Climate Resilience Specialist (Various Locations)

RTI International seeks a Climate Resilience Specialist in St Paul, MN, to assist communities with federal grants for climate change mitigation. This full-time role involves engaging with local members, assessing needs, delivering training, and facilitating government collaboration. Candidates should have a relevant Master's degree or equivalent experience, particularly with underserved communities. Benefits include competitive salary, paid time off, and comprehensive insurance plans.
About the position

The Climate Resilience Specialists will play a crucial role in assisting local communities with federal grants aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change. This full-time position is dedicated to a five-year project and requires candidates to engage with communities, ensuring effective communication and capacity-building strategies to enhance climate resilience.

Responsibilities
• Assist local communities in applying for and managing federal grants related to climate change mitigation.
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• Engage with community members to assess needs and build capacity for climate resilience initiatives.
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• Communicate risks associated with climate change and deliver training sessions at community locations.
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• Work across different levels of government to facilitate climate adaptation and resilience efforts.
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• Gather, process, interpret, and communicate scientific data relevant to climate resilience.

Requirements
• Master's degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience in climate adaptation and resilience, or a Bachelor's degree with 6 years of experience.
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• Experience working in climate adaptation and resilience, particularly with underserved communities.
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• Strong understanding of challenges faced by Tribal, rural, and economically disadvantaged communities.
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• Experience in hazard mitigation, agriculture, emergency planning, affordable housing, nature-based solutions, land conservation, resilient transportation, or coastal management.
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• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience with statistical, geospatial, and presentation software for data analysis and visualization.
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• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Benefits
• Competitive base salary ranging from $78,000 to $95,000.
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• Generous paid time off policy.
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• Merit-based annual increases and bonus opportunities.
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• Comprehensive insurance plans including health, dental, life, and disability coverage.
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• Access to a 401(k) retirement savings program.
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• Paid parental leave for all parents.
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• Financial assistance for adoption expenses or infertility treatments.
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• Reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities.
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• Employee assistance program for personal support.