The Senior Manager, Project Finance will lead various project finance transactions and negotiations with banks, equity investors and tax equity investors and will work in a close-knit team to advise on the development and construction activities, asset sales and acquisitions. This role will be responsible for understanding energy financing programs, solar markets and credits for tracking legislative, regulatory and market changes that impact financing opportunities for potential customers.<h3>About Reactivate ☀️</h3>Reactivate is powered by Lafayette Square and Invenergy, bringing together complementary impact investment and sustainable energy expertise to support renewable energy projects, create job opportunities, bring energy cost savings to underserved communities, and advance opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses. Reactivate is dedicated to ensuring an equitable energy future. We are a young 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 neglected 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>Lead the transactional efforts for all projects, including staffing, legal correspondence, financial review, negotiation, diligence, and internal approval processes</li><li>Review complex financial models which support the analysis of energy or infrastructure assets or companies in those sectors</li><li>Lead financial diligence efforts for select transactions, including the coordination of financial modeling, legal, tax, technical and insurance and manage external transaction advisors for projects under responsibility</li><li>Facilitate the coordination between the various internal teams and departments working on and supporting the delivery of turnkey development projects, including design, construction, finance, legal and internal approvals</li><li>Perform strategic and quantitative analyses, conduct due diligence and determine appropriate company and/or project valuation</li><li>Independently execute primary and secondary research on markets, industries, and companies</li><li>Execute transactions and lead due diligence efforts for projects under responsibility</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with investors, lenders and infrastructure funds globally</li></ul><h3>Requirements 🎓</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or a related field</li><li>5-7 years of experience with a focus on project finance transactions and negotiations</li><li>Experience working in the renewable energy sector required</li><li>Experience with Distributed Generation project financing preferred</li><li>Demonstrated understanding of accounting topics and tax structures</li><li>Successful experience managing multiple projects and a team of transaction professionals simultaneously</li><li>Ability to take initiative, support strategic priorities, take ownership of assigned projects and independently drive for results</li><li>Ability to work accurately and efficiently</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, prepare high quality reports and presentations</li><li>Able clearly articulate and communicate complex financial information and issues to a varied internal and external audience</li><li>Demonstrated ability to effectively work on teams to support energy, infrastructure or real estate projects</li><li>Exceptional organizational skills</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

Senior Manager, Project Finance

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

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

Program Manager - E-Freight

Research Manager, Supply Chains

Project Operations Specialist

ABOUT GREENPEACE Greenpeace is a global network of independent organizations that use solid research; peaceful protest and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future. For fifty years, Greenpeace has fought to save the planet from the threat of the climate crisis, destruction of ancient forests, deterioration of our oceans, and the threat of nuclear disasters. Greenpeace does not accept funds from any corporations or government entities, safeguarding our independence and ability to speak the truth and act boldly. We recognize the importance of the moment: Ours is the first generation to understand the impacts of climate change and ecosystem destruction, and also the last generation with a window of time to do something about it. Greenpeace US works with Greenpeace offices around the world and diverse allies across the US to build a movement strong enough to drive change commensurate with what the science and the moment demand. ROLE PURPOSE/POSITION SUMMARY Climate change is the most urgent problem facing our planet right now, and the window for meaningful action is closing fast. Our reliance on coal, oil, and natural gas has heated and acidified the ocean to the point where coral reefs are dying off and the ice caps are melting. Fossil fuel companies are trying to lock in use of oil and gas and doubling down on plastic as a lifeline. Plastic pollutes throughout its entire lifecycle, with devastating consequences on our communities and our oceans. Greenpeace USA (GPUS) is hiring a Senior Oceans Campaigner to join the Plastic Free Future team. The Senior Oceans Campaigner - Plastic Free Future will play a vital role in driving our efforts to secure a strong Global Plastics Treaty and in defending our oceans and communities from plastic pollution at every step of the supply chain. At times, the Senior Oceans Campaigner - Plastic Free Future may also be asked to support broader oceans conservation work on marine sanctuaries and sustainable fisheries.The Senior Oceans Campaigner, PFF will develop plans with an eye toward public engagement at all levels (online, offline, fundraising, etc…) looking to empower people and reach diverse audiences. This role will respond to real world events and opportunities that affect objectives, while maintaining focus on long-term strategy. The Senior Oceans Campaigner, PFF is a full-time, hybrid, exempt, benefits-eligible role that can be based in any location GPUS is authorized to work in (CA, CT, DC, MD, Ny, NJ, VA), and is represented by the Progressive Workers Union. This role reports to the Senior Campaigner - Team Lead.ROLE RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic Planning, Development and Implementation<ul><li>Work with the plastics project leader and a cross-department team to develop and implement clear objectives, strong theories of change and impactful strategies that center justice, hold corporations accountable and build long term power for the organization and the plastics movement</li><li>Contribute to and cultivate issue expertise on plastic issues within teams</li><li>Maintain a working knowledge of technical information relevant to the campaign</li><li>Maintain a working knowledge of political, legislative, regulatory and economic frameworks relevant to the campaign</li><li>Implement strategies to make complex campaign information digestible and accessible to a broad and diverse audience</li></ul>Outreach and Engagement<ul><li>Build alliances and/or support relationships with key constituencies, such as grassroots organizations, professional groups, labor, and others as identified in strategic planning</li><li>Direct, organize and participate in nonviolent direct action events to support campaign goals.Work with GPUS Communications staff in developing public materials; writing press releases and planning media strategies</li><li>Develop proactive relationships with the media and act as a spokesperson for campaigns to the media</li><li>Represent GPUS among external partners and work within coalition spaces to further campaign and organizational goals</li><li>Work with GPUS’ Digital team to design and curate content for social media and develop digital campaign actions that engage our supporters</li><li>Support fundraising staff in pursuing funding for campaign efforts  </li></ul>Project Management<ul><li>Lead a campaign project, with guidance from the US and Global Plastic Project Leaders</li><li>Interactions and collaborate with GPUS and international colleagues, as needed</li><li>Coordinate information flow within the campaign team and between the campaign and other departments</li></ul>Other<ul><li>Perform other job related duties as requested or assigned by the Oceans Campaign Director and Plastics Project Leader.</li></ul>ROLE REQUIREMENTS Knowledge:<ul><li>BA/BS Degree preferred or equivalent experience</li><li>Basic, foundational knowledge of digital marketing and/or digital campaigning</li><li>Clear understanding of the relationship between digital engagement, campaigning and advocacy. </li></ul>Skills:<ul><li>Proven ability to work both independently and in close coordination with a team</li><li>Ability to collaborate with and lead a variety of people and groups, set and review goals and assess risks and outcomes.  </li><li>Strong project and time management skills</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Networking and relationship-building skills</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Minimum 7 years environmental campaign experience; corporate and policy campaigning and plastic pollution experience preferred.</li><li>Proven experience in directing a project from conception to completion</li><li>Demonstrated experience in research and writing, public speaking and issue advocacy, and mobilizing people to take action.</li><li>Experience navigating issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion and a deep commitment to advancing these values.</li><li>Experience running successful policy and corporate campaigns </li><li>A proven track record of designing and delivering high impact, supporter-centered campaigns that deliver real world outcomes</li></ul>Other:<ul><li>Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes for significant lengths of time</li><li>Ability and willingness to work across time zones and sometimes outside of normal business hours, as needed</li><li>Commitment to progressive values and peaceful non-violent direct action as a means of creating change.</li></ul>If you want to save the world from climate change and believe in environmental justice, please submit an application on our <a href="https://www.greenpeace.org/usa/jobs/current-job-openings/">careers page</a>. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will conclude once we have found the best candidate.Greenpeace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, class, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family/marital status, religion or other protected classes. We strongly encourage applications from marginalized communities. If you require assistance applying to this opportunity, please contact usa-resumes@greenpeace.org. BENEFITS Greenpeace USA values a healthy work-life balance and has flexible, family-friendly employment policies. Our competitive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage with low contributions from staff. We have options for pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care costs. Greenpeace employees enjoy generous 401K matching and time-off for vacation, sick, personal, and parental leave. After five years, staff are eligible for a paid sabbatical. To encourage public transportation use and biking, we offer subsidies for staff who choose to bike or ride mass transit to work. Greenpeace is committed to the growth and development of staff and fostering a creative workplace culture. <a href="http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/benefits-plan/">For more information, check out our benefits plan.</a>Only applicants eligible to work and live in the United States without any legal restrictions need apply for this opportunity.The pay grade for this role is 3 and the salary range for this position is anticipated to be $78,668 - $85,146, and is commensurate with experience.

Promoting global environmental solutions through peaceful protest and creative communication for a green and peaceful future.

Senior Oceans Campaigner, Plastic Free Future

Senior Program Research Analyst Behavioral Science, Sustainable Landscapes and Restoration Who we are and what we do? WRI India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. WRI India’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being. We are inspired by and associated with World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization. Currently over 250 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Program Overview for Sustainable Landscape and Restoration: WRI India’s Sustainable Landscapes and Restoration (SLR) program aims to inform India’s just transition towards sustainable and resilient food and land use systems focusing on developing interdisciplinary nature-based solutions like landscape restoration, sustainable agriculture to mitigate climate impacts, enhance jobs and livelihoods and improve nutritional security. To catalyze systems change with a focus on circular food systems in India, we also focus on developing equitable strategies to reduce food loss and waste and mitigate climate impacts. With broader systems change and food systems perspective, we work with diverse stakeholders like governments, businesses, civil society partners and farmer producer organizations to inform and develop land use strategies based on robust evidence and analysis to build the resilience of local communities to mitigate climate impacts, bridge capacity gaps, monitor progress, and inform a pathway to building a restoration economy for people, nature, and climate. About your role: The SLR Program at WRI India is seeking a Senior Program Research Specialist Behavioral Science, Sustainable Landscapes and Restoration to support the ongoing work on food loss and waste. Larger focus of the work would be to catalyze systems change with a focus on circular food systems in India. With an aim to inspire, engage and mobilize action on food loss and food waste in two large states in India as a critical lever to test and pilot strategies - powered by robust evidence and consultations. Centering your focus on equity and inclusion, your role would be to build evidence-based strategies to reduce food loss and waste to stir action and behavioral change. And identify innovative solutions that can enhance livelihoods and improve access to nutritious food by addressing barriers to food loss and food waste.  How your day will unfold:The position is most suited to an individual who has a specialized degree in behaviour science and has a passion for working in the food sustainability, natural resource management in India. The position holder must be willing to travel to remote locations in the country as well as internationally as necessary. Research (70%) <ul><li>Developing behavioral science informed research strategies for reducing food loss and food waste, and ongoing food, land and waste transition work at WRI India. This would include undertaking research, developing research frameworks, and behavior science informed strategies to reduce food loss and waste for a diverse stakeholders across the food supply chain.</li><li>Developing high-quality knowledge products (reports, policy briefs, working papers) that encapsulate research findings and communicate these to diverse audiences, for influencing initiatives on reducing food loss and food waste in India.</li><li>Stay updated on international and national issues on food loss and food waste and propose strategic opportunities for the program that aligns with strategy.</li></ul>Partnerships, engagement and communication (30%) <ul><li>Work closely with food, land and water transition team in WRI India to incorporate behavioral issues in ongoing research.</li><li>Support with development of communication and outreach strategy and material like brochures, web content, op-eds, blogs considering behavioral norms and nudges for food and sustainability with the communications team.</li><li>Support with program/project performance against contractual requirements for the project management team.</li></ul>Qualifications and requirements we seek: <ul><li>Master’s degree (or PhD) in behavioral science in food, agriculture, and natural resource management sector or any related disciplines.</li><li>At least 7 years post-study research experience relating to behavioral science in food, agriculture, and natural resource management sector</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of an interdisciplinary team</li><li>Demonstrated skills of engaging in participatory approaches, and high levels of comfort in working with scientific data as well as local knowledge. Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis is a requirement.</li><li>Excellent/ Strong research, interpersonal/ written/ communication skills</li><li>Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner</li><li>Ability to work calmly and enthusiastically under high pressure and ability to think creatively </li><li>Demonstrated skills preparing programme documents, reports, policy briefs etc. and team management.</li><li>General awareness of the environment, restoration, agriculture and food domain – key issues, events and updates is essential </li><li>Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively in conversation and writing, including professional-quality writing for policy and communications products.</li><li>Fluency in spoken and written English is essential. Additional proficiency in Hindi and Marathi will be advantageous.</li><li>Ability to take the initiative, brainstorm, think creatively, juggle multiple priorities and work under pressure with tight deadlines. The candidate must be willing to try new approaches and ideas and be innovative.</li><li>Flexible and self-motivated, with capacity to multi-task and prioritize, a self-starter having ability to manage the tasks with minimum guidance</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is a requirement. </li></ul> 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. Location: New Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, India  Duration: The position is a two - year position (extendable based on performance and project requirements). The start date is as soon as possible.List of Documents to be attached: <ul><li>Cover letter </li><li>Resume</li></ul>Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose. 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 orientation, parental status, or disability.

Senior Program Research Specialist Behavioural Science, Sustainable Landscapes and Restoration

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.

Renewable Energy Originator 

<h2>Overview</h2>Put your passion and skills to work for the planet. Climate change is the most urgent issue of our time, and we need people like you to help us build a vital Earth — for everyone. We’re Environmental Defense Fund, a fast-paced nonprofit with a growing staff of more than 1,000 people in nearly 30 countries. We deliver game-changing solutions that cut climate pollution and strengthen people’s ability to thrive despite the effects climate change is already having. We work wherever we can have the most impact, from local communities to top companies to governments worldwide, and even in space. Our culture, values and commitment to diversity make EDF an exciting and meaningful place to work. Every job here makes a difference. Won’t you join us?<h2>Responsibilities </h2>The Office of Chief Scientist (OCS) is the nexus of science at EDF, ensuring that the science that is the backbone for all EDF policy positions is based on the best available information. To be most effective in this role, OCS provides programmatic support for all scientists at EDF and fosters relationships with scientists outside the organization. EDF has set an ambitious goal to achieve a 45% cut in global methane pollution from the Oil and Gas supply chain by 2025 in an effort to reduce the rate of warming we will experience over the next 20 years, equivalent to closing one third of the world’s coal fired power plants.  Overall Function The Scientist, Global Methane will be a key contributor to oil and natural gas-associated initiatives within EDF. Minimizing methane emissions from oil and natural gas supply chains is a core part of EDF’s energy and climate work. The Scientist will (i) help EDF stay at the cutting-edge of how to measure and mitigate anthropogenic methane emissions, and (ii) work to develop the scientific understandings required to mitigate methane emissions associated with global production and distribution of oil, gas, and coal. The Scientist will work with EDF's Office of the Chief Scientist team in close collaboration with policy and legal experts and report to the International Senior Scientist. Key Responsibilities<ul> <li>Conduct research, analysis and provide scientific guidance and support for EDF’s work to characterize and mitigate methane emissions from oil and gas operations.</li> <li>Design, plan and execute EDF’s work on characterizing methane emissions from oil and gas supply chain; collaborating and coordinating effectively with academic and other relevant partners.</li> <li>Provide scientific guidance on the design and development of robust, empirically based measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) frameworks for methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.</li> <li>Coordinate and manage partnerships with research institutions.</li> <li>Coordinate and ensure rigor of scientific initiatives collaboratively undertaken with a diverse group of stakeholders including industry, academics, multilateral organizations and the public sector.</li> <li>Synthesize scientific results and insights from recent literature and communicate that information to a multi-disciplinary team, including EDF scientists, policy experts, and corporate and community partnership specialists.</li> <li>Provide scientific support to EDF’s global oil and gas methane initiatives and program.</li> <li>Remain at the cutting-edge of climate science, including staying up-to-date with the scientific literature.</li> <li>Ensure scientific integrity of EDF generated materials.</li> <li>Participate/lead in the analysis and writing of papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals.</li> <li>Attend and represent EDF at external meetings and interact with the scientific community at large.</li> <li>Participate in advancing EDF DEI goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.</li> <li>Independently support other “rapid response” and/or project development efforts on an as-needed basis.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul> <li>A PhD in atmospheric science, physical sciences or engineering (e.g., chemical engineering) or related field with at least 2 years of experience, post-doc required.</li> <li>A track record of performing and publishing methane-focused research.</li> <li>Familiarity with methane emission datasets (i.e., in-situ measurements, satellite remote sensing).</li> <li>Experience coordinating methane field measurement campaigns.</li> <li>Understanding of methane monitoring technologies.</li> <li>Strong quantitative analysis skills.</li> <li>Excellent written and oral communication skills.  </li> <li>Initiates and maintains contacts within the scientific community.</li> <li>Experience in performing rigorous analysis with short deadlines in support of highly visible work.</li> <li>The ability to communicate complex ideas in writing and orally to multiple stakeholders with different levels of expertise, including the public and industry.</li> <li>Must demonstrate cultural awareness and the knowledge, attitude, behavior and skills that lead to a culturally competent workplace. Must demonstrate a commitment to continued self-assessment, learning and growth to increase and broaden culturally competent skillsets that produce effective interactions with people across diverse cultures and backgrounds. This includes the ability to adapt to cultural change.</li> <li>An ability to work both independently and as a member of small teams on multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic. and creative environment.</li> <li>Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.</li></ul>Additional Preferred Qualifications<ul> <li>Familiarity with emission inventories.</li> <li>Proficiency in statistical analysis and understanding of atmospheric modeling.</li> <li>Willingness to travel internationally (&lt;10% of time).</li> <li>Understanding of current methane MRV frameworks</li></ul> Locations: Remote – US; Belgium; Netherlands Range for Belgium: 66,000 – 72,000 EURRange for Netherlands: 67,000 – 74,000 EUR NOTE: If you’re applying for one of our European locations, you must have the right to live and work in the applicable country when applying.<h2>Pay Ranges</h2>We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms.The pay range for this role is shown below. Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency. <h2>Minimum Salary</h2>USD $95,000.00/Yr.<h2>Maximum Salary</h2>USD $106,000.00/Yr.<h2>EEO Information</h2>Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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<li>Impactful role with global NPO, Greater/Tokyo based</li>
<li>Lead Japan's financial sector campaign strategy; remote or hybrid</li>
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The Organization Rainforest Action Network (RAN) campaigns internationally to preserve forests, protect the climate and uphold human rights by challenging corporate power and systemic injustice through research, education, partnerships, peaceful direct action, grassroots organizing, strategic campaigns and communications. &nbsp;&nbsp; In partnership with international allies, RAN works with Indigenous and frontline communities directly impacted by profit-driven systems of injustice, challenging corporations to stop destructive operations, respect human rights, and adopt policies that reduce their contributions to climate change. Benefits &amp; Culture
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<li>Full time (remote or hybrid), an anticipated starting base salary equivalent to USD $65 - $75K</li>
<li>Staff are expected to work flexibly across time zones</li>
<li>Benefits include paid health, dental, and vision insurance for staff and partner/family</li>
<li>4 weeks annual leave (5 weeks after 2 years), paid winter break, 3% employer match retirement plan</li>
<li>Eligible for a 12-week fully paid sabbatical after 5 years of service</li>
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&nbsp;&nbsp; The Role In this role you will develop and drive corporate campaigns to push the Japanese financial sector to halt its support of industries that drive deforestation, climate change, and human rights abuses. Specifically, you will support finance sector campaigning activities in and related to Japan, including the forests and finance and climate and energy programs. &nbsp;&nbsp; You will design and coordinate strategy, collaborate with national and international partners, conduct policy analysis, and engage directly with corporate decision makers. You will undertake analysis of the policies and practices of financial institutions relating to forestry, agriculture, and energy sectors. You will also;
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<li>Co-design, and oversee implementation of campaign tactics including digital, communications and organizing strategies, including direct action</li>
<li>Write and review compelling communications materials for reporters, supporters, funders, and partners</li>
<li>Represent RAN as a spokesperson with media and at public events</li>
<li>Contribute to building an inclusive and collaborative team culture, in conjunction with Japan and internationally based staff</li>
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 Skills Required You are already ideally engaged in environment or climate advocacy in Japan, or other rights related campaigning, or have equivalent transferable experience. Ideally you have an understanding of socio-economic systems, supply chains and human rights/environmental issues. You will be a natural collaborator, a strong facilitator and have a global perspective to digest complex, technical subjects presenting them in engaging language to non-expert audiences in both English and Japanese. You also have;
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<li>Excellent project management and organizational skills</li>
<li>Commitment to climate justice, human and Indigenous rights and RAN&rsquo;s mission and values</li>
<li>Experience with, or interest and eagerness to learn, about direct action campaigns</li>
<li>Commitment to racial justice and equity, and an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations</li>
<li>Native level Japanese language, work and residency rights for Japan are essential to perform this role</li>
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 If you want to save tropical forests from further degradation and you meet all, or some of the requirements, or are unsure, please submit an expression of interest including a cover letter responding to the skills required above and resume&nbsp;quoting #&nbsp;1131755. Alternatively contact Lois Freeke from NGO Recruitment in Australia on +61 3 8080 8978. Please note there is no formal closing date for this role, if you are interested, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND ACCESS RAN is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing all people with equal access to employment and volunteer opportunities. If you need assistance with accommodations during our interview or employment processes, please contact Lois Freeke. RACIAL JUSTICE, DIVERSITY, AND EQUITY RAN strives to integrate values of equity and fairness, which includes bringing an intentional racial justice and cultural equity analysis to our programmatic work and organizational structure. We strive to create an internal culture built on mutual trust, collaboration, and respect where all staff feel supported, valued, and heard. RAN values diversity in race, class, gender, culture, and religion, and implements programs internally to ensure that staff, board, and activists understand and adopt anti-oppression principles. Please visit RAN&rsquo;s website for more information.

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