Climate Services Manager

The Community Climate Collaborative (C3) is a non-profit organization serving Albemarle County, Charlottesville, and Richmond, VA. C3 believes the power to fight climate change resides within our communities. C3 works with businesses, residents, schools, nonprofits, and local governments to catalyze climate action at the community level through evidence-based planning, collaboration, programs, and advocacy which directly reduce climate pollution and elevate climate leadership. C3 recognizes that an equitable transition to a clean economy and a sustainable future means addressing the needs of all members of our communities. To learn more, visit theclimatecollaborative.org.

Overview

C3 is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, full-time Climate Services Manager. This position is a key component of our organization, and the Climate Services Manager will enter the organization at a critical juncture. The successful candidate will join a highly impactful team that is building relationships with businesses and non-profits that are ready to lead on climate issues in our communities.

This position will contribute to the exciting growth of our organization in two very important ways:

·  Geographic expansion of our vital work with full-time staff in a second city in Richmond, VA.

·  Growth of our services and expertise for locally-headquartered businesses and non-profits.

C3 is seeking an individual with a strong interest in the areas of commercial greenhouse gas emissions reduction, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and building and vehicle electrification, with a passion for helping implement solutions within local communities. This position will focus on service of and collaboration with locally-headquartered businesses and non-profits and supporting C3’s programs that enable their direct action and participation in climate solutions.

The ideal candidate should be data-driven, solutions-oriented, and understand the value of a concise, actionable, well-designed deliverable. This person should also be comfortable thinking creatively and collaboratively and helping to develop new solutions and programs. The Climate Services Manager takes primary responsibility for processing, analyzing, and maintaining commercial greenhouse gas emissions data; providing and developing direct emissions reduction services to commercial organizations; and direct coaching and consultation for businesses and non-profits to enable follow-through of recommended actions.

The Community Climate Collaborative welcomes diversity. Women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals are encouraged to apply.

Reports To

This position reports to the Director of Corporate Sustainability. Additionally, this role will work collaboratively with all team members to plan campaign actions, expand service capabilities, and further opportunities to advance climate action and commercial involvement in community-focused solutions.

Key Skills

●  Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills, with a focus on energy and emissions reduction.

●  Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (and G-Suite), especially Excel.

●  Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate clearly, listen actively,

and interact with a variety of audiences.

●  Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, project time and budget requirements,

and maintain schedules.

●  Highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated self-starter.

Qualifications Required:

●  A degree (or equivalent work experience) in a technical field of study that will translate to GHG emissions measurement and solutions. This may include degrees in the areas of engineering, environmental science, architecture, and/or sustainability.

●  Analytical skills and the ability to work with quantitative and qualitative data.

●  Experience developing polished, concise reports with graphical elements.

Preferred:

●  Working experience in energy- or sustainability-related fields.

●  Knowledge of energy-consuming systems in commercial buildings.

●  Experience in project management and coordination.

●  Interest in and proven ability to work in a diverse and interdisciplinary team.

Conditions

●  Application Deadline: August 13, 2023

●  Starting date: As soon as possible

●  Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA

●  C3 operates in a hybrid format with opportunities to work from home and the office weekly

●  This position will require performing energy audits in commercial buildings, which requires a

walking survey of the building and can include accessing hard-to-reach areas such as attics, roofs, and crawl spaces.

Compensation & Benefits

●  Salary range is $50,000 – $65,000, depending on experience

●  Health & Dental Insurance: 100% Coverage for Employee, 50% Coverage for Family

●  Annual Leave: 20 days of vacation, 12 health days, and 11 paid holidays

●  Self-Improvement Allowance

●  Generous Retirement

●  Plan and Life & Disability Insurance Benefits

●  Support for obtaining relevant certifications for this work, including certifications of green

building expertise, commercial energy audits, and greenhouse gas emissions management

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to info@theclimatecollaborative.org with “Climate Services Manager – Application” as the subject line.

Inclusivity Statement

At C3, we are committed to fostering equity, ensuring fairness in our hiring process, and providing equal opportunity for all candidates. We recognize the systemic barriers that disadvantage members of our community. That is why we value the skills and expertise gained through work experience and recognize that it can be equivalent to or even surpass formal education. We encourage candidates with relevant work experience to apply, even if they do not meet the specific educational requirements outlined in the qualifications section. We believe in assessing candidates based on their demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities that align with the position.

As an organization, we are committed to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. As such, C3 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. To the best of our abilities, accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.