Program Officer - Climate and Environment

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

ISC is seeking a Program Officer to support the implementation of its Climate & Environment Program in the US and abroad. This person will join a dynamic and growing team that is developing and implementing a variety of programs to help communities – in particular cities and metropolitan areas in the US and China – increase the energy efficiency of their building stocks and transportation systems, reduce carbon emissions, create “green” jobs and economic opportunities, and strengthen resilience to the local impacts of global climate disruption.

The successful candidate will have excellent research, writing and information management skills. Exceptional communications, interpersonal and analytical skills are required. The most-qualified applicants will have some on-the-ground, real-world experience with community-based action to increase energy efficiency and reduce climate pollution.

Organization Description

Founded in 1991, ISC is an independent non-profit organization that gives passionate, committed people the tools, skills, and resources they need to make their communities better places to live. With our headquarters in Montpelier, Vermont, and offices in China, Macedonia, Serbia, Kosovo, and Washington, DC, ISC has an international staff of approximately 80 people. Our approach ensures that solutions emerge from within the community, rather than being imposed from the outside. By combining technical expertise and leadership training with strategic investments in local organizations, we spark creative solutions and lasting change. We have managed more than 75 projects in 23 countries. For more information on ISC, please visit our website at www.iscvt.org .

Responsibilities

 

• Work with a small research team to develop and disseminate high-caliber information resources, including resource guides and case studies that summarize and showcase useful tools for, and promising practices in, community-based climate solutions;
• Interview national experts and participants of the Climate Leadership Academy to understand the climate needs of cities and metropolitan areas;
• Support the design and delivery of a range of training and peer-learning services, including in-person workshops and webinars;
• Assist with the development and tracking of project budgets;
• Assist with the development and implementation of communications strategies and materials;
• Provide some administrative support to ISC’s climate and environment program and team
• As appropriate and feasible, provide technical and program support to ISC’s other climate and environment programs, in the US and abroad;

Working Conditions

Position requires working in an office setting and some travel.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of professional experience in a field related to the mission of ISC and its Climate & Environment Program;
• Some experience with, and demonstrated success in, promoting effective community-scale action to increase energy efficiency (related to both building and transportation-related energy use), reduce climate pollution, and develop associated “green” economic development and job opportunities;
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills;
• Strong research and analytical skills;
• Strong work ethic, personal integrity, and sensitivity to people from different countries/cultures;
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively;
• Ability and willingness to adapt to changing program priorities;
• Above average skills in Microsoft Office suite, data processing, e-mail, internet browsers, and other software;

Desired

• Technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: energy efficiency, green building, smart growth, sustainable community development, climate protection (mitigation and adaptation), and green economic development;
• Experience working directly and effectively for or closely with local, regional or state government agencies;
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and practices, and proven experience designing and delivering peer-learning and training programs for adult professionals

To Apply

Submit cover letter, resume, and salary history to: jobs@iscvt.org. Position is open until filled and resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please specify last name, first initial and position title in the subject line of your email.