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Edition 64: July 18, 2024

The Climate Job Search: How to Break in and Stand Out

Are you interested in starting a career in climate but don't know where to begin?

​​Join Climate People for our monthly webinar, “The Climate Job Search: How to Break In and Stand Out,” designed for those looking to kick-start their career in the climate industry!

​​In this 45-minute presentation, we'll cover everything from the current state of the climate job market to the skills and qualifications needed to succeed in the field. The remaining 15 minutes will be dedicated to answering your questions.

✨ July's session will be on the 24th at 12 pm EST. ✨

🌎 WHAT: Breaking into Climate 101-Level Session
🗓️ WHEN: 7/24 @ 12 pm EST
📍WHERE: https://lu.ma/breaking-into-climate-july-24
👤WHO: Job Seekers

🌎 WHAT: Weekly Climate Job Search Q&A Live
🗓️ WHEN: 7/25 @ 3 pm EST
📍WHERE: https://lu.ma/LIL-July-25-2024
👤WHO: Job Seekers

🌎 WHAT: Climate Career Boot Camp 201-Level Session
🗓️ WHEN: 7/31 @ 9 am EST
📍WHERE: https://lu.ma/bootcamp7-24
👤WHO: Job Seekers

🌎 WHAT: Startup Recruiting Foundations Workshop
🗓️ WHEN: 9/11 @ 12 pm EST
📍WHERE: https://lu.ma/climaterecruitingfoundations
👤WHO: Founders/Hiring Managers

→ How we helped one FALU company expand their team into U.S. markets. Read our case study on FLINTpro’s hiring milestones.

→ Earlier today, Brendan and Natalie went live for a Q&A session. We covered climate cohorts, job applications, climate experience, and more.Check it out!

→ Missed last week’s edition? It was a jam-packed one! Check it out here.

→ Networking is crucial for a job search but can be exceptionally daunting. How do you go about it? Our 4-part series with Laurie McGinley outlines some tips and best practices. Dive in here!

→ Should you follow up on your job application? Yes!! Here’s how to do it.

→ As a hiring manager, should you slow your hiring during the summer? Climate People’s experts think you should keep those apps open! Here’s why.

THE BENEFITS OF HOME ELECTRIFICATION

Building electrification is a key strategy in combating climate change. By transitioning from fossil fuels to clean electricity for heating, cooking, and other energy needs, we can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality. Residential buildings in America, responsible for nearly 30% of the country's emissions, heavily rely on fossil fuels, which release harmful pollutants like methane. We can eliminate fossil fuel dependency, cut emissions, and enjoy economic and health benefits by adopting all-electric homes.

🪴CLIMATE TECHNOLOGY ANALYST II
➵ Our client, an advisory firm working with startups and Fortune 500 companies to secure government funding in the semiconductor, material science, clean tech, industrial, and energy sectors, is seeking a high-exposure leader to create technical analyses and value propositions for clients. You will collaborate with C-Suite executives, stay updated on government program developments (DoD, CIA, NIH, DoE, DHS, FBI, Intelligence Community), manage grant applications, whitepapers, RFP/RFQ responses, and generate/edit technical materials. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's or higher in hard science/engineering, 0-5 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently and adapt to fast-paced environments. Bonus points for experience in relevant sectors.

🪴DIRECTOR OF DATA PRODUCTS
➵ We're partnering with a distributed energy company specializing in turning smart thermostats, EVs, batteries, and other devices into virtual power plants, supporting grid stability, and advancing solar and wind power integration. With data from over 1M+ devices, we seek a Director of Product to develop top-tier visualizations and reporting systems. This role will transform vast smart device data into solutions crucial for grid decarbonization, empowering users to understand and optimize our virtual power plant platform's impact on real-world energy challenges.

🪴CLIMATE SOLUTIONS SPECIALIST
➵ Join a pioneering nature analytics company that helps businesses and investors make informed decisions through innovative products and services like deforestation reviews, greenhouse gas reporting, and biodiversity impact assessments. In this client-facing role, you will engage with clients, identify their needs, and deliver customized solutions in collaboration with a cross-functional team. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in environmental science or a related field, 3+ years of client-facing experience in the environmental sector, and a passion for sustainability. This role involves solution design, customer engagement, and occasional travel.

🪴CARBON MARKETS POLICY ANALYST
➵ Our client, a leader in nature analytics, seeks a Carbon Markets Policy Analyst to monitor and analyze regulatory developments in the US and EU, provide insights, engage with stakeholders, and collaborate with internal teams to align products with regulations. Ideal candidates have a degree in environmental policy or related fields, strong understanding of US and EU regulations, experience in regulatory affairs, excellent communication skills, and a passion for sustainability.

🪴CUSTOMER SUCCESS MANAGER
➵ We are partnering with an award-winning climate intelligence company revolutionizing weather forecasting with technology grounded in decades of research. As a rapidly growing, venture-backed startup, they seek a motivated Customer Success Manager. The ideal candidate excels in customer success, builds trust with enterprise customers, and has experience in coding with Python, geospatial operations, and API data acquisition. Responsibilities include managing customer accounts, building relationships, providing training and technical support, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive customer success. Experience in the energy, agriculture, or insurance sectors is a plus.

That's all for this edition! Thanks for doing your part in mobilizing a workforce transition to work on climate!