Senior Coordinator, Climate Strategy

Conservation International is hiring a Senior Coordinator for Climate Strategy in Arlington, VA. The role involves supporting climate initiatives, managing partnerships, and coordinating events. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of experience, with skills in communication and organization. The position is hybrid, requiring 10 days/month in the office, and includes occasional travel.
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Conservation International protects nature for the benefit of humanity. Through science, policy, fieldwork, and finance, we spotlight and secure the most important places in nature for the climate, biodiversity, and for people. With offices in 30 countries and projects in more than 100 countries, we partner with governments, companies, civil society, Indigenous peoples, and local communities to help people and nature thrive together.

Position Summary:
This position is based in Arlington, VA. The Senior Coordinator will support the Climate Strategy team and cross-organizational efforts to advance CI's climate change initiatives. Key responsibilities include supporting climate events, managing partnerships, implementing internal processes for strategy monitoring, and supporting jurisdictional REDD+ strategies. The role reports to the Managing Director, Climate Change Strategy. This position does not manage staff and works under general supervision.

Responsibilities:
• Strategic Climate Events & Campaigns: Support planning and logistics for global climate events, develop strategic objectives, and manage stakeholder communications.
• Climate Strategy: Assist in implementing and socializing CI’s climate strategy, coordinate meetings, and track progress.
• Jurisdictional REDD+ (JREDD+): Support communications, monitoring, and cross-divisional coordination for REDD+ initiatives.

Working Conditions:
Hybrid environment, 10 days/month in the office, with occasional travel.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields (preferred).
• 2-4 years of experience, including internships.
• Proficiency in database operations, SharePoint, MS Office.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in diverse teams.

Preferred: Knowledge of climate change and REDD+ processes, language skills.

Apply by submitting a resume and cover letter by May 28, 2025. See all opportunities HERE.
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