Job Description:

Do you love solving challenging problems, thinking analytically, and working in groups? Are you passionate about developing innovative solutions to the climate crisis? Are you interested in being a foundational member of a quickly growing team at RMI?

RMI’s Climate Intelligence Program is seeking a Manager to join our Carbon Markets Initiative (CMI), which seeks to improve the transparency, efficiency, and quality of carbon credits and accelerating progress towards a 50 percent cut in global greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050. Through both research and action, the Carbon Markets Initiative is focused on improving data transparency and data integrity of carbon credits, building partnerships to accelerate high-quality credit procurement, and contributing analysis and applied learning to a range of partnerships, collaborations, and challenges in line with RMI’s THINK-DO-SCALE approach.

Position Overview

RMI’s managers are creative project leaders who mentor and manage team members to craft visionary yet practical solutions for the carbon markets. The Manager of the Carbon Markets Initiative will lead project teams and work closely with RMI’s Principals and Managing Directors to design and implement CMI’s work on bringing trust and transparency to the voluntary carbon markets. Specific responsibilities will include guiding the research and analysis of the associates/senior associates, shaping narratives and content to maximize the impact of our deliverables, managing projects within RMI’s guidelines, overseeing project budgets and staff resources to maximize impact and efficiency, and establishing a high-impact, collaborative team culture. Since this position will be instrumental in shaping the data-driven and technical substance of CMI’s work and deliverables, the ideal candidate will have existing expertise in carbon crediting data or carbon market design and experience managing either staff or projects - and bring both into the role. The CMI manager also works closely with CMI/CIP leadership to build and manage stakeholder relationships and advise on emerging opportunities to shape or grow our carbon markets related work. This position will report to the Principal for Carbon Markets.

Your responsibilities as a manager include:

Managing the execution and deliverables for specific projects within the Carbon Markets Initiative
Overseeing teams ranging from 5 – 15 (including both RMI internal employees and external partners)
Leading and contributing to research efforts and publications, including by managing the research and analytical activities of junior staff
Overseeing project budgets, in line with RMI’s internal processes and policies
Building and managing relationships with project partners and stakeholders
Providing professional development feedback and guidance to associates and senior associates
Contributing regularly to external interviews, videos, and publications
Ensuring team resources are effectively managed, in accordance with internal RMI processes, partner expectations, and the team’s overall strategy
Representing RMI as an industry expert at key conferences and other public speaking events
Cultivating a team culture that can balance nimble collaboration with a need to deliver technical, data-driven deliverables

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s level degree in sustainability, economics, finance, business, engineering, or environmental science and 5+ years of relevant experience, OR undergraduate degree and 7+ years of relevant experience
Experience and expertise in voluntary or compliance carbon markets or related field
Experience leading teams and managing complex project portfolios
Experience planning for and allocating team resources (budgets, skills, and time) to deliver high-impact results
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Excellent time management, organization, entrepreneurship, and drive
Proven ability to be adaptable, curious, collaborative, and team-oriented

Preferred Qualifications:

Background working directly with senior-level stakeholders in carbon markets (either voluntary or compliance markets)
Experience managing grant-driven and donor-driven projects
Experience with group facilitation and workshop design
Experience working among diverse groups with varying perspectives and/or facilitating challenging conversations
Ability to bring a start-up mentality to a large institution

We encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply, regardless of whether you feel you meet 100% of the qualifications. Top candidates will bring their own unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds from a variety of industries along with many but not necessarily all the skills listed above. We offer professional learning and training opportunities to help you develop the skills you have yet to cultivate.

Location

We are a remote-ready organization with team members around the globe. Our beautiful and welcoming offices are available for meetings or focused work, whether you are traveling through or living nearby. Our U.S. offices are in New York City; Washington DC; Oakland, California; Boulder, Colorado; and Basalt, Colorado. This role can be located from anywhere in the continental United States.

We provide you with the essential IT equipment plus a one-time home technology payment and a monthly work from home/commuter allowance to ensure you have a comfortable home office set up and necessary supplies.

We love seeing each other in person! We occasionally gather for shared time together like retreats and learning experiences. Be ready to travel for occasional in-person meetings (and of course, we cover travel costs). Some roles may require more travel, which will be discussed during the hiring process.

Compensation

RMI compensates based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, new Managers based in the U.S. join at the minimum to mid salary range of $105,000-$129,000. You would also have an additional 10% bonus target!

Benefits   

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:   

Medical, dental, vision insurance   
403b retirement options (up to 5% match immediately)
Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability   
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off and sick leave
Parental leave   
Flexible working hours
Commuter and work from home stipends

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At RMI, our mission is to build a clean, prosperous, and secure energy future for all. For this to happen, every single person needs to be a stakeholder in the energy transition. Recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve is critical to our success. We need the widest range of perspectives to understand the systems we are trying to change. That doesn’t just mean bringing a diverse team to the table; it also means working proactively to give all job seekers and employees equitable experiences. Visit our DEI page for more information on our DEI initiatives and commitments.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

RMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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