Have you heard of Mycelium?
It’s the root structure of mushrooms, growing juuuuust beneath the forest floor.
We believe mycelium is the forests’ best-kept secret. With a naturally savory umami flavor and a wonderfully meaty texture, mycelium is a delicious, naturally sustainable option for people seeking a meat alternative. At MyForest Foods, we grow this gourmet mushroom mycelium inside our vertical farm in big, WHOLE pieces that can be sliced up just like traditional cuts of meat. Our first product, MyBacon is winning the hearts of vegans and carnivores alike—and we're just getting started!
Intrigued? If you’re a motivated, inspired, passionate foodie with a drive to revolutionize the future of food, we should definitely talk.
As Project Management Lead, you'll be a crucial driver in ensuring technical project success across R&D, Operations, Engineering, and Marketing. Your primary focus will be on project governance, budget, and timeline management. Additionally, you'll oversee structural packaging and technology integration projects.
Dedicated and results-oriented project management professional with experience in leading cross-functional teams to successful project delivery in the food industry. Possessing a solid background in Food Science and a keen interest in plant-based food technology, you should excel in coordinating R&D and operations projects from inception to completion. Adept at optimizing production processes, scaling up manufacturing, and ensuring product quality and safety standards are exceeded. Known for implementing project management best practices to enhance efficiency and minimize risks while fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement. Effective communicator skilled in aligning project objectives with company goals and delivering insightful updates to executive leadership
Key Responsibilities:
Project Governance:
Champion project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
Develop project charters, define scope, and set project objectives
Establish appropriate governance structures and processes to ensure project alignment with business strategies
Budget and Timeline Management:
Partner with Finance to develop comprehensive project budgets, including cost estimations and resource allocation
Implement timeline management strategies, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met
Monitor and report on budget and schedule performance, implementing corrective actions as needed
Operational Technology Integration :
Partnering with engineering to oversee the integration of new technologies into operational processes in our indoor farm
Collaborate with engineering and operational teams to ensure smooth and efficient implementation
Conduct post-implementation reviews to assess the impact and effectiveness of the integrated technologies
Stakeholder Communication :
Develop a communication plan to keep all stakeholders informed about project progress, risks, and outcomes
Facilitate regular project meetings and provide detailed progress reports to senior management
Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve conflicts or issues that arise during the project lifecycle
Risk Management:
Conduct risk assessments to identify potential project risks
Develop and implement risk mitigation and contingency plans
Continuously monitor risks throughout the project lifecycle, adjusting plans as necessary
Packaging Development :
Partner with marketing to manage packaging solutions, focusing on time to market, operational feasibility, and cost efficiency
Coordinate with R&D, Graphic Design and Marketing to shuttle new packaging through the development timeline, managing prototyping, testing, and final approval
Qualifications and Skills:
Project Management
Cross-functional Team Leadership
R&D and Operations Coordination
Process Optimization
Quality Assurance
Strategic Communication
Stakeholder Management
Continuous Improvement
Education and/or Experience:
Degree in Food Science/Biotechnology/Chemical Engineering or related field
5+ years of project management experience, with a preference in the food industry or FMCG
Albany Salary Range
The salary range for this role is based on the candidate's skills and experience. Starts at $75,000 - $100,000.
If you’re inspired by the potential of mycelium and the promise of a well-fed future, join us! Our team is always seeking passionate problem-solvers and forward-thinking foodies.
As a part of this bold and quirky band of fun-loving world-changers, you can expect...
A diverse and welcoming work environment
A fresh company culture (full of opportunities for involvement!)
Team-bonding retreats & community-based events
Immediate benefits (medical and dental coverage starts on day 1!)
Multiple voluntary benefit options; access to tele-med, pet insurance, 401k
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
Have you heard of Mycelium?
It’s the root structure of mushrooms, growing juuuuust beneath the forest floor.
We believe mycelium is the forests’ best-kept secret. With a naturally savory umami flavor and a wonderfully meaty texture, mycelium is a delicious, naturally sustainable option for people seeking a meat alternative. At MyForest Foods, we grow this gourmet mushroom mycelium inside our vertical farm in big, WHOLE pieces that can be sliced up just like traditional cuts of meat. Our first product, MyBacon is winning the hearts of vegans and carnivores alike—and we're just getting started!
Intrigued? If you’re a motivated, inspired, passionate foodie with a drive to revolutionize the future of food, we should definitely talk.
As Project Management Lead, you'll be a crucial driver in ensuring technical project success across R&D, Operations, Engineering, and Marketing. Your primary focus will be on project governance, budget, and timeline management. Additionally, you'll oversee structural packaging and technology integration projects.
Dedicated and results-oriented project management professional with experience in leading cross-functional teams to successful project delivery in the food industry. Possessing a solid background in Food Science and a keen interest in plant-based food technology, you should excel in coordinating R&D and operations projects from inception to completion. Adept at optimizing production processes, scaling up manufacturing, and ensuring product quality and safety standards are exceeded. Known for implementing project management best practices to enhance efficiency and minimize risks while fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement. Effective communicator skilled in aligning project objectives with company goals and delivering insightful updates to executive leadership
Key Responsibilities:
Project Governance:
Champion project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
Develop project charters, define scope, and set project objectives
Establish appropriate governance structures and processes to ensure project alignment with business strategies
Budget and Timeline Management:
Partner with Finance to develop comprehensive project budgets, including cost estimations and resource allocation
Implement timeline management strategies, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met
Monitor and report on budget and schedule performance, implementing corrective actions as needed
Operational Technology Integration :
Partnering with engineering to oversee the integration of new technologies into operational processes in our indoor farm
Collaborate with engineering and operational teams to ensure smooth and efficient implementation
Conduct post-implementation reviews to assess the impact and effectiveness of the integrated technologies
Stakeholder Communication :
Develop a communication plan to keep all stakeholders informed about project progress, risks, and outcomes
Facilitate regular project meetings and provide detailed progress reports to senior management
Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve conflicts or issues that arise during the project lifecycle
Risk Management:
Conduct risk assessments to identify potential project risks
Develop and implement risk mitigation and contingency plans
Continuously monitor risks throughout the project lifecycle, adjusting plans as necessary
Packaging Development :
Partner with marketing to manage packaging solutions, focusing on time to market, operational feasibility, and cost efficiency
Coordinate with R&D, Graphic Design and Marketing to shuttle new packaging through the development timeline, managing prototyping, testing, and final approval
Qualifications and Skills:
Project Management
Cross-functional Team Leadership
R&D and Operations Coordination
Process Optimization
Quality Assurance
Strategic Communication
Stakeholder Management
Continuous Improvement
Education and/or Experience:
Degree in Food Science/Biotechnology/Chemical Engineering or related field
5+ years of project management experience, with a preference in the food industry or FMCG
Albany Salary Range
The salary range for this role is based on the candidate's skills and experience. Starts at $75,000 - $100,000.
If you’re inspired by the potential of mycelium and the promise of a well-fed future, join us! Our team is always seeking passionate problem-solvers and forward-thinking foodies.
As a part of this bold and quirky band of fun-loving world-changers, you can expect...
A diverse and welcoming work environment
A fresh company culture (full of opportunities for involvement!)
Team-bonding retreats & community-based events
Immediate benefits (medical and dental coverage starts on day 1!)
Multiple voluntary benefit options; access to tele-med, pet insurance, 401k
Location: Remote; California, Oregon, or Washington is required
Reports to: Project Development Manager or Senior Scientist
Salary:
Analyst Level: $63,000–$69,000
Associate Level: $70,000–$78,000
Travel: Travel up to 25%-40% of the time, primarily within Washington, Oregon, and California
Amount of Hires: 2-3
About Blue Forest
Blue Forest is a conservation finance non-profit whose mission is to accelerate the pace and scale of ecological restoration. Since 2018, Blue Forest has managed investor capital through its flagship financial product, the Forest Resilience Bond (FRB), which deploys private capital to finance forest restoration projects on private and public lands to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. More recently, Blue Forest has also established Blue Forest Asset Management (BFAM), an investment management platform connecting investors to compelling, mission-aligned opportunities in broader asset classes beyond FRB projects, such as private equity and private credit investments.
Blue Forest is an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, foresters, finance and communications professionals. We are harnessing financial innovation and building partnerships with investors, non-profits, private companies, and the public sector to design sustainable solutions to systemic climate resilience challenges faced by vulnerable communities and ecosystems. As we grow and develop new financial solutions to pressing environmental problems, we are committed to promoting social equity and amplifying historically excluded voices in the burgeoning field of conservation finance.
Position Summary
Project Analysts and Associates at Blue Forest focus on the development of conservation finance projects while coordinating and contributing to other aspects of Blue Forest workstreams, including research and science efforts, communications, education and capacity building, and building and maintaining partnerships. This typically includes working on two to three projects simultaneously and, over time, developing a specialization (e.g., geographic, issue area, modeling, communications) that advances project development across the organization.
For this posting, we are looking to hire 2-3 Analyst and/or Associate roles:
One role will be a generalist focused fully on project development
One to two hires will have a portion of their role that leans into the scientific modeling side of project development, benefit scoping and evaluation, science communication, and research.
Position responsibilities include supporting execution and day-to-day operations for individual projects, fostering and managing relationships with project partners, facilitating the advancement of working relationships between Blue Forest and beneficiary organizations, and partnering with Managers and Directors to connect day-to-day operations with a long-term strategy.
The project development aspect of the role involves being detail-oriented during day-to-day operations and execution while supporting Managers and Directors with strategy. Analysts and Associates play a key role in project development by developing written materials, working with Managers and Directors to give presentations, and developing relationships with partners. In addition, Analysts and Associates spend their time supporting or servicing as lead coordinator for special projects within other departments at Blue Forest.
Responsibilities & Duties
Individual FRB Project Development (50-75%)
Support the development of multiple FRB projects from conception to execution, including bringing structure and processes to innovative and ambiguous projects. Project workstreams will include:
Partnering with land managers (such as the Forest Service) on implementation strategies for priority restoration projects
Researching and engaging potential project beneficiaries
Quantifying and communicating project benefits with internal and external science partners
Developing proposals and securing funding commitments from beneficiaries
Engaging community stakeholders, Native nations, and potential project collaborators
Develop and execute project materials such as presentations, two-pagers, and memorandums to support project development and partner engagement
Foster relationships with project development partners across a portfolio of project assignments
Integrate and enhance DEI and tribal engagement throughout the project development process
Developing Expertise (20-40%)
Identify one to two areas to develop expertise within the organization. This could include a geographic or ecosystem focus, implementation or permitting, communications, scientific research, facilitation, etc.
For one to two hires, ecosystem benefit modeling and benefit scoping will likely be 30-45% of the role. This could include modeling fire ecology, forest or watershed restoration, or research on other benefits of restoration activities.
Play a key role in supporting initiatives in these areas of expertise, with increasing levels of leadership
Partnerships, Operations, and Communications (10-15%)
Support planning site visits with project partners, executing grant reporting, enhancing internal knowledge sharing, and developing system processes and organization
Develop communications materials such as 2-pagers, story maps, and memos for projects, initiatives, and research project deliverables
Contribute to the Blue Forest newsletter and other email and social media campaigns where appropriate and where materials can elevate key partnerships and/or project visibility
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
An ideal candidate will have 1+ years of relevant work or equivalent experience. Blue Forest will prioritize the following qualifications in the hiring process; however, we do not expect candidates to fulfill all criteria and encourage all interested candidates to apply.
Active Contributor: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; is detail-oriented, executes and follows through on assigned tasks, manages time effectively, and owns workstreams. Identifies and communicates bottlenecks with Managers and Directors, proactively researching and identifying solutions for the team.
Communication: Strong written and oral communication skills, including distilling and communicating complex ideas into presentations and written memos for non-scientific audiences, facilitating collaborative discussions, creating effective storytelling products, etc.
Partnerships & Collaboration: Developing experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and Native Nations. Strong, active listening skills, inclusive approach, and values engaging diverse perspectives to design effective solutions and projects.
Conservation Finance, Ecosystem Services, Utilities, or Forestry Expertise: Passionate and some understanding of conservation finance, modeling ecosystem services, water and electric utilities, forestry, or other relevant fields. Experience working with the USDA Forest Service or utilities is a plus but not required.
Continuous Learner: Committed to continuous learning, including seeking opportunities to incorporate feedback and learn from others; learning, listening, and engagement that understands the historical place-based context for projects and empowers and supports diverse communities within the conservation and financial communities.
(For one to two roles focused partially on science modeling) Science Modeling Experience: One to four years of experience or advanced education in ecology, forestry, environmental sciences/engineering, or related fields in research and/or modeling of ecosystem processes. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with a range of modeling approaches, understand their strengths, weaknesses, and sources of uncertainty, and be comfortable thinking holistically about mechanisms driving ecosystem processes.
BENEFITS
100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage; subsidized coverage for dependents
Access to a 401k retirement plan with a 4% employer match
Starting 3 weeks paid vacation and 17 paid holidays; paid sick leave and volunteer time
3 months of paid family leave
Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Access to Dependent Care FSA
Public Lands Exploration stipend (reimbursements for visits to National Forests, county parks, etc.)
Monthly Home Office stipend or co-working space provided
Additional stipends for health & wellness; home internet and cell service; and professional development
COVID VACCINE REQUIREMENT
All Blue Forest staff are required to be “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines that term. Proof of full vaccination shall be a condition of employment and must be provided before starting work, except where prohibited by law. Blue Forest is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and the company will engage in the interactive process regarding reasonable accommodations for candidates who cannot be vaccinated due to a disability/medical condition; a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance; or a claimed exemption under applicable state law.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply to this position, submit a resume on recruitee . People from historically underrepresented populations and candidates with non-traditional career paths are especially encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and those submitted by March 7th will be prioritized.
If participating in the interview process would require you to incur additional expenses to participate, such as childcare, please let us know, and we are happy to reimburse for reasonable expenses incurred up to $30/hour for twice the length of each interview in which you participate. There will be space to request this reimbursement upon offer of an interview.
Blue Forest provides equal employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States.
Feb 27, 2024
Full time
Location: Remote; California, Oregon, or Washington is required
Reports to: Project Development Manager or Senior Scientist
Salary:
Analyst Level: $63,000–$69,000
Associate Level: $70,000–$78,000
Travel: Travel up to 25%-40% of the time, primarily within Washington, Oregon, and California
Amount of Hires: 2-3
About Blue Forest
Blue Forest is a conservation finance non-profit whose mission is to accelerate the pace and scale of ecological restoration. Since 2018, Blue Forest has managed investor capital through its flagship financial product, the Forest Resilience Bond (FRB), which deploys private capital to finance forest restoration projects on private and public lands to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. More recently, Blue Forest has also established Blue Forest Asset Management (BFAM), an investment management platform connecting investors to compelling, mission-aligned opportunities in broader asset classes beyond FRB projects, such as private equity and private credit investments.
Blue Forest is an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, foresters, finance and communications professionals. We are harnessing financial innovation and building partnerships with investors, non-profits, private companies, and the public sector to design sustainable solutions to systemic climate resilience challenges faced by vulnerable communities and ecosystems. As we grow and develop new financial solutions to pressing environmental problems, we are committed to promoting social equity and amplifying historically excluded voices in the burgeoning field of conservation finance.
Position Summary
Project Analysts and Associates at Blue Forest focus on the development of conservation finance projects while coordinating and contributing to other aspects of Blue Forest workstreams, including research and science efforts, communications, education and capacity building, and building and maintaining partnerships. This typically includes working on two to three projects simultaneously and, over time, developing a specialization (e.g., geographic, issue area, modeling, communications) that advances project development across the organization.
For this posting, we are looking to hire 2-3 Analyst and/or Associate roles:
One role will be a generalist focused fully on project development
One to two hires will have a portion of their role that leans into the scientific modeling side of project development, benefit scoping and evaluation, science communication, and research.
Position responsibilities include supporting execution and day-to-day operations for individual projects, fostering and managing relationships with project partners, facilitating the advancement of working relationships between Blue Forest and beneficiary organizations, and partnering with Managers and Directors to connect day-to-day operations with a long-term strategy.
The project development aspect of the role involves being detail-oriented during day-to-day operations and execution while supporting Managers and Directors with strategy. Analysts and Associates play a key role in project development by developing written materials, working with Managers and Directors to give presentations, and developing relationships with partners. In addition, Analysts and Associates spend their time supporting or servicing as lead coordinator for special projects within other departments at Blue Forest.
Responsibilities & Duties
Individual FRB Project Development (50-75%)
Support the development of multiple FRB projects from conception to execution, including bringing structure and processes to innovative and ambiguous projects. Project workstreams will include:
Partnering with land managers (such as the Forest Service) on implementation strategies for priority restoration projects
Researching and engaging potential project beneficiaries
Quantifying and communicating project benefits with internal and external science partners
Developing proposals and securing funding commitments from beneficiaries
Engaging community stakeholders, Native nations, and potential project collaborators
Develop and execute project materials such as presentations, two-pagers, and memorandums to support project development and partner engagement
Foster relationships with project development partners across a portfolio of project assignments
Integrate and enhance DEI and tribal engagement throughout the project development process
Developing Expertise (20-40%)
Identify one to two areas to develop expertise within the organization. This could include a geographic or ecosystem focus, implementation or permitting, communications, scientific research, facilitation, etc.
For one to two hires, ecosystem benefit modeling and benefit scoping will likely be 30-45% of the role. This could include modeling fire ecology, forest or watershed restoration, or research on other benefits of restoration activities.
Play a key role in supporting initiatives in these areas of expertise, with increasing levels of leadership
Partnerships, Operations, and Communications (10-15%)
Support planning site visits with project partners, executing grant reporting, enhancing internal knowledge sharing, and developing system processes and organization
Develop communications materials such as 2-pagers, story maps, and memos for projects, initiatives, and research project deliverables
Contribute to the Blue Forest newsletter and other email and social media campaigns where appropriate and where materials can elevate key partnerships and/or project visibility
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
An ideal candidate will have 1+ years of relevant work or equivalent experience. Blue Forest will prioritize the following qualifications in the hiring process; however, we do not expect candidates to fulfill all criteria and encourage all interested candidates to apply.
Active Contributor: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; is detail-oriented, executes and follows through on assigned tasks, manages time effectively, and owns workstreams. Identifies and communicates bottlenecks with Managers and Directors, proactively researching and identifying solutions for the team.
Communication: Strong written and oral communication skills, including distilling and communicating complex ideas into presentations and written memos for non-scientific audiences, facilitating collaborative discussions, creating effective storytelling products, etc.
Partnerships & Collaboration: Developing experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and Native Nations. Strong, active listening skills, inclusive approach, and values engaging diverse perspectives to design effective solutions and projects.
Conservation Finance, Ecosystem Services, Utilities, or Forestry Expertise: Passionate and some understanding of conservation finance, modeling ecosystem services, water and electric utilities, forestry, or other relevant fields. Experience working with the USDA Forest Service or utilities is a plus but not required.
Continuous Learner: Committed to continuous learning, including seeking opportunities to incorporate feedback and learn from others; learning, listening, and engagement that understands the historical place-based context for projects and empowers and supports diverse communities within the conservation and financial communities.
(For one to two roles focused partially on science modeling) Science Modeling Experience: One to four years of experience or advanced education in ecology, forestry, environmental sciences/engineering, or related fields in research and/or modeling of ecosystem processes. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with a range of modeling approaches, understand their strengths, weaknesses, and sources of uncertainty, and be comfortable thinking holistically about mechanisms driving ecosystem processes.
BENEFITS
100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage; subsidized coverage for dependents
Access to a 401k retirement plan with a 4% employer match
Starting 3 weeks paid vacation and 17 paid holidays; paid sick leave and volunteer time
3 months of paid family leave
Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Access to Dependent Care FSA
Public Lands Exploration stipend (reimbursements for visits to National Forests, county parks, etc.)
Monthly Home Office stipend or co-working space provided
Additional stipends for health & wellness; home internet and cell service; and professional development
COVID VACCINE REQUIREMENT
All Blue Forest staff are required to be “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines that term. Proof of full vaccination shall be a condition of employment and must be provided before starting work, except where prohibited by law. Blue Forest is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and the company will engage in the interactive process regarding reasonable accommodations for candidates who cannot be vaccinated due to a disability/medical condition; a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance; or a claimed exemption under applicable state law.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply to this position, submit a resume on recruitee . People from historically underrepresented populations and candidates with non-traditional career paths are especially encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and those submitted by March 7th will be prioritized.
If participating in the interview process would require you to incur additional expenses to participate, such as childcare, please let us know, and we are happy to reimburse for reasonable expenses incurred up to $30/hour for twice the length of each interview in which you participate. There will be space to request this reimbursement upon offer of an interview.
Blue Forest provides equal employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States.
This position is remote eligible within the US and only for consideration within the United States where WRI is state registered. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.
About the Program:
The Data Lab is WRI’s core data innovation and delivery unit. We are a team of over 35 engineers, product managers, and data scientists with deep experience setting data strategy, doing quantitative research, and building data tools and products. We work across WRI’s programs, centers and international offices to use advances in data and technology to help our community improve lives, protect nature, and ensure just transitions. Data of all kinds sits at the heart of how WRI achieves impact in the world, and our world-class research is used by governments, policymakers, NGOs and local communities around the world to improve lives, protect nature, and ensure just transitions. Job Highlight:
Reporting to Senior Product Manager In this role, you will support product operations as well as the design and development of new features, collecting input from stakeholders and users to guide our product development team. You will be supported by a team of Product Specialists, Senior Product Manager, Engineering Lead, engineers, subject matter experts, and other programmatic staff. What will you do:
Product Operations Coordination (35% of time required):
· Manage new account onboarding and develop ways to improve user onboarding experience using your knowledge of best practices
· Lead the prioritization, response, diagnosis, and remedy of platform technical support issues, logging and ensuring issues are not repeated
· Ensure seamless communication of technical support issues and ongoing platform updates to key stakeholders and users, to maintain and grow user satisfaction
· Support Product Manager in the development of key product-related metrics
Product Management and Communications (55% of time required):
· Create product tutorial and helper content, maintain platform translations
· Coordinate with stakeholders, users, and product management team to understand user needs, collect feedback and translate into improved interface design, business and technical requirements, and test scripts
· Lead user acceptance testing Serve as product feature lead for identified development priorities
· Maintain product backlog, ensuring it is up to date with changing requirements and reflects prioritized order for development
· Quantify user behavior and platform performance through automated tools (i.e. Google Analytics), monitor trends over time, and propose and implement additional methods for usage tracking
· Find trends to support in product development decision-making processes
· Serve as internal go-to person for product development latest updates and demonstrations
· Learn about vendor management and relationship-building for high quality product delivery
Administrative (10% of time required):
· Respond to incoming inquiries and questions
What will you need:
· Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geography, computer science or other related field; coursework involving environmental research and computer science required
· Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience required
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to understand issues from different perspectives, and the confidence to take principled positions or seek help when needed
· High degree of comfort with web technologies, with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical colleagues and partners
· High degree of comfort with working with data, both tabular and geospatial
· A self-motivated learner with a willingness and ability to take on new challenges as required interest in working for a mission-driven environmental organization
· An eye for detail and commitment to producing polished, fine-tuned final products
· Organized and able to independently keep track of and make progress on multiple projects at a time
· Independent self-starter who recognizes what needs to be done and initiates work, seeking guidance as needed
· Understanding of the product development life cycle and Agile methodology
· Experience with user research and user-centered design
· Interest in working for a mission-driven environmental organization Passion for data and technology
· Desire to work primarily eastern standard time zone hours
· Experience with product/project management tools (JIRA/Confluence, Asana, Github, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Salesforce)
· Experience working with the private sector
· Strong interest in data analysis and management, as well as information technology use in addressing environmental issues
· Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese or Bahasa (is a plus)
Potential Salary: Salary range is between 83,000 USD to 87,000 USD. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter by November 24, 2023. Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.
What we offer:
· A competitive salary
· Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US.
· The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities.
· A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work.
· The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI.
· Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours.
· Generous leave days that increase with tenure.
About Us:
Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.
The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.
Our mission and values:
WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.
Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.
Our culture:
WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.
Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.
Nov 22, 2023
Full time
This position is remote eligible within the US and only for consideration within the United States where WRI is state registered. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.
About the Program:
The Data Lab is WRI’s core data innovation and delivery unit. We are a team of over 35 engineers, product managers, and data scientists with deep experience setting data strategy, doing quantitative research, and building data tools and products. We work across WRI’s programs, centers and international offices to use advances in data and technology to help our community improve lives, protect nature, and ensure just transitions. Data of all kinds sits at the heart of how WRI achieves impact in the world, and our world-class research is used by governments, policymakers, NGOs and local communities around the world to improve lives, protect nature, and ensure just transitions. Job Highlight:
Reporting to Senior Product Manager In this role, you will support product operations as well as the design and development of new features, collecting input from stakeholders and users to guide our product development team. You will be supported by a team of Product Specialists, Senior Product Manager, Engineering Lead, engineers, subject matter experts, and other programmatic staff. What will you do:
Product Operations Coordination (35% of time required):
· Manage new account onboarding and develop ways to improve user onboarding experience using your knowledge of best practices
· Lead the prioritization, response, diagnosis, and remedy of platform technical support issues, logging and ensuring issues are not repeated
· Ensure seamless communication of technical support issues and ongoing platform updates to key stakeholders and users, to maintain and grow user satisfaction
· Support Product Manager in the development of key product-related metrics
Product Management and Communications (55% of time required):
· Create product tutorial and helper content, maintain platform translations
· Coordinate with stakeholders, users, and product management team to understand user needs, collect feedback and translate into improved interface design, business and technical requirements, and test scripts
· Lead user acceptance testing Serve as product feature lead for identified development priorities
· Maintain product backlog, ensuring it is up to date with changing requirements and reflects prioritized order for development
· Quantify user behavior and platform performance through automated tools (i.e. Google Analytics), monitor trends over time, and propose and implement additional methods for usage tracking
· Find trends to support in product development decision-making processes
· Serve as internal go-to person for product development latest updates and demonstrations
· Learn about vendor management and relationship-building for high quality product delivery
Administrative (10% of time required):
· Respond to incoming inquiries and questions
What will you need:
· Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geography, computer science or other related field; coursework involving environmental research and computer science required
· Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience required
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to understand issues from different perspectives, and the confidence to take principled positions or seek help when needed
· High degree of comfort with web technologies, with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical colleagues and partners
· High degree of comfort with working with data, both tabular and geospatial
· A self-motivated learner with a willingness and ability to take on new challenges as required interest in working for a mission-driven environmental organization
· An eye for detail and commitment to producing polished, fine-tuned final products
· Organized and able to independently keep track of and make progress on multiple projects at a time
· Independent self-starter who recognizes what needs to be done and initiates work, seeking guidance as needed
· Understanding of the product development life cycle and Agile methodology
· Experience with user research and user-centered design
· Interest in working for a mission-driven environmental organization Passion for data and technology
· Desire to work primarily eastern standard time zone hours
· Experience with product/project management tools (JIRA/Confluence, Asana, Github, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Salesforce)
· Experience working with the private sector
· Strong interest in data analysis and management, as well as information technology use in addressing environmental issues
· Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese or Bahasa (is a plus)
Potential Salary: Salary range is between 83,000 USD to 87,000 USD. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter by November 24, 2023. Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.
What we offer:
· A competitive salary
· Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US.
· The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities.
· A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work.
· The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI.
· Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours.
· Generous leave days that increase with tenure.
About Us:
Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.
The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.
Our mission and values:
WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.
Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.
Our culture:
WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.
Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.
About the position
Do you have a nose for spotting patterns, an eye for detail, and a knack for juggling several projects at once? If you have a vision for how geospatial science can advance conservation, apply to be the Grand Canyon Trust’s GIS manager.
As our senior GIS analyst, you'll be part of a team finding creative ways to communicate conservation stories to the public, policymakers, and colleagues through maps and data. You will manage projects that directly impact conservation across the Colorado Plateau, help translate science and policy into visuals, and lead our geospatial analysis. You will design, develop, and implement systems and databases to access and store geospatial data for the Trust’s conservation programs. You will also be the primary lead in providing geospatial field support and creating and managing the field data workflow prior to and after data collection.
As glamorous as all that sounds, let's be realistic: To accomplish any of these tasks, you simultaneously need to upload and organize file structures, enter metadata, create new data, process data from many sources, perform repetitive data cleanup and entry, ensure geospatial services are functioning, communicate with Trust program staff, and keep up with technological changes.
If you can spot a data error or misspelling in a sea of labels, transform non-spatial data into spatial data, communicate with non-GIS personnel, and work well in a team setting and independently, then this is the job for you.
What does this position entail?
Brainstorm new ways geospatial sciences can support our conservation work.
Engage in a mix of data organization and database design, project management, analytical processing, and scripting.
Build and customize interactive web content to guide our field and volunteer crews.
Develop scripts and automation to process big data from various states and federal agencies quickly.
Plan workflows and systems for data efficiency, keeping ever-changing datasets current.
Update existing data and maps, such as pronghorn fence modifications , as volunteer crews complete projects on the ground.
Add hikes to our Colorado Plateau Explorer hiking tool.
Map land management and protection proposals across public lands in the Four corner states, including Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears national monuments, the greater Grand Canyon region, and national forests.
Do you have what it takes?
You have four years of demonstrated professional GIS experience and/or a degree in geography, GIS, or a comparable field with extensive coursework in GIS.
You are comfortable working in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Excel, relational databases, and any spatial file types.
You are familiar with Esri Survey 123, Field Maps, mobile map packages, and offline mapping.
You have some experience working with remote sensing and coding languages such as Python, R, and XML and experience with cloud-based data storage, ArcGIS Server, AWS EC2, or similar server architecture.
You understand data hierarchies, the security complexities of cloud-based data storage, and permissions.
You enjoy translating complex scientific and technical information into spatial data.
You can research effectively, process information efficiently, and see a project through from start to finish.
You can communicate clearly and translate industry terminology into nontechnical language for non-GIS professionals.
You're able to juggle many competing tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.
You have a keen eye for detail, experience working with large datasets, and can create order out of what seems like chaos.
You're creative and proactive – you notice inefficiencies and seek ways to solve them.
You have experience or are comfortable working with federal agency data, state data, private data, or data that spans multiple states and jurisdictions.
You have a background in field data collection and methods.
You have experience with ecological, hydrologic, natural resource, and/or cultural data.
You're organized, hardworking, collegial, and good at building colleague relationships.
You have an interest in environmental conservation.
Note that experience includes lived experience, traditional knowledge, volunteer experience, school or coursework, work experience, and other related qualifications, skills, and experience.
No candidate will meet every requirement. If you're excited about the position and think you may be a good candidate, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't check every box.
The nitty gritty
Flexibility and paid time off
Flexible scheduling and option to work from home
12 paid holidays
Two weeks paid vacation in year one (three weeks in year two, and four weeks in year four)
Two weeks paid sick leave
12-14 weeks of paid parental leave
Benefits
100 percent employer-paid employee medical and dental insurance (50 percent employer-paid for qualified dependent premiums)
4 percent automatic employer contribution to 401K retirement plan, plus up to 2 percent match
Employer-paid long-term disability insurance and life insurance
Professional development opportunities
Paid community service time, sabbatical leave, and more
Location
The GIS office is in Denver, Colorado but location is negotiable within Colorado, Arizona, Utah, or New Mexico.
Compensation
$65,000–$95,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Who would my supervisor be?
Stephanie Smith, GIS Director
COVID-19 precautions
COVID vaccination is required for this position. If you need a reasonable accommodation, contact careers@grandcanyontrust.org
How do I apply?
Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@grandcanyontrust.org . The application deadline is Friday, August 25 at 5 p.m. MST. If you need a reasonable accommodation, contact careers@grandcanyontrust.org
Aug 09, 2023
Full time
About the position
Do you have a nose for spotting patterns, an eye for detail, and a knack for juggling several projects at once? If you have a vision for how geospatial science can advance conservation, apply to be the Grand Canyon Trust’s GIS manager.
As our senior GIS analyst, you'll be part of a team finding creative ways to communicate conservation stories to the public, policymakers, and colleagues through maps and data. You will manage projects that directly impact conservation across the Colorado Plateau, help translate science and policy into visuals, and lead our geospatial analysis. You will design, develop, and implement systems and databases to access and store geospatial data for the Trust’s conservation programs. You will also be the primary lead in providing geospatial field support and creating and managing the field data workflow prior to and after data collection.
As glamorous as all that sounds, let's be realistic: To accomplish any of these tasks, you simultaneously need to upload and organize file structures, enter metadata, create new data, process data from many sources, perform repetitive data cleanup and entry, ensure geospatial services are functioning, communicate with Trust program staff, and keep up with technological changes.
If you can spot a data error or misspelling in a sea of labels, transform non-spatial data into spatial data, communicate with non-GIS personnel, and work well in a team setting and independently, then this is the job for you.
What does this position entail?
Brainstorm new ways geospatial sciences can support our conservation work.
Engage in a mix of data organization and database design, project management, analytical processing, and scripting.
Build and customize interactive web content to guide our field and volunteer crews.
Develop scripts and automation to process big data from various states and federal agencies quickly.
Plan workflows and systems for data efficiency, keeping ever-changing datasets current.
Update existing data and maps, such as pronghorn fence modifications , as volunteer crews complete projects on the ground.
Add hikes to our Colorado Plateau Explorer hiking tool.
Map land management and protection proposals across public lands in the Four corner states, including Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears national monuments, the greater Grand Canyon region, and national forests.
Do you have what it takes?
You have four years of demonstrated professional GIS experience and/or a degree in geography, GIS, or a comparable field with extensive coursework in GIS.
You are comfortable working in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Excel, relational databases, and any spatial file types.
You are familiar with Esri Survey 123, Field Maps, mobile map packages, and offline mapping.
You have some experience working with remote sensing and coding languages such as Python, R, and XML and experience with cloud-based data storage, ArcGIS Server, AWS EC2, or similar server architecture.
You understand data hierarchies, the security complexities of cloud-based data storage, and permissions.
You enjoy translating complex scientific and technical information into spatial data.
You can research effectively, process information efficiently, and see a project through from start to finish.
You can communicate clearly and translate industry terminology into nontechnical language for non-GIS professionals.
You're able to juggle many competing tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.
You have a keen eye for detail, experience working with large datasets, and can create order out of what seems like chaos.
You're creative and proactive – you notice inefficiencies and seek ways to solve them.
You have experience or are comfortable working with federal agency data, state data, private data, or data that spans multiple states and jurisdictions.
You have a background in field data collection and methods.
You have experience with ecological, hydrologic, natural resource, and/or cultural data.
You're organized, hardworking, collegial, and good at building colleague relationships.
You have an interest in environmental conservation.
Note that experience includes lived experience, traditional knowledge, volunteer experience, school or coursework, work experience, and other related qualifications, skills, and experience.
No candidate will meet every requirement. If you're excited about the position and think you may be a good candidate, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't check every box.
The nitty gritty
Flexibility and paid time off
Flexible scheduling and option to work from home
12 paid holidays
Two weeks paid vacation in year one (three weeks in year two, and four weeks in year four)
Two weeks paid sick leave
12-14 weeks of paid parental leave
Benefits
100 percent employer-paid employee medical and dental insurance (50 percent employer-paid for qualified dependent premiums)
4 percent automatic employer contribution to 401K retirement plan, plus up to 2 percent match
Employer-paid long-term disability insurance and life insurance
Professional development opportunities
Paid community service time, sabbatical leave, and more
Location
The GIS office is in Denver, Colorado but location is negotiable within Colorado, Arizona, Utah, or New Mexico.
Compensation
$65,000–$95,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Who would my supervisor be?
Stephanie Smith, GIS Director
COVID-19 precautions
COVID vaccination is required for this position. If you need a reasonable accommodation, contact careers@grandcanyontrust.org
How do I apply?
Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@grandcanyontrust.org . The application deadline is Friday, August 25 at 5 p.m. MST. If you need a reasonable accommodation, contact careers@grandcanyontrust.org
About the Program:
There isn’t a silver bullet, or a single pressure point to solve the climate crisis. It will require an army of actors, a menu of pathways and an array of interventions in the right places. Tailoring approaches to these unique situations is the sweet spot for the Climate Program at World Resources Institute. We help policymakers, businesses, and civil society at the local, national, and international levels advance the deep structural shifts necessary to address climate change. Within the Global Climate Program, the National Climate Action (NCA) initiative works with countries to achieve their climate objectives, build strong and climate resilient economies that navigate a just transition to a more climate-aligned future, and help design long-term climate strategies to get key countries to net-zero emissions by 2050.
Job Highlight:
This position is remote-eligible and only for consideration within the United States, where WRI is state registered. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.
WRI’s Climate Program requires an individual to help support a diverse team of experts as a Project Coordinator with the National Climate Action initiative. You will support the Long-Term Strategies project focused on shifting climate policies in five major emerging economies that account for nearly 40% of greenhouse gas emissions and strives to improve governments’ readiness to implement actions following the long-term transitions necessary to limit warming and achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. In this role, you will support the financial and administrative operations of the Long-Term Strategies and other projects under the National Climate Action initiative. You will provide important support to senior managers and project teams. Specific responsibilities will include drafting and monitoring contracts and procurements, processing payments, facilitating outreach efforts and events, managing team meetings, tracking expenditures, and supporting budgets, financial proposals, and grant reports, and other tasks as assigned. Position available for work in the DC office or remote in select states in the US with manager approval.
What you will do:
Financial Management (35% time)
Prepare final financial report for project’s main donor and work with relevant departments to finalize report and accompany audit process
Update and maintain project budgets including shared grants, cost-share, and other project financial arrangements
Regularly review, update, and monitor all transactions, commitments, and revenue prospects for projects
Solicit, review and process invoices and other payments in compliance with established WRI policy
Follow WRI’s internal processes and deadlines related to funding, including quarterly reviews, monthly & annual closeouts, and future fiscal year annual budget submissions
Collaborate with other NCA-related projects across WRI to coordinate on staffing, fundraising, and financial management
Grant Management (25% time)
Support financial report for project management and external donors and work with relevant departments to document expenses and prepare for audits
Draft grant proposal budgets and support the collection and submission of formal proposals for team fundraising
Support donor and grants management by supporting upkeep of company database and other knowledge management systems
Monitor and advise team on maintaining compliance with terms and conditions of complex grant and contract agreements
Project Management (25% time)
Support project managers in coordinating with external partners, and provide close liaison with WRI staff across programs and departments, and operations teams at WRI international offices
Process contracts, procurement documents, work orders, and other formal documentation for project commitments
Prepare and maintain sub-agreements and contracts in collaboration with project team ensuring agreements are completed on time, including the accurate submission of progress and financial reports
Support partner management by reviewing and drafting language for contracts, reviewing interim and final reports, and ensuring all supporting documentation is accurate and provided; remind them of deadlines, and keep records of all their documents (reports, invoices, receipts, etc.)
Maintain project status tracker to gather relevant information and activity inputs to support required narrative reports
Administration & Events Management (15% time)
Coordinate team meetings and help coordinate team’s planning processes, including responsibilities for meeting notes, action items, etc.
Coordinate recruitment and manage onboarding of new team members members and interns
Keep electronic filing system for project documents including contracts, reports and relevant backup documentation, such as invoices and timesheets
Coordinate conference, webinars and event logistics for domestic and international meetings and workshops, including venue, catering, equipment, translators, travel, per diem and visa support for WRI staff and event participants
What you will need:
Education: Bachelor's degree required or sufficient work experience to demonstrate equivalent professional competency; 1+ years of relevant, full-time work experience, preferably including familiarity with financial management, grants or contract management, or nonprofit operations;
Experience: Demonstrated strong computer skills including high level of comfort with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), web-based communications (Teams, Zoom), with CRM database (Salesforce) and budgeting preferred
Organized thinker with an interest in program operations, grant compliance, and financial management
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, including proactively identifying problems and working with team members to develop solutions
Strong commitment to WRI’s mission and the values of integrity, innovation and respect that underpin all aspects of our operations
Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization.
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume with cover letter . You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.
What we offer:
A competitive salary and generous PTO that increase with tenure.
Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US.
Opportunity to provide impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities.
A workplace that focuses diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work.
The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI.
Long-term commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours.
About Us:
Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.
The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.
Our mission and values:
WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect our Earth’s natural resources and their capacity to provide for current and future generations.
Our values are shared ideals: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.
Our culture:
WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. W e are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.
Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.
May 30, 2023
Full time
About the Program:
There isn’t a silver bullet, or a single pressure point to solve the climate crisis. It will require an army of actors, a menu of pathways and an array of interventions in the right places. Tailoring approaches to these unique situations is the sweet spot for the Climate Program at World Resources Institute. We help policymakers, businesses, and civil society at the local, national, and international levels advance the deep structural shifts necessary to address climate change. Within the Global Climate Program, the National Climate Action (NCA) initiative works with countries to achieve their climate objectives, build strong and climate resilient economies that navigate a just transition to a more climate-aligned future, and help design long-term climate strategies to get key countries to net-zero emissions by 2050.
Job Highlight:
This position is remote-eligible and only for consideration within the United States, where WRI is state registered. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.
WRI’s Climate Program requires an individual to help support a diverse team of experts as a Project Coordinator with the National Climate Action initiative. You will support the Long-Term Strategies project focused on shifting climate policies in five major emerging economies that account for nearly 40% of greenhouse gas emissions and strives to improve governments’ readiness to implement actions following the long-term transitions necessary to limit warming and achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. In this role, you will support the financial and administrative operations of the Long-Term Strategies and other projects under the National Climate Action initiative. You will provide important support to senior managers and project teams. Specific responsibilities will include drafting and monitoring contracts and procurements, processing payments, facilitating outreach efforts and events, managing team meetings, tracking expenditures, and supporting budgets, financial proposals, and grant reports, and other tasks as assigned. Position available for work in the DC office or remote in select states in the US with manager approval.
What you will do:
Financial Management (35% time)
Prepare final financial report for project’s main donor and work with relevant departments to finalize report and accompany audit process
Update and maintain project budgets including shared grants, cost-share, and other project financial arrangements
Regularly review, update, and monitor all transactions, commitments, and revenue prospects for projects
Solicit, review and process invoices and other payments in compliance with established WRI policy
Follow WRI’s internal processes and deadlines related to funding, including quarterly reviews, monthly & annual closeouts, and future fiscal year annual budget submissions
Collaborate with other NCA-related projects across WRI to coordinate on staffing, fundraising, and financial management
Grant Management (25% time)
Support financial report for project management and external donors and work with relevant departments to document expenses and prepare for audits
Draft grant proposal budgets and support the collection and submission of formal proposals for team fundraising
Support donor and grants management by supporting upkeep of company database and other knowledge management systems
Monitor and advise team on maintaining compliance with terms and conditions of complex grant and contract agreements
Project Management (25% time)
Support project managers in coordinating with external partners, and provide close liaison with WRI staff across programs and departments, and operations teams at WRI international offices
Process contracts, procurement documents, work orders, and other formal documentation for project commitments
Prepare and maintain sub-agreements and contracts in collaboration with project team ensuring agreements are completed on time, including the accurate submission of progress and financial reports
Support partner management by reviewing and drafting language for contracts, reviewing interim and final reports, and ensuring all supporting documentation is accurate and provided; remind them of deadlines, and keep records of all their documents (reports, invoices, receipts, etc.)
Maintain project status tracker to gather relevant information and activity inputs to support required narrative reports
Administration & Events Management (15% time)
Coordinate team meetings and help coordinate team’s planning processes, including responsibilities for meeting notes, action items, etc.
Coordinate recruitment and manage onboarding of new team members members and interns
Keep electronic filing system for project documents including contracts, reports and relevant backup documentation, such as invoices and timesheets
Coordinate conference, webinars and event logistics for domestic and international meetings and workshops, including venue, catering, equipment, translators, travel, per diem and visa support for WRI staff and event participants
What you will need:
Education: Bachelor's degree required or sufficient work experience to demonstrate equivalent professional competency; 1+ years of relevant, full-time work experience, preferably including familiarity with financial management, grants or contract management, or nonprofit operations;
Experience: Demonstrated strong computer skills including high level of comfort with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), web-based communications (Teams, Zoom), with CRM database (Salesforce) and budgeting preferred
Organized thinker with an interest in program operations, grant compliance, and financial management
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, including proactively identifying problems and working with team members to develop solutions
Strong commitment to WRI’s mission and the values of integrity, innovation and respect that underpin all aspects of our operations
Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization.
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume with cover letter . You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.
What we offer:
A competitive salary and generous PTO that increase with tenure.
Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US.
Opportunity to provide impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities.
A workplace that focuses diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work.
The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI.
Long-term commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours.
About Us:
Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.
The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.
Our mission and values:
WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect our Earth’s natural resources and their capacity to provide for current and future generations.
Our values are shared ideals: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.
Our culture:
WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. W e are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.
Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.
This position will be based in the WRI Office in the United States. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission.
About the Program: Our global environmental research organization has grown rapidly. We seek a proactive, communicative benefits and information systems professional who is employee-focused and mission-driven with a strong interest in collaborating with our staff and Global Human Resources Network.
Job Highlight:
Reporting to the Global Talent Information Systems Manager/Interim Global Benefits Lead, you will assist to administer, update, and communicate employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, insurance, and pension plans in this role.
What will you do:
60% of time:
Process ADP New Hires through ADP Onboarding and Information Retrieval, including assisting with Personnel Action Management Forms (PAF) for payroll
Process invoices from benefits vendors, reconcile and audit monthly insurance invoices and deduction reports, and resolve billing, cancelations or change to coverages and HSA transmittals
Learn and Serve as a back up to the HR practitioner that makes changes to process payroll in the HR-Accounting biweekly payroll process
Help answer benefit enrollment questions for new hires, terminations, employees with change requests, employment status change requests, sabbatical and other requests
Help respond to daily employee inquiries, which often involves advisement, troubleshooting, and benefit claims assistance
Edit/update annual benefit guides. Help ensure compliance with programs and respective staff
25% of time:
Update compliance posters/postings physically or online versions Create guidance documents and slide decks for common requests (e.g. FAQs for processes frequently leveraged by our staff, help update/upkeep the intranet benefits pages to ease access to employees, collaborate with Accounting to incorporate their feedback to alleviate issues created by separation of information sources)
Miscellaneous projects to organize/audit information across the HRIS includes: Employee Data, Process refinement, automations, system efficiencies, etc.
15% of time:
Audit/help maintain HRIS database (ADP) to ensure database accurately reflects all staff enrollments and changes in all benefit plans (medical, dental, Life, AD&D, STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, pension, and any other benefits), update all personnel digital files and forms
Use the HRIS database learn to generate reports to simplify data requests to help with salary survey completion
Assist in noticing patters and suggesting data architecture to better capture changes in the HRIS system that will help influence decision making/resources needs to different employee change process depending on frequency
Manage data to support due diligence requests and learn to create internal dashboards for HR insights
What will you need:
Education: you have a completed Bachelor’s degree
Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of work experience with at least one year in employee benefits
Experience in an HR information system, Microsoft Office (Specifically PowerPoint and Excel), and SharePoint. Knowledge of ADP is preferred
Experience working with numbers with an interest in process improvements
Knowledge of US labor laws relating to employee benefits
Customer service skills and interest in working with diverse employees with high expectations across all levels and departments
Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and work independently
Experience handling confidential information
Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work
Potential Salary: Salary range is between 69,000 and 78,000 USD. WRI offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume with cover letter by the date of June 2, 2023 . You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.
What we offer:
A competitive salary
Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US.
The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities.
A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work.
The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI.
Long-term commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours.
Generous leave days that increase with tenure.
About Us:
Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.
The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.
Our mission and values:
WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.
Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.
Our culture:
WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.
Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.
May 11, 2023
Full time
This position will be based in the WRI Office in the United States. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission.
About the Program: Our global environmental research organization has grown rapidly. We seek a proactive, communicative benefits and information systems professional who is employee-focused and mission-driven with a strong interest in collaborating with our staff and Global Human Resources Network.
Job Highlight:
Reporting to the Global Talent Information Systems Manager/Interim Global Benefits Lead, you will assist to administer, update, and communicate employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, insurance, and pension plans in this role.
What will you do:
60% of time:
Process ADP New Hires through ADP Onboarding and Information Retrieval, including assisting with Personnel Action Management Forms (PAF) for payroll
Process invoices from benefits vendors, reconcile and audit monthly insurance invoices and deduction reports, and resolve billing, cancelations or change to coverages and HSA transmittals
Learn and Serve as a back up to the HR practitioner that makes changes to process payroll in the HR-Accounting biweekly payroll process
Help answer benefit enrollment questions for new hires, terminations, employees with change requests, employment status change requests, sabbatical and other requests
Help respond to daily employee inquiries, which often involves advisement, troubleshooting, and benefit claims assistance
Edit/update annual benefit guides. Help ensure compliance with programs and respective staff
25% of time:
Update compliance posters/postings physically or online versions Create guidance documents and slide decks for common requests (e.g. FAQs for processes frequently leveraged by our staff, help update/upkeep the intranet benefits pages to ease access to employees, collaborate with Accounting to incorporate their feedback to alleviate issues created by separation of information sources)
Miscellaneous projects to organize/audit information across the HRIS includes: Employee Data, Process refinement, automations, system efficiencies, etc.
15% of time:
Audit/help maintain HRIS database (ADP) to ensure database accurately reflects all staff enrollments and changes in all benefit plans (medical, dental, Life, AD&D, STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, pension, and any other benefits), update all personnel digital files and forms
Use the HRIS database learn to generate reports to simplify data requests to help with salary survey completion
Assist in noticing patters and suggesting data architecture to better capture changes in the HRIS system that will help influence decision making/resources needs to different employee change process depending on frequency
Manage data to support due diligence requests and learn to create internal dashboards for HR insights
What will you need:
Education: you have a completed Bachelor’s degree
Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of work experience with at least one year in employee benefits
Experience in an HR information system, Microsoft Office (Specifically PowerPoint and Excel), and SharePoint. Knowledge of ADP is preferred
Experience working with numbers with an interest in process improvements
Knowledge of US labor laws relating to employee benefits
Customer service skills and interest in working with diverse employees with high expectations across all levels and departments
Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and work independently
Experience handling confidential information
Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work
Potential Salary: Salary range is between 69,000 and 78,000 USD. WRI offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume with cover letter by the date of June 2, 2023 . You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.
What we offer:
A competitive salary
Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US.
The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities.
A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work.
The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI.
Long-term commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours.
Generous leave days that increase with tenure.
About Us:
Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.
The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.
Our mission and values:
WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.
Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.
Our culture:
WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.
Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.
This position is remote-eligible and only for consideration within the United States where WRI is state registered. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.
About the Program:
The WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities (Cities Program) helps to transform cities into compact, connected and resilient spaces that provide healthy, accessible, and prosperous living environments for their residents. We coordinate the Cities Program’s extensive technical and practical expertise through eight integrated solution areas: Integrated Transport Systems, Vision Zero, Zero Carbon Buildings, Livable Neighborhoods, Electric Mobility, Water/Heat Resilience, Air Quality and Inclusive Climate & Energy Action Planning. Data and Urban Finance are cross-cutting themes that inform all of our solution offerings. We implement our solutions by working deeply with multiple stakeholders over long periods of time to demonstrate possibilities in rapidly transforming cities. We expand our impact to other cities by leveraging these demonstrated possibilities to convene multiple cross-sectoral stakeholders and partnering with city networks. Our research and projects in cities and in national policies connect environmental sustainability, health, safety, equity, and quality of life. The Cities Data Initiative is focused on leveraging new and emerging streams of data to enable more informed, integrated, strategic, and collaborative urban planning. We help focus data innovators toward meeting the needs of city decisionmakers and we build tools and local capacity to generate actionable insights from data innovations. https://wrirosscities.org/
Job Highlight:
In this role, you will work with our Data & Tools team at the Ross Center for Sustainable Cities to provide grants and finance management, and project management support. You will work on complex, multi-year, multi-faceted international grants - developing and updating work plans and budgets, tracking, and monitoring deliverables and expenditures, preparing progress and financial reports, and working with project managers, partner organizations, and international offices to maintain healthy project collaboration and financial systems. Your responsibilities will be split 50% project management and 50% financial management. You will be supported by a team of project managers and finance specialists within the WRI Ross Center. You will work with our central finance teams including the cost and pricing team, grants and contracts team, and accounting team. You will report to the Senior Manager for Data and Tools within the Ross Center for Sustainable Cities.
What will you do:
Project Management (50%):
Facilitate team meetings and supports in the development of agendas and content for project presentations, workshops, conferences, research seminars, Executive Team and other high-level meetings; prepare invitations and takes minutes, tracking follow-up
With project leadership, supports annual and multi-year project planning efforts, including developing workplans, ensuring allocation of resources to the different projects
With the project manager and project team, you will develop and tracks progress toward the project’s theory of change
Serve as project monitoring, evaluation and learning (PMEL) liaison for the team, providing guidance and ensuring compliance with WRI institutional monitoring and evaluation tracking and reporting systems
Support the project manager in collecting inputs from WRI International Offices and partners, analyzing data and reports, and compiling reports for WRI Global institutional reporting and sharing with global external partners
Manage organization of and collaboration using internal and externally shared documents and productivity software (Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, Asana) concerning project documents and deliverables
Financial Management (25%):
Updates and maintains project funding and allocations with workstream director and project managers utilizing WRI's budgeting and forecasting software (TM1)
Process invoices and payments for projects in compliance with WRI's policies (subgrants, consultancies, work orders, etc.)
Assist the project team in the project closeout process, including turnover documentation and financial reconciliation and manages financial reporting to donors
Coordinate and advise team monthly on budget management and prepare financial review template for review with workstream director and operations staff
Develop fiscal year budget forecasts on a yearly basis with operations and your workstream director; develop proposals budgets for new opportunities
Provide timesheet guidance to the Data & Tools Cities team members on a bi-weekly basis
Grant Management (20%):
Monitor program or project performance against contract requirements and deliverables
Guide partner organizations and consultants to help them understand and comply with subgrant and contract requirements following funder policies
Process documentation for project commitments (i.e., agreements, contracts, work authorizations, and purchase orders)
Support reporting on grants, including gathering information on accomplishments, activities, and challenges for funders
Supports donor and grants management by keeping database software (Salesforce) up to date
What will you need:
Education: You have a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, business, public policy, political science, non-profit management, international affairs, or similar subject
Experience: You have a minimum of 3+ years full-time relevant work experience in financial management, budgeting, administration, nonprofit operations or a related, relevant field
You have experience organizing and managing detailed and complex budgeting structures, donor reporting and/or grant or financial management
You have experience supporting the operations or management of complex, multi-year, multi-partner projects
You have experience working with international teams or projects
You have experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), especially Excel along with writing, database management, and proofreading. Budgeting experience with Excel, or other budgeting software is desirable.
You have experience handling multiple projects with varying deadlines as well as rapidly changing priorities
You have a interest in the mission and work of the WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Languages: In addition to proficiency in written and spoken English, additional language skills are a plus
Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization.
Potential Salary:
The salary range is: 69,000 to 78,000 USD. WRI offers a great compensation and benefits package.
How to Apply
Please submit a resume with cover letter by the date of May 1, 2023. You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.
What We Offer
A great compensation package
Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the modern of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US.
The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission-driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities.
A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work.
The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI.
Long-term commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours.
Generous leave days that increase with tenure.
About Us:
Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.
The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.
Our mission and values:
WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.
Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.
Our culture:
WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.
Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.
Apr 19, 2023
Full time
This position is remote-eligible and only for consideration within the United States where WRI is state registered. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.
About the Program:
The WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities (Cities Program) helps to transform cities into compact, connected and resilient spaces that provide healthy, accessible, and prosperous living environments for their residents. We coordinate the Cities Program’s extensive technical and practical expertise through eight integrated solution areas: Integrated Transport Systems, Vision Zero, Zero Carbon Buildings, Livable Neighborhoods, Electric Mobility, Water/Heat Resilience, Air Quality and Inclusive Climate & Energy Action Planning. Data and Urban Finance are cross-cutting themes that inform all of our solution offerings. We implement our solutions by working deeply with multiple stakeholders over long periods of time to demonstrate possibilities in rapidly transforming cities. We expand our impact to other cities by leveraging these demonstrated possibilities to convene multiple cross-sectoral stakeholders and partnering with city networks. Our research and projects in cities and in national policies connect environmental sustainability, health, safety, equity, and quality of life. The Cities Data Initiative is focused on leveraging new and emerging streams of data to enable more informed, integrated, strategic, and collaborative urban planning. We help focus data innovators toward meeting the needs of city decisionmakers and we build tools and local capacity to generate actionable insights from data innovations. https://wrirosscities.org/
Job Highlight:
In this role, you will work with our Data & Tools team at the Ross Center for Sustainable Cities to provide grants and finance management, and project management support. You will work on complex, multi-year, multi-faceted international grants - developing and updating work plans and budgets, tracking, and monitoring deliverables and expenditures, preparing progress and financial reports, and working with project managers, partner organizations, and international offices to maintain healthy project collaboration and financial systems. Your responsibilities will be split 50% project management and 50% financial management. You will be supported by a team of project managers and finance specialists within the WRI Ross Center. You will work with our central finance teams including the cost and pricing team, grants and contracts team, and accounting team. You will report to the Senior Manager for Data and Tools within the Ross Center for Sustainable Cities.
What will you do:
Project Management (50%):
Facilitate team meetings and supports in the development of agendas and content for project presentations, workshops, conferences, research seminars, Executive Team and other high-level meetings; prepare invitations and takes minutes, tracking follow-up
With project leadership, supports annual and multi-year project planning efforts, including developing workplans, ensuring allocation of resources to the different projects
With the project manager and project team, you will develop and tracks progress toward the project’s theory of change
Serve as project monitoring, evaluation and learning (PMEL) liaison for the team, providing guidance and ensuring compliance with WRI institutional monitoring and evaluation tracking and reporting systems
Support the project manager in collecting inputs from WRI International Offices and partners, analyzing data and reports, and compiling reports for WRI Global institutional reporting and sharing with global external partners
Manage organization of and collaboration using internal and externally shared documents and productivity software (Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, Asana) concerning project documents and deliverables
Financial Management (25%):
Updates and maintains project funding and allocations with workstream director and project managers utilizing WRI's budgeting and forecasting software (TM1)
Process invoices and payments for projects in compliance with WRI's policies (subgrants, consultancies, work orders, etc.)
Assist the project team in the project closeout process, including turnover documentation and financial reconciliation and manages financial reporting to donors
Coordinate and advise team monthly on budget management and prepare financial review template for review with workstream director and operations staff
Develop fiscal year budget forecasts on a yearly basis with operations and your workstream director; develop proposals budgets for new opportunities
Provide timesheet guidance to the Data & Tools Cities team members on a bi-weekly basis
Grant Management (20%):
Monitor program or project performance against contract requirements and deliverables
Guide partner organizations and consultants to help them understand and comply with subgrant and contract requirements following funder policies
Process documentation for project commitments (i.e., agreements, contracts, work authorizations, and purchase orders)
Support reporting on grants, including gathering information on accomplishments, activities, and challenges for funders
Supports donor and grants management by keeping database software (Salesforce) up to date
What will you need:
Education: You have a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, business, public policy, political science, non-profit management, international affairs, or similar subject
Experience: You have a minimum of 3+ years full-time relevant work experience in financial management, budgeting, administration, nonprofit operations or a related, relevant field
You have experience organizing and managing detailed and complex budgeting structures, donor reporting and/or grant or financial management
You have experience supporting the operations or management of complex, multi-year, multi-partner projects
You have experience working with international teams or projects
You have experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), especially Excel along with writing, database management, and proofreading. Budgeting experience with Excel, or other budgeting software is desirable.
You have experience handling multiple projects with varying deadlines as well as rapidly changing priorities
You have a interest in the mission and work of the WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Languages: In addition to proficiency in written and spoken English, additional language skills are a plus
Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization.
Potential Salary:
The salary range is: 69,000 to 78,000 USD. WRI offers a great compensation and benefits package.
How to Apply
Please submit a resume with cover letter by the date of May 1, 2023. You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.
What We Offer
A great compensation package
Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the modern of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US.
The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission-driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities.
A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work.
The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI.
Long-term commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours.
Generous leave days that increase with tenure.
About Us:
Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.
The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.
Our mission and values:
WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.
Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.
Our culture:
WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.
Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.
This position is remote-eligible and only for consideration within the United States where WRI is state registered. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position. About the Program:
WRI develops practical solutions that improve people's lives and ensures that nature can survive. The Food, Forest, Water, and Ocean program seeks to shift the world toward safeguarding and maintaining natural ecosystems while enhancing the socioeconomic conditions of the communities they work within. The program consist of project teams under the umbrella of the four pillars, along with cross matrixed work between the pillars and other programs across the sisterhood of the organization and it's international offices.
Job Highlight:
You will work with colleagues within each of the four pillars of FFWO to provide grants and contract, and financial management, for a diverse portfolio. This will include partnering with multiple project managers to develop and manage grants and contracts, develop budgets for new proposals, update project budgets, prepare financial and program narrative reports, process invoices, and manage subawards. You will work with the FFWO Operations team and other Grants and Finance Specialist within each pillar of FFWO; and with WRI’s central finance teams including the cost and pricing team, grants and contracts team, and accounting team. You will report to the FFWO Global Operations Manager. What will you do: Contract and Subagreement Management (40%):
Draft and build contracts and subgrants with partners and contractors
Process invoices and payments for projects in compliance with WRI’s policies (subgrants, consultancies, work orders, etc.)
Monitor partners to ensure accurate submission of progress and financial reports
Assist project managers in ensuring compliance with all grants and contracts, detailed government grant requirements
Financial Planning and Administration (40%):
Prepare annual budgets and budgets for all new proposals and grants
Manage the individual project budgets throughout the year with project managers and FFWO operational staff
Review and track monthly expenses and staff labor hours, using WRI’s budgeting and forecasting software
Prepare detailed financial reports to funders and ensure that progress reports are submitted promptly
Project Management (20%):
Support monitoring and tracking of project deliverables to ensure that they are submitted within the period of performance
Communicate with Operations staff, International Office staff, Core Communications and partners in other program/centers to problem solve and create solutions to systemic issues ways to complete tasks
Work directly with funder to request and submit Prime award amendments, payment requests, and other funder related needs
Track funding opportunities and record information in on-line tracking systems
Assist the FFWO Senior and Global Operation Managers as needed to manage the portfolio of the program
What will you need:
Bachelor’s Degree Required (Business Administration, Financial Management, or other related discipline)
Experience and interest in program operations, grant compliance, financial management, and budgeting
3+ years of relevant work experience, in financial and budget management
Deadline-oriented
Patience and perseverance in understanding and explaining issues to partners and contractors
Process orientation
Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based.
Potential salary:
The salary range for this position is 69,000 USD - 78,000 USD. Salary is determined by experience and other compensable factors.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume with cover letter by March 10th, 2023. Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.
What we offer:
A competitive salary
Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the United States.
The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission-driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities.
A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work.
The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI.
Long-term commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours.
Generous leave days that increase with tenure.
About Us:
Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.
The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.
Our mission and values:
WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.
Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.
Our culture:
WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.
Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.
Mar 08, 2023
Full time
This position is remote-eligible and only for consideration within the United States where WRI is state registered. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position. About the Program:
WRI develops practical solutions that improve people's lives and ensures that nature can survive. The Food, Forest, Water, and Ocean program seeks to shift the world toward safeguarding and maintaining natural ecosystems while enhancing the socioeconomic conditions of the communities they work within. The program consist of project teams under the umbrella of the four pillars, along with cross matrixed work between the pillars and other programs across the sisterhood of the organization and it's international offices.
Job Highlight:
You will work with colleagues within each of the four pillars of FFWO to provide grants and contract, and financial management, for a diverse portfolio. This will include partnering with multiple project managers to develop and manage grants and contracts, develop budgets for new proposals, update project budgets, prepare financial and program narrative reports, process invoices, and manage subawards. You will work with the FFWO Operations team and other Grants and Finance Specialist within each pillar of FFWO; and with WRI’s central finance teams including the cost and pricing team, grants and contracts team, and accounting team. You will report to the FFWO Global Operations Manager. What will you do: Contract and Subagreement Management (40%):
Draft and build contracts and subgrants with partners and contractors
Process invoices and payments for projects in compliance with WRI’s policies (subgrants, consultancies, work orders, etc.)
Monitor partners to ensure accurate submission of progress and financial reports
Assist project managers in ensuring compliance with all grants and contracts, detailed government grant requirements
Financial Planning and Administration (40%):
Prepare annual budgets and budgets for all new proposals and grants
Manage the individual project budgets throughout the year with project managers and FFWO operational staff
Review and track monthly expenses and staff labor hours, using WRI’s budgeting and forecasting software
Prepare detailed financial reports to funders and ensure that progress reports are submitted promptly
Project Management (20%):
Support monitoring and tracking of project deliverables to ensure that they are submitted within the period of performance
Communicate with Operations staff, International Office staff, Core Communications and partners in other program/centers to problem solve and create solutions to systemic issues ways to complete tasks
Work directly with funder to request and submit Prime award amendments, payment requests, and other funder related needs
Track funding opportunities and record information in on-line tracking systems
Assist the FFWO Senior and Global Operation Managers as needed to manage the portfolio of the program
What will you need:
Bachelor’s Degree Required (Business Administration, Financial Management, or other related discipline)
Experience and interest in program operations, grant compliance, financial management, and budgeting
3+ years of relevant work experience, in financial and budget management
Deadline-oriented
Patience and perseverance in understanding and explaining issues to partners and contractors
Process orientation
Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based.
Potential salary:
The salary range for this position is 69,000 USD - 78,000 USD. Salary is determined by experience and other compensable factors.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume with cover letter by March 10th, 2023. Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.
What we offer:
A competitive salary
Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the United States.
The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission-driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities.
A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work.
The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI.
Long-term commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours.
Generous leave days that increase with tenure.
About Us:
Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.
The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.
Our mission and values:
WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.
Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.
Our culture:
WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.
Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.
This position is remote-eligible and only for consideration within the United States where WRI is state registered. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position. This position is to support the project’s financing and utility research and policy advocacy as well as to provide operational and administrative support across the project.
About the Program:
WRI’s Electric School Bus Initiative (ESBI) aims to collaborate with partners and communities to build unstoppable momentum toward an equitable transition of the U.S. school bus fleet to electric by 2030, bringing health, climate, and economic benefits to children and families across the country and normalizing electric mobility for an entire generation. The Initiative sits at the intersection of WRI’s Climate, Cities, and Energy programmatic areas.
https://electricschoolbusinitiative.org/
Job Highlight: In this role, you will work as part of a team to support subject matter experts on research and education activities that answer questions like: What funding and financing is available to support electric school bus procurement? What are the barriers to accessing these resources, and how can these be overcome, especially for underserved districts? What is the role for electric utilities in supporting this transition? You will execute qualitative and quantitative research and analysis tasks that inform the ESBI’s policy advocacy efforts and implementation activities, centering equity across all work. Additionally, you will develop and implement new processes to streamline internal coordination, foster team cohesion, and improve project delivery. You will provide administrative and logistical support across the ESBI program, including to the ESBI Director. You will work closely with colleagues across the Initiative and will work closely within the two primary workstreams where this position is housed: Funding & Finance and Management & Operations.
You will report to the Project Manager with secondary reporting lines to the eMobility Financial Solutions Manager and Project Director.
What you will do:
Research Assistance (30%)
Undertake research with guidance from colleagues, including collection and synthesis of qualitative and quantitative information.
Review publications, utility regulatory dockets, interview transcripts, program data, and other sources to draw out insights and learnings as directed.
Attend and summarize key takeaways from webinars, meetings, and virtual workshops/conferences discussing transportation electrification, funding & finance, utility regulation and other topics.
Communication, engagement, and coordination (20%)
Support development of slide decks, draft memorandums and other resources for internal and external audiences to convey information, present analysis, and provide recommendations.
Participate in engagement with internal and external partners and stakeholders to strengthen relationships and collaborate on projects.
Assist in coordination of publications through development and review processes.
Administrative Assistance (50%)
Design and implement efforts to increase team efficiency through streamlined internal coordination, better meeting practices, improved program organization
Ensure effective internal coordination by arranging internal meetings, preparing agenda items, taking notes
Create and maintain internal knowledge repositories, files, datasets, organizational charts, notes for the ESBI program to improve internal knowledge sharing and organization
Provide guidance to staff on travel logistics and provide direct travel support to the project lead
What you will need:
Education: You have a Bachelor’s degree in any field including humanities, social sciences, hard sciences, math or engineering
Experience: You have 0-2+ years full-time relevant work experience. You have had exposure to or experience with policy, communications, program administration or project management, or research in any related field such as energy, public health, community engagement, EV transition, transportation, or others,
Coursework, experience, or interest in economics, finance, or cost-benefit analysis
Experience using various Microsoft Office tools such as PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Languages: You have written and verbal proficiency in English.
Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization.
Potential Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors. WRI offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume with cover letter by the date of January 2023 . You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.
What we offer:
A competitive salary
Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US.
The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organisation with access to varied learning and training opportunities.
A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work.
The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI.
Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours.
Generous leave days that increase with tenure.
About Us: Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organisation that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions. The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.
Our mission and values:
WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.
Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.
Our culture: WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organisational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognising our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.
Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.
Jan 10, 2023
Full time
This position is remote-eligible and only for consideration within the United States where WRI is state registered. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position. This position is to support the project’s financing and utility research and policy advocacy as well as to provide operational and administrative support across the project.
About the Program:
WRI’s Electric School Bus Initiative (ESBI) aims to collaborate with partners and communities to build unstoppable momentum toward an equitable transition of the U.S. school bus fleet to electric by 2030, bringing health, climate, and economic benefits to children and families across the country and normalizing electric mobility for an entire generation. The Initiative sits at the intersection of WRI’s Climate, Cities, and Energy programmatic areas.
https://electricschoolbusinitiative.org/
Job Highlight: In this role, you will work as part of a team to support subject matter experts on research and education activities that answer questions like: What funding and financing is available to support electric school bus procurement? What are the barriers to accessing these resources, and how can these be overcome, especially for underserved districts? What is the role for electric utilities in supporting this transition? You will execute qualitative and quantitative research and analysis tasks that inform the ESBI’s policy advocacy efforts and implementation activities, centering equity across all work. Additionally, you will develop and implement new processes to streamline internal coordination, foster team cohesion, and improve project delivery. You will provide administrative and logistical support across the ESBI program, including to the ESBI Director. You will work closely with colleagues across the Initiative and will work closely within the two primary workstreams where this position is housed: Funding & Finance and Management & Operations.
You will report to the Project Manager with secondary reporting lines to the eMobility Financial Solutions Manager and Project Director.
What you will do:
Research Assistance (30%)
Undertake research with guidance from colleagues, including collection and synthesis of qualitative and quantitative information.
Review publications, utility regulatory dockets, interview transcripts, program data, and other sources to draw out insights and learnings as directed.
Attend and summarize key takeaways from webinars, meetings, and virtual workshops/conferences discussing transportation electrification, funding & finance, utility regulation and other topics.
Communication, engagement, and coordination (20%)
Support development of slide decks, draft memorandums and other resources for internal and external audiences to convey information, present analysis, and provide recommendations.
Participate in engagement with internal and external partners and stakeholders to strengthen relationships and collaborate on projects.
Assist in coordination of publications through development and review processes.
Administrative Assistance (50%)
Design and implement efforts to increase team efficiency through streamlined internal coordination, better meeting practices, improved program organization
Ensure effective internal coordination by arranging internal meetings, preparing agenda items, taking notes
Create and maintain internal knowledge repositories, files, datasets, organizational charts, notes for the ESBI program to improve internal knowledge sharing and organization
Provide guidance to staff on travel logistics and provide direct travel support to the project lead
What you will need:
Education: You have a Bachelor’s degree in any field including humanities, social sciences, hard sciences, math or engineering
Experience: You have 0-2+ years full-time relevant work experience. You have had exposure to or experience with policy, communications, program administration or project management, or research in any related field such as energy, public health, community engagement, EV transition, transportation, or others,
Coursework, experience, or interest in economics, finance, or cost-benefit analysis
Experience using various Microsoft Office tools such as PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Languages: You have written and verbal proficiency in English.
Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization.
Potential Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors. WRI offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume with cover letter by the date of January 2023 . You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.
What we offer:
A competitive salary
Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US.
The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organisation with access to varied learning and training opportunities.
A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work.
The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI.
Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours.
Generous leave days that increase with tenure.
About Us: Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organisation that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions. The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.
Our mission and values:
WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.
Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.
Our culture: WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organisational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognising our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.
Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.
ACE EPIC placements provide young adults with focused, hands-on opportunities to work alongside and under the guidance of agency mentors as they apply their knowledge of resource management on their path to becoming the next generation of resource and land managers.
Funding for ACE positions is provided by a federal program designed specifically for the employment of youth and young adults.
For more information about ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org
Summary: American Conservation Experience, a non-profit youth and young adult conservation corps in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking an Environmental Education Member to contribute to urban outreach and environmental education efforts alongside U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Staff. During this term, the ACE member will develop environmental education programs and deliver these programs to students at the refuge and at urban schools near the Southeast Louisiana Refuges Complex.
Start Date: Spring 2022
End Date: 32 weeks later
**32-week commitment required**
Location: Southeast Louisiana Refuges Complex, LA
Nine Southeast Louisiana Refuges are part of a rich ecological system which includes marshes, pine and bottomland hardwood forests, lakes, barrier islands, swamps and bayous. Ranging from the marshy delta at the mouth of the Mississippi, to the wetlands that help protect New Orleans from hurricanes and provide a nursery to the fisheries that support the region’s food economy, to the wild bayous of the Atchafalaya Basin; the Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges preserve wildlife, habitat, and recreation opportunities representative of this unique part of the country.
All of the Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges are open to public visits for nature-based recreational enjoyment. Priority public uses are hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, wildlife photography, environmental education, and interpretation.
For more information about the Southeast Louisiana Refuges Complex please visit: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/big_branch_marsh/About_the_Complex.html
Age Requirements: Funding for many ACE positions is provided by a federal program designed specifically for the employment of youth and young adults and therefore is subject to minimum and maximum age requirements.
Work Schedule : Duties will primarily be carried out 8am to 4pm 5 days per week. Bi-weekly totals should not exceed 80 hours. A flexible work schedule may be required, which could involve work performed outside of normal work hours including on weekends. Time off for federal holidays is granted, and additional requests for time off should be directed to ACE and the FWS for approval.
Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute approximately 40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $300 /week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.
Housing: ACE members will be accommodated in Refuge housing at no cost for the duration of the internship. If applicants reside within a 50 miles of the Lacombe office housing will not be offered, but a mileage stipend can be negotiated.
AmeriCorps: This position may be eligible for a 900-hour AmeriCorps Education Award ( $3,097.50 ) upon successful completion of service hours. Additional enrollment and volunteer service is required.
Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-competitive Hiring Authority: Members serving on this project may be eligible to receive a Department of the Interior (DOI) PLC non-competitive hiring authority certificate upon completion of their term of service. Eligible members must meet standard requirements of completing at least 640 hours (16 weeks at 40 hours/week) and utilize their certificate when applying for qualifying federal positions within 2 years of receipt and before the age of 31. More information can be provided upon request.
Position Description:
This individual placement is meant to facilitate personal growth and professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with agency professionals. These experiential learning opportunities will be hands-on, engaging, culturally relevant and utilizes resources in the local community and environment. The position is responsible for supporting the implementation of curriculum through presenting programs, fostering partnerships, assisting in the planning of logistics, co-teaching and leading. The position will support the USFWS mission of habitat enhancement and maintenance for endangered species through the use of prescribed fire education, as an additional component.
Primary Duties include:
prepare and present on-and off-site environmental education programs for a variety of audiences
develop and present a variety of interpretive programs including orientations and guided hikes for a variety of public audiences or school groups
assist with the management of wildlife-dependent recreation opportunities such as hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, wildlife photography, environmental education and interpretation
use verbal and written communication to effectively implement community engagement
develop or revise environmental education and interpretive materials (e.g. brochures, web content, exhibits and signs)
draft a variety of written materials including news releases, articles, correspondence and event flyers
assist in the operation of a visitor center.
Physical Requirements: This position may require physical exertion such as walking long distances over wet and rough surfaces while carrying up to 40 lbs.; bending, crouching, stooping, lifting or reaching. Hand and finger dexterity and physical coordination may involve fine and precise procedures, delicate adjustments or exact measurements.
Environmental Conditions/Hazards: The ACE member may encounter environmental conditions/hazards including extreme heat or cold, rocky terrain, swamp or wetland conditions, biting insects, and potentially dangerous wildlife. The member is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow staff/members or resources.
Vehicle and Equipment Use/Safety: If a vehicle is required for the accomplishment of the duties, one will be provided by the FWS or ACE. Any tools required for the accomplishment of the duties will be provided by the FWS. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), typically provided by the FWS, will be mandatory for any activity that requires it. Strict adherence to FWS and ACE equipment training, certification and safety protocols is required.
Qualifications:
Required:
Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group.
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request).
Willing to undergo and must pass required criminal history checks.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred:
Competitive applicants for this position can hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED and/or have interest in subject areas such as natural resources, biology, ecology or a related subject.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability and willingness to develop and conduct interpretive and educational programs.
Deep interest in working with students and visitors of all ages in interpretive and educational programming.
To Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to the online application page for this position here: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/ .
NOTE: Early consideration will be given as applications are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact ACE EPIC USFWS Division Support Specialist, Claire Barnwell, cbarnwell@usaconservation.org, (585) 484-7626.
Vaccination Requirement: ACE Members must verify that they are fully vaccinated for Covid-19 or have requested and been granted a medical or religious exemption to vaccination by the time they start their term.
EEO: American Conservation Experience provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Conservation Experience complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Feb 21, 2022
Intern
ACE EPIC placements provide young adults with focused, hands-on opportunities to work alongside and under the guidance of agency mentors as they apply their knowledge of resource management on their path to becoming the next generation of resource and land managers.
Funding for ACE positions is provided by a federal program designed specifically for the employment of youth and young adults.
For more information about ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org
Summary: American Conservation Experience, a non-profit youth and young adult conservation corps in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking an Environmental Education Member to contribute to urban outreach and environmental education efforts alongside U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Staff. During this term, the ACE member will develop environmental education programs and deliver these programs to students at the refuge and at urban schools near the Southeast Louisiana Refuges Complex.
Start Date: Spring 2022
End Date: 32 weeks later
**32-week commitment required**
Location: Southeast Louisiana Refuges Complex, LA
Nine Southeast Louisiana Refuges are part of a rich ecological system which includes marshes, pine and bottomland hardwood forests, lakes, barrier islands, swamps and bayous. Ranging from the marshy delta at the mouth of the Mississippi, to the wetlands that help protect New Orleans from hurricanes and provide a nursery to the fisheries that support the region’s food economy, to the wild bayous of the Atchafalaya Basin; the Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges preserve wildlife, habitat, and recreation opportunities representative of this unique part of the country.
All of the Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges are open to public visits for nature-based recreational enjoyment. Priority public uses are hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, wildlife photography, environmental education, and interpretation.
For more information about the Southeast Louisiana Refuges Complex please visit: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/big_branch_marsh/About_the_Complex.html
Age Requirements: Funding for many ACE positions is provided by a federal program designed specifically for the employment of youth and young adults and therefore is subject to minimum and maximum age requirements.
Work Schedule : Duties will primarily be carried out 8am to 4pm 5 days per week. Bi-weekly totals should not exceed 80 hours. A flexible work schedule may be required, which could involve work performed outside of normal work hours including on weekends. Time off for federal holidays is granted, and additional requests for time off should be directed to ACE and the FWS for approval.
Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute approximately 40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $300 /week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.
Housing: ACE members will be accommodated in Refuge housing at no cost for the duration of the internship. If applicants reside within a 50 miles of the Lacombe office housing will not be offered, but a mileage stipend can be negotiated.
AmeriCorps: This position may be eligible for a 900-hour AmeriCorps Education Award ( $3,097.50 ) upon successful completion of service hours. Additional enrollment and volunteer service is required.
Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-competitive Hiring Authority: Members serving on this project may be eligible to receive a Department of the Interior (DOI) PLC non-competitive hiring authority certificate upon completion of their term of service. Eligible members must meet standard requirements of completing at least 640 hours (16 weeks at 40 hours/week) and utilize their certificate when applying for qualifying federal positions within 2 years of receipt and before the age of 31. More information can be provided upon request.
Position Description:
This individual placement is meant to facilitate personal growth and professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with agency professionals. These experiential learning opportunities will be hands-on, engaging, culturally relevant and utilizes resources in the local community and environment. The position is responsible for supporting the implementation of curriculum through presenting programs, fostering partnerships, assisting in the planning of logistics, co-teaching and leading. The position will support the USFWS mission of habitat enhancement and maintenance for endangered species through the use of prescribed fire education, as an additional component.
Primary Duties include:
prepare and present on-and off-site environmental education programs for a variety of audiences
develop and present a variety of interpretive programs including orientations and guided hikes for a variety of public audiences or school groups
assist with the management of wildlife-dependent recreation opportunities such as hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, wildlife photography, environmental education and interpretation
use verbal and written communication to effectively implement community engagement
develop or revise environmental education and interpretive materials (e.g. brochures, web content, exhibits and signs)
draft a variety of written materials including news releases, articles, correspondence and event flyers
assist in the operation of a visitor center.
Physical Requirements: This position may require physical exertion such as walking long distances over wet and rough surfaces while carrying up to 40 lbs.; bending, crouching, stooping, lifting or reaching. Hand and finger dexterity and physical coordination may involve fine and precise procedures, delicate adjustments or exact measurements.
Environmental Conditions/Hazards: The ACE member may encounter environmental conditions/hazards including extreme heat or cold, rocky terrain, swamp or wetland conditions, biting insects, and potentially dangerous wildlife. The member is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow staff/members or resources.
Vehicle and Equipment Use/Safety: If a vehicle is required for the accomplishment of the duties, one will be provided by the FWS or ACE. Any tools required for the accomplishment of the duties will be provided by the FWS. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), typically provided by the FWS, will be mandatory for any activity that requires it. Strict adherence to FWS and ACE equipment training, certification and safety protocols is required.
Qualifications:
Required:
Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group.
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request).
Willing to undergo and must pass required criminal history checks.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred:
Competitive applicants for this position can hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED and/or have interest in subject areas such as natural resources, biology, ecology or a related subject.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability and willingness to develop and conduct interpretive and educational programs.
Deep interest in working with students and visitors of all ages in interpretive and educational programming.
To Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to the online application page for this position here: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/ .
NOTE: Early consideration will be given as applications are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact ACE EPIC USFWS Division Support Specialist, Claire Barnwell, cbarnwell@usaconservation.org, (585) 484-7626.
Vaccination Requirement: ACE Members must verify that they are fully vaccinated for Covid-19 or have requested and been granted a medical or religious exemption to vaccination by the time they start their term.
EEO: American Conservation Experience provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Conservation Experience complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Greetings, The Bureau of Land Management would like to share the following vacancy announcement . This announcement is open and accepting applications from 1/18/2022 - 2/18/22.
Field Manager, GS-0201-13, Arcata, CA (Vacancy Announcement closes 2/18/22)
California BLM is recruiting for the permanent Field Manager position in the Arcata Field Office (AFO) located in California's beautiful northern coast. The office manages a collection of management units and wilderness areas that exceed 200,000 acres of public land across a variety of landscapes principally in Humboldt, Mendocino, and Trinity counties. The office hosts an incredible staff who are highly productive, very knowledgeable, and work collaboratively both within the office as well as with numerous external partner groups.
The AFO manages five wilderness areas, several wild and scenic rivers and areas of special designation including the King Range National Conservation Area, Headwaters Forest Reserve, California Coastal National Monument, and many Areas of Critical Environmental Concern. Principal programs include coastal and wilderness recreation, forest and fuels management, wildlife and fisheries conservation, partnerships and tribal collaboration, livestock grazing and managing land tenure. Popular public recreation activities include hiking the Lost Coast Trail in the King Range Wilderness, mountain biking in the King Range NCA and Lacks Creek Management Areas, off-highway vehicle riding and driving at the Samoa Dunes Recreation Area, coastal sight-seeing and beach combing, and dispersed hunting and camping.
The Arcata Field Office is located in Arcata, a northern California community in Humboldt County. The county is densely forested and mountainous, largely rural, with a population of about 135,000. There are about 110 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline. Visitors are drawn to the redwood forests, coastal vistas and beaches, and dozens of national, state, and local forests and parks. The area has a rich presence and history of indigenous people, including but not limited to, the Wiyot, Yurok, Hupa, and Wailaki tribes.
Humboldt Bay is a vital aquatic resource for birds and wildlife, and supports waterfowl hunting, commercial fishing and oyster production. It serves as a deep-water port. The primary population center is around Humboldt Bay. The region has historic communities including Eureka and Arcata, and hosts College of the Redwoods (a California community college) and Humboldt State University in Arcata. Area residents and visitors enjoy popular sports, arts and entertainment events, and benefit from high performing schools and vibrant sports programs. There are numerous other federal agencies locally as well including the Six Rivers National Forest, Redwood National Park and USFWS.
Please consider applying and share with anyone you know who may be interested. The announcement will close on February 18, 2022. https://www.usajobs.gov/job/631996500
Agency Contact Information - Vanessa Garza - vgarza@blm.gov
Duties
Directs administration of a variety of management programs such as safety, upward mobility, cost reduction, sick leave, EEO, drug and harassment free workplace, overtime usage, employee engagement etc.
Responsible for maintaining a sound organization that effectively and efficiently uses personnel, equipment, materials and financial records.
Establishes policies, regulations, procedures, etc., to accomplish organizational objectives.
Responsible for program planning under established BLM guidelines, and submission of preliminary budget estimates to the District Manager.
Conducts resource planning and management in coordination with representatives of Federal, State, tribal, and local governments, the general public, public land users, and private landowners.
Responsible for maintaining a sound organization that effectively and efficiently uses personnel, equipment, materials and financial records.
Responsible for staffing positions with best-qualified individuals, and for training and development of personnel within their respective specialties as well as in other disciplines related to the Field Office and BLM-wide programs.
Responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating a broad array of complex resource management programs requiring intensive multiple-use management and protection of a variety of resources.
Jan 25, 2022
Full time
Greetings, The Bureau of Land Management would like to share the following vacancy announcement . This announcement is open and accepting applications from 1/18/2022 - 2/18/22.
Field Manager, GS-0201-13, Arcata, CA (Vacancy Announcement closes 2/18/22)
California BLM is recruiting for the permanent Field Manager position in the Arcata Field Office (AFO) located in California's beautiful northern coast. The office manages a collection of management units and wilderness areas that exceed 200,000 acres of public land across a variety of landscapes principally in Humboldt, Mendocino, and Trinity counties. The office hosts an incredible staff who are highly productive, very knowledgeable, and work collaboratively both within the office as well as with numerous external partner groups.
The AFO manages five wilderness areas, several wild and scenic rivers and areas of special designation including the King Range National Conservation Area, Headwaters Forest Reserve, California Coastal National Monument, and many Areas of Critical Environmental Concern. Principal programs include coastal and wilderness recreation, forest and fuels management, wildlife and fisheries conservation, partnerships and tribal collaboration, livestock grazing and managing land tenure. Popular public recreation activities include hiking the Lost Coast Trail in the King Range Wilderness, mountain biking in the King Range NCA and Lacks Creek Management Areas, off-highway vehicle riding and driving at the Samoa Dunes Recreation Area, coastal sight-seeing and beach combing, and dispersed hunting and camping.
The Arcata Field Office is located in Arcata, a northern California community in Humboldt County. The county is densely forested and mountainous, largely rural, with a population of about 135,000. There are about 110 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline. Visitors are drawn to the redwood forests, coastal vistas and beaches, and dozens of national, state, and local forests and parks. The area has a rich presence and history of indigenous people, including but not limited to, the Wiyot, Yurok, Hupa, and Wailaki tribes.
Humboldt Bay is a vital aquatic resource for birds and wildlife, and supports waterfowl hunting, commercial fishing and oyster production. It serves as a deep-water port. The primary population center is around Humboldt Bay. The region has historic communities including Eureka and Arcata, and hosts College of the Redwoods (a California community college) and Humboldt State University in Arcata. Area residents and visitors enjoy popular sports, arts and entertainment events, and benefit from high performing schools and vibrant sports programs. There are numerous other federal agencies locally as well including the Six Rivers National Forest, Redwood National Park and USFWS.
Please consider applying and share with anyone you know who may be interested. The announcement will close on February 18, 2022. https://www.usajobs.gov/job/631996500
Agency Contact Information - Vanessa Garza - vgarza@blm.gov
Duties
Directs administration of a variety of management programs such as safety, upward mobility, cost reduction, sick leave, EEO, drug and harassment free workplace, overtime usage, employee engagement etc.
Responsible for maintaining a sound organization that effectively and efficiently uses personnel, equipment, materials and financial records.
Establishes policies, regulations, procedures, etc., to accomplish organizational objectives.
Responsible for program planning under established BLM guidelines, and submission of preliminary budget estimates to the District Manager.
Conducts resource planning and management in coordination with representatives of Federal, State, tribal, and local governments, the general public, public land users, and private landowners.
Responsible for maintaining a sound organization that effectively and efficiently uses personnel, equipment, materials and financial records.
Responsible for staffing positions with best-qualified individuals, and for training and development of personnel within their respective specialties as well as in other disciplines related to the Field Office and BLM-wide programs.
Responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating a broad array of complex resource management programs requiring intensive multiple-use management and protection of a variety of resources.