Jobs & Opportunities

Adaptation and resilience-related jobs and grant opportunities are updated weekly!

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Jobs - Permanent

Lake Superior Collaborative Program Coordinator - University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ashland, WI | Full or Part-Time | Intermediate | $56k/year | Apply by April 14

Climate Adaptation and Resilience Enhancement (CARE Coordinator) - Communities for a Better Environment 
Huntington Park, CA | Full-Time | Intermediate |$77k/year | Apply by April 17

Chief Climate Officer - City of Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA | Full-Time | Senior | $171k - $184k/year | Apply by April 19

Extension Educator - Climate Adaptation, Resilience, and Public Health  - University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership
Central/Western, MN | Full-Time | Intermediate | $65k - $75k/year | Apply by April 28

Research Associate III: Forest and Climate Adaptation Policy - Colorado State University 
Fort Collins, CO | Full-Time | Intermediate | $68k - $80k/year | Apply by April 29

Duwamish Valley Program Manager - Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment
Seattle, WA | Full-Time | Intermediate | $47 - $71/hour | Apply by April 30

Sustainability Data and Project Manager - University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Saint Paul, MN | Full-Time | Intermediate | Salary Not Listed | Open Until Filled

Senior Manager of Planning and Design - Waterfront Alliance
Hybrid| Full-Time | Intermediate | $75k/year | Open Until Filled

Environmental Analyst -  NCAI Institute for Environmental Sovereignty
Washington, D.C. | Full-Time | Intermediate | $72k - $101k/year | Open Until Filled

Sustainable Agriculture and Water Specialist - National Caucus of Environmental Legislators
Remote | Full-Time | Intermediate | $70k/year | Open Until Filled

Senior Associate, Climate Justice - B Lab US & Canada
Denver, CO (Multiple Locations)| Full-Time | Intermediate | $62k/year | Open Until Filled

Senior Climate Resiliency Lead: Coastal Adaptation - Brown and Caldwell
Remote | Full-Time | Senior | $141k - $231k/year | Open Until Filled

Program Coordinator - National Association of Climate Resilience Planners
Remote | Full-Time | Intermediate | $68k - $72k/year | Open Until Filled

Adaptation Program Director - Georgetown Climate Center
Washington, D.C. (Hybrid) | Full-Time | Senior | $130k - $150k/year | Open Until Filled

Environmental Communications Specialist - ERG 
Arlington, VA | Full-Time | Intermediate | $75k - $80k/year | Open Until Filled

Mid-level Climate Action Project Manager - Placeworks
California (Locations Vary) | Full-Time | Intermediate | $95k - $160k/year | Open Until Filled

Sustainability and Resilience Policy Director - SPUR 
San Francisco, CA | Full-Time | Senior | $125k - $145k/year | Open Until Filled

Climate Change and Energy Program Director - CivicWell
California | Full-Time | Senior | $105k - $115k/year | Open Until Filled

Climate Resilience Specialist - Pokagon Band of the Potawatomi 
Dowagiac, MI | Full-Time |Intermediate | Salary Not Listed | Open Until Filled

Sustainability Coordinator - City of Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN | Full-Time | Intermediate | $79k - $116k/year | Open Until Filled

Climate Resilient Fisheries Policy Analyst - Azura Consulting 
Remote | Full-Time | Intermediate | Salary not Listed | Open Until Filled

Resilience Program Manager - University of Miami
Miami, FL | Full-Time | Intermediate | Salary not Listed | Open Until Filled

Coastal Resilience Manager - Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundations
Sanibel, FL | Full-Time | Senior | $70k/year | Open Until Filled

Military Community Resilience Manager - University of Georgia 
Athens, GA | Full-Time | Intermediate | Salary not Listed | Open Until Filled

Data Scientist/Statistician Yale Program on Climate Change Communication
New Haven, CT | Full-Time | Intermediate | $90k - $100k/year | Open Until Filled

Client Services Director, Resilience - SWCA 
Remote | Full-Time | Senior | $137k - $193k/year | Open Until Filled

Climate Policy Specialist - Solidarity Center 
Washington, D.C. | Full-Time | Senior | $103k/year | Open Until Filled

Climate Science Program Manager- The Nature Conservancy
Remote | Full-Time| Intermediate | $54k - $94k/year | Open Until Filled

Jobs - Temporary

External & Legislative Affairs Graduate Internships: Community Resilience - AT&T
Dallas, TX (Remote) | Full-Time | Entry | $80k/year | Apply By April 17

HBCU Environmental Justice & Climate Corps Internship Application - Deep South Center for Environmental Justice 
Gulf Coast Region | Full-Time | $3k/Internship Term | Apply by May 3

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Climate Assessment for the Southwest (CLIMAS) - University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ | Full-Time | Intermediate |$54k/year | Open Until Filled

Climate Resource Assistant - USDA Northern Forests Climate Hub

Houghton, MI (Remote) | Full-Time | Intermediate | $750/week | Open Until Filled

Climate Adaptation Fellowship - Mobilize Green
Falls Church, VA | Entry | Full-Time | Salary not Listed | Open Until Filled

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Opportunities

Climate Vulnerability Assessment Support - Chickasaw Nation 
Request for Proposals | Submit Proposals by April 15
The Chickasaw Nation requests qualification statements from firms to assist the Nation with Tribal facility climate vulnerability assessments. Questions are to be addressed to Newakis Weber at Newakis.weber@chickasaw.net.

2024 Biennial National Tribal and Indigenous Climate Conference - Institute for Tribal and Environmental Professionals
Call For Proposals | Submit by April 17
Submit proposals in one or more of the conference tracks to share and discuss climate-related impacts, assessments, tools, adaptation, mitigation, actions, and the intersection of Western science and adaptation strategies with Traditional/Indigenous Knowledge. Individuals submitting a proposal do not have to identify as Indigenous.

MW CASC Annual Gathering Call for Proposals & Sessions
Presentation Opportunity | Submit by April 17
The 2024 Annual Gathering will take place August 13-15 and will be hosted by Michigan State University. Session proposals that highlight Midwest CASC-funded research, address science priorities, demonstrate core values in action, and/or are relevant to key themes, including climate adaptation at the interface of land and water, are invited.

2024 Indigenous Communities Fellowship - MIT Solve
Funding Opportunity | Submit by April 18 
MIT Solve seeks exceptional innovators supporting community-based solutions by and for Indigenous communities across the United States and Canada. Particularly, MIT Solve is looking for solutions that strengthen sustainable energy sovereignty and support climate resilience initiatives for Indigenous peoples. 

2024 Michigan Sustainability Conference - EGLE 
Call for Presentations | Abstracts Due April 28
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is seeking diverse speakers to share their work advancing sustainability. MISCON is Michigan’s one-of-a-kind event designed for sustainability business professionals, sustainability community professionals, environmental staff, EHS staff, and community leaders.

Climate Action Grants - Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Funding Opportunity | Applications Due April 30
The MPCA seeks proposals for projects that develop or implement plans of action that enable local jurisdictions to adapt to extreme weather events and a changing climate and/or to reduce the local jurisdiction’s contributions to the causes of climate change. Online informational meeting will be held, Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Climate Pollution Reduction Tribes and Territories Only Implementation Grants - EPA
Funding Opportunity | Proposals Due May 1
A competition only for tribes, tribal consortia, and territories. This competition is open to entities that received planning grants to develop Priority Climate Action Plans (PCAPs) under phase 1 of the CPRG program, as well as entities that did not directly receive a planning grant that are applying for funds to implement measures included in an applicable PCAP

Mid-Atlantic Climate Change Education Conference
Call for Presentations | Proposals Due May 1 
The fifth Mid-Atlantic Climate Change Education Conference will be held virtually on the afternoons of June 25, 26, and 27, 2024. Presentations will be 20 minutes long, with time for questions afterward. This conference will gather formal and informal educators from across the Mid-Atlantic to share ideas, resources, and inspiration for advancing education for climate action.

Long Island Sound Futures Fund 2024
Funding Opportunity | Proposals Due May 13
The LISFF supports efforts to test innovative approaches to conservation, deliver transformative projects, and support people and communities who value the Sound and take a role in its future.

CivicSpark Fellowship 
Fellowship Opportunity | Applications Due June 14
CivicSpark offers a unique opportunity to gain professional experience and leadership skills while creating a lasting impact in local communities. Whether you're passionate about climate resilience, affordable housing, sustainable transportation, or social equity, you will gain direct technical experience and build a robust network in your field.

The Power at Sea Prize
Funding Opportunity | Concept Phase Submission Deadline July 26
The Power at Sea Prize aims to nurture innovative technologies that utilize the power inherent in the ocean to enable sustainable and responsible use of resources, better prediction and tracking of tropical storms, better monitoring of aquaculture for food security in coastal communities, greater understanding of the ocean’s role in climate change mitigation, and more.

Tribal Access to Emerging Private Markets for Climate Mitigation and Forest Resilience - USDA 
Funding Opportunity | Applications Due August 21
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support Tribal access to emerging private markets for forest resilience or climate mitigation. Applicant eligibility is limited to federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations/Villages, and Tribal Organizations. Eligible applicants may each submit one proposal requesting up to $2 million.

Transformative Actions Program - ICLEI 
Funding Opportunity | Proposals Due October 24 
The Transformative Actions Program (TAP) brings together financial institutions, project preparation facilities, and the private sector to assist subnational governments and local businesses in turning their sustainable infrastructure ideas into solid and investment-ready projects.

Inflation Reduction Act Community Change Grants Program 
Funding Opportunity | Applications Due November 21
The EPA’s new Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants program (Community Change Grants) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for approximately $2 billion dollars in Inflation Reduction Act funds in environmental and climate justice activities to benefit disadvantaged communities through projects that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, and build community capacity to address environmental and climate justice challenges.

Brief Introduction to Climate Change Course Registration - South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center 
Education Opportunity | Register Today
In Spring 2024, the South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center at the University of Oklahoma will offer two short courses exploring the impacts of climate change and climate modeling.  These courses are free, completely online, and self-paced! You will have the opportunity to learn directly from climate experts at OU and its partner institutions. Upon successful completion of each course, participants will receive a personalized certificate to commemorate their training. 

Rising Voices Changing Coasts Summer Internship - Haskell Indian Nations University
Internship | Apply Today 
Applications are now open for the 2024 Rising Voices Changing Coasts Summer Internship. Interns will receive a stipend and spend 8 weeks working on climate impact projects at Haskell Indian Nations University, at an RVCC hub site in Alaska, and at home. For more information, contact Paulette Blanchard at pblanchard@haskellfoundation.org.

Online Micro-Certificate: Climate Vulnerability & Adaptation - University of British Columbia
Education Opportunity | $650 - $2400 | Enroll Today 
The Faculty of Forestry’s Climate Vulnerability and Adaptation (CVA) Micro-Certificate is a flexible 8-week online program that provides forest professionals with an understanding of climate science, vulnerability assessments, adaptation development, and how it is applied to management and business case adaptation.

Climate Story MA - Share Your Story 
Survey | Share Your Story 
Take this short survey to share your story on how climate change impacts you. One lucky participant will win a meal on Climate Story MA. Enter your contact info at the end of the survey to be automatically enrolled in a randomized drawing for a $100 gift card to a local restaurant or grocery store of your choice.

ASCE OPEN: Call for Papers Towards Equitable and Effective Flood Risk Adaptation
Writing Opportunity | Submit Today
This Special Collection is aimed at attracting studies presenting new methods aligned with the broad need for equitable and effective flood risk adaptation, as well as case studies that advance understanding of flood risk inequities.

Community Change Equitable Resilience Technical Assistance - EPA 
Technical Assistance | Apply Today
The Community Change Grants will invest approximately $2 billion dollars in Inflation Reduction Act funds for environmental and climate justice activities to benefit disadvantaged communities through projects that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, and build community capacity to respond to environmental and climate justice challenges.

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Events - In Person

The Resilience Summit - Urban Land Institute 
In-Person Event | April 12 | New York, NY | 9 am - 4 pm EST |$150 - $295| Early Bird Registration Ends April 7 
The Resilience Summit is ULI’s flagship climate adaptation event; convening industry leaders in real estate and resilience from around the world to address the challenges and harness the opportunities posed by climate risks.

NEO Youth Climate Summit - Laurel School
In-Person Event | April 14 | Cleveland, Ohio | 11 AM - 4 PM EST | Register Today 
This summit provides a platform for students to engage in discussions, workshops, and hands-on activities focused on climate change, sustainability, and environmental justice. The summit provides future leaders with tools, education, and connections to become advocates for a more sustainable and resilient future in Northeast Ohio.

San Francisco Climate Week - Climatebase 
In-Person Event | April 21 - 27 | San Francisco | Register Today
Join Climatebase, April 21-27, 2024, to connect, collaborate, and accelerate climate solutions together. SF Climate Week is a series of events gathering diverse climate organizations, leaders and the broader community working at the intersection of climate action & innovation.

Sustainable Design & Climate Happy Hour - Climate Designers Bay Area
In-Person Event | April 21 | Southern Pacific Brewing | San Francisco, CA | 5 - 8 PM PDT | Register Today 
Join Climate Designers and the GFDA (Good Future Design Alliance) to kick off Climate Week with a meetup at Southern Pacific. ​Network with designers of all disciplines taking action on climate and learn more about design work coming out of the Bay Area.

Hearst Sustainable Cities Summit 2024 - Hearst
In-Person Event | April 23 | 9 - 12 PM EST | New York, NY | Register Today
During three panel discussions, architects, policymakers, city planners, and environmental advocates will converge in dynamic and provocative conversations about the ideas and solutions shaping the future of sustainable cities. Following the program, attendees are encouraged to explore The Vertical City exhibit in the South Gallery of Hearst Tower

Katharine Hayhoe: New Climate Solutions and Galvanizing for Action - University of Michigan School for the Environment and Sustainability
In-Person Event | April 24 | Ann Arbor, MI | 5 PM EST | Register Today
Join climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe for a solutions-oriented talk about what people can do to have the biggest impact in their communities. Hayhoe will discuss what’s new in climate action and climate science—and offer viable solutions that everyone across the political spectrum can support and adopt at the local and national levels.

Central County Climate Conversation - Broward County, Florida 
In-Person Event | April 27 | 1 PM - 3 PM EST | Register Today
Join Broward County for a workshop led by renowned eco-artist Xavier Cortada, which includes an opportunity to create a free personalized elevation marker with the artist. Be part of the climate conversation, learn about local climate vulnerabilities and resilience initiatives, and become a climate ambassador for your community.

IMPACT Conference - USGBC
In-Person Event | April 30 - May 1 | Saint Paul, MN | $60 - $349 | Register Today
IMPACT 2024 will focus on solutions and scale. We will examine how we meet the urgent challenges of this moment, including the need for rapid decarbonization and an overhaul in our supply chain, and explore the role of the built environment in promoting the health of our communities.

National Adaptation Forum - EcoAdapt & American Society of Adaptation Professionals
In-Person Event | May 14 - 16  | St. Paul, MN |$350 - $750 | Register Today
The National Adaptation Forum is a bi-annual convening for adaptation professionals to innovate, network, and focus on established and emerging climate adaptation issues of the day.The overall goal of the National Adaptation Forum is to move beyond adaptation awareness into adaptation action by highlighting the breadth of adaptation activities occurring in the United States and around the world.

2024 Tribal Adaptation Menu Open Registration
In-Person Workshop | Sulphur, OK | May 20 - 22 | Register by May 4 
Participants are encouraged to register with teams (3-5 people) of relevant collaboration. (Ex. Tribal staff and partners on a project). You will work with these teams to conduct group work to integrate climate adaptation into an existing project. A waitlist will become available once capacity has been met. We will have a mandatory pre-workshop webinar which will cover ethical tribal engagement.

2024 Climate Leadership Conference - The Climate Registry 
In-Person | Cleveland, OH | May 21 - 23 | $225 - $1695 | Register Today | Use Code ASAP-10 for a Member Discount | 
The annual Climate Leadership Conference (CLC) and Awards (CLAs) is North America's premier event dedicated to uplifting climate leadership and addressing the climate crisis through policy, innovation, and business solutions. ASAP Members are eligible for a 10% discount using code ASAP-10 at registration.

15th Annual California Climate & Energy Collaborative Forum
In-Person Event | June 25 - 26 | Palm Springs, CA | $0 - $700 | Early Bird Registration Ends April 28
The CCEC Forum brings together local government staff, elected officials, and community organizations, to collaborate and learn from each other as they work to advance fair and equitable climate change and energy practices. This forum will feature engaging sessions, expert plenaries and keynotes, and new innovative activities to help climate and energy leaders and practitioners.

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Events - Virtual

Using Ecological Silviculture for Creating Wildlife Habitat in Degraded Northern Hardwood and Mixed Acadian Ecosystems - Climate Hubs
Virtual Event | April 16 | 1 PM - 2 PM EST | Register Today
Tom LaPointe with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will focus on building resilience in degraded forest ecosystems of New England, including creating wildlife habitat on Refuges in northern hardwood and Acadian mixed-wood forests and the ecological silviculture interactions with changing climate and invasive species.

3rd Annual NIHHIS National Meeting - National Integrated Heat Health Information System
Virtual Event| April 16 - 18 | 12 - 4 PM EST | Register Today
The 3rd annual NIHHIS National meeting aims to bring together multiple stakeholders to discuss heat and health with the goal of reducing risk on multiple timescales and geographic scales. This meeting is focused on engaging communities and developing a shared vision for community heat resilience.

Forest Carbon Stewardships: The Nexus of Climate Adaptation and Mitigation - Michigan State University
Virtual Event | May 1 | 3 PM - 4 PM EST | Register Today 
The first part of this talk will present the USFS’s guiding principles of carbon stewardship. The second part will discuss how the Adaptation Workbook can be used to consider climate-informed carbon management at the scale of individual projects.

Community-Driven Planning, Power, and Local Government - National Association of Climate Resilience Planners  
Workshop | May 16 | 4 - 6:30 PM EST | Register Today
In this interactive 2.5-hour workshop, we will hear from grassroots organizations who have been able to leverage public resources and affect local policy through the power of community-driven planning, and apply these insights to our own work in place.

Incorporating Climate and Environmental Justice into Research and Resource Management - National CASC
Webinar Series | February 29 - May 9 | 3 - 4 PM EST | Register Today 
In this webinar series, speakers will explore the ethics of engaging with the populations most vulnerable to the impacts of environmental and climate change, which are often low-income communities, communities of color, Indigenous and Tribal communities, and people facing disenfranchisement.

Ecological Forestry in the Context of Climate Change Webinar Series - USDA Northern Forests Climate Hub
Webinar Series | 3rd Tuesday of Each Month | 1 - 2 PM EST | Register Today
The next webinar in the monthly Ecological Forestry in the Context of Climate Change series will take place on Tuesday, February 20, at 1:00 pm ET for a presentation on "Adaptation Strategies in Longleaf Pine Ecosystems" with Steve Jack of T.L.L. Temple Foundation.

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