Job Board – March Updates

LCV is hiring a Government Affairs Advocate to help lead our advocacy work on federal climate and clean energy policy, including policy related to deploying renewable energy, electricity transmission and grid improvements and expansion, transportation electrification, and clean technology innovation. We are seeking a dynamic addition to our team to help promote our proactive legislative and executive branch agendas, grounded in racial justice and equity values. The ideal candidate is an effective policy advocate who is committed to advancing racial justice and equity in LCV priority issue areas of climate change and clean energy, and collaborative in their approach to advancing policy goals.

This position is classified as “Occasional Office Work”, which means the position does not have a regular schedule for working in an office but sometimes they will need to work from the office on a schedule that has no day(s) per week commitment.

There is currently one Air Quality Specialist (Economist) vacancy approved to be filled in the Socioeconomic Analysis unit at the South Coast AQMD. This position provides a rare opportunity for early- to mid-career economists interested in maximizing the policy impacts of their expertise and work, especially in the field of air pollution control. The position requires solid technical skills to perform data analysis, economic modeling, and other analytical work. Oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with internal colleagues and work with a wide variety of external stakeholders, are also essential to successfully perform the job functions.

The Illinois State Water Survey is seeking a Survey Director who will provide strategic direction and overall administration for the Survey and administer research activities by conceiving, recommending, implementing, directing, and participating in scientific research, focused on the selected candidate’s area of study, while contributing to the overall scientific mission of the Prairie Research Institute. This position will also hold a Principal Research Scientist job. This is an in-person position based in Champaign, Illinois.

Every day, CalEPA plays a pivotal role in enhancing the lives of millions in California. We are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for experienced IT professionals driven by a passion to apply their knowledge towards delivering unparalleled customer service and provide leadership in technical consultations. This role involves collaborating with the other Board, Department, or Offices (BDO) within CalEPA, along with business and IT leaders to develop and maintain solutions for complex challenges.

If you’re someone who thrives on challenges, enjoys a fast-paced setting, loves engaging with clients, and is eager to apply your analytical, strategic, and problem-solving talents, this role could be your perfect match.

We are seeking a Campaign Director for the next 20 months of a multi-year campaign with the possibility of extension and based on the ongoing goals of the campaign and successful fundraising efforts.

A growing coalition of activist organizations has launched a new campaign demanding an end to subsidies for Big Oil and fossil fuel production. We aim to elevate subsidies as an offensive national climate fight for the movement now and lay the foundation for a protracted fight over subsidies at the federal, and then state and local levels in the coming years. The campaign will build on the significant opportunity presented by the 2025 renegotiation of Trump tax cuts to target and expose the subsidies and stop their expansion, while building a strong constituency demanding action and building political power to win at the federal level and in states where subsidies are vital to the industry’s expansion through 2026, 2028 and beyond.

The campaign will educate the public about the massive and immoral level of their tax dollars flowing to an industry making historic profits, while wrecking the planet and impacting the health of families and communities. Collectively, it will develop innovative movement and communications strategies to mobilize these constituents for action to end subsidies first at the federal, and then the state, local, and international level. 

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is seeking a Research Director for its Center for Science and Democracy (CSD) to manage a team of researchers that are working to ensure that government decisions are informed by the best possible science and evidence, free from political interference, responsive to diverse community voices. CSD also put science and scientists into action to strengthen US democracy by working for fair and inclusive elections and processes of governance.

UCS’s Climate & Energy program is seeking a Senior Climate Scientist. The Senior Climate Scientist position provides physical climate science thought leadership, science direction, and technical and analytical support to advance the Climate and Energy Program mission. Senior Climate Scientists contribute to the development of Theories of Change, design research objectives and strategies, critically evaluate empirical evidence, and represent UCS, its values and positions in science advocacy initiatives. The Senior Climate Scientist will play a lead role in UCS’s efforts to advance, communicate, and defend climate science and climate change analyses across the C&E program. This position designs and carries out a robust research agenda including publishing in peer-review journals and co-creating UCS products for nontechnical audiences. They aid in background research, planning, and preparations for the Program’s projects related to scientific integrity and other mission-critical areas and work collaboratively with coalition and grassroots partners. The Senior Climate Scientist serves as a lead spokesperson and climate science technical expert representing UCS in public forums and with media, policymakers, regulators, and partners.

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is seeking a Senior Major Gifts Officer. The Senior Manager, Major Gifts (SMMGM) is responsible for advancing a major gifts portfolio in an assigned region to help meet the Major Gifts Team’s annual revenue goals. The Manager will manage a portfolio of active donors and prospects capable of making $25k+ gifts; utilize the moves management process; and develop and implement customized major gift strategies for each assigned donor/prospect. The position works closely and strategically with colleagues across the Development Department, as well as with the President, senior UCS staff, members of the Board of Directors, the National Advisory Board, and volunteers.

FISA Foundation is a charitable grantmaking foundation that champions equity, justice, safety and inclusion for women, girls, and people with disabilities, addressing the intersection with systemic racism that impedes progress for these populations in southwestern Pennsylvania.  FISA is seeking a full-time Communications Associate to develop and drive a communications strategy that will raise awareness about the issues that the Foundation supports and funds.

This is a full-time, Pittsburgh-based position with some remote work possible.

Founded at the beginning of 2019, Lightshift Energy (formerly Delorean Power) focuses on the development, design, financing, construction, ownership and operations of utility-scale energy storage projects in the US.  Large-scale batteries allow our customers to save costs, operate the grid more reliably, and balance variations in wind and solar production.  Located in Arlington, VA, Lightshift Energy works with utilities and large electric consumers on sophisticated, value-maximizing approaches to energy storage and clean energy integration.  Lightshift Energy’s leadership combines decades of clean energy expertise with a commitment to accelerating the shift to a sustainable energy future through storage.

Lightshift Energy seeks a motivated HR manager to join our dynamic team. The HR Manager will oversee and manage the organization’s HR operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and alignment with strategic goals. This role requires expertise in employee relations, recruitment, training, performance management, and policy development. The HR Manager will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Environmental Management Division is recruiting to fill multiple positions.

The Senior Investments Manager will support two areas of Capital Good Fund’s work; generally, the role will support Good Fund’s Investor Relations team by supporting with general capital raising, process, administrative support, and customer service related to Capital Good Fund’s investments; second, the role will additionally support other programming such as the EPA’s Solar for All award in Georgia by raising private debt capital, including bridge capital as well as long-term debt to leverage grant funding. This role will work closely with the Senior VP of Investor Relations to raise capital, structure and manage investments, oversee reporting required by creditors, and support relationship management across both Capital Good Fund’s programs as well as the Solar for All award. The role will also be responsible for maintaining internal tracking systems, such as Salesforce and Monday.com, to ensure on-time deliverables and thorough follow-up with investors. This position plays a critical role in maintaining strong relationships with investors and ensuring smooth financial operations for the program and is an opportunity to play an important role in increasing the reach of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund money for expanded reach and impact in the State of Georgia. The role also provides a unique opportunity to support collaborating with other GGRF grantees to create sustainable investment structures to further clean energy amongst low-income communities. Last, the role supports a key function in the organization related to raising flexible capital needed to fund Good Fund’s underlying products and services.

Toxic-Free Future (TFF) is looking for a Mind the Store Program Manager to join our team! The Mind the Store Program Manager will play a leadership role in our Mind the Store program, challenging major corporations to adopt ground-breaking safer chemicals policies to reduce and eliminate dangerous chemicals and plastics and transform the marketplace to safer solutions.

As Mind the Store Program Manager, you will coordinate and execute a national inside/outside market campaign, serve as a lead analyst on the Retailer Report Card, and regularly engage with corporate leaders in sustainability. This position requires the ability to coordinate a dynamic national campaign pressuring the nation’s largest retailers, develop and execute outside campaign pressure tactics, undertake technical research, analyze and propose improvements to retailer chemical policies, manage projects, and serve as a spokesperson for the campaign to the media. The Manager will also work closely with our Senior Director of Programs and Strategy, Director of Government and Market Policy, Organizing Manager, Communications Director, Science Director, and other staff to press retailers to advance solutions that address toxic chemicals and plastics threatening the health of people and the planet.

The National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA) is hiring a Climate Justice State and Local Policy Manager to coordinate work advancing immigrant inclusion in climate resilience and just transition policies at the state and local level.

The Climate Justice State and Local Policy Manager will work with NPNA members to develop and advance model policies and campaigns for immigrant inclusion in climate resilience, just transition and clean energy policy. The Climate Justice State and Local Policy Manager will provide support and technical assistance to NPNA members working for a just and equitable recovery from climate disasters and extreme weather events. They will manage NPNA’s Just Transition working group and coordinate with NPNA’s programs and policy teams, legal services collective and Cities and Counties for Citizenship network to promote a community of learning around Climate Justice in the immigrant rights movement.

Senate Budget Committee Minority Staff seeks candidates for multiple positions.

A core function of the America Is All In coalition, is to engage international partners to showcase climate action throughout the United States. In the current political climate, it will be increasingly important for the America Is All In coalition to engage international governments at the federal and subnational levels to maintain climate ambition globally.

We are seeking a six-month consultancy to develop a strategy for international engagement leading up to the 30th UNFCCC Conference of the Parties in Belem, Brazil. This consultancy should seek to maximize the All In coalition’s ability to positively influence international governments’ climate pledges. The consultant will work with the Coalition Manager and report to the Program Director.

The America Is All In coalition is made up of a diverse array of subnational entities, community institutions, and collaborative networks. It is critical that the All In secretariat support coalition members seeking financing for projects to mitigate climate pollution and build resilience to climate impacts, particularly from resources connected to major federal and state financing programs. This consultancy will play a critical role in supporting local governments and other members and partners as they seek ways to access Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) resources and other public and private financing opportunities while navigating a rapidly evolving policy environment.

​All In members include thousands of U.S. cities, states, tribal nations, businesses, schools, and institutions of faith, health, and culture that work together to champion a whole-of-society approach to addressing the climate crisis. All In seeks to build a stronger suite of tools to support members by providing information, communications tools and through direct engagement.

We are seeking a six-month consultancy to develop strategies to support entities seeking financing for climate and clean energy projects. The consultant will report to the Coalition Manager.

Remote – Residency in EPA Region 10 Required
We are seeking a full-time Program Manager to support our land reuse training, technical assistance, and outreach efforts in EPA Region 10. Candidates must live in Region 10, which includes Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Alaska and tribal territories.

The position would work to fulfill these targeted goals primarily in Region 10:
1. Develop outreach strategies and implement campaigns to reach public and private
entities, urban and rural, Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities to support the
establishment and expansion of brownfield activities and programs
2. Support and expand the CCLR team’s delivery of technical assistance services (“TA”)
and deepen collaboration with US EPA and state regulatory agencies
3. Lead conference and workshop planning efforts to deliver educational training and
support content development
4. Build new partnerships for outreach to drive workshop and webinar attendance

Under general direction, plans, supervises, trains, and coordinates the activities of staff responsible for implementing, monitoring and reporting a grant portfolio related to economic and community development grant programs; to coordinate assigned activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to department management; and performs other work as assigned.

Ashoka is looking for an exceptional changemaker to join its Global Leadership Team to lead this change on a global scale. Over the last 35 years, Ashoka Innovators for the Public not only coined the term social entrepreneur- but also pioneered the field of social entrepreneurship globally. We searched and helped 3,000 men and women launch their system- changing ideas to solve problems. We also helped the world SEE why social entrepreneurship was a more powerful way to drive change. Investors invested in them, journalists wrote about them, universities taught courses and incubators and accelerators supported them. In some countries governments even created policies to support social entrepreneurs.

However, we recognize this is not enough. The rate of change is accelerating and our problems are growing faster than our solutions.  In such an environment it is not enough for a few to lead and others to follow. Everyone must be a changemaker. Changemaking skills, i.e. empathy, teamwork, creative problem-solving, and leadership become essential to equip each of us to respond to changes around us.

Ashoka’s Integrity Team aims to help Ashoka balance entrepreneurial risk-taking and operational risk management in pursuit of its Everyone a Changemaker vision. The LGM for Mutual Help Security will champion new ideas and systems that leverage mutual security among Ashoka Fellows and our community. The ideal candidate is a creative and entrepreneurial leader experienced in designing mutual-help security measures at the metro, regional and global levels, in fundraising, and in relationship- and coalition-building, with a strong commitment to Ashoka’s vision.

Ashoka seeks an entrepreneur/intrapreneur to lead the organization’s wide-ranging functions & operational initiatives in pursuit of Ashoka’s Everyone a Changemaker vision. The Leadership Group Member (LGM) for Global Operations will be a key member of Ashoka’s global senior executive team, working closely with other leaders to integrate strategy setting & performance management across the organization, guiding global operations and the Finance, IT, Integrity, and Talent teams. In addition, they will create new systems that lead to growth and greater effectiveness for the organization and our mission and vision.

Ashoka seeks an individual with a track record of entrepreneurialism, innovation, and sector-wide impact to lead on our global search for priority senior staff talent. The Leadership Group Member (LGM) for Global Search will lead a small but international Search team in developing new approaches to better source, engage and champion the most aligned priority senior prospects for global and regional roles. They will leverage decades of Talent experience to build in-roads to even more of the world’s leading innovators and changemakers to strengthen our pipeline for priority senior hires. They will also lead on broader implementation of our OneSearch approach across Ashoka’s global teams, which honours prospective candidates as whole people and re-frames conversations to identify the most mutually beneficial opportunities for future employment or collaboration. The LGM for Global Search will be a key member of Ashoka’s global senior executive team, too, working closely with other leaders to integrate core strategy and performance measurement across the organization, and creating new systems that lead to growth and greater effectiveness.

This work will be guided by the shared belief that broader adoption of Ashoka’s EACH vision requires having the right co-leadership team in place in Ashoka’s global hubs including Bangalore, Jakarta, Lagos, London, Sao Paulo, and Washington, DC.