Climate Education Project Lead, K-12 (Remote/NYC)

SEI; New York (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work arrangement

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental and vision coverage

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

SEI is seeking an experienced Project Lead to drive climate and clean energy education initiatives in New York schools. You will lead field work in the New York area, build relationships with educators and partners, and help teachers bring this important work into classrooms while advancing SEI’s mission.

The role combines on-the-ground coordination with virtual training, requiring travel to training sites around NYC and Long Island about three times per month.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience leading substantial projects or workstreams.
• Experience working in school systems and with educators.
• Knowledge of clean energy topics, including climate change, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and policy.
• Experience in energy, environmental science, sustainability, or nonprofit administration.
• Skilled in virtual and in-person facilitation, public speaking, and professional training delivery.
• Knowledge of instructional design and training methodologies.
• Ability to build and maintain positive partnerships in the community.
• Willingness to travel regularly to training locations and field sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership within a large New York-based education initiative within Energize Schools.
• Lead in-person and virtual trainings to educators on climate change and clean energy topics.
• Manage logistics for trainings, including scheduling, venues, materials, and guest speakers.
• Grow and maintain external relationships with educational entities and partners across New York State.
• Develop, maintain, and guide training content, curricula, and resources.

Skills

Project leadership

Facilitation

Public speaking

Stakeholder coordination

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Clear communication

Diversity & inclusion

Tools

Asana

Salesforce

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

SEI is seeking an experienced Project Lead to drive climate and clean energy education initiatives in New York schools. You will lead field work in the New York area, build relationships with educators and partners, and help teachers bring this important work into classrooms while advancing SEI’s mission.

The role combines on-the-ground coordination with virtual training, requiring travel to training sites around NYC and Long Island about three times per month.