Job Posting: Field &amp; Lab Technician
 
Summary
Hudson Carbon, a mission-driven research non-profit based in Hudson, New York, is seeking a new team member for our lab &amp; field crew. The Lab &amp; Field Technician will work with Research Director(s), Lab Manager, and other Technicians to manage field work and assist in our soil carbon lab.
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Job Description&nbsp;
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<li class="li6">Efficiently and effectively perform various lab and field protocols.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li6">Efficiently and effectively use sieves, analytical scales, and other lab equipment.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li6">Operate GHG flux and soil coring equipment </li>
<li class="li6">Organize, label, and store samples for further use.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li6">Maintain accurate lab records.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li6">Accurately collect and report data from samples.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li6">Assist in inventory upkeep and lab maintenance tasks.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li6">Assist in field equipment upkeep and maintenance </li>
<li class="li6">Opportunity may arise to collect and breakdown soil cores.&nbsp;</li>
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Key Qualities/Skills&nbsp;
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<li class="li9">Must be incredibly detail oriented, capable of maintaining focus in a busy environment.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li9">Must have the ability to organize and methodically perform repetitive tasks.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li9">Patience and precision are required. Must be willing to take the time to do things correctly.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li9">Must be able to rigorously follow procedures and maintain the integrity of the research process.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li9">Troubleshooting skills and collaboration will be needed when issues arise.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li9">Must be honest and forward about mistakes, to protect the reliability of results.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li9">Bring an easy-going and friendly attitude to work and be excited to contribute to the team.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li9">Must be independently motivated, with a strong work ethic.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li9">Previous lab experience is a plus.</li>
<li class="li9">Must have a passion for science, particularly at the intersection of agriculture, ecology, and climate change. </li>
</ul>
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About Hudson Carbon
Hudson Carbon is an on-farm research institute and soil lab based at Old Mud Creek Farm &amp; The Churchtown Dairy, in Hudson, New York. Our work is focused on developing and implementing research projects that are aimed at better understanding the dynamics of soil &amp; biomass carbon, and greenhouse gas cycling in regenerative, organic agricultural systems &amp; regenerative forest management. Beyond contributing to the literature, our goal is to operationalize our research to catalyze the adoption of regenerative organic agriculture and forestry as a solution to climate change, ecological degradation, and food sovereignty. We achieve this by contributing to state and federal policy development, and collaborating on food system development projects more broadly.&nbsp; To that end, we work with world-class research institutions like Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory, The Woodwell Climate Research Center, the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, as well as other local and regional stakeholders, including farmers, land conservancies, cooperative extensions, and state &amp; federal legislators. Hudson Carbon was founded and built by organic farmers, bringing a unique perspective to the space, grounded in practical domain knowledge, systems-thinking, and a passion for ecologically-minded agricultural production.
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Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter, as well as any other relevant resources highlighting your skills and experience, to: <a href="mailto:matt@hudsoncarbon.com">matt@hudsoncarbon.com</a>

Field & Lab Technician

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.

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

Data Science Manager

We are seeking a passionate and driven individual to lead the implementation of the Carbon is Money movement in Copenhagen, Denmark. Starting in the city of Copenhagen and growing throughout the Nordics. As the Campaign Manager, you will be responsible for building awareness, engaging communities, and growing our supporter base across the region.
If this describes you, then keep reading!
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<li>You don&rsquo;t mind calling people - some form of &ldquo;business development skills&rdquo;</li>
<li>Self starter. Do you like to run things yourself?</li>
<li>And you must be good at managing budgets.</li>
<li>Can you talk in front of people? Do you have sharp presentation skills?</li>
<li>Can you speak Danish?</li>
<li>Do you like organising people around one common objective?</li>
<li>Are you passionate about working towards an effective solution to the climate crisis?</li>
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Community Engagement &amp; Growth
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<li class="li2">Utilize diverse communication channels, including social media, events, and partnerships.</li>
<li class="li2">Responsible for all comms channels between the movement and the leaders</li>
<li class="li2">Develop engaging content and materials to explain the Carbon is Money concept.</li>
<li class="li2">Organize and manage community events:</li>
<li class="li2">Plan and host speaking evenings, workshops, and information sessions in various towns.</li>
<li class="li2">Secure venues, speakers, and materials for events.</li>
<li class="li2">Partner with local organizations and businesses to amplify reach.</li>
<li class="li2">Ensure smooth event execution and track participation.</li>
</ul>
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Mobilize and nurture a network of volunteers: 
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<li>
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<li class="li2">Recruit and onboard volunteers with diverse skills and interests.</li>
<li class="li2">Provide training and resources to empower volunteers effectively.</li>
<li class="li2">Develop and manage volunteer engagement opportunities.</li>
<li class="li2">Foster a collaborative and supportive volunteer community.</li>
</ul>
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Monitor and report on campaign performance: 
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<li class="li1">Track key metrics like event attendance, social media engagement, and app downloads.</li>
<li class="li1">Analyze data to identify trends and optimize campaign strategies.</li>
<li class="li1">Prepare regular reports for stakeholders on campaign progress and impact.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
Spread the movement to new communities: 
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<ul class="ul2">
<li class="li2">Identify potential expansion areas based on population and environmental concerns.</li>
<li class="li2">Establish relationships with key stakeholders in target communities.</li>
<li class="li2">Develop partnerships and collaborations to broaden outreach.</li>
<li class="li2">Build sustainable strategies for long-term expansion across the Nordics.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
</ul>

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!.

Campaign Manager

We are seeking a passionate and driven individual to lead the implementation of the Carbon is Money movement in Switzerland. Starting in Valais, and continuing to grow the movement from canton to canton to throughout the rest of Switzerland. As our Campaign Manager, you will be responsible for building awareness, engaging communities, and growing our supporter base across the region. 
Community Engagement &amp; Growth
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<ul class="ul2">
<li class="li2">Utilize diverse communication channels, including social media, events, and partnerships.</li>
<li class="li2">Responsible for all comms channels between the movement and the leaders</li>
<li class="li2">Develop engaging content and materials to explain the Carbon is Money concept.</li>
<li class="li2">Organize and manage community events:</li>
<li class="li2">Plan and host speaking evenings, workshops, and information sessions in various towns.</li>
<li class="li2">Secure venues, speakers, and materials for events.</li>
<li class="li2">Partner with local organizations and businesses to amplify reach.</li>
<li class="li2">Ensure smooth event execution and track participation.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Mobilize and nurture a network of volunteers: 
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type: none;">
<ul class="ul2">
<li class="li2">Recruit and onboard volunteers with diverse skills and interests.</li>
<li class="li2">Provide training and resources to empower volunteers effectively.</li>
<li class="li2">Develop and manage volunteer engagement opportunities.</li>
<li class="li2">Foster a collaborative and supportive volunteer community.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Monitor and report on campaign performance: 
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<ul class="ul2">
<li class="li1">Track key metrics like event attendance, social media engagement, and app downloads.</li>
<li class="li1">Analyze data to identify trends and optimize campaign strategies.</li>
<li class="li1">Prepare regular reports for stakeholders on campaign progress and impact.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
Spread the movement to new towns and cantons: 
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<ul class="ul2">
<li class="li2">Identify potential expansion areas based on population and environmental concerns.</li>
<li class="li2">Establish relationships with key stakeholders in target communities.</li>
<li class="li2">Develop partnerships and collaborations to broaden outreach.</li>
<li class="li2">Build sustainable strategies for long-term expansion across Switzerland.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<div><div>The <a href="https://www.centerforecotechnology.org/">Center for EcoTechnology </a>is looking for a commercial energy auditor/consultant to conduct audits and assist commercial customers in completing projects that result in calculated estimated savings including weatherization and electrification measures for their business. The consultant works with contractors to complete proposed projects, and utility partners on available savings incentives. The Consultant achieves implementation goals in motivating customers to implement recommendations. Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>Energy Assessments: Conducts energy assessments of business and facilities and analyzes assessment data. Quantifies savings on weatherization and equipment and produces reports that document the recommendations. Completes the required number of assessments</li><li>Project Management: Remains up to date on the progress of all projects and deliverables, working with the sales team as appropriate. May locate industry contractors. Manages numerous projects simultaneously. Ensures that customer projects comply with appropriate utility program requirements to qualify for program incentives or rebates. Enters data generated by assessments into appropriate databases.</li><li>Heat Pump Consultations: Educates customers about heat pump technology and energy efficiency benefits, reviews existing mechanical systems, and advises on what approaches a contractor may take to proposing a project for their space.  Recommends appropriate available incentive funding. </li><li>Sales and Relationship Development: Achieves sales by communicating to the customer the results of the energy assessment and recommended energy savings measures. Maintains ongoing relationships with customers for future opportunities. Pursues opportunities for similar assessments for customer's other facilities. Identifies and installs ISM's (Instant Savings Measures such as aerators, showerheads, thermostats, etc.) or schedules future installation dates.</li><li>Travels widely throughout Massachusetts, and occasionally neighboring states (up to 40% of work week). </li><li>Maintains membership in appropriate industry trade associations and maintains ongoing professional development. Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> What We OfferThis is a full-time salary exempt position. This job comes with excellent<a href="https://www.centerforecotechnology.org/cetbenefits/"> benefits</a> including vacation, holiday, and personal/sick time; medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; and a retirement plan with a company match. CET provides a monthly $85 stipend for your home internet and/or phone expenses. We cultivate a friendly and supportive environment to help us achieve our mission impact goals.  What You Offer<ul><li>Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in a field related to energy efficiency, with prior commercial or residential energy auditing experience or experience with selling commercial building services, air source heat pumps or other energy efficient HVAC equipment preferred (with a record of achieving assigned sales goals).</li><li>Preferred 1 year of experience working in a field related to solar or HVAC.</li><li>Must have comfort with delivering in-person and virtual informational and sales presentations.  </li><li>Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Preferred 1 year of experience training and educating internal or external partners in a business environment.</li><li>Must be organized and have the ability to work independently. </li><li>Work style should be flexible, reliable, self-directed. </li><li>Must be reliable, hardworking, and trustworthy, and display leadership skills.</li><li>Must be able to conduct site visits involving lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders and using technical equipment and tools.</li><li>Passion for the environment, community involvement, and a desire to make a difference in a not-for-profit industry is a big plus. </li></ul> We are committed to racial justice and inclusion and we are looking for someone who can contribute to the diversity to the CET team by bringing their insights and life experience to support our work in historically underserved communities and our success mitigating climate change. Bilingual English-Spanish candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Your role is: <ul><li>Participate in required and elective training and development opportunities. </li><li>Use cultural competency in your interactions with customers and coworkers to foster inclusion and support diverse identities.</li></ul> About UsFor nearly 50 years, CET has helped people and businesses save energy and reduce waste. The need to tackle climate change and build a just and equitable transition to the low-carbon economy is more urgent than ever! We partner with city and state agencies, utilities, homeowners, and business owners across the U.S. to build a just and equitable transition to the low-carbon economy. For all of our work, we bring together a diverse team of environmental specialists, building scientists, engineers, sales, operations, and communications specialists to implement cost-effective and lasting solutions. We’re a hands-on, action-oriented organization—everyday someone on our team is:<ul><li>Conducting residential and commercial energy audits and advising building owners on efficiency and electrification opportunities;</li><li>Keeping used building materials out of the landfill and redirecting them to our store, EcoBuilding Bargains;</li><li>Helping businesses reduce waste, including improving recycling or implementing wasted food diversion programs;</li><li>Advising architects and homeowners on LEED or passive house design;</li><li>Working with a municipal electric utility to build innovative financing and incentive programs to accelerate electrification;</li><li>Designing outreach materials that help make green make sense for our target audience.</li></ul> CET is an equal opportunity employer and provider. We strive to for a welcoming and inclusive environment. Diverse applicants are encouraged to apply. You may include military service assignments and any verified work performed on a volunteer basis.</div></div>

Transforming communities, businesses, and homes for a greener future through energy efficiency and waste reduction.

Commercial Energy Consultant - Field Based

<div><div><a href="https://www.cetonline.org/">CET</a> is looking for a commercial energy auditor/consultant to conduct audits and assist commercial customers in completing projects that result in calculated estimated savings including weatherization and electrification measures for their business. The consultant works with contractors to complete proposed projects, and utility partners on available savings incentives. The consultant achieves implementation goals in motivating customers to implement recommendations. Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>Energy Assessments: Conducts energy assessments of business and facilities and analyzes assessment data. Quantifies savings on weatherization and equipment and produces reports that document the recommendations. Completes the required number of assessments</li><li>Project Management: Remains up to date on the progress of all projects and deliverables, working with the sales team as appropriate. May locate industry contractors. Manages numerous projects simultaneously. Ensures that customer projects comply with appropriate utility program requirements to qualify for program incentives or rebates. Enters data generated by assessments into appropriate databases.</li><li>Heat Pump Consultations: Educates customers about heat pump technology and energy efficiency benefits, reviews existing mechanical systems, and advises on what approaches a contractor may take to proposing a project for their space.  Recommends appropriate available incentive funding. </li><li>Sales and Relationship Development: Achieves sales by communicating to the customer the results of the energy assessment and recommended energy savings measures. Maintains ongoing relationships with customers for future opportunities. Pursues opportunities for similar assessments for customer's other facilities. Identifies and installs ISM's (Instant Savings Measures such as aerators, showerheads, thermostats, etc.) or schedules future installation dates.</li><li>Travels widely throughout Massachusetts, and occasionally neighboring states (up to 40% of work week). </li><li>Maintains membership in appropriate industry trade associations and maintains ongoing professional development. Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> What We OfferThis is a full-time salary exempt position. This job comes with excellent<a href="https://www.centerforecotechnology.org/cetbenefits/"> benefits</a> including vacation, holiday, and personal/sick time; medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; and a retirement plan with a company match. CET provides a monthly $85 stipend for your home internet and/or phone expenses. We cultivate a friendly and supportive environment to help us achieve our mission impact goals. What You Offer<ul><li>Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in a field related to energy efficiency, with prior commercial or residential energy auditing experience or experience with selling commercial building services, air source heat pumps or other energy efficient HVAC equipment preferred (with a record of achieving assigned sales goals). </li><li>Must have comfort with delivering in-person and virtual informational and sales presentations.  </li><li>Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. </li><li>Must be organized and have the ability to work independently. </li><li>Work style should be flexible, reliable, self-directed. </li><li>Must be reliable, hardworking, and trustworthy, and display leadership skills.</li><li>Must be able to conduct site visits involving lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders and using technical equipment and tools.</li><li>Passion for the environment, community involvement, and a desire to make a difference in a not-for-profit industry is a big plus. </li><li>Bilingual English-Spanish is a plus. </li></ul> We are committed to racial justice and inclusion and we are looking for someone who can contribute to the diversity to the CET team by bringing their insights and life experience to support our work in historically underserved communities and our success mitigating climate change. Bilingual English-Spanish candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Your role is: <ul><li>Participate in required and elective training and development opportunities. </li><li>Use cultural competency in your interactions with customers and coworkers to foster inclusion and support diverse identities.</li></ul> About UsFor nearly 50 years, <a href="https://www.cetonline.org/">CET</a> has helped people and businesses save energy and reduce waste. The need to tackle climate change and build a just and equitable transition to the low-carbon economy is more urgent than ever! We partner with city and state agencies, utilities, homeowners, and business owners across the U.S. to build a just and equitable transition to the low-carbon economy. For all of our work, we bring together a diverse team of environmental specialists, building scientists, engineers, sales, operations, and communications specialists to implement cost-effective and lasting solutions. We’re a hands-on, action-oriented organization—everyday someone on our team is:<ul><li>Conducting residential and commercial energy audits and advising building owners on efficiency and electrification opportunities;</li><li>Keeping used building materials out of the landfill and redirecting them to our store, EcoBuilding Bargains;</li><li>Helping businesses reduce waste, including improving recycling or implementing wasted food diversion programs;</li><li>Advising architects and homeowners on LEED or passive house design;</li><li>Working with a municipal electric utility to build innovative financing and incentive programs to accelerate electrification;</li><li>Designing outreach materials that help make green make sense for our target audience.</li></ul> CET is an equal opportunity employer and provider. We strive to for a welcoming and inclusive environment. Diverse applicants are encouraged to apply. You may include military service assignments and any verified work performed on a volunteer basis.</div></div>

<div><div><a href="https://www.cetonline.org/">CET</a> is looking for an Outreach Associate for programs designed to improve waste reduction and recycling at retail and food service locations. In this entry level role, you will develop your skills in lead generation through cold calling and networking to make a meaningful difference in CET's important environmental mission. This position will provide outreach, education and technical assistance throughout the sales process, traveling to CT, MA, and RI for events as needed. If you have a passion for sustainability and experience in retail, customer service, food service, or food waste, please apply! Job Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Provides account management for CET’s existing customer base.</li><li>Travels as needed within assigned region for site visits and events. </li><li>Applies knowledge and experience of assigned program(s) to identify leads and manage prospects. Using a sales-driven approach with a well-crafted delivery, explains CET’s mission and the waste management and reduction opportunities for customers.</li><li>Establishes rapport and provides customer service over the phone or in person. Synthesizes complex concepts into a simple, easy to understand language, while conveying CET’s principles and values to customers.</li><li>Effectively communicates with clients to secure agreement on CET deliverables, share project pipelines and ensure a clear and concise delivery of messages. Ensures deliverables and client requests are met in a timely and professional manner.</li><li>Maintains active and ongoing communication with the program operations and management teams. Provides consistent updates in regards to status of projects and deliverables, service failures or customer and client concerns. </li><li>Ability to speak Spanish required.</li></ul> What We OfferThis is a full-time hourly non-exempt position. This job comes with excellent benefits including vacation, holiday, and personal/sick time; medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; and a retirement plan with a company match. CET provides a monthly $85 stipend for your home internet and/or phone expenses. We cultivate a friendly and supportive environment to help us achieve our mission impact goals. What You Offer<ul><li>You have a passion for CET's environmental mission.</li><li>You are available to attend weekend events as needed.</li><li>You have demonstrated sales abilities and enjoy building relationships with people and businesses.</li><li>You are bilingual in English and Spanish.</li><li>You have food service, retail, or customer service and/or sales experience. One years’ of work experience in non-profit, environmental/sustainability preferred. Knowledge of heat pumps is a plus. Excellence in Microsoft Office; experience with Salesforce or other CRM platform preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical partners.</li><li>Accuracy and attention to detail required. You must have strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.</li><li>You must be able to work with multiple programs and deliverables in a collaborative environment.</li><li>You must have high speed internet access and a working location free from distractions and interference during 8:30-5:00 business hours. CET will provide a laptop and other office technology.</li><li>You must have a driver's license, a good driving record, and access to an insured vehicle for events. This position may be performed remotely or may work out of our office in Northampton, Massachusetts.</li></ul> About UsFor nearly 50 years, the Center for EcoTechnology has helped people and businesses save energy and reduce waste. We partner with city and state agencies, utilities, homeowners, and business owners across the U.S. to build a just and equitable transition to the low-carbon economy. For all of our work, we bring together a diverse team of environmental consultants, building scientists, engineers, sales, operations, and communications specialists to implement cost-effective and lasting solutions. We’re a hands-on, action-oriented organization—everyday someone on our team is:<ul><li>Conducting residential and commercial energy audits and advising building owners on efficiency and electrification opportunities;</li><li>Keeping used building materials out of the landfill and redirecting them to our store, EcoBuilding Bargains;</li><li>Helping businesses reduce waste, including improving recycling or implementing wasted food diversion programs;</li><li>Advising architects and homeowners on LEED or passive house design;</li><li>Working with a municipal electric utility to build innovative financing and incentive programs to accelerate electrification;</li><li>Designing outreach materials that help make green make sense for our target audience.</li></ul> The need to tackle climate change and rapidly decarbonize our economy makes our work more urgent than ever! CET is committed to racial justice and inclusion. Our staff and Board have been formally co-creating and implementing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Framework since 2020 that spans all internal and external policies, practices, and services. The candidates we seek share this commitment to equity and find fulfillment in building an inclusive culture in a collaborative, non-linear, and continuous learning environment. CET is an equal opportunity employer and provider. We strive for a welcoming and inclusive environment. Diverse applicants are encouraged to apply. You may include military service assignments and any verified work performed on a volunteer basis.</div></div>

Outreach Associate

<div><div><a href="https://www.cetonline.org/">CET</a> is looking for an Outreach Coordinator for programs designed to improve the energy efficiency performance and decarbonization of commercial and industrial facilities. The Outreach Coordinator will provide lead generation through cold calling, networking, and/or site visits, as well as account management for CET’s existing customer base. This position will provide outreach, education and technical assistance throughout the sales process, traveling to CT, MA, and RI for events when needed.  Job Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Applies knowledge and experience of assigned program(s) to identify leads and manage prospects. Using a sales-driven approach with a well-crafted delivery, explains CET’s mission and the waste management and reduction opportunities for customers.</li><li>Establishes rapport and provides customer service over the phone or in person. Synthesizes complex concepts into a simple, easy to understand language, while conveying CET’s principles and values to customers.</li><li>Effectively communicates with clients to secure agreement on CET deliverables, share project pipelines and ensure a clear and concise delivery of messages. Ensures deliverables and client requests are met in a timely and professional manner.</li><li>Maintains active and ongoing communication with the program operations and management teams. Provides consistent updates in regards to status of projects and deliverables, service failures or customer and client concerns.</li><li>May need to travel through assigned region.</li><li>Ability to speak Spanish required.</li></ul> What We OfferThis is a full-time hourly non-exempt position. This job comes with excellent benefits including vacation, holiday, and personal/sick time; medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; and a retirement plan with a company match. CET provides a monthly $85 stipend for your home internet and/or phone expenses. We cultivate a friendly and supportive environment to help us achieve our mission impact goals. What You OfferPassion for CET's environmental mission. You have demonstrated sales abilities and enjoy building relationships with people and businesses. You have at least 2-3 years’ of customer service and/or sales experience. You are bilingual in English and Spanish. One years’ of work experience in non-profit, environmental/sustainability preferred. Knowledge of heat pumps is a plus. Excellence in Microsoft Office; experience with Salesforce or other CRM platform preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical partners. Accuracy and attention to detail required. You must have strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision. You must be able to work with multiple programs and deliverables in a collaborative environment. You must have high speed internet access and a working location free from distractions and interference during 8:30-5:00 business hours. CET will provide a laptop and other office technology. You must have a driver's license, a good driving record, and access to an insured vehicle for events. This position may be performed remotely or may work out of our office in Northampton, Massachusetts. About UsFor nearly 50 years, CET has helped people and businesses save energy and reduce waste. We partner with city and state agencies, utilities, homeowners, and business owners across the U.S. to build a just and equitable transition to the low-carbon economy. For all of our work, we bring together a diverse team of environmental consultants, building scientists, engineers, sales, operations, and communications specialists to implement cost-effective and lasting solutions. We’re a hands-on, action-oriented organization—everyday someone on our team is:<ul><li>Conducting residential and commercial energy audits and advising building owners on efficiency and electrification opportunities;</li><li>Keeping used building materials out of the landfill and redirecting them to our store, EcoBuilding Bargains;</li><li>Helping businesses reduce waste, including improving recycling or implementing wasted food diversion programs;</li><li>Advising architects and homeowners on LEED or passive house design;</li><li>Working with a municipal electric utility to build innovative financing and incentive programs to accelerate electrification;</li><li>Designing outreach materials that help make green make sense for our target audience.</li></ul> The need to tackle climate change and rapidly decarbonize our economy makes our work more urgent than ever! CET is committed to racial justice and inclusion. Our staff and Board have been formally co-creating and implementing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Framework since 2020 that spans all internal and external policies, practices, and services. The candidates we seek share this commitment to equity and find fulfillment in building an inclusive culture in a collaborative, non-linear, and continuous learning environment. CET is an equal opportunity employer and provider. We strive for a welcoming and inclusive environment. Diverse applicants are encouraged to apply. You may include military service assignments and any verified work performed on a volunteer basis.</div></div>

Outreach Coordinator

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

Senior HR Officer

Global Forest Watch Funding and Monitoring Intern

<div><div> Location: Remote. Although this is a fully remote position, you must be available for a minimum of 4 hours during each business day in the Eastern Time (ET) zone.Job Type: Full-time Exempt (35 hours per week)Salary Range: For U.S.-based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position is generally within the range of $142,000 - $157,000 per year commensurate with qualifications, experience, and geographic location, and it includes a competitive benefits package.Travel: Some international business travel will be required, including overnight staysStart Date: Available immediately. This position will remain posted until filled. About UsThe Pacific Institute is a global water think tank that combines science-based thought leadership with active outreach to influence local, national, and international efforts in sustainable water management. Our vision is to create a world in which society, the economy, and the environment have the water they need to thrive now and in the future. Since 1987, we have worked with groups ranging from Fortune 500 companies to frontline communities with a mission of creating and advancing solutions to the world’s most pressing water challenges.Among other activities, the Pacific Institute:<ul><li> Analyzes the risks of climate change for freshwater supplies and develops “multi-benefit” strategies to address those risks;</li><li> Serves as the organizing force behind the CEO Water Mandate, a fifteen-year partnership with the UN Global Compact, which brings global corporations and international organizations together to adopt water sustainability practices;</li><li> Pioneers and promotes the “soft path” to water concept, which calls for a new and comprehensive approach to managing water infrastructure, demands, and institutions, and:</li><li> Delivers best practice guidance to governments to help them cope with severe drought and flood conditions.</li></ul>The Pacific Institute, in partnership with the UN Global Compact, co-manages the CEO Water Mandate. The UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, with more than 23,000 participating companies in more than 160 countries and 62 Local Networks around the world. In 2020, the CEO Water Mandate launched its major collective action initiative, the Water Resilience Coalition (WRC). The WRC was established with the explicit goal of significantly accelerating progress against the global water crisis, particularly in the face of the increasing impacts of climate change. It is powered by leading corporations, with the direct and personal involvement of their senior leadership. Diversity, Equity, and InclusionWe commit to improving DEI in our internal operations and culture for two reasons:To stay true to our values and principles, We recognize that historical and current injustices have left out certain voices and perspectives from decision-making about accessing and managing water resources. We acknowledge that the representation of these groups in water-related decision-making and careers is an important step towards addressing past and current injustices. Because Pacific Institute participates in water-related decision-making, we acknowledge that hiring and retaining a diverse staff can contribute to a broader need to address systemic injustices. To better achieve the Pacific Institute's mission and vision: We know that having diverse perspectives makes for better research, creative solutions, and can help us achieve our mission. We recognize that a diverse team with varied perspectives, skills, and experiences is essential for generating and scaling innovative ideas that solve increasingly complex challenges. We make an active effort to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, heard, validated, empowered, and celebrated across different identities and cultures. We aim to constantly evolve our approach to DEI to reflect best practices in this work, just as we do with our water and climate research. As part of this commitment, we request that all candidates include a short statement in your cover letter to address how your addition to our staff would contribute to our DEI efforts. To ApplyPlease submit the following:<ul><li> A cover letter of no more than two pages, including:<ul><li> Your interest in the work of the Pacific Institute and specific fit for this position;</li><li> A summary of your qualifications;</li><li> A personal DEI statement as stated above;</li></ul></li><li> Your CV/Resume; </li></ul>Applications received without the requested materials will not be considered. Position DescriptionThe CEO Water Mandate Deputy Head plays a pivotal role in driving the vision and strategic direction of the CEO Water Mandate (Mandate), a global initiative focused on corporate water stewardship. This position is responsible for leading the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, fostering key partnerships, and ensuring effective governance to advance the initiative's mission and long-term goals. Key priorities include collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, managing financial resources, and driving fundraising efforts to support the Mandate's sustainability and growth. By 2024, upon the completion of an organizational restructuring, this position will also be assigned a Director-level Pacific Institute title.This role demands adept leadership and strategic acumen to navigate the complexities of global water stewardship initiatives. The Mandate Deputy Head must excel in building and maintaining strategic partnerships, aligning diverse stakeholders towards common objectives, and overseeing the governance structures of the Mandate and its subsidiary initiatives. ResponsibilitiesStrategy Development and Implementation<ul><li> Lead the development and execution of strategy for the CEO Water Mandate (including subsidiary initiatives), collaborating with internal stakeholders, the Mandate Steering Committee, the Water Resilience Coalition (WRC) Leadership Committee, and other pertinent entities.</li><li> Advance and sustain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in the Mandate Leadership Team and corporate water stewardship community to drive forward the Mandate's vision and strategic initiatives. Collaborate closely with the Mandate Leadership Team to provide thought leadership and ensure cohesive execution of strategies.</li><li> Collaborate with other members of the Mandate Leadership Team to develop and enhance relationships with key institutional stakeholders and corporate water stewardship practitioners aligned with the Mandate's objectives, ensuring strategic alignment and effective advancement of the organization's strategies.</li><li> Maintain and advance institutional alignment and make key strategic decisions related to the Pacific Institute and the UN Global Compact.</li></ul>Governance and Leadership<ul><li> Oversee the governance structures and processes of the CEO Water Mandate and its subsidiary initiatives.</li><li> Facilitate strategic counsel and serve as a trusted advisor to members of the Mandate Leadership Team, fostering alignment and coherence in critical areas such as member engagement, technical stewardship development, communications, and event planning.</li><li> Enhance Mandate Leadership Team frameworks and cultivate seamless cross-team coordination to uphold alignment across all facets of the Mandate's endeavors, leveraging strategic insight, adept leadership, and operational acumen to propel organizational objectives.</li><li> Optimize existing channels for efficient communication, alignment, and strategic planning within the Mandate Leadership Team to ensure the Mandate's objectives are effectively pursued.</li><li> Serve as the primary supervisor and point of contact for the Partnership Program Specialist (UN Global Compact liaison) while also overseeing members of the Mandate’s Leadership Team.</li></ul>Financial Management and Fundraising<ul><li> Manage the financials and reporting for the CEO Water Mandate budget, collaborating with the Mandate Leadership Team and Pacific Institute operations to track revenue, expenditure, and budget projections in alignment with strategic objectives.</li><li> Assume a central role in fundraising efforts, utilizing strategic relationships and networks to secure crucial resources necessary for advancing the initiative's mission and ensuring its sustainability.</li><li> Collaborate closely with the Pacific Institute Development team to identify and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including corporate foundations and strategic partners.</li><li> Developing strategies to achieve fundraising targets, including securing project funding and multi-year general support from foundations.</li></ul> Required Qualifications<ul><li> Minimum of 8 years of experience in strategic planning, partnership development, and project management, preferably in the context of sustainability, water management, or corporate social responsibility.</li><li> Strong understanding of global water issues, corporate water stewardship, and/or the United Nations Global Compact framework.</li><li> Proven track record of successful stakeholder engagement and relationship management, including experience working with corporate leaders, NGOs, government agencies, and international organizations.</li><li> Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.</li><li> Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams and driving collaborative decision-making processes.</li><li> Proficiency in financial management, budgeting, and reporting, with the ability to track and analyze financial data to inform strategic decision-making.</li><li> Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.</li><li> Experience with fundraising and donor relations, including grant writing, donor stewardship, and proposal development.</li><li> Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications<ul><li> Experience working within the United Nations system or other international organizations.</li><li> Experience with event planning and coordination, including organizing conferences, workshops, and other large-scale events.</li><li> Knowledge of sustainable development goals (SDGs) and their relevance to water management and corporate sustainability.</li><li> Familiarity with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks and reporting standards.</li><li> Experience with data analysis and visualization tools, such as Excel, Tableau, or Power BI.</li><li> Experience working in or with the private sector, particularly in roles related to sustainability, corporate social responsibility, or supply chain management.</li><li> Familiarity with CRM software and database management systems for donor tracking and relationship management.</li><li> Passion for environmental sustainability and social responsibility, with a commitment to advancing the mission of the CEO Water Mandate and the United Nations Global Compact.</li><li> Fluency in multiple languages, particularly those relevant to the geographic regions served by the CEO Water Mandate.</li></ul> Compensation and BenefitsThis position is eligible for paid vacation and benefits. The Pacific Institute offers an excellent compensation package, including a generous health, dental, and Institute-matched retirement plan and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience and reflects the field. Hiring Range: $142,000 - $157,000 (if selected for an interview, a salary range within our hiring range will be shared that is specific to the candidates' geographic location). No immigration or relocation assistance is available for this position. About Our Recruitment ProcessHere’s what you can expect:<ul><li> Application review</li><li> Schedule a call with the HR Manager</li><li> Schedule a group interview with the Hiring Manager and Team</li><li> Schedule a second group interview with the Hiring Manager and Team</li><li> Reference calls</li><li> Offer</li></ul>We don’t expect a perfect fit for every requirement we’ve outlined. If you can see yourself contributing to the team, we want to hear your story.</div></div>

Solving water challenges for a thriving future: The Pacific Institute leads advancements in global water solutions.

Deputy Head, CEO Water Mandate

Acumen is looking for an Associate Director with 12+ years of experience to lead the development of offerings to our community of changemakers, who are ~1600 strong and growing. This role is based in Mumbai. About Acumen Acumen is changing the way the world tackles poverty by investing in companies, leaders and ideas. We invest patient capital in businesses whose products and services offer important opportunities to people living in poverty. To date, Acumen has positively impacted over 500 million lives by investing $154.4M in 167 innovative, early-stage companies in Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and the United States. But investment isn’t only about capital, we’ve been investing in innovators for years, connecting with emerging leaders around the world and engaging them in collective dialogue, moral inquiry, and skill building.About Academy Acumen Academy is the world’s school for social change. We’re looking to support a new generation of social innovators and leaders with the character and competence to solve problems of poverty and build a world based on dignity. We seek to inspire a new generation by sharing stories of visionary role models and business models with the world.About the Foundry Through the Fellowship program, Acumen invests in developing the moral leadership skills of social builders. Acumen Fellowship graduates enter the Foundry, a global community with a shared ethos and vision: to build a world based on dignity that centers people and planet. The Foundry is the alumni community for the  +1,600 graduates of our Fellowhsip or Accelerator Programs.About the Role The Associate Director will be responsible for building and managing the infrastructure to increase the engagement and impact of the +1,600 Foundry Members around the world; including the governance model, technology platform and communication channels. We want to take the number of scaled organizations in the Foundry (defined as those serving 1 million people/year) from 50 to 150 over the next 3 years and to build a connected community of leaders with a shared commitment to each other and Acumen’s mission.Key accountabilities include:<ul><li>Design and execute a community engagement road map. Work closely with the Director of Foundry to develop and roll-out a plan for global community engagement, including maintaining a regular cadence of communication/touch points and the assessment—and potential roll-out—of a technology platform to facilitate connection.   </li><li>Manage global Foundry data reporting. In partnership with the Academy Impact Analysists, manage a process to regularly collect and maintain up-to-date data (including stories) from the regions and develop a global reporting framework that showcases the story of The Foundry’s impact. </li><li>Establish and manage a global Centre of Excellence. Work closely with Regional Acumen Academy Program and Foundry Leads to circulate and synthesize learning and facilitate global roll out of high-imapct ideas and innovations. </li><li>Manage the Global Foundry Governance Structure. Work closely with the Director of Foundry and Key Regional stakeholders to establish a Global Foundry Governance Structure and play an active role in the management, coordination and health of the organizing structure. </li><li>Unlock learning content from the Foundry. In partnership with the Curriculum team, establish and manage a proess to identify, capture and distribute learning content from Foundry Members.</li></ul>Qualifications and skills<ul><li>12+ years of experience building and leading global communities (virtual and IRL)</li><li>Track record of scaling community engagement and impact</li><li>Analytical mindset to understand data, insights and impact</li><li>Creative thinking to develop innovative community programs</li><li>Communication skills to work with global, cross-cultural colleagues, partners and community members</li><li>Demonstrated success in building collaborative relationships with both external and internal stakeholders</li><li>Willingness to take risks and ability to address complex issues creatively and effectively</li><li>Effectively collaborates with and across teams, seeks, and provides constructive feedback</li><li>Self reflective and aligned with Acumen values</li></ul>Location Mumbai (India)This role reports into the Director of Acumen Foundry and will collaborate closely with colleagues across Academy (Content, Technology, Fellowship, and Marketing).#LI-ACU1

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

Associate Director, Foundry

<ul><li>Compensation: £30,975 - £33,075pa depending on experience</li><li>Contract: 6 months, Full-time (37.5h). Some evening and occasional weekend work will be required (with time off in lieu)</li><li>Start date: As soon as possible</li><li>Reporting to: Battlegrounds Organiser Location: UK, must be able to access London relatively easily for day trips. You can work from our London office space (Bethnal Green) in accordance with our flexible working policy. Some travel around the UK will be required in the role.</li><li>Benefits: include company pension contributions, 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays and 5 days of ‘company shut down’ leave in December. Flexible working arrangements are possible (in terms of hours and location) - balancing the needs of the team with your needs. All staff have a personal development budget.</li></ul> Green New Deal Rising is looking for a dynamic and go-getting Junior Organiser to support volunteers and supercharge our movement in key election battlegrounds. Green New Deal Rising is building a movement of young people from every part of the UK to fight for a response to the climate crisis that totally transforms our economy to deliver a safe climate and fairer society. We believe in people power, and through a combination of disrupting the political system and reaching into our communities, we plan to make the Green New Deal an era-defining issue. We have <a href="https://www.gndrising.org/our-plan/">ambitious plans</a> for the coming year as we head towards the General Election and beyond. This year we are focused on building power to elect <a href="https://www.gndrising.org/our-champions/">Green New Deal Champion MPs</a> in key election battlegrounds, delivering breakthrough actions, running powerful campaigns targeting opposition parties and growing and strengthening our movement. In this role you’ll be working to meet on-the-ground organising targets and get Green New Deal Champions elected. You’ll be based in our Electoral &amp; Organising Team, working closely with our Battlegrounds Organiser and have opportunities for training and development across electoral and organising skills. You don’t need to be an expert already, we are looking for someone with a positive attitude, excited about the opportunities an election brings our movement and ready to learn. To excel in this role you will be goals and targets driven, ready to run at new opportunities that present themselves, love to experiment and test new things, and have a deep commitment to social movements and climate justice. This role sits within the Electoral &amp; Organising team and will be managed by our Battlegrounds Organiser. Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Work with volunteers in key areas to drive organising plans on the ground which support Green New Deal Champions at the election. <ul><li>Work with our Battlegrounds Organiser and local volunteer teams to deliver a winning local organising strategy, including canvassing, street outreach and running youth-focussed events.</li><li>Train and support volunteers to deliver these plans - building capacity and skills to deliver local campaigns at scale</li><li>Integrate online and offline techniques, use ‘Big Organising’ techniques, support phone banks and canvasses as well as any more eye catching or creative interventions </li><li>Support delivery of larger events e.g. ‘mass canvasses’, where the national network is mobilised to support and visit an area en-masse.</li></ul></li><li>Create eye-catching digital content, winning the argument for GND candidates among Gen-Z voters online<ul><li>Support our Digital Campaigner &amp; local volunteers to develop regular social media content telling the story of our Battlegrounds organising</li><li>Train local volunteers to be effective spokespeople, able to appear in digital content &amp; in-person events telling their stories with confidence</li><li>Run impactful, fun and high-energy Zoom calls and digital actions with volunteers and candidates.</li></ul></li><li>Chip in as needed to support the work of the Electoral &amp; Organising team </li><li>Work to foster a healthy culture committed to practices that centre justice, anti-oppression and equity in all our work .</li></ul> Person specification:We expect the applicant to have most of the key skills and experience, and some of the ‘nice to haves’. Nobody meets everything! We have no specific education requirements, and experience can be in a paid or unpaid context. If you have any questions about the role or working at GND Rising, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@gndrising.org">apply@gndrising.recruitee.com</a> and we’ll get back to you via email or set up a phone call. Key skills and experience - you will:<ul><li>Be willing to get stuck in, with an understanding of people power and ability to effectively organise local campaign activity</li><li>Have an interest in electoral organising as a tool for social movements, and willingness to learn and specialise in electoral skills</li><li>Have experience of being part of a team of organisers/activists, and a willingness to learn how to run and support a team</li><li>Have an understanding of social media and digital platforms popular with Gen-Z and an eye for creating engaging content</li><li>Feel confident using digital tools and platforms for campaigning and organising</li><li>Be a go-getter - able to work independently, confident to push forward ideas and make them happen and happy ‘on the ground’ taking action and getting stuck in</li><li>Be committed to our <a href="https://www.gndrising.org/principles/">Organising Principles</a>, and have some experience being involved in social movements and grassroots campaigning </li><li>Be willing to work evenings and some weekends and willing to jump on a train and travel across the country as required.</li></ul> Nice to have but not necessary:<ul><li>Some understanding &amp; experience of the fundamentals of election organising </li><li>Experience delivering trainings or other volunteer-focused events</li><li>Experience running local organising campaigns and organising local groups of activists</li><li>Some experience with on-the-ground content creation e.g. shooting video, recording audio out and about, photography at events etc. </li></ul> To Apply Please click 'apply' below to begin your application. We understand that some candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. However, we strongly encourage you to apply if you meet some of the key criteria for our roles. If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@gndrising.org">recruitment@gndrising.org</a>. Please note that all applications have to be filled out via the website and cannot be submitted via this email. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in progressive movements and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this. We are particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic people; people with disabilities; people who identify as being LGTBQIA; people who have a mental health condition; and people who identify as working-class or have done so in the past. CLOSING DATE: 9am on 29th April 2024 INTERVIEWS: First interviews will take place on Zoom, date to be confirmed. We'll likely do a second round of interviews also and might ask you to come to London if you reach that stage (we'll pay any travel costs). We may ask you to prepare a short task for your interview. We can be responsive if you are not available at these times.

Empowering the next generation to demand government accountability and shift power dynamics towards equality.

Junior Battlegrounds Organiser

We are seeking a passionate and driven individual who wants to grow a global movement to change the world! This role will enable a global community to see, learn, join the global movement that is based on a fundmental belief that there is a better way, to protect our planet and our people.&nbsp;
If this describes you, then keep reading!
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<li>You believe in progress over perfection.</li>
<li>You are a self starter.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Have the necessary skills to create "digital leverage"</li>
<li>Can you talk in front of people? Do you have sharp presentation skills?</li>
<li>Do you like organising people around one common objective?</li>
<li>Are you passionate about working towards an effective solution to the climate crisis?</li>
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The formal stuff:
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<li class="p1">Collaborate with teams on the ground:
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<li class="p1">Understand what movement activities are.</li>
<li class="p1">Plan the monthly content strategy (docu-series)</li>
<li class="p1">Coordinate that with social content distribution</li>
</ul>
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<li class="li3">Develop and implement a comprehensive digital and communications strategy:</li>
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<li class="li3">Define key target audiences and their unique needs.</li>
<li class="li3">Develop engaging content across various platforms (website, social media)</li>
<li class="li3">Direct the volunteer and movement leaders communication channels&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li3">Track and analyze data to measure campaign performance and optimize strategies. </li>
</ul>
<li class="li3">Manage all aspects of digital storytelling:</li>
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<li class="li3">Craft compelling narratives that resonate with diverse communities.</li>
<li class="li3">Identify and collaborate with passionate storytellers,&nbsp;including community members.</li>
<li class="li3">Utilize multimedia platforms (video,&nbsp;podcasts,&nbsp;etc.) to share impactful stories. </li>
</ul>
<li class="li3">Build and foster strong relationships with media and influencers:</li>
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<li class="li3">Develop and implement proactive media outreach strategies.</li>
<li class="li3">Secure media coverage and build relationships with key journalists.</li>
<li class="li3">Collaborate with influencers to amplify our message and reach new audiences. </li>
</ul>
<li class="li3">Lead and manage a team of volunteers:</li>
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<li class="li3">Recruit, hire, and develop a talented team of marketing professionals.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li3">Foster a collaborative and creative work environment.</li>
<li class="li3">Set clear expectations,&nbsp;provide regular feedback,&nbsp;and empower team members to excel. </li>
</ul>
<li class="li3">Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies:</li>
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<li class="li3">Continuously research and evaluate new marketing tools and platforms.</li>
<li class="li3">Identify and implement innovative strategies to maximize reach and impact. </li>
</ul>
<li class="li3">Contribute to overall movement strategy:</li>
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<li class="li3">Work closely with leadership to ensure marketing efforts align with broader movement goals.</li>
<li class="li3">Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to shape strategic decisions.</li>
</ul>
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Digital Marketing

Acumen is looking for a Communications Director to join the marketing and communications team and work directly with our founder and CEO <a href="https://acumen.org/jacqueline-novogratz/">Jacqueline Novogratz</a>.This role reports to the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. We are seeking someone passionate about amplifying our founder’s inspirational voice in and beyond the social enterprise and development sectors. The role will be responsible for growing her audience and deepening her influence to advance Acumen’s mission. We’re seeking someone with a minimum of 10 years of experience in media, communications or journalism. This role would be based in New York. Our office is working under a hybrid model and working in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.Acumen We’re investors. A different kind of investor. We invest in people and companies working to solve problems for people living in poverty, investing in essential products and services that bring more opportunities, more choices to millions. To date, Acumen has positively impacted 501 million lives by investing $154M in 167 innovative, early-stage companies in Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and the United States. But investing clearly isn’t just about capital. It’s about investing in people. We’ve been investing in people for years. Connecting with over 1,500 emerging leaders in their own countries and engaging them in extended collective dialogue on what constitutes a “good society”, moral inquiry, and skill building.About Marketing and Communications The Marketing and Communications team are the guides and stewards of our brand voice. They shape how, when and where it comes to life. As strategists, writers, designers, data practitioners and makers, they seek effective and creative ways to inform, empower and meaningfully connect with our audiences globally. Through audience definition, campaign strategies, content, PR, events and partnerships they drive visibility and memorability of our thought leadership, insights and brand story. About the role The Communications Director for the CEO will be responsible for crafting and implementing an integrated communications strategy for our founder and report into the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. They will act as a thought partner in positioning her narrative, shaping it across diverse channels and geographies and nurturing new and existing media relationships. The role will require a deep understanding of the media landscape, and a creative approach in identifying and activating priority opportunities (digitally and in person). The role also requires intimate collaboration in crafting content that is authentic to our founders voice and compelling in driving action across audiences. Specifically the Communications Director to the CEO will be responsible for:<ul><li>Crafting a multi-channel communications strategy in partnership with the Chief of Marketing and Communications and the CEO</li><li>Thought partnership in the development of short form and long form content </li><li>Implementing the communications strategy (with team support) for the Office of the CEO that is aligned with brand, marketing, and fundraising goals.</li><li>Identifying priority media and event opportunity targets </li><li>Manage inbound media requests and liaise with journalists and producers. </li><li>Nurturing new and existing relationships with top tier media </li><li>Evaluating media and speaking opportunities </li><li>Staffing our CEO at major events and media appearances </li><li>Pitch story ideas and draft or execute press releases, speeches, op-eds, presentations, keynotes, and videos.</li><li>Facilitating interview prep : brief and prepare the CEO for speaking engagements, interviews, and appearances. Who is the audience? What do they care about? What is our POV?</li><li>Tracking and reporting on ROI</li><li>Driving internal communications cadence and messaging</li><li>30% travel</li></ul>Skills and Qualifications<ul><li>Minimum 15 years of experience with over 8 years of communications, media or journalism experience</li><li>Exceptional writing and copy editing skills</li><li>Can develop a strategy and revise based on stakeholder input</li><li>Excellent project and stakeholder management skills. The Office of the CEO is a hub of multiple stakeholders and priorities. This role is about organizing, choosing a coherent path forward, and gaining agreement</li><li>Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills </li><li>Ideally experience working directly with an influential leader</li><li>Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with communication technologies</li><li>An ability to handle confidential matters and information with discretion</li><li>Self reflective and aligned with Acumen’s values </li><li>Authorized to work in the U.S. (based in New York, or willing to relocate there for this role)</li></ul>Deadline to apply Apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. The salary range for this role as a Communications Director in NY is $140,000 - $185,000 USD plus a performance-based bonus. This range represents the present low and high end of pay range for this role. Actual compensation will vary based on various factors including but not limited to experience. Acumen has equal pay, so pay is determined through comparison to a cohort of employees in market at the same level of accountability. A full detail of compensation and benefits will be available through the first screening. #LI-ACU1

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