Program Officer (SCF)

EPIP; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization focused on decarbonizing the world economy is seeking innovative thinkers to contribute to climate strategies. This role involves collaboration with diverse stakeholders, strategy development, and implementation, offering the chance to make a significant global impact towards a net-zero future.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with a focus on climate mitigation strategies.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and assess emerging needs.
• Experience in policy development or implementation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate ambitious climate strategies to drive global change.
• Collaborate with program directors to develop impactful strategies.
• Compile research and assess potential impacts and organizations for implementation.

Skills

Collaborative thinking

Research ability

Policy analysis

Strategic development

Education

Advanced degree in relevant field

Job description

Sequoia Climate Fund is a new philanthropy that seeks to decarbonize the world economy at a speed and scale equal to the challenge. We support bold strategies and efforts that will have both near-term impact and the greatest probability of long-term success. We believe that solving climate change requires the adoption of ambitious, evidence-based policy solutions that transform markets, advance clean technology, and lead to large-scale change. Our focus areas include power, transportation, buildings, industry, land use, agriculture and forestry, finance, communications, movement building, and public engagement. Sequoia Climate Fund is active in major emitting geographies, including China, the United States, India, the European Union, among others. We are dedicated to building the political will and powerful coalitions needed to achieve these bold policy solutions. Our office and staff are based in Irvine, California.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Sequoia Climate Fund is seeking collaborative, bold, and innovative thinkers to help identify and evaluate ambitious climate strategies capable of driving transformative change globally. The successful candidate will work with peer networks, government officials, thought leaders, and key stakeholders to assess emerging needs, gaps, and opportunities in the field. They will collaborate with one or more Sequoia Program Directors to develop and execute strategies based on these insights, compiling research and evidence to assess potential impact and success probabilities, and identifying organizations best suited to implement these strategies. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual eager to contribute to a net-zero carbon future. The position provides the chance to make a global impact while supporting climate mitigation policies in high-emitting countries. As Sequoia Climate Fund is a new and growing organization, this role is dynamic and evolving.

HOW TO APPLY

Click here for more information or to apply. CEA Recruiting is assisting Sequoia Climate Fund with this search. Interested candidates should submit via the link below: (1) resume, (2) cover letter, (3) two non-published writing samples (no more than 5 pages each), such as a technical paper, memo, or proposal, or other relevant documents, and (4) salary requirements (specifying amount or range). Please direct all applications and inquiries to CEA Recruiting. This position remains open until filled.

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