Our missionWe are Toco, a company driven by a passion to combat climate change by revolutionising archaic aspects of the global financial system. Our mission is to create a new era of environmental consciousness and action through the introduction of Tocos, a groundbreaking carbon currency. Tocos represents one tonne of carbon dioxide that has been removed from the atmosphere, giving individuals and businesses a tangible way to offset their carbon footprint and contribute to a sustainable future. At Toco, we believe that traditional political and economic structures have fallen short in addressing the urgent climate crisis. Our innovative approach breaks free from the limitations of the past and empowers people to take climate action into their own hands. By uniting as a civil community, we can redefine the nature of money, challenge conventions, and lead the way where others have failed. Our digital currency is constructed to ensure transparency, security, and scalability for our users. Through a user-friendly digital platform, individuals can easily convert their earnings into Tocos, transforming their economic wealth into a powerful store of environmental value. This not only accelerates carbon reduction efforts but also creates a vibrant marketplace where carbon assets can be exchanged, valued, and invested in, all while driving positive environmental impact. With Tocos, we aim to disrupt the status quo, increase demand for carbon reduction, and facilitate a seamless transition towards a sustainable economy. By embracing Tocos, individuals, organisations, and businesses can actively participate in the fight against climate change, unlocking new opportunities for environmental wealth while creating a better future for all. Join us in this exciting journey as we revolutionise finance and empower global citizens to make a real difference. Together, we can forge a path towards a greener, more sustainable world. To find out more about Toco, you can watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojCnVxcHedU">this video</a>.Our tech cultureThe culture is built around transparency, trust and extreme candour. Our way of working embraces “work-from-anywhere” and responsible leave (i.e. be responsible and take as much leave as you need) whilst encouraging people to have fun and extract meaning from their work; being aligned to the purpose of the company is extremely important to us. We are a product led company with cross functional teams. From an engineering perspective we want our engineers to be full stack and supported by a platform engineering team to optimise their developer experience and productivity. Lots of trust is extended to engineers to let them grow, experiment, be creative, make mistakes and learn from these. We prefer small teams and aim to keep a very high bar when hiring engineers; we expect engineers both senior and junior to be deep thinkers, adept problem solvers, customer focused, investment minded and know how and when to take a pragmatic vs purist approach. Position overviewWe are in search of a highly capable and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be tasked with ultimately developing our product which includes collaborating with other engineers, product owners, designers and data engineers to design, engineer and support the product. The platform engineering team will help provide tooling and support to give you leverage in order to maximise developer productivity and system stability. This remote role will report directly to the Principal Software Engineer. Candidates should ideally be located within a 4-hour range of Central European Time, though we are flexible for the right candidate. We welcome candidates with experience in cloud-based modern technology stacks, an affinity for open-source, and a passion for combating climate change through innovative technology.RequirementsResponsibilities<ul> <li>Software development: Participate in the design, development, implementation, documentation and support of complex software systems.</li> <li>Collaboration: Work closely with other team members and departments, such as product owners, to meet the company's goals and client needs.</li> <li>Code review: Perform code reviews and provide critical suggestions for fixes and improvements.</li> <li>Problem solving: Develop solutions for client-centric problems by collaborating with product teams and understanding business requirements.</li> <li>Communication: Relay complex information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li> <li>Mentorship: Support the development and learning of junior team members through sharing of knowledge and best practices.</li> <li>Innovation: Stay updated with relevant emerging technologies and incorporate this knowledge into your work.</li> <li>Hiring: Help with running interviews and assess technical tasks in order to make decisions about hiring teams.</li> <li>Ensuring quality in all aspects of engineering including solution design, code quality, testing quality, performance, monitoring, operations, etc.</li> <li>Research and development: Help in researching and piloting new technologies and techniques.</li> </ul>Skills and qualificationsRequired:<ul> <li>4 year degree or higher in computer science or related field</li> <li>5+ years experience</li> <li>Experience in a fast-paced [ideally startup] environment.</li> <li>Extensive experience in software engineering with demonstrated knowledge in TypeScript, Rust, JVM languages, Python, and other relevant web technologies.</li> <li>Expertise in using AWS preferred, alternatively deep experience with GCP or Azure</li> <li>Experience with React or NextJS</li> <li>Knowledge of MongoDB, or other document stores, and relational databases such as Postgres.</li> </ul>Desired:<ul> <li>Familiarity with Polkadot and Substrate for blockchain development, and a broad understanding of blockchain technologies.</li> <li>A solid understanding of event-driven architectures, distributed systems, and parallel computing frameworks. Familiarity with Kafka, Spark, Flink or similar tools would be advantageous.</li> <li>Familiarity with Kubernetes.</li> </ul> Process The process will include:<ol> <li>Interview with CTO</li> <li>Technical interview with senior engineers</li> <li>Take home case study assignment</li> <li>Review of case study discussion</li> <li>Final interview with other founders including CEO</li> <li>Offer</li> </ol>

Toco is the world’s first currency that captures CO₂ from the atmosphere. It’s money as tonnes of carbon, stored in a digital wallet, used by communities seeking impact!.

Senior Software Engineer (remote)

Our missionWe are Toco, a company driven by a passion to combat climate change by revolutionising archaic aspects of the global financial system. Our mission is to create a new era of environmental consciousness and action through the introduction of Tocos, a groundbreaking carbon currency. Tocos represents one tonne of carbon dioxide that has been removed from the atmosphere, giving individuals and businesses a tangible way to offset their carbon footprint and contribute to a sustainable future. At Toco, we believe that traditional political and economic structures have fallen short in addressing the urgent climate crisis. Our innovative approach breaks free from the limitations of the past and empowers people to take climate action into their own hands. By uniting as a civil community, we can redefine the nature of money, challenge conventions, and lead the way where others have failed. Our digital currency is constructed to ensure transparency, security, and scalability for our users. Through a user-friendly digital platform, individuals can easily convert their earnings into Tocos, transforming their economic wealth into a powerful store of environmental value. This not only accelerates carbon reduction efforts but also creates a vibrant marketplace where carbon assets can be exchanged, valued, and invested in, all while driving positive environmental impact. With Tocos, we aim to disrupt the status quo, increase demand for carbon reduction, and facilitate a seamless transition towards a sustainable economy. By embracing Tocos, individuals, organisations, and businesses can actively participate in the fight against climate change, unlocking new opportunities for environmental wealth while creating a better future for all. Join us in this exciting journey as we revolutionise finance and empower global citizens to make a real difference. Together, we can forge a path towards a greener, more sustainable world. To find out more about Toco, you can watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojCnVxcHedU">this video</a>.Our tech cultureThe culture is built around transparency, trust and extreme candour. Our way of working embraces “work-from-anywhere” and responsible leave (i.e. be responsible and take as much leave as you need) whilst encouraging people to have fun and extract meaning from their work; being aligned to the purpose of the company is extremely important to us. We are a product led company with cross functional teams. From an engineering perspective we want our engineers to be full stack and supported by a platform engineering team to optimise their developer experience and productivity. Lots of trust is extended to engineers to let them grow, experiment, be creative, make mistakes and learn from these. We prefer small teams and aim to keep a very high bar when hiring engineers; we expect engineers both senior and junior to be deep thinkers, adept problem solvers, customer focused, investment minded and know how and when to take a pragmatic vs purist approach. Position overviewWe are in search of a highly capable and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be tasked with ultimately developing our product which includes collaborating with other engineers, product owners, designers and data engineers to design, engineer and support the product. The platform engineering team will help provide tooling and support to give you leverage in order to maximise developer productivity and system stability. This remote role will report directly to the Principal Software Engineer. Candidates should ideally be located within a 4-hour range of Central European Time, though we are flexible for the right candidate. We welcome candidates with experience in cloud-based modern technology stacks, an affinity for open-source, and a passion for combating climate change through innovative technology.RequirementsResponsibilities<ul> <li>Software development: Participate in the design, development, implementation, documentation and support of complex software systems.</li> <li>Collaboration: Work closely with other team members and departments, such as product owners, to meet the company's goals and client needs.</li> <li>Code review: Perform code reviews and provide critical suggestions for fixes and improvements.</li> <li>Problem solving: Develop solutions for client-centric problems by collaborating with product teams and understanding business requirements.</li> <li>Communication: Relay complex information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li> <li>Mentorship: Support the development and learning of junior team members through sharing of knowledge and best practices.</li> <li>Innovation: Stay updated with relevant emerging technologies and incorporate this knowledge into your work.</li> <li>Hiring: Help with running interviews and assess technical tasks in order to make decisions about hiring teams.</li> <li>Ensuring quality in all aspects of engineering including solution design, code quality, testing quality, performance, monitoring, operations, etc.</li> <li>Research and development: Help in researching and piloting new technologies and techniques.</li> </ul>Skills and qualificationsRequired:<ul> <li>4 year degree or higher in computer science or related field</li> <li>5+ years experience</li> <li>Experience in a fast-paced [ideally startup] environment.</li> <li>Extensive experience in software engineering with demonstrated knowledge in TypeScript, Rust, JVM languages, Python, and other relevant web technologies.</li> <li>Expertise in using AWS preferred, alternatively deep experience with GCP or Azure</li> <li>Experience with React or NextJS</li> <li>Knowledge of MongoDB, or other document stores, and relational databases such as Postgres.</li> </ul> Desired:<ul> <li>Familiarity with Polkadot and Substrate for blockchain development, and a broad understanding of blockchain technologies.</li> <li>A solid understanding of event-driven architectures, distributed systems, and parallel computing frameworks. Familiarity with Kafka, Spark, Flink or similar tools would be advantageous.</li> <li>Familiarity with Kubernetes.</li> </ul> Process The process will include:<ol> <li>Interview with CTO</li> <li>Technical interview with senior engineers</li> <li>Take home case study assignment</li> <li>Review of case study discussion</li> <li>Final interview with other founders including CEO</li> <li>Offer</li> </ol>

Principal Software Engineer (remote)

Full Time, Remote, Exempt<h3>About Rewiring America</h3>Rewiring America is the leading electrification nonprofit, focused on electrifying our homes, businesses, and communities. We develop accessible, actionable data and tools, and build coalitions and partnerships to make going electric easier for households and communities. Rewiring America helps Americans save money, tackle nationwide emissions goals, improve health, and build the next generation of the clean energy workforce. We believe in an abundant, flourishing, climate-safe future, and know that, together, we can realize one.<h3>Position Summary</h3>We are growing our team and seeking an entrepreneurial and multidisciplinary designer who will work with our Rewiring Communities team to design an experience from scratch to support electrification projects for homeowners in low income and historically disadvantaged communities. This is a unique and important opportunity to build products and services that ensure that the electrification transition happens equitably.  This position reports to the Head of Product.<h3>What You’ll Do</h3>You will work closely with a cross-functional team at Rewiring America that is engaging directly with communities on the ground to understand the barriers that households face and to design products and services that can overcome these barriers at scale. These solutions will need to be deeply grounded in knowledge of homeowners and communities, and will likely require multiple rounds of prototyping and iteration to get right. The end goal is to craft products and services that can facilitate bringing financial resources into these communities and support electrification that can scale to historically disadvantaged communities across the country. This will require a wide variety of work, from user research and discovery to prototyping to product strategy to perhaps some front-end development for the right candidate.You will:<ul> <li>Conduct user discovery and research, synthesize your learnings and codify them into key insights, personas, and journeys - which make you a strong champion for the user experience in all aspects of the program</li> <li>Collaborate and consult with many cross-functional stakeholders to align on the timeline, goals, outputs of the work, as well as the broader program design that the products and services fit into</li> <li>Develop early-stage concepts and prototypes for internal and external testing and many rounds of iteration</li> <li>Facilitate design-thinking exercises, workshops, and sprints with your team to advance new ideas</li> <li>Wear the product manager “hat” for this early-stage effort by writing briefs and strategy docs, aligning on priorities, and teeing up key build vs. buy decisions for key elements of the experience</li> <li>Stay connected to the core Rewiring America engineering, product, and design team to share insights and borrow foundations (e.g. our nascent design system) to help accelerate the work.</li> <li>Step into whatever is needed to get the job done - this is a highly independent and entrepreneurial role!</li> </ul>Requirements<h3>Who You Are</h3>The incoming Senior Product &amp; Experience Designer will be driven by a commitment to Rewiring America’s <a href="https://www.rewiringamerica.org/about">values, vision, and mission</a>. Through their track record as a designer working in different mediums and disciplines, the successful candidate embraces the idea that we can do big things, and demonstrates humility, curiosity, and a learner’s mindset. They recognize that the stakes of what we are trying to accomplish depend on a passionate, high-functioning, and reliable team. The Senior Product &amp; Experience Designer joins a team that operates with a sense of urgency and a track record of success across the fields of science, technology, business, policy, and politics. This role will bring to the table strong builder energy, design process to accelerate the work, and a relentless focus on the user.The successful candidate demonstrates enthusiasm for making electrification easy, and models excellence and integrity in all they do. The selected candidate will also possess the following Core and Preferred qualifications and characteristics:Core<ul> <li>8-10+ years of multi-disciplinary design experience, with strong software UX design skills</li> <li>Experience designing consumer-facing products for users in low-income or underserved groups or communities</li> <li>Experience designing products and services from scratch and serving in a hybrid product/design role including product definition</li> <li>Experience and comfort leading user research and discovery</li> <li>Facility with running collaborative cross-functional exercises like workshops or sprints.</li> <li>Very strong, collaborative work style with excellent communication skills.</li> <li>Facility with technology and practices to support collaboration in a remote environment</li> </ul>Preferred:<ul> <li>Some front-end development or prototyping experience – with JavaScript frameworks such as React, or equivalent</li> <li>Content knowledge or experience in energy, building electrification, residential real estate, construction, home improvement or other domains with connection to residential buildings.</li> <li>Experience working with and </li> <li>Leadership experience, such as hiring design contractors to fill key gaps or managing designers</li> </ul>BenefitsThe salary range for this position is $150,000 - $175,000 USD, commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees (and their families). Employees are able to enroll in 401k retirement plan and are eligible for a 3% automatic contribution and up to a 3% employer match on 401k contributions. Employees are also eligible for pre-tax transportation benefits. Employees will receive 160 hours of vacation time, 80 hours of health leave, up to 2 days of casual leave, and 20 hours of volunteer leave annually. Employees will also receive 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year (15 days during Presidential and Congressional elections). We have an office closure between Christmas and New Year. Employees are eligible for 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave after 90 days of employment. Regular, full-time employees and part-time employees are eligible to take up to sixteen weeks of parental leave, in all cases related to birth, adoption, or foster care starting from the first day of employment. We offer access to professional development resources.<h3>Commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion</h3>Rewiring America values diversity in all its forms and is committed to inclusive and transparent recruitment, hiring, and promotion processes. Candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.<h3>Hiring Statement</h3>Rewiring America is a project of Windward Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. Windward Fund is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. Windward Fund ‘s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working. <h3>Application Procedure </h3>To apply or nominate a candidate, please submit an application and resume via the <a href="https://jobs.workable.com/company/jVvqxu126wMaCLc2Bnomd8/jobs-at-rewiring-america">Rewiring America page at Workable</a>.This position is open until filled, and we are moving quickly to fill this position -- apply as soon as possible. Candidate review and phone screens begin immediately and will be conducted throughout the search period. <h3>E-Verify </h3>Windward participates in <a href="https://www.windwardfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_Eng_Es.pdf">E-Verify</a> and will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Job candidates and employees authorized to work <a href="https://www.windwardfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IER_RightToWorkPoster_Eng_Es.pdf">may not be discriminated</a> against on the basis of national origin or citizenship status.

An innovative nonprofit on a mission to electrify households, lower emissions, and create clean energy jobs.

Senior Product & Experience Designer

Job Description:<div><div>Do you love solving challenging problems, thinking about dynamic systems, and working in groups? Do you have the self-motivation, curiosity, creativity, and ability to guide others toward meaningful results? Do you have a passion for making the world a better place? If yes, then join our growing team!  </div><div> </div><div>We highly encourage individuals of underrepresented groups to apply! </div><div>Program Overview </div><div>The Climate Aligned Industries (CAI) program works to decarbonize heavy industry and heavy transportation. We collaborate with a global network of businesses, financial institutions, and policymakers to facilitate and scale emissions reductions in these industrial sectors.   One of CAIs priorities is to catalyze the development of new clean technologies (i.e., Hydrogen, CCS, Biofuels) through industrial hubs.  </div><div> </div><div>The Position Overview  </div><div>RMI is seeking a Senior Associate to support the CAI team in evaluating and designing solutions for industrial hub development with a focus on community. Specifically looking at what benefits and opposition a region can expect from new industrial development across the value chain, developing meaningful community engagement plans, practices and principles, facilitating sessions with stakeholders to address topics of labor, workforce training and environmental justice, and articulating compelling key messages about hub projects. This position will provide support to several RMI projects focused on delivering clean industrial hubs (hydrogen and low carbon fuels).   In particular, this position will evaluate community impacts and benefits for US Hydrogen Hub development.  </div><div> </div><div>Key Responsibilities  </div><div><ul><li>Evaluate project opportunities and downfalls based on best practice ESG criteria and learnings from previous large scale energy projects  </li><li>Support hub coalitions and stakeholders (companies, regulators, community-based organizations) in project development from a community engagement perspective (written applications, webinars) </li><li>Connect with wide network of regional stakeholders to ensure engagement plans are developed and executed </li><li>Helping to craft and execute community-engaging issue-based forums that involve a multitude of internal and external stakeholders  </li><li>Support development of team members and the Institute on subject matter relevant to engaging with communities and energy development  </li><li>Effectively communicate activities internally at RMI </li><li>Mentor staff at associate level, developing a cohesive, enthusiastic, supportive, and high-performing team culture </li><li>Represent RMI to external partners and public audiences at conferences, meetings, and through written materials </li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>Demonstrate organization-wide values, helping maintain a culture of impact, accountability, and entrepreneurship </li></ul></div><div>  </div><div>Required Qualifications  </div><div><ul><li>Undergraduate degree  </li><li>4+ years of experience in energy project development, community organizing, campaign management related to energy and infrastructure projects  </li><li>Experience leading high-performing teams in a project-based work environment  </li><li>Knowledge in clean energy transition pathways for heavy industry and climate change   </li></ul></div><div>Additional Qualifications  </div><div><ul><li>Ability to travel 10-20%  </li><li>Excellent work references  </li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills, writing and verbal communication skills  </li></ul></div><div>Preferred Qualifications  </div><div><ul><li>A graduate degree in environmental science, law or policy, economics, engineering </li><li>Connections across the energy development advocacy and academic institutions </li><li>Knowledge in economic development factors for energy development   </li><li>Experience managing complex and diverse stakeholder groups, paired with the ability to lead and navigate challenging conversations, particularly across multiple community groups. </li><li>Ability to manage and understand the technical aspects of clean hydrogen development </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>Location:    </div><div>We are a remote-ready company with team members around the globe. Our beautiful and welcoming offices are available for meetings or focused work, whether you are traveling through or living nearby.    </div></div><div><div>Please note that this position has a strong preference for the candidate to be based near Houston, Texas or within the state of California. This will be further discussed throughout the interview process.    </div><div>We provide you with the essential IT equipment plus a one-time home technology payment and a monthly work from home/commuter allowance to ensure you have a comfortable home office set up and necessary supplies.   </div><div>We love seeing each other in person! We occasionally gather for shared time together like retreats and learning experiences. Be ready to travel for occasional in-person meetings (and of course, we cover travel costs). Some roles may require more travel, which will be discussed during the hiring process </div><div> </div><div>Compensation:    </div><div>RMI compensates based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, new Senior Associates based in the U.S. join at the minimum to mid salary range of $84,000-$103,000. You would also have an additional 5% bonus target. </div><div> </div><div>Benefits:    </div><div>We offer a comprehensive benefits package adjusted to regional norms, including (for U.S. employment):  </div><div><ul><li>Medical, dental, vision insurance </li><li>403b retirement options (up to 5% match immediately) </li><li>Life, AD&amp;D, short-term and long-term disability </li><li>Professional and personal development (including LinkedIn Learning access) </li><li>Generous paid time off </li><li>Parental leave </li><li>Work from home and commuter allowance </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>Diversity         </div></div><div><div>Increasing the diversity of thought, perspectives, ideas and opinions within RMI is a critical change element supporting our long-term sustainability and mission to build a clean, prosperous, and secure energy future.      </div><div>  </div><div>We strive for a level of diversity that reflects the communities we serve. Achieving this—regardless of ability, race, ethnicity, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status, socioeconomic class, educational attainment or other social identities—is critical to the success of each RMIer and collectively as an organization. This ensures that we:       </div><div><ul><li>Have the different array of thinking that comes from diverse backgrounds and cultures, enabling us to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges.       </li><li>Strive for a culture of inclusion and belonging by treating others with dignity, respect and appreciation enabling them to feel welcomed, supported and valued.       </li><li>Effectively connect, communicate and build long-lasting relationships with decision makers, stakeholders and constituents within diverse communities.       </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.    </div></div>RMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Transforming global energy systems for a 1.5°C future through market-driven solutions and impactful interventions.

Community Engagement Senior Associate (California or Texas)

A global research organization turning big ideas into action for a sustainable future, addressing critical challenges.

Climate and Energy Senior Research Analyst

Senior Project Associate - Data Solutions Architect, AgriAdapt &amp; Urban Heat 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.Program Overview for Sustainable Cities and TransportAt WRI India Ross Center we focus on <a href="https://wricitiesindia.org/content/practice-areas">10 integrated solutions</a> to urban challenges. Through applied research, tools, hands-on advice, and by tapping our network of global experts, we accelerate transformative urban initiatives that have the power to change Indian cities into thriving, equitable and low-carbon places that are good for people and the planet.Working at WRI India Ross Center offers you the unique opportunity to learn and grow as you collaborate with a diverse set of change agents across Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. As India’s biggest urban focused think and do tank, we seek thoughtful, enterprise-minded and sensitive individuals who can help us support this transformation and make a positive difference to citizens’ everyday lives.About the projectAgriAdaptWRI's vision for sustainable food systems includes building the climate resilience of agricultural value chains so that by 2028, at least one million people who depend on them (including marginalised groups such as women, youth, indigenous people, and those living in poverty) are more resilient to climate change impacts and able to recover more quickly when climate-related disasters strike. AgriAdapt is a creative project within WRI’s Climate Resilience Practice which aims to provide agricultural value chain actors with information about climate risks, alongside appropriate adaptation options.Urban HeatIn the face of a changing climate, cities are exposed to life-threatening extreme heat. WRI’s urban heat initiative focuses on supporting cities to make investments in cool urban surface infrastructure that lowers temperatures and saves lives. These investments include expanded tree cover, increased solar reflectivity of buildings, streets, and other hard infrastructure, and expanded use of green infrastructure and permeable materials. To achieve this, we focus our activities in three areas: 1) Building to close data gaps, 2) Building decision support tools, 3) Scaling deployment of these data and decision tools.About your role: You will lead the development of data and software products that improve how we create, discover, and use data to support a more resilient and prosperous world. As the Data Solutions Architect, AgriAdapt and Urban Heat you will develop and implement data product roadmaps, managing data pipelines and overseeing the release of new features. This role is a combination of hands-on and an advisory role.You will be supported by a team of data science, software engineering and product staff within WRI’s Data Lab, and subject matter experts from WRI’s Climate Resilience Practice and Ross Centre for Sustainable Cities. You will report to the Program Head - Spatial Data and Data Analytics at WRI India’s Sustainable Cities and Transport program.You will be fully remote but could become hybrid depending on the available office space where you are located.How your day will unfold:  Translate user and stakeholders needs into technical solutions (50%):· Assist the AgriAdapt and Urban Heat project teams (Cities, Data Lab, Climate Resilience Practice) in transforming insights collected from user research activities into locally relevant data solutions that meet the requirements of the stakeholders (government, universities, civil society, user community).· Facilitate architectural and design workshops with AgriAdapt and Urban Heat project teams and stakeholders to understand project goals, propose and refine technical solutions.· Identify technical challenges related to the implementation of urban heat data applications within different stakeholders’ contexts (integration with existing systems, data sharing and documentation, solutions architecture).· Deliver target architecture and design documents to ensure the build of new data applications and features.Manage the delivery of technical solutions (30%): · Lead the build of the AgriAdapt global data platform built on Resource Watch API, and our future products localized to India stakeholders needs and context.· Build and demonstrate rapid prototypes and identify technical opportunities for scaling them.· Provide technical support to Project Managers in coordinating the work of all consultants and sub-contractors, ensuring and quality delivery of expected outputs, cooperation among the sub-contracted activities, and ensuring the data and technology offer of the initiative meets internal and external needs following its vision and theory of change.· Support on user adoption of technical solutions, including analyzing the usage of the tool, and providing training and capacity building to the user community.Build data partnerships (20%):· Identify and cultivate a set of important strategic data and technology partnerships to guide value creation for AgriAdapt and Urban Heat programs.· Manage data partnerships through data sharing agreements and data collaborative strategy.· Ensure integration of new data to the AgriAdapt web tool.Qualifications and Requirements we seek:  · Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Human-Computer Interaction or related field is equivalent practical experience in lieu of a degree is accepted.· Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in data-driven research and technology implementation projects involving application of geospatial analytics, remote sensing and big data is necessary.· Working knowledge of software product development, working with external vendors and leading vendor procurement process.· Experience coordinating partnerships of partners, donors, and governments.· Excellent technical documentation and communication skills, including working knowledge of Confluence, Jira, Asana or similar software ticketing systems and knowledge repositories.· Experience designing and conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis.· High level of comfort using data visualization and storytelling tools and frameworks such as PowerBI, Flourish, Observable, MapLibre, OpenLayers, Leaflet. Familiarity with Python, CARTO, ArcGIS, or GEE.· A team player who is comfortable working with a globally distributed team across time zones, and, both with technology teams and with non-technical stakeholders.· Substantive knowledge on digital transformation, climate applications, climate-smart agriculture and latest technologies is desirable.·, Detail Oriented with demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work in a timely manner.· Languages: fluency in English is important. Working knowledge of Hindi, Tamil, Telugu or other languages is beneficial.· Other requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization.Salary and Benefits: INR 11,00,000 to INR 13,00,000 CTC Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.Duration: 1 year (extendable based on performance and project requirements) Location: Remote, IndiaStart Date: At the earliest List of Documents to be attached:<ul><li>Cover Letter (outlining your interest and suitability for the position)</li><li>Resume</li></ul>Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI IndiaWRI 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 lakhsTerm Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff memberEmployee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balanceHealth &amp; Nutrition: Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyleFlexible work schedule:  Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their jobLearning culture: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunitiesRest 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 IndiaWe 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.

Senior Project Associate - Data Solutions Architect, AgriAdapt & Urban Heat

<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.

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

Head of Programs

Full-time, Remote, Exempt<h3>About Rewiring America</h3>Rewiring America is the leading electrification nonprofit, focused on electrifying our homes, businesses, and communities. We develop accessible, actionable data and tools, and build coalitions and partnerships to make going electric easier for households and communities. Rewiring America helps Americans save money, tackle nationwide emissions goals, improve health, and build the next generation of the clean energy workforce. We believe in an abundant, flourishing, climate-safe future, and know that, together, we can realize one.<h3>Position Summary</h3>Rewiring America is in a phase of rapid growth, and we seek an entrepreneurial Director of Planning and Performance to join our Chief of Staff &amp; Operations team. This position reports to the Chief of Staff, Vice President of Operations and Planning.In partnership with the Vice President, the Director of Planning and Performance moves our organization's mission forward by driving and optimizing our strategic planning processes and performance management systems. In this role, you will work closely with senior leadership, staff, and external partners to ensure alignment with our mission, vision, and values while maximizing our impact and operational efficiency. The Director of Planning and Performance plays a pivotal role in facilitating Rewiring America’s strategic planning process and measuring our progress against it through our use of OKRs. This includes supporting senior leadership retreats with programming and creating reporting dashboards to elevate strategic insights and choice points. This role requires a unique blend of skills. You’re a wizard with spreadsheets, processes, and systems thinking. You juggle all the balls while hopping on one foot twirling a hula hoop, never drop a detail, and find it fun. You do this while possessing a deep understanding and passion for people. You are both a performance dashboard virtuoso that translates data into tangible insights and a people-reader that inspires collaboration and team engagement to achieve our goals. You bring expertise in organizational development and management best practices and the emotional intelligence of having moved people through systems change. What You’ll DoAs the Director, Planning and Performance, you will collaborate closely with the Chief of Staff, Vice President of Operations and Planning to improve organizational effectiveness by:<ol> <li>Optimizing our strategic planning process. This includes supporting programming for leadership retreats and collaborating across teams to develop annual Objectives and Key Results (OKRs). </li> <li>Evolving and further developing our performance measurement system. This includes tracking and enhancing reporting against our Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), delivering performance insights to our leadership team. </li> </ol>This role also serves as a pivotal bridge between our multidisciplinary teams spanning the public and private sectors, including creative, communications, research, product and engineering, and policy. It is a culture creator and carrier for how we organize and facilitate our organizational strategy across our people.Strategic Planning:<ul> <li>In partnership with the Chief of Staff, Vice President of Operations and Planning, improve strategic planning efficacy, incorporating best practices from OKRs, KPIs, DACIs/MOCHAs, SMART goals, and other management tools.</li> <li>Collaborate with the senior leadership and stakeholders to develop and implement annual OKRs, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and long-term goals.</li> <li>Support the Chief of Staff, VP of Operations and Planning in creating content for leadership reports and retreats.</li> <li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives, incorporating best practices from the field of management consulting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process enhancements.</li> </ul>Performance Management:<ul> <li>Develop and maintain a robust performance management framework with clear metrics, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms, emphasizing data visualization.</li> <li>Conduct quantitative analysis to assess program effectiveness, efficiency, and impact.</li> <li>Work closely with program managers and function leaders to establish performance targets and facilitate performance improvement initiatives. Drive OKR reporting across teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals.</li> </ul>Quantitative Analysis and Data Visualization:<ul> <li>Create visually compelling performance dashboards and reports to communicate key performance metrics and insights to stakeholders. Elevate strategic choice points and recommend adjustments as needed, leveraging quantitative analysis.</li> <li>Use data visualization tools and techniques to make complex information accessible and actionable.</li> <li>Perform in-depth quantitative analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement in program outcomes and organizational performance.</li> <li>Utilize statistical methods and modeling to support decision-making.</li> </ul>Systems Efficacy:<ul> <li>Evaluate and enhance organizational systems and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.</li> <li>Identify opportunities for automation and optimization in data collection and reporting.</li> </ul>Continuous Learning:<ul><li>Stay current with industry trends and best practices in planning, performance, and data analytics, integrating them into our organizational strategies.</li></ul>Requirements<h3>Who You Are</h3>The Director, Planning and Performance will be instrumental in improving our strategic planning processes and enhancing our data-informed decision-making discipline. We are looking for someone who excels in planning and performance management, is proficient in data analysis and visualization, and has a results-driven mindset. The selected candidate should embody the following Core and Preferred qualifications and characteristics:Core Qualifications:<ul> <li>10+ years of work experience including roles involving planning, performance management, business intelligence, technology, or related fields.</li> <li>Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with a capacity to convey complex information clearly across a variety of leaders and stakeholders.</li> <li>High emotional intelligence and excellent interpersonal skills, fostering collaborative work with cross-functional teams.</li> <li>Skill in defining and selecting appropriate performance metrics aligned with organizational goals and objectives. This involves understanding key performance indicators (KPIs), setting benchmarks, and establishing measurement criteria.</li> <li>Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem solving skills. </li> <li>Proven expertise in data visualization tools and techniques.</li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a knack for handling complex data sets.</li> </ul>Preferred:<ul> <li>A Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in business, organizational development, computer sciences, statistics, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus, but not required.</li> <li>Proficiency in data visualization tools like Tableau or PowerBI.</li> <li>Proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, and/or R.</li> <li>Demonstrates a high level of emotional intelligence (EQ), recognizing that data represents the actions and experiences of individuals - hearts and minds are key to achieving the best outcomes!</li> <li>A passion for climate action and a dedicated commitment to Rewiring America's mission.</li> </ul>Benefits<h3>Commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion</h3>Rewiring America values diversity in all its forms and is committed to inclusive and transparent recruitment, hiring and promotion processes. Candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.<h3>Hiring Statement</h3>Rewiring America is a project of Windward Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. Windward Fund is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. Windward Fund ‘s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working. <h3>Compensation and Benefits</h3>The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $170,000 USD, commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees (and their families). Employees are able to enroll in 401k retirement plan and are eligible for a 3% automatic contribution and up to a 3% employer match on 401k contributions. Employees are also eligible for pre-tax transportation benefits. Employees will receive 160 hours of vacation time, 80 hours of health leave, up to 2 days of casual leave, and 20 hours of volunteer leave annually. Employees will also receive 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year (15 days during Presidential and Congressional elections). We have an office closure between Christmas and New Year. Employees are eligible for 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave after 90 days of employment. Regular, full-time employees and part-time employees are eligible to take up to sixteen weeks of parental leave, in all cases related to birth, adoption, or foster care starting from the first day of employment. We offer access to professional development resources.Application Procedure To apply or nominate a candidate, please submit an application and resume via the <a href="https://jobs.workable.com/company/jVvqxu126wMaCLc2Bnomd8/jobs-at-rewiring-america">Rewiring America page at Workable</a>.This position is open until filled, and we are moving quickly to fill this position -- apply as soon as possible. Candidate review and phone screens begin immediately and will be conducted throughout the search period.<h3>E-Verify </h3>Windward participates in <a href="https://www.windwardfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_Eng_Es.pdf">E-Verify</a> and will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Job candidates and employees authorized to work <a href="https://www.windwardfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IER_RightToWorkPoster_Eng_Es.pdf">may not be discriminated</a> against on the basis of national origin or citizenship status.

Director, Planning and Performance

Full-time; Remote; Exempt<h3>About Rewiring America</h3>Rewiring America is the leading electrification nonprofit, focused on electrifying our homes, businesses, and communities. We develop accessible, actionable data and tools, and build coalitions and partnerships to make going electric easier for households and communities. Rewiring America helps Americans save money, tackle nationwide emissions goals, improve health, and build the next generation of the clean energy workforce. We believe in an abundant, flourishing, climate-safe future, and know that, together, we can realize one.<h3>Position Summary</h3>We are growing our team and seeking an entrepreneurial Data Science Manager to join our Data Science team, whose work supports all aspects of Rewiring America’s mission by precisely and accurately estimating the upfront and ongoing costs and benefits of electrifying the fossil fuel machines in our homes. This position reports to the Senior Director of Data Science.In this newly-created position, the Data Science Manager is principally responsible for the growth, product, and health of the Data Science team. The impact of this work will be immense. The Data Science Manager plays a pivotal role in helping low income and disadvantaged communities benefit from electrification by connecting households to billions of dollars in existing government and private funds, helping secure below market rate financing, and determining the optimal mix of upgrades for a home to reduce energy bills. We will further use the team’s outputs to drive down the cost of electrification through carbon and health impact investing and to identify new opportunities for additional funding and policy.<h3>What You’ll Do</h3>You will be a people manager and technical leader responsible for growing and nurturing a cross-disciplinary team tackling the hardest challenges in electrifying people’s homes. You will partner with teams across the organization to develop a clear-eyed understanding of the challenges to electrification and develop bold solutions to make electrification the default option. As an experienced people manager you will have a dedication to helping everyone on your team grow and meet new challenges.Team development<ul> <li>Mentor an ambitious and high-powered team with diverse skills, helping them to grow and to perform as more than the sum of their parts.</li> <li>Help develop resourcing plans, career ladders, and development plans for the team.</li> <li>Connect people on the team to internal stakeholders and external experts.</li> </ul>Product development<ul> <li>Seek out and document the challenges to electrification and how the team’s outputs can make electrification easier and more affordable.</li> <li>Work with partner teams and organizations to define capabilities and requirements, including insights that facilitate the deployment of funds to lower the cost of electrification.</li> <li>Center equity in the team’s work and collaborate with internal experts to understand and internalize the needs of the communities we serve.</li> <li>In coordination with the Senior Director of Data Science and leadership, design strategy and define our tactics to meet Rewiring America’s ambitious goals.</li> </ul>Technical excellence<ul> <li>Find, explore, and process new data sources that power the team’s models and help tell the story of electrification.</li> <li>Be responsible for how we train, test, deploy, monitor, and improve models and insights that capture the ongoing and changing costs and benefits of electrification.</li> </ul><ul> <li>Over-communicate the capabilities and limitations of the models and insights we produce to generate a clear-eyed assessment of what more needs to be done.</li> <li>Proactively identify challenges that consumers and communities face in electrifying and how we might use data to overcome those challenges.</li> <li>Maintain excellent documentation; we are building tools to power the ecosystem and documentation will be critical to that end.</li> </ul>Requirements<h3>Who You Are</h3>As a Data Science Manager you have excellent communication skills and a strong desire to learn from and teach others. Your instinct is to use the simplest solution that will get the job done, taking on complexity only as needed. And you are driven by a commitment to Rewiring America’s <a href="https://www.rewiringamerica.org/about">values, vision, and mission</a>. Your work will have an immense impact on historically disadvantaged communities and our ability to reach our climate goals. With this comes a tremendous responsibility that you will meet with humility and empathy for the communities we serve. The successful candidate demonstrates enthusiasm for making electrification easy, and models excellence and integrity in all they do. The selected candidate will also possess the following Core and Preferred qualifications and characteristics:Core<ul> <li>Strong commitment to the mission, policies, and goals of Rewiring America.</li> <li>Experience as a tech lead, mentor, or manager.</li> <li>Collaborative and communicative work style.</li> <li>5+ years experience owning the development and deployment of machine learning models that solve business problems.</li> <li>Development experience with Python, Spark, MLlib, TensorFlow, or similar tools.</li> <li>Demonstrated communication ability across formats with skill in delivering information in a concise and compelling manner.</li> <li>Ability to scope work to meet high-level objectives and independently communicate status updates.</li> <li>You enjoy collaborative code and methodology reviews and can provide thoughtful, constructive feedback to peers.</li> <li>Demonstrated positive impact on the overall health and productivity of the groups you work with.</li> </ul>Preferred<ul> <li>Experience architecting, owning, and deploying end to end machine learning pipelines.</li> <li>Bachelor’s or advanced degree in science, engineering, economics, or social science or equivalent experience.</li> <li>Excellent references demonstrating a strong track record in building machine learning models and communicating with data.</li> </ul><ul><li>Content knowledge in climate, renewable energy, and/or building electrification.</li></ul>BenefitsThe salary range for this position is $160,000 - $190,000 USD, commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees (and their families). Employees are able to enroll in 401k retirement plan and are eligible for a 3% automatic contribution and up to a 3% employer match on 401k contributions. Employees are also eligible for pre-tax transportation benefits. Employees will receive 160 hours of vacation time, 80 hours of health leave, up to 2 days of casual leave, and 20 hours of volunteer leave annually. Employees will also receive 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year (15 days during Presidential and Congressional elections). We have an office closure between Christmas and New Year. Employees are eligible for 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave after 90 days of employment. Regular, full-time employees and part-time employees are eligible to take up to sixteen weeks of parental leave, in all cases related to birth, adoption, or foster care starting from the first day of employment. We offer access to professional development resources.<h3>Commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion</h3>Rewiring America values diversity in all its forms and is committed to inclusive and transparent recruitment, hiring, and promotion processes. Candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.<h3>Hiring Statement</h3>Rewiring America is a project of Windward Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. Windward Fund is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. Windward Fund ‘s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working. <h3>Application Procedure </h3>To apply or nominate a candidate, please submit an application and resume via the <a href="https://jobs.workable.com/company/jVvqxu126wMaCLc2Bnomd8/jobs-at-rewiring-america">Rewiring America page at Workable</a>.This position is open until filled, and we are moving quickly to fill this position -- apply as soon as possible. Candidate review and phone screens begin immediately and will be conducted throughout the search period. <h3>E-Verify </h3>Windward participates in <a href="https://www.windwardfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_Eng_Es.pdf">E-Verify</a> and will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Job candidates and employees authorized to work <a href="https://www.windwardfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IER_RightToWorkPoster_Eng_Es.pdf">may not be discriminated</a> against on the basis of national origin or citizenship status.

Data Science Manager

The Aspen InstituteThe Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.Commitment to Diversity, Equity &amp; InclusionTo achieve our mission of a more free, just, and equitable society, we commit to working proactively to advance the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion across our myriad endeavors such as the recruitment, compensation, training, and advancement of staff. The best people-serving institutions make this commitment, and we seek to be a leader in the ways that we do so and learn from others. Visit our website to learn more about our commitment and recent actions taken toward building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment. Program Description:The Information Technology Services department is a partner to all Programs and Departments at the Aspen Institute, responsible for delivering world-class service/support as well as digital and data solutions to meet the organization’s mission and business needs. Basic Function:The IT-AV Support Technician is responsible for delivering end-to-end support to Aspen Institute and Aspen Meadows Resort employees, event attendees, and guests in accordance with Service Level Agreements and expectations for quality customer service.Reporting to the Manager, Technology Services, this position has a specific focus on the support of users, endpoint devices, audiovisual, and other staff-facing systems operating at the Aspen Meadows Campus and other local facilities used by the Institute. She/he/they will participate in all broader Help-Desk and ITS team meetings/activities and provide remote support to all other Institute users as neededAdditional responsibilities include managing audiovisual systems and supporting campus events that require such systems in their programming. This includes collaboration with various personnel including Aspen Meadows Resort event planners, Festival producers, and third-party AV teams, ensuring that all appropriate activities are coordinated through the Campus’ Senior AV Services Manager.The position also participates in a reserve/backup capacity to support the technologies used by employees and guests of the Aspen Meadows Resort, including wireless networking and Internet access, digital entertainment and mobile screencasting, telephony, Property Management Systems, Point-of-Sale, and other hospitality/retail systems.The AV/IT Support Technician will be expected to provide support for special events, festivals, and other activities occurring on the property. Compensation time is granted for weekend or holiday work. Additionally, the position will participate in on-call support rotations for non-business hours. Extended on-site support duty should be expected during large summer festivals or other special events.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 to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in tight spaces. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy packages and boxes (up to 50lbs). This position reports directly to the Director. The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000. On-site duty in the Aspen, Colorado Office is required on most normal workdays (typically 5 days a week), though flexibility will be permitted.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Incident Management / Customer Service (40%)<ul> <li>Troubleshoots and resolves IT and AV incidents reported via phone, email, web, in-person, and other communication channels.</li> <li>Works as AV operator for small, internal and low profile events, including load in/out, sound and system checks, and coordinating directly with attendees as needed.</li> <li>Identifies, prioritizes, tracks and reports on significant incidents (Outages, VIPs) to leadership teams and other groups in order to expedite resolution and enhance customer satisfaction.</li> <li>Takes ownership of day-to-day tasks and ensures all tickets are compliant with policy/practice and completed against SLAs. Identifies when request modifications, alternate solutions, and/or escalation procedures are appropriate.</li> <li>Welcomes new employees as part of the orientation team, assists employees transitioning positions, and helps departing employees returning/transferring devices, licenses, and data.</li> <li>Proactively learns and trains other staff members on new applications, operating procedures, and service technologies.</li> <li>Develops Knowledge Base articles based on incident trends and customer needs and manages the lifecycle of generated knowledge to ensure accuracy/relevance/completeness.</li></ul>IT &amp; AV Technology Support (30%)<ul> <li>Deploys and retrieves IT hardware; installs and configures operating systems and software; performs scheduled/proactive maintenance activities; participates in inventory and asset management.</li> <li>Maintains AV hardware; installs and configures systems and software; performs scheduled/proactive maintenance activities; participates in inventory and asset management.</li> <li>Coordinates with Senior AV Services Manager and IT Management to complete new AV system installations and upgrades.</li> <li>Collaborates with Aspen Meadows Resort and external clients for all IT and AV equipment usage, ensuring all items perform as expected and are returned in proper order. Facilitates equipment rental as needed.</li> <li>Partners with the campus network engineering team to constantly improve existing services based on user feedback and experience with the systems.</li></ul>Operations (30%)<ul> <li>Supports IT and AV services for special events and festivals, including AV systems integration, videoconferencing, retail technology and security, wifi and cellular services to guests.</li> <li>Supports campus technology duties, including guest-facing digital services, with Aspen Meadows Resort management and operations teams.</li> <li>Assists technology and building engineering teams on general support for the Aspen Meadows Campus and other Institute properties, including campus cable plant/wiring, MDF/IDF, electrical and environmental control, security monitoring, telecommunications/Internet, wired/wireless networks, IoT, printing, AV integration, and user/endpoint connectivity.</li> <li>Participates in security activities including incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery.</li></ul>Knowledge, Education, and Experience:<ul> <li>Proven collaboration and teamwork skills, with an emphasis on sharing knowledge to improve expertise across the group. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience working in the non-profit or hospitality industries a plus. ITIL v3/v4 certification a plus. CompTIA Sec+ a plus.</li> <li>Experience with Help Desk roles and responsibilities. Experience with deploying and supporting laptop/desktop/mobile hardware, as well as maintaining inventory and asset management processes. Experience with supporting direct and networked printers/multi-function devices, including working with manufacturer hardware support for repairs/replacements, etc.</li> <li>Experience with supporting room-based AV conferencing systems including Zoom Rooms and Crestron integrations. Experience with AV event operations including microphone/speaker/audio, camera, routing, and livestreaming.</li> <li>Knowledge of current Microsoft, Apple, Android operating systems for both desktop and mobile platforms, as well as Microsoft Office desktop applications and the Office 365 cloud environment. Knowledge of desktop/mobile collaboration and conferencing applications, including GSuite, Slack, and Zoom.</li> <li>Ability to function in a dynamic environment subject to changes in schedules and priorities. Ability to participate in multiple projects concurrently from inception to completion with limited management supervision. Ability to interact positively and productively with teams across organizational lines.</li> <li>Outstanding customer service and communication skills. Outstanding troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Broad knowledge of technology industry news, emerging trends, current security threats; strong ability to apply that knowledge to business problems/opportunities and also act as a general knowledge resource. Excellent discipline/adherence to operating procedures and published knowledge base resources, as well as corporate and technology policy/practice. </li></ul>The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave.The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation regarding the accessibility of our website, a modification or adjustment of the job application or interview process due to a disability, contact HRSupport@aspeninstitute.org or call (202) 736-5800.Language for US Based Employees and VISA:"Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time."

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