Summary
The Climate Group seeks an entrepreneurial climate leader to serve as its next North American Executive Director. This role is appointed by the North American Board of Directors and reports to CEO Helen Clarkson.
The Climate Group is at a powerful inflection point. As a non-partisan organization working with corporations, states and provinces, we are building upon an incredible period of growth and impact over the past three years that resulted in:
As we look to our next three years, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of impact to achieve deep, rapid emissions cuts from business and government across the energy, built environment, industry, transport and food systems. We put this drive into the heart of what we do, using impact as the filter through which we determine and execute our strategies. We lead with scale, speed and collaboration — challenging businesses and subnational governments to make and act upon ambitious climate commitments; building and running networks to unlock the power of collective action; and using strategic communications and campaigns to inspire faster action.
As a visible external leader and strong internal manager, the North American Executive Director will drive regional execution of the global strategy; develop innovative regional initiatives; and represent the Climate Group’s vision and values.
About the Climate Group
The Climate Group drives climate action. Fast. Our goal is a world of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with greater prosperity for all. We do this by building large and influential networks and holding organizations accountable, turning their commitments into action.
We focus on systems with the highest emissions and where our networks have the greatest opportunity to drive change. We share what we achieve together to show more organizations what they could do.
We are an international non-profit organization, founded in 2004, with offices in London, New Delhi and New York. We are proud to be part of the We Mean Business coalition.
Key responsibilities
Strategy Development & Implementation
Fundraising & Thought Leadership
Internal Leadership & Management
About you
The successful North American Executive Director is an entrepreneurial leader who is driven by a belief in and commitment to the Climate Group’s ambitious vision and mission. Through their track record as a climate solutions advocate, systems thinker and network builder, the successful candidate will develop and drive programs, partnerships and resource development to achieve greater reach and impact.
The North American Executive Director builds authentic and lasting relationships with business, government and coalition members, listening to their interests and goals and engaging with them as partners in the Climate Group’s work. They are creative and solution-seeking in program design, politically savvy and possess the practical know-how to build off successful programs for momentum and scale.
The North American Executive Director joins a deeply committed team of climate advocates who operate with a sense of urgency. The Climate Group has the opportunity to take its work in North America to the next level and seeks a leader with ambition, determination and the ability to inspire and instil trust among multinational colleagues, funders and partners.
This role requires a strong orientation toward partnership, outstanding collaboration skills and the ability to manage through influence on a global team. Despite the enormity of the challenges that lie ahead, the Climate Group’s leadership seeks a North American Executive Director who leads with positivity and a belief in what is possible. The successful candidate demonstrates a deep commitment to climate justice and models excellence and integrity in all they do. The selected candidate will also possess the following Essential and Desirable qualifications:
Essential
Desirable
Our commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
In alignment with our core values and operating principles, the Climate Group values diversity in all its forms and is committed to inclusive and transparent recruitment, hiring, promotion and professional development. People of diverse backgrounds with lived experience relevant to climate justice are strongly encouraged to apply.
We recruit, hire, and promote without regard to race, colour, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual identity, age, religion, creed, disability (actual or perceived), medical condition including genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic partnership status, citizenship, military service, height, weight, HIV/AIDS status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.
Work Environment, Schedule and Travel
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a full-time salaried position with comprehensive benefits. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET. Currently, all of The Climate Group staff work remotely. Once it is safe to do so, approximately 10-20% travel is required to support strong relationship-building and strategy implementation; more travel may be necessary for a West Coast-based executive director.
Terms and Conditions
The salary range for this position is $175,000 - $200,000, commensurate with experience.
The Climate Group also offers a very generous and competitive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement benefits, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays and access to professional development resources.
This position is located in NYC or remote.
How to apply
Use the ‘Apply’ button to apply for this vacancy. Should you require further information, please contact Search Consultant, Cathy Schreiber at CSchreiber@climategroup.org.
Applications for this position should come in the form of a CV and cover letter. This position is open until filled, with an initial application deadline of 5PM PDT on Friday, October 29, 2021. Candidate review and phone screens begin immediately and will be conducted throughout the search period.
The requisite eligibility criteria, or work visa to work in NY are a requirement for this position and no relocation and/or sponsorship costs will be borne by the Climate Group.