Senior Associate, Climate Solutions & Philanthropy Strategy

CEA Consulting; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CEA Consulting, an environmental consultancy, is seeking a Senior Associate in San Francisco to lead climate-focused engagements and manage complex projects for foundations, NGOs, and impact investors. The role requires intellectual rigor, strong writing and communication, and the ability to synthesize diverse information for actionable outcomes.

Travel is likely, and the successful candidate will interact with leaders in philanthropy and environmental policy.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex consulting engagements.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.
• Ability to synthesize diverse information for reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of climate-focused consulting engagements.
• Collaborate with foundations, NGOs, and investors to define scope and deliverables.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and client-ready syntheses for senior leadership.

Skills

Project management

Research

Communication

Climate policy knowledge

Job description

CEA Consulting, an environmental consultancy, is seeking a Senior Associate in San Francisco to lead climate-focused engagements and manage complex projects for foundations, NGOs, and impact investors. The role requires intellectual rigor, strong writing and communication, and the ability to synthesize diverse information for actionable outcomes.

Travel is likely, and the successful candidate will interact with leaders in philanthropy and environmental policy.