About the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES): Our mission is to secure a safe and stable climate by accelerating the transition to a thriving, just and resilient low-carbon economy. We are widely recognized as an influential voice on climate issues, a trusted convener, and a credible source of expertise and analysis. We work closely with international climate negotiators, federal, state, and local policymakers, executives of Fortune 500 businesses, and a wide range of other stakeholders to advance strong policy and action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote clean energy, and strengthen resilience to climate impacts. C2ES is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization.

Our organizational values: We are ambitious and practical, advancing effective solutions that push the boundaries of the achievable. We are open-minded and inclusive, seeking out and considering a wide range of voices, views, and approaches. We are people-focused, dedicated to improving human well-being and recognizing that respect and empathy are central to success. We are one team, working collaboratively, communicating openly, making ourselves accessible to each other, and treating one another with kindness and respect.

Position Summary: The Manager, Climate Resilience, will play a key role in supporting and delivering the Climate Resilient Communities Accelerator, a multi-year initiative to collaboratively address critical climate hazards, align public and private resources, and identify opportunities for policy innovation and economic development in target regions across the United States. The Manager will help shape, guide, and execute the Accelerator program by engaging a broad range of stakeholders, planning and facilitating events, developing stakeholder-informed policy recommendations, and collaborating with other experts at C2ES. The Manager will report to the Senior Manager of Resilience Programs and Policy, work closely with a second Manager, Climate Resilience, and collaborate with other colleagues across C2ES working on climate resilience, advocacy, business engagement, and communications.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

Lead key elements to deliver and expand C2ES’s Climate Resilient Communities Accelerator (Accelerator) program as follows:
Lead regional engagement, including cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective stakeholders from local and Tribal governments, academia, nonprofits, community-based organizations, private businesses, and state and federal agencies, to align goals and identify cross-cutting strategies.
Work with Accelerator participants, business leaders, and internal and external experts to develop federal policy recommendations and briefs aligned with high-impact resilience strategies that are practical and broadly supported.
Represent C2ES in external policy coalitions and support internal advocacy efforts to advance federal resilience policy recommendations.
Advance the strategic trajectory of the regional Accelerator, driving activities and stakeholders toward measurable outcomes, which include convening and activating stakeholders, identifying and advancing key strategies, supporting new partnerships, and highlighting insights to a national audience.
Manage regional tasks and activities by identifying and tracking deliverables, ensuring the team adheres to timelines and produces high-quality outputs.
Manage planning and execution of Accelerator events, including developing an agenda, giving presentations, facilitating group discussions, and providing logistical support.
Use the best available information to clearly communicate key climate adaptation concepts, including hazards, economic and social impacts, and local resilience strategies.
Coordinate and align business engagement and best practices with the Corporate Climate Resilience Pathways Initiative.
Conduct research for and draft high-quality written reports, blogs, presentations, talking points, and online materials that summarize information on climate resilience and the Accelerator, in coordination with C2ES’s Communications, Advocacy, Business Engagement, and Development staff.
Contribute to grant proposals and reporting requirements and conduct research to help identify opportunities to improve and grow the Accelerator program to reach new regions and leverage participants from previous regions.
Support and attend in-person events in Colorado, Texas, Washington, and other locations to be determined.
Meet and communicate with stakeholders across U.S. time zones.
May supervise staff and external contractors or consultants.

Organizational Inclusion:

Participate in monthly all-staff meetings led by staff JEDI council.
Contribute to an inclusive and welcoming working and learning environment that respects and values diversity;
Complete company training during on-boarding and on a yearly basis

Qualifications:

Interdisciplinary understanding of climate-related hazards, physical impacts, and adaptation strategies, and how U.S. communities and businesses can increase their resilience.
Excellent outreach, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills needed to navigate complex resilience challenges and work collaboratively across diverse stakeholders (e.g., local and Tribal governments, academia, nonprofits, businesses, state, and federal agencies).
Demonstrated research and policy analysis skills, including experience with U.S. Federal policy issues and opportunities related to climate action.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills and ability to distill complex information into clear presentation decks, documents, and other communication materials geared to non-expert audiences.
Project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet critical deadlines, and support event planning, logistics, and stakeholder involvement, including identifying key stakeholders and representatives who should be involved in the discussion or decision-making process.
Strong ability to think strategically, listen actively, problem-solve, and drive discussions toward actionable outcomes.
Team player, flexible, collaborative, and willing to pitch in at all levels.
BA and 4-7 years of relevant experience; Master’s/JD and 2-4 years of relevant experience; or equivalent experience. Degrees in policy, public administration, environmental science, earth science, climate science, sustainability, urban planning, engineering, design, social sciences, interdisciplinary programs, or related fields preferred but not required.

Starting Salary Base: Depending on experience and qualifications, the salary range for a Manager is $80,000 – $100,000.

Employment type: Full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt from overtime.

Reporting to: Senior Manager, Resilience Programs and Policy

Travel, Time, & Location Requirements: C2ES operates a hybrid work environment from our main office in Washington, DC. Local staff are expected to be in the office three days per week. If the applicant is hired remotely, physical presence in the main office is expected at least 5 days per quarter. Up to 20% travel is required for workshops and conferences. Candidates must have the right to work in the United States and must be based in the United States. While this position can be remote, there is a preference for candidates based in or near Washington, D.C.

To Apply: When submitting your application, please include an updated resume, cover letter, and a brief policy-related writing sample

Timeline:

Benefits Offered:

Health Insurance. Health Insurance. C2ES offers 80% of premiums for a specific platinum-level health insurance reference plan, the dollar value of which may be applied to any platinum-level plan offered to us on the DC Health Link marketplace. The remainder of the premiums for the plan chosen by the employee will be deducted pre-tax from the employee’s paycheck.
Dental Insurance. C2ES covers 100% of the dental premiums.
Vision Insurance: Employee covers the total cost of this plan.
Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability.
DC Paid Family Leave (employees working in the DC office)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Group Life insurance and Voluntary Life insurance.
Leave Time: New employees start accumulating 3 weeks' vacation per year.
Sick time: up to 10 days per year.
Personal Leave: Up to Two personal days per year.
Parental Leave
FMLA Leave
Holidays: C2ES observes 13 holidays during the year. Additionally, the organization closes in the last week of year.
Hybrid and flexible environment.

We are fully committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. We believe we will only be effective in developing and advocating for climate solutions if we have a diverse range of voices and perspectives represented within C2ES, in our work, and among our partners. C2ES is committed to creating and growing a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and among the stakeholders we collaborate with and convene. By fostering this culture, we can enhance our work and amplify our impact. We encourage individuals of all races, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, sexual identities, and abilities to apply for this position. For more on C2ES's DEIJ policy, visit: https://www.c2es.org/about/diversity-equity-inclusion-and-justice/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20005

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