Climate Action Reserve
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Primary Responsibilities The Vice President for Policy is a key executive management position at the Climate Action Reserve and is responsible for overseeing the development of new and the maintenance of existing greenhouse gas reduction methodologies (including offset protocols and ex ante Climate Forward methodologies), managing the Reserve’s consulting and advisory services program, and providing strategic advice and guidance to support the Reserve’s existing and new initiatives. The position reports directly to the President, manages a staff of professional employees, and regularly presents to the Reserve’s Board of Directors. The Vice President’s main areas of responsibility include the following tasks below. These should be seen as a starting point and may evolve over time. Policy Leadership Lead primary Policy Team activities include developing, maintaining, and updating greenhouse gas reduction methodologies, including carbon offset protocols across North America and ex ante methodologies under the Reserve’s Climate Forward program; assisting the Program Team with protocol and methodology implementation and application; and, in conjunction with the Programs team, formulating and refining Reserve program rules and policies. The Vice President for Policy is responsible for managing Policy Team staff. Promoting Market-Oriented Climate Policy Development Together with the President, the Vice President for Policy will help lead the Reserve’s efforts to engage with policymakers and other external stakeholders to further the Reserve’s mission of promoting greenhouse gas emission reductions through credible market-based policies and solutions. Strategic Initiatives With the President and senior management team, the Vice President for Policy actively contributes to the development and implementation of the Reserve’s mission, goals, and strategic planning efforts, as well as fundraising activities. As part of this effort, the Vice President for Policy helps to identify and evaluate opportunities, set priorities and engages in outreach opportunities to promote the Reserve’s strategic growth into new program areas and international markets. Desired Competencies • A commitment to accelerating climate ambition to avoid dangerous human-induced climate change. • Thinks strategically about the Reserve’s goals, promotes them internally and externally, and coordinates ideas and resources to achieve them. • Uses good judgment and makes sound decisions. Provides honest, ethical, and positive leadership in the promotion of the Reserve’s mission and goals. • Focuses on results and desired outcomes and how best to achieve them. Manages time, staff, and resources to effectively achieve organizational goals. • Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables. Manages and inspires staff in ways that maximize their effectiveness and promote professional development. • Communicates clearly and effectively. Builds and sustains trusting internal and external relationships to ensure the Reserve’s mission and goals are achieved. Diplomatically and tactfully handles challenging or tense situations. Positively and effectively represents the Reserve in both formal and informal settings. • Takes personal responsibility for quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight. Performs tasks with care and checks work for completeness and accuracy. Remains aware and takes care of details that are easy to overlook or dismiss as insignificant. • Creatively and actively participates in efforts to develop, evaluate, and implement strategic options for the future of the Reserve. Is open to new ideas and perspectives, actively works to identify new opportunities, and provides solutions that help the organization understand and manage risks. Requirements Candidates for this position must meet the following requirements: - A graduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as environmental science, economics, business, public policy, law, or related field; - A minimum of 10 years of full-time work experience in greenhouse gas mitigation, greenhouse gas measurement and verification, climate policy, energy and environmental consulting, environmental policy, environmental or energy finance, or a related field; - A minimum of 5 years as a supervisor, successfully managing and overseeing the work of professional staff; - Experience and knowledge of climate change policy and program development, especially with regard to market-based regulations, demonstrated experience working with government agencies, companies, expert stakeholder groups, and others, and experience with and understanding of financial markets; - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with teams; - Excellent project management and contractor oversight skills; - Demonstrated experience and skills as a public speaker; - Detail-oriented and organized thinker who can juggle multiple, competing priorities; - Strong quantitative, analytical research skills; - Excellent writing and computer skills; - Flexibility and willingness to travel as needed; and - A U.S. citizen or legal resident with the right to work in the U.S. Salary and Benefits Salary is commensurate with experience and skills. The Climate Action Reserve offers a rich and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b), and generous paid time off including paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The Reserve offers a commuting stipend and flexible work options. Application Process Interested candidates must submit the following information to the Search Committee: • Cover letter • CV • Technical writing sample (maximum of 10 pages) Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications should be emailed to the following address with the header “Vice President for Policy” EMAIL: jobs@climateactionreserve.org About the Climate Action Reserve The Climate Action Reserve is an environmental nonprofit organization that promotes and fosters the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through credible market-based policies and solutions. A pioneer in carbon accounting, the Reserve serves as an approved Offset Project Registry (OPR) for the State of California’s Cap-and-Trade Program and also establishes high quality standards for offset projects in the North American voluntary carbon market and operates a transparent, publicly-accessible registry for carbon credits generated under its standards. Drawing from its experience and expertise in GHG accounting, the Reserve launched the Climate Impact Score program to quantify and assess the climate impact of projects financed by investments and the Climate Forward program to foster proactive investment in future GHG reduction projects as a means to address emissions that are forecasted to occur. Additionally, the Reserve hosts the annual North American Carbon World conference, the premier event for climate and carbon professionals to learn, discuss, and network. The Reserve is a private 501(c)3 nonprofit organization headquartered in Los Angeles, California with satellite offices around the U.S. For more information, please visit www.climateactionreserve.org . The Climate Action Reserve is an equal opportunity employer. The Reserve does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnic origin, or any other classification protected by law, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. The Reserve is committed to an inclusive work environment that embraces and appreciates diversity. It supports fair treatment and equal opportunity for all Reserve staff, and respects and values the talents and contributions of all individuals.
Primary Responsibilities The Vice President for Policy is a key executive management position at the Climate Action Reserve and is responsible for overseeing the development of new and the maintenance of existing greenhouse gas reduction methodologies (including offset protocols and ex ante Climate Forward methodologies), managing the Reserve’s consulting and advisory services program, and providing strategic advice and guidance to support the Reserve’s existing and new initiatives. The position reports directly to the President, manages a staff of professional employees, and regularly presents to the Reserve’s Board of Directors. The Vice President’s main areas of responsibility include the following tasks below. These should be seen as a starting point and may evolve over time. Policy Leadership Lead primary Policy Team activities include developing, maintaining, and updating greenhouse gas reduction methodologies, including carbon offset protocols across North America and ex ante methodologies under the Reserve’s Climate Forward program; assisting the Program Team with protocol and methodology implementation and application; and, in conjunction with the Programs team, formulating and refining Reserve program rules and policies. The Vice President for Policy is responsible for managing Policy Team staff. Promoting Market-Oriented Climate Policy Development Together with the President, the Vice President for Policy will help lead the Reserve’s efforts to engage with policymakers and other external stakeholders to further the Reserve’s mission of promoting greenhouse gas emission reductions through credible market-based policies and solutions. Strategic Initiatives With the President and senior management team, the Vice President for Policy actively contributes to the development and implementation of the Reserve’s mission, goals, and strategic planning efforts, as well as fundraising activities. As part of this effort, the Vice President for Policy helps to identify and evaluate opportunities, set priorities and engages in outreach opportunities to promote the Reserve’s strategic growth into new program areas and international markets. Desired Competencies • A commitment to accelerating climate ambition to avoid dangerous human-induced climate change. • Thinks strategically about the Reserve’s goals, promotes them internally and externally, and coordinates ideas and resources to achieve them. • Uses good judgment and makes sound decisions. Provides honest, ethical, and positive leadership in the promotion of the Reserve’s mission and goals. • Focuses on results and desired outcomes and how best to achieve them. Manages time, staff, and resources to effectively achieve organizational goals. • Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables. Manages and inspires staff in ways that maximize their effectiveness and promote professional development. • Communicates clearly and effectively. Builds and sustains trusting internal and external relationships to ensure the Reserve’s mission and goals are achieved. Diplomatically and tactfully handles challenging or tense situations. Positively and effectively represents the Reserve in both formal and informal settings. • Takes personal responsibility for quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight. Performs tasks with care and checks work for completeness and accuracy. Remains aware and takes care of details that are easy to overlook or dismiss as insignificant. • Creatively and actively participates in efforts to develop, evaluate, and implement strategic options for the future of the Reserve. Is open to new ideas and perspectives, actively works to identify new opportunities, and provides solutions that help the organization understand and manage risks. Requirements Candidates for this position must meet the following requirements: - A graduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as environmental science, economics, business, public policy, law, or related field; - A minimum of 10 years of full-time work experience in greenhouse gas mitigation, greenhouse gas measurement and verification, climate policy, energy and environmental consulting, environmental policy, environmental or energy finance, or a related field; - A minimum of 5 years as a supervisor, successfully managing and overseeing the work of professional staff; - Experience and knowledge of climate change policy and program development, especially with regard to market-based regulations, demonstrated experience working with government agencies, companies, expert stakeholder groups, and others, and experience with and understanding of financial markets; - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with teams; - Excellent project management and contractor oversight skills; - Demonstrated experience and skills as a public speaker; - Detail-oriented and organized thinker who can juggle multiple, competing priorities; - Strong quantitative, analytical research skills; - Excellent writing and computer skills; - Flexibility and willingness to travel as needed; and - A U.S. citizen or legal resident with the right to work in the U.S. Salary and Benefits Salary is commensurate with experience and skills. The Climate Action Reserve offers a rich and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b), and generous paid time off including paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The Reserve offers a commuting stipend and flexible work options. Application Process Interested candidates must submit the following information to the Search Committee: • Cover letter • CV • Technical writing sample (maximum of 10 pages) Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications should be emailed to the following address with the header “Vice President for Policy” EMAIL: jobs@climateactionreserve.org About the Climate Action Reserve The Climate Action Reserve is an environmental nonprofit organization that promotes and fosters the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through credible market-based policies and solutions. A pioneer in carbon accounting, the Reserve serves as an approved Offset Project Registry (OPR) for the State of California’s Cap-and-Trade Program and also establishes high quality standards for offset projects in the North American voluntary carbon market and operates a transparent, publicly-accessible registry for carbon credits generated under its standards. Drawing from its experience and expertise in GHG accounting, the Reserve launched the Climate Impact Score program to quantify and assess the climate impact of projects financed by investments and the Climate Forward program to foster proactive investment in future GHG reduction projects as a means to address emissions that are forecasted to occur. Additionally, the Reserve hosts the annual North American Carbon World conference, the premier event for climate and carbon professionals to learn, discuss, and network. The Reserve is a private 501(c)3 nonprofit organization headquartered in Los Angeles, California with satellite offices around the U.S. For more information, please visit www.climateactionreserve.org . The Climate Action Reserve is an equal opportunity employer. The Reserve does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnic origin, or any other classification protected by law, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. The Reserve is committed to an inclusive work environment that embraces and appreciates diversity. It supports fair treatment and equal opportunity for all Reserve staff, and respects and values the talents and contributions of all individuals.
The Trustees of Reservations
The Opportunity.
The Stewardship Manager (SM) coordinates, oversees and performs property management and stewardship operations for 56 Community Gardens, City Natives and Leatherbee Woods in Boston, and the Governor Hutchinson’s Field and the Pierce Reservation in Milton. This is a leadership position on the team, engaging with our gardeners, volunteers, and neighborhood partners. The SM will supervise one employee, support signature events, coordinate a significant group of volunteer community garden leaders, and manage individual and group volunteers. The SM is also responsible for following The Trustees’ community engagement and stewardship policies, guidelines, and specific property management plans. They will lead the development, execution and oversight of an annual scope and schedule of work in coordination with the Greater Boston Director and statewide specialist teams. The SM works to support each property’s visitor services infrastructure and revenue generating activities, if applicable, to ensure that visitors have an enjoyable, exceptional, and safe experience at Trustees’ properties.
In This Role You Will:
Stewardship and Conservation
Ensure that the landscapes, buildings, visitor amenities, wayfinding, gardens and outdoor areas are developed and maintained to The Trustees' conservation standards and that the distinctive specialness of each property is preserved.
Work within our organizational tools and systems to ensure that stewardship work on properties supports property plans, Trustees’ standards, best practices, and policies
Oversee and execute routine grounds, buildings and landscape maintenance and larger landscaping and grounds projects involving staff or contractors
Conduct annual baseline standards assessments
Track routine maintenance and performance towards conservation targets
Visitor Experience
Deliver enjoyable visitor experiences on the properties and ensures visitor safety and wayfinding
Provide support for events, programming, and enterprise
Act as ambassador for the Trustees with communities, recruiting and training volunteers and partners to promote the stewardship work that we do through presentations and responding to public inquiries and face-to-face interaction on site
Support Boston Director in projects, permits and contracts with partner organizations, and community gardeners
Maintain communications with our garden coordinators for infrastructure upgrades, routine maintenance, garden clean ups, dispute resolution and collection of garden dues
Supervision and Administration
Supervise the use and maintenance of work areas, vehicles, tools and equipment to the highest safety standards and ensure that scheduled preventative maintenance is completed on time
Develop annual work plans for employee and conduct annual performance reviews
Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation
Other Information
Education and Experience
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Park Management, Forestry, Ecology, or another natural resource field and/or at least 3 years’ experience in these areas or related fields
Minimum 3 years of experience managing staff/volunteers and operations
Skills/Qualifications
A strong commitment to the mission of The Trustees
Proven leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively manage people.
Proven ability to work independently and unsupervised
Familiarity and/or experience managing invasive plants
Experience managing volunteer programs
Must have proven property management skills including basic tool and equipment maintenance; snowblower, rototiller and chainsaw experience preferred.
Excellent written, verbal, and in-person communication skills to work across internal reporting structures, stakeholder groups and in multiple mediums
Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Candidate must be more than proficient in Excel and in using social media channels
Enjoy working with a diverse group of people, have excellent people skills and competency working with committees, volunteers, and speaking to the public
Familiar with Boston neighborhoods.
Other
Valid driver’s license required for driving Trustees vehicles; must pass satisfactory driver record check
DOT Medical Card, and other licenses may be required to perform certain functions of the position
A satisfactory criminal background check (CORI)
Flexibility to work nights and weekends
Candidates fluent in two or more languages highly encouraged
Organizational Relationships/Scope
Reports to Greater Boston Director; supervises one full time staff, seasonal staff, and volunteers
Working Conditions
Physically hard work; must be able to lift at least 50 lbs., pull and push heavy items, and climb ladders
Outside work with exposure to all weather conditions
This position is based out of 200 High Street in Boston as the primary office space
Please Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
Compensation and Benefits
In addition to competitive pay, The Trustees offers the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team across New England who believe in celebrating and protecting our special places, for everyone, forever.
In support of our staff and their families, we provide comprehensive top-notch benefits and an array of special perks. Full-time, year-round staff can enjoy:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer premium contributions ranging from 75%-85%
Traditional and Roth 401(k) plan with 5% employer match after one year of employment
Employer-paid life and disability plans
Paid vacation, sick and personal time; thirteen paid holidays; eight early release Fridays
Day of Service to travel to another site to work in a division and location other than your own in a fun group project such as reinforcing beach shorebird fences, planting seedlings or bulbs, organizing archival documents, or making phone calls to thank donors
Day of Wonder to explore the wonders of any of our Trustees properties
Complimentary Member-level access and discounts and 50% discount for Trustees summer camps
Reciprocity program offering free and discounted admissions and memberships to more than 50 Massachusetts museums and cultural institutions
And much more!
About The Trustees
The Trustees is one of Massachusetts’ largest non-profits and the nation’s first conservation and preservation organization. Today, the places we care about are going fast, and the forces undermining them, including climate change, are moving faster. Our passion is to protect and share with everyone the irreplaceable natural and cultural treasures under our care. We are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and more than 60,000 member households.
The Trustees has been featured in the Top 100 Women-Led Organizations in Massachusetts for six consecutive years.
In addition to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trustees aims to create a thriving, inclusive workplace that values each member of its team. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts who are at the core of our mission.
The Trustees is a signer of the Boston Women’s Workforce Council and a Member of the Boston College Center for Work and Family.
We kindly request that you do not call to inquire about the status of your application. Those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.
The Opportunity.
The Stewardship Manager (SM) coordinates, oversees and performs property management and stewardship operations for 56 Community Gardens, City Natives and Leatherbee Woods in Boston, and the Governor Hutchinson’s Field and the Pierce Reservation in Milton. This is a leadership position on the team, engaging with our gardeners, volunteers, and neighborhood partners. The SM will supervise one employee, support signature events, coordinate a significant group of volunteer community garden leaders, and manage individual and group volunteers. The SM is also responsible for following The Trustees’ community engagement and stewardship policies, guidelines, and specific property management plans. They will lead the development, execution and oversight of an annual scope and schedule of work in coordination with the Greater Boston Director and statewide specialist teams. The SM works to support each property’s visitor services infrastructure and revenue generating activities, if applicable, to ensure that visitors have an enjoyable, exceptional, and safe experience at Trustees’ properties.
In This Role You Will:
Stewardship and Conservation
Ensure that the landscapes, buildings, visitor amenities, wayfinding, gardens and outdoor areas are developed and maintained to The Trustees' conservation standards and that the distinctive specialness of each property is preserved.
Work within our organizational tools and systems to ensure that stewardship work on properties supports property plans, Trustees’ standards, best practices, and policies
Oversee and execute routine grounds, buildings and landscape maintenance and larger landscaping and grounds projects involving staff or contractors
Conduct annual baseline standards assessments
Track routine maintenance and performance towards conservation targets
Visitor Experience
Deliver enjoyable visitor experiences on the properties and ensures visitor safety and wayfinding
Provide support for events, programming, and enterprise
Act as ambassador for the Trustees with communities, recruiting and training volunteers and partners to promote the stewardship work that we do through presentations and responding to public inquiries and face-to-face interaction on site
Support Boston Director in projects, permits and contracts with partner organizations, and community gardeners
Maintain communications with our garden coordinators for infrastructure upgrades, routine maintenance, garden clean ups, dispute resolution and collection of garden dues
Supervision and Administration
Supervise the use and maintenance of work areas, vehicles, tools and equipment to the highest safety standards and ensure that scheduled preventative maintenance is completed on time
Develop annual work plans for employee and conduct annual performance reviews
Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation
Other Information
Education and Experience
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Park Management, Forestry, Ecology, or another natural resource field and/or at least 3 years’ experience in these areas or related fields
Minimum 3 years of experience managing staff/volunteers and operations
Skills/Qualifications
A strong commitment to the mission of The Trustees
Proven leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively manage people.
Proven ability to work independently and unsupervised
Familiarity and/or experience managing invasive plants
Experience managing volunteer programs
Must have proven property management skills including basic tool and equipment maintenance; snowblower, rototiller and chainsaw experience preferred.
Excellent written, verbal, and in-person communication skills to work across internal reporting structures, stakeholder groups and in multiple mediums
Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Candidate must be more than proficient in Excel and in using social media channels
Enjoy working with a diverse group of people, have excellent people skills and competency working with committees, volunteers, and speaking to the public
Familiar with Boston neighborhoods.
Other
Valid driver’s license required for driving Trustees vehicles; must pass satisfactory driver record check
DOT Medical Card, and other licenses may be required to perform certain functions of the position
A satisfactory criminal background check (CORI)
Flexibility to work nights and weekends
Candidates fluent in two or more languages highly encouraged
Organizational Relationships/Scope
Reports to Greater Boston Director; supervises one full time staff, seasonal staff, and volunteers
Working Conditions
Physically hard work; must be able to lift at least 50 lbs., pull and push heavy items, and climb ladders
Outside work with exposure to all weather conditions
This position is based out of 200 High Street in Boston as the primary office space
Please Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
Compensation and Benefits
In addition to competitive pay, The Trustees offers the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team across New England who believe in celebrating and protecting our special places, for everyone, forever.
In support of our staff and their families, we provide comprehensive top-notch benefits and an array of special perks. Full-time, year-round staff can enjoy:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer premium contributions ranging from 75%-85%
Traditional and Roth 401(k) plan with 5% employer match after one year of employment
Employer-paid life and disability plans
Paid vacation, sick and personal time; thirteen paid holidays; eight early release Fridays
Day of Service to travel to another site to work in a division and location other than your own in a fun group project such as reinforcing beach shorebird fences, planting seedlings or bulbs, organizing archival documents, or making phone calls to thank donors
Day of Wonder to explore the wonders of any of our Trustees properties
Complimentary Member-level access and discounts and 50% discount for Trustees summer camps
Reciprocity program offering free and discounted admissions and memberships to more than 50 Massachusetts museums and cultural institutions
And much more!
About The Trustees
The Trustees is one of Massachusetts’ largest non-profits and the nation’s first conservation and preservation organization. Today, the places we care about are going fast, and the forces undermining them, including climate change, are moving faster. Our passion is to protect and share with everyone the irreplaceable natural and cultural treasures under our care. We are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and more than 60,000 member households.
The Trustees has been featured in the Top 100 Women-Led Organizations in Massachusetts for six consecutive years.
In addition to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trustees aims to create a thriving, inclusive workplace that values each member of its team. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts who are at the core of our mission.
The Trustees is a signer of the Boston Women’s Workforce Council and a Member of the Boston College Center for Work and Family.
We kindly request that you do not call to inquire about the status of your application. Those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.
