategies when appropriate</li></ul>SKILLS &amp; EXPERIENCE (Please apply if you meet 75% or more of these requirements)<ul><li>Experience leading a People team, including 4+ years of people management</li><li>8+ years of relevant experience in human resources; PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred</li><li>Experience with navigating ever-changing compliance landscape in a multi-state, and ideally multi-country, organization</li><li>Effective communication skills to share information across different audiences and mediums</li><li>Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives while paying close attention to the details</li><li>Proven track record of leading organizations through change and ensuring everyone is supported through the process</li><li>Capability to navigate organizational priorities and employee needs with tact and discretion</li><li>Proven experience managing through organizational change or growth</li><li>Confidence leading employee relations and delivering performance improvement plans</li><li>Interest, passion, and commitment to reducing climate change</li><li>Willingness to travel as needed</li></ul>SALARY  Energy Innovation provides a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, with local adjustments made for folks outside of the San Francisco and D.C. offices due to the cost of living. The target salary range is $140,000-$155,000 for San Francisco or D.C. Currently, all staff local to the D.C. or San Francisco offices go into the office one to three days a week.Equity is incredibly important to the organization, and a pay audit for equity is completed annually.<div>BENEFITSEnergy Innovation provides a comprehensive benefits package. The benefits include:<ul><li>Up to 100% of premium paid for medical, dental, and vision</li><li>Short term and long term disability insurance</li><li>Company sponsored life insurance and voluntary life</li><li>Carrot fertility and family planning benefits</li><li>Student loan repayment assistance</li><li>401k retirement plan with a company match contribution</li><li>Annual professional development budget</li><li>Internet, cell phone, and health &amp; wellness reimbursement</li><li>14 paid holidays and four weeks of paid time off (PTO)</li><li>Paid parental leave, jury duty, and bereavement</li><li>Public transportation benefit options for office staff</li><li>Regular staff lunches and team building activities</li><li>SF and DC office stocked with healthy snacks and beverages</li><li>An innovative, collaborative, welcoming work culture</li></ul>ABOUT USClimate change is governed by physical facts—about carbon sources, accumulation, impacts, and timing. It’s also caused by economic and political systems that have led to a fossil fuel dependent energy system. These facts must inform strategy: they show that avoiding dangerous climate change is only possible through strong policy to cut carbon, promptly, in the biggest countries.To address these issues, Energy Innovation was established in 2012 as a clean energy and environmental policy firm to provide timely research and analysis on low-carbon energy policy options to policy makers, thought leaders, and members of the media. The Energy Innovation team has expertise in clean energy, industry, transportation, buildings, technological innovation, and energy policy design. In addition to conducting policy research, Energy Innovation also works with clients to inform philanthropic investments into technology and advocacy that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Energy Innovation supports a hybrid work environment and requires all employees to come together in person two to three times per year. </div>

Driving climate change mitigation through effective and equitable energy policies, EI provides research and analysis for decision-makers.

Head of People

Enterprise Architect   Who we are and what we do?  World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, non-profit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. Our work focuses on building sustainable and livable cities and working towards a low carbon economy. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, World Resources Institute puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being.   WRI India has the capacity to convene key stakeholders, and forge strategic partnerships with governments, business, foundations, civil society organizations, institutes and NGOs, to scale-up solutions that can bring game-changing results for the sustainable management of natural resources in India.   About your role:  WRI seeks a highly motivated and independent person with strong technical research and communication skills to work as Enterprise Architect for Operations. The position can be based anywhere globally with preference for India, US, or Africa and will work for WRI’s Information Technology Department.  The Enterprise Architect for operations will be responsible for helping improve work efficiencies through internal knowledge sharing of content and constituent interactions. The role would not work on content development nor knowledge sharing systems that are intended for external audiences, but may support teams as needed to manage content flow from internal to external systems.   The Enterprise Architect will support the IT department in developing and delivering training materials, related project plans, and solution implementations. The role will facilitate and help implement OneWRI Initiative in all offices globally.  International travel will be expected.  <h1>How your day will unfold: </h1>Enterprise Architect for Operations is responsible for designing architecture for WRI operations across the Institute.  Defining overall organizational system and application architecture and providing vision, problem anticipation and resolution to the Institute.  Participates in creating strategies and policies to meet overall mission and business goals.  Oversees implementation of architecture system and advises adjustments to management.  Creates functional strategies and objective for the sub-functions.  Provides budget/policies/procedures to support functional infrastructure.  Supports and promotes governance model and technical infrastructure.  Has deep knowledge of the managed sub-functions and departmental functions. Forecasts and plans strategies for data and technology transitions, future goals and needs.  <ul><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Enterprise Architecture Global Strategy Development and Delivery </li></ul><ul><ul><li style="line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Lead the development of the Enterprise Architecture guard-rails, strategy, and roadmap and ensure integration with the overall IT and enterprise strategic plans through coordination management.</li><li style="line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Lead the identification and analysis of enterprise business drivers to derive enterprise business, information, technology and solution architecture requirements; analyzing industry, technology and market trends to determine their potential impacts on the Institute.</li><li style="line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Partner with verticals, leaders and subject matter experts to assess current-state business architecture and identify gaps between the current and desired future-states. </li><li style="line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Lead and participate in the development and management of high-level projects or initiatives to close the gaps between the current and future–state architectures, including technology road maps, proposed change projects and target metrics.</li><li style="line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Define a clear vision that enables business innovation for the organization through the use of technology.</li><li style="line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Ensure alignment between business and IT needs and objectives while focusing on best practices, awareness of emerging trends and striving towards innovative solutions that create a competitive advantage.</li><li style="line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Assess technologies and implement technical architectures to increase business agility and manage complexity.</li><li style="line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Manage performance issues when necessary.</li><li style="line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Ensure that all Enterprise Architecture services and processes (including those of external service providers) are conducted in line with policies and applicable standards, legislation, and regulations (e.g. TTB, Sarbanes-Oxley, GDPR, HIPAA etc.)</li><li style="line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Work with the IT leadership team to plan future skill needs to acquire and develop the appropriate mix of business, data and process knowledge, technical skills and competencies.</li></ul></ul><h1>Qualifications and Requirements that we seek:</h1><ul><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">12 years of experience in business and data analysis and process flows</li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">12+ years of experience in at least two IT disciplines or 5 years of experience in enterprise or solution architecture, business analysis or business strategic planning.</li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Experience of leading qualification and implementation of enterprise-wide business solutions such as ERP, EPM, HCM, etc.</li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Strong ability to represent and document business processes, interactions and data flows, use cases, and test cases.</li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Deep and practical understanding of the IT architecture discipline, processes, concepts, and best practices </li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Strong strategic planning capabilities (processes, tools, deliverables, collaboration with architecture) and credible relationship management experience </li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Knowledgeable in designing and constructing business processes, functions and organizational structures</li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Understanding of Cloud based ERP solutions.</li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Familiarity with basic graphical modeling approaches </li><li style="font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Ability to translate business needs into Enterprise Architecture requirements.</li></ul>Salary and Benefits: 31,00,000 to 36,00,000 CTC PA Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package. Duration: 2 years as term hire (extendable based on performance and project requirements)  Location: Delhi/Mumbai/Bengaluru, India  To Apply: Only Qualified applicants should apply online at <a href="https://jobs.jobvite.com/wri/jobs">https://jobs.jobvite.com/wri/jobs</a>. All applications must be submitted online through this career portal in order to be formally considered. List of Documents to be attached: • Resume with cover letter Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India  WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact.  It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.  Learn more about WRI India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). <a href="https://wri-india.org/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion">Click Here</a>  <h2>People-centric to the core:</h2>We keep our people at the centre of everything we do - from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy, happy, engaged, and growing.  Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get: Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs  Term Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff member  Employee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance.  Health &amp; Nutrition: Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle  Flexible work schedule:  Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job  Learning culture: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities  Rest and Recharge weeks: We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.  Our leave policy: Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.  Click here to know more about our benefits <a href="https://wri-india.org/careers">Careers | WRI INDIA (wri-india.org)</a>  Equal employment @WRI India  We believe in equal employment, it is our policy to recruit, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference, parental status, or disability.

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