The University of Chicago’s new Climate Systems Engineering initiative (CSEi) invites nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director (ED). The Executive Director will report directly to CSEi’s founding Faculty Director, Professor David Keith, and will play a leading role in the conception and organization of this exciting and novel initiative. The ED will develop and grow all aspects of this initiative at the University while also serving as a thought partner to the faculty director and faculty leadership.
Salary: $55,000-$65,000
The Energy and Policy Institute is seeking a new team member who can help us hold the special interests that are blocking climate and renewable energy progress accountable for their actions. The Research Associate will support our investigations into fossil fuel and utility-aligned interests that spread misinformation about clean energy projects, and obstruct climate action at the state and local level.
The Young Leaders' Summit on Northern Climate Change (the "Summit") is an opportunity for youth, aged 18 to 30, to come together and discuss climate change mitigation and adaptation in northern Canada. Participants will learn about various impacts and actions from Elders, researchers, land-users, policy makers, and other climate leaders. This is also a great opportunity to connect with others from across the north!
Virtual participation may be available for selected parts of the schedule, depending on interest and funding.
Salary: $86,500-$121,000
Salary: $60,000 - $85,000
Mountain Studies Institute (MSI) is looking for a creative, strategic, and self-motivated professional to lead MSI’s Forest Program. This position will direct the Forest Team in implementing a suite of existing collaborative, research, and monitoring projects as well as build and develop new initiatives to lead the program into the future. The Program Director will work closely with the Executive Director on strategic direction and funding for the MSI Forest Program.
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a $5 million funding opportunity through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help communities address extreme heat, which is growing in intensity due to the climate crisis and affecting millions of Americans. This competitively awarded funding will support two new virtual research centers that will provide actionable, place-based information that communities and individuals can use as climate change makes heat waves more frequent and intense.
This month, EPA’s Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers will be launched. They will provide technical assistance and grant writing support to community-based nonprofit organizations, tribes and local governments so that they’re ready for the $550 million EPA Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grant Making Program.
Salary: $119,000 - $160,000
The University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership is currently seeking applicants for a Climate Communications Specialist to create and implement effective communications for the MCAP team and our climate adaptation projects and programs. The application deadline is July 27.
Salary: $78,592 - $172,075 per year
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is hiring two social scientist/physical scientists to support the the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS). One of the positions is open to the public, the other is open to status candidates.
In Fall 2023, the South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center at the University of Oklahoma will offer two short courses exploring the impacts of climate change and climate modeling.
These courses are free, completely online, and self-paced! You will have the opportunity to learn directly from climate experts at OU and our partner institutions. Upon successful completion of each course, you will receive a personalized certificate to commemorate your training.
This registration form is for our courses beginning Fall 2023:
Salary: $55,000/year
The Climate Reality Project is a nonprofit organization founded by former US Vice President Al Gore. Our mission is to catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every sector of society. At The Climate Reality Project, we come to work every day to help solve the climate crisis. We do it by working from the ground up, empowering people and communities worldwide to fight for their future and together drive a just transition to clean energy.
Salary: $55,000/year.
The Climate Reality Project is a nonprofit organization founded by former US Vice President Al Gore. Our mission is to catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every sector of society. At The Climate Reality Project, we come to work every day to help solve the climate crisis. We do it by working from the ground up, empowering people and communities worldwide to fight for their future and together drive a just transition to clean energy.
Join the global fight for a healthy climate by taking action in local communities. Community Stewardship Facilitators engage people in climate issues by leading environmental action activities. Whether organizing tree plantings, water or air quality testing, community gardens or environmental education, you’ll make an incredible impact!
Salary: $72,000/year plus $5,419/year health insurance and prescription supplement and $5,500/year for travel.
Mentor: Anne Marsh (anne.marsh@usda.gov). For questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor.
The 2024 Susan L. Williams National Coral Reef Management Fellowship program is a partnership between Nova Southeastern University’s National Coral Reef Institute, NOAA’s Coral Reef Conservation Program, the U.S. Department of Interior Office of Insular Affairs, and the U.S. Coral Reef All Islands Committee.
Environmental Incentives seeks to hire a Climate Mitigation and Agriculture Specialist who will work at the intersection of agriculture and climate change mitigation to support USAID’s Natural Climate Solutions Division in the Center for Environment, Energy, and Infrastructure (EEI). The Specialist will be embedded within USAID as a member of the Division, working across the EEI Center as well as USAID’s Bureau for Resilience and Food Security (RFS).
Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 annually
Salary: $50,000 - $55,000
Virginia Conservation Network (VCN) is the network of 150+ partner organizations across the Commonwealth committed to building a powerful, diverse, and highly-coordinated conservation movement. VCN works on a wide range of issues including meeting Virginia’s 100% clean energy goals; restoring the health of the Chesapeake Bay; creating access to parks, trails, and walkable/bikeable communities; ensuring environmental justice for all; and more.
Salary: $28,000 Living Stipend for the 11-month service term, paid out monthly