Driven By Impact: Stories from the Hidden Job Market

Driven By Impact 🌱

Edition 63: July 11, 2024

MCJ and CLIMATE PEOPLE’S CLIMATE CAREER ADVANCEMENT SESSION IS NEXT WEEK

Many jobs are never posted. Rather, they are filled through connections.

​Join us for an interactive session focused on stories from the hidden job market! Hear from various professionals who landed jobs even though they were never posted - what worked for them? How did they go about landing these roles? And what advice do they have for you?

You will hear from:

• Sal Bednarz, Head of Programs at Noya

• Eli Etzioni, Partnerships Manager at Tradewater

• Vicky Regan, Ecosystem Lead at Unruly Capital

• Breene Murphy, President at Carbon Collective

• Erin Spurling, Marketing Manager at Above & Beyond Recruitment

🌎 WHAT: Weekly Climate Job Seeker LinkedIn Live Q&A
🗓️ WHEN: 7/18 @ 3 pm EST
📍WHERE: https://bit.ly/LILJuly18
👤 WHO: Job Seekers

🌎 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: 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

→ Two weeks ago, Brendan and Natalie went live for a Q&A session. We covered salary negotiation, narrowing your scope, and more. Check it out!

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

→ Looking to A/B test your networking outreach methods to see which yields the most responses? This LinkedIn post outlines a great strategy.

→ More on the hidden job market: how to turn your conversations into opportunities!

→ Looking to get a job in climate? This 4-part career transitions workshop is full of advice!

BIO COATINGS TO PREVENT FOOD WASTE

The pressing issue of food waste, with a staggering one-third of the world's food supply (1.3 billion tons annually) being wasted, has driven the demand for innovative solutions to ensure food sustainability and environmental preservation. Among these innovations, natural edible coatings stand out as a revolutionary approach to extending the shelf life of produce, thereby reducing the volume of food in landfills. These coatings, which are enriched with composite materials and natural additives, not only enhance the quality and safety of food but also demonstrate the potential to significantly alter the landscape of food storage.

In response to this challenge, companies like Apeel, Mori, Hazel Technologies, It’s Fresh, SoFresh, and SuSea have emerged as pioneers, each offering unique technological innovations designed to protect perishable items from spoilage.

🪴 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.

🪴 CLIMATE TECHNOLOGY ANALYST I
➵ Our client, an advisory firm aiding startups and Fortune 500 companies in securing government funding within the semiconductor, material science, clean tech, industrial, and energy sectors, seeks a candidate for independent technology research and analyses. Responsibilities include staying updated on government programs, supporting technical presentations, grant applications, RFP responses, managing schedules, assisting in client deliverables, and creating value propositions. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s in hard science or engineering, possess strong analytical and communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Experience in relevant sectors is a plus.

🪴COMPUTATIONAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER
➵ We are partnering with a company on a mission to accelerate the transition to a reliable, decarbonized grid through software solutions for electric grid operators, utilities, and renewable energy project developers. We seek a motivated software engineer proficient in Python to build cloud software, translate manual grid processes into performant code, deploy large-scale parallel compute code, and collaborate on product development. Experience with high-performance numerical products, cloud environments, and power systems is a plus. Join us to help deploy more zero-carbon generation projects on the grid!

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