Driven By Impact: Networking Tips

Driven By Impact 🌱

Edition 72: September 12, 2024

Breaking into the Hidden Job Market

Join Natalie Lavery, Marketing Lead at Climate People, for an in-depth workshop on how to best position yourself in the climate job market.

Many jobs are filled through connections and never reach public-facing job boards.

​Natalie will guide you through a proven 3-step process to access this 'hidden' job market. The process starts with defining your search and identifying key climate solutions, then moves on to mapping out potential companies and, finally, establishing your presence and expanding your network.

🌎 WHAT: Monthly Climate Job Search Webinar
🗓️ WHEN: 9/17 @ 12 pm EST
📍WHERE: https://lu.ma/breaking-into-climate-sept-24
👤WHO: Job Seekers

🌎 WHAT: Weekly Climate Job Search Q&A Live
🗓️ WHEN: 9/19 @ 3 pm EST
📍WHERE: https://lu.ma/lil-sept-19-2024
👤WHO: Job Seekers

🌎 WHAT: How to leverage LinkedIn to unlock hidden climate job opportunities!
🗓️ WHEN: 9/26 @ 10 am EST
📍WHERE: https://lu.ma/LinkedInNYCW
👤WHO: Job Seekers

→ A few days ago, we celebrated our 100th climate placement! Here’s the announcement.

→ Earlier today, Brendan and Natalie went live for a Q&A session. We covered remote work, transferable skills, project development, and more! Check it out!

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

→ Confused by climate jargon? The UN published its first-ever climate dictionary. Check it out!

→ Climate Vine is hosting a few public events this month: a group of fantastic climate VCs from Collab Fund to 2150 will share their “request for startups” they want to see built, Harish Hande of SELCO will share hard-earned social entrepreneurship lessons, and Zachary Brown will cover the elections and what it’ll take to get off fossil fuels! Sign up for the events here.

→ Yesterday, we co-hosted an event with MCJ Collective on leveraging LinkedIn with career coach Radhika Bhatt. Check out the slide deck - we will share the recording in next week’s edition!

HEAT-RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE

As climate change intensifies, heat-resilient infrastructure is crucial to keep buildings energy-efficient, safe, and comfortable. Many urban areas face the heat island effect, where traditional materials trap heat, increasing energy use and costs. Sustainable solutions, such as cool roofs, advanced insulation, and green roofs, reduce the need for air conditioning and improve thermal performance. Companies like SkyCool, Brooklyn Grange, and SageGlass are leading the way with innovative materials and designs that lower energy consumption, combat the heat island effect, and enhance urban resilience to rising temperatures.

🪴 COMPUTATIONAL RESEARCH ENGINEER
➵ We're partnering with a company focused on accelerating the transition to a reliable, decarbonized grid through innovative software solutions. They're seeking a Computational Research Engineer to work with the Chief Technologist on pioneering simulation and optimization technologies. Ideal candidates will have a PhD (or be a PhD candidate) in Engineering or Computer Science, strong skills in Python and C++, and experience with numerical methods, high-performance computing, and cloud environments. The role is hybrid in Pittsburgh, PA, and offers the chance to shape the future of grid technology.

🪴 COMPUTATIONAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER
➵ We're partnering with a company focused on accelerating the transition to a reliable, decarbonized grid by delivering software solutions to electric grid operators, utilities, and renewable energy project developers. They seek a motivated software engineer to build powerful cloud software that streamlines the deployment of renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate has proficiency in Python, experience with high-performance numerical products and cloud environments, and a background in electrical engineering or computer science. Knowledge of power systems and simulation or optimization methods is a plus.

🪴 CLIMATE TECHNOLOGY ANALYST I
➵ Our client, an advisory firm working with startups and Fortune 500 companies, is seeking a quick-learning technology researcher with a background in hard sciences or engineering. In this high-exposure role, you'll conduct independent research, support government funding projects, and assist with client deliverables, presentations, and strategy discussions. Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential, with a preference for experience in the semiconductor, material science, clean tech, or energy sectors.

🪴 CLIMATE TECHNOLOGY ANALYST II
➵ Our client, an advisory firm supporting startups and Fortune 500 companies, seeks a technically skilled leader to guide the development of government funding strategies in the semiconductor, material science, clean tech, and energy sectors. In this high-exposure role, you'll collaborate with C-Suite executives, lead the creation of technical analyses, and manage grant applications and RFPs. The ideal candidate has a hard science or engineering background, strong analytical skills, and the ability to navigate fast-paced, complex environments, with a preference for experience in the relevant industries

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