Responsibilities

• Support the execution and delivery of climate services, technology and/or finance project work as required

• Summarize and synthesize project and research findings to present back to the OPF team and client in a clear and understandable way

• Develop insights and recommendations via conducting stakeholder interviews, and company and industry research to support the development of client deliverables and internal briefings

• Develop case studies for our project engagements, and complementary article, blog and content posts for marketing purposes

• Support associates with structuring project tasks and deliverables as part of the wider project team

• Support the development and productization of our bespoke climate service, technology, finance, and training service offerings and knowledge sharing

• Support business development efforts with potential and existing customers, including proposal research and development

• Contribute to the improvement of operational processes and systems for our internal knowledge management, expert recruiting and project execution

Qualifications

This role is split across project management, research execution and internal operations, and would suit a candidate with prior environmental consulting, climate training, and/or startup experience

• Currently enrolled in a Master of Business Administration

• 3-5 years of work experience or equivalent experience working on strategy and/or operations roles at startups or in strategy and/or consulting projects at companies, preferably in sustainability

• Experience with consulting projects and customer relationship management, including structure problem solving and development of customer deliverables in a timely manner

• Experience in these particular areas (although we are open to others): climate finance and investing, and support services required by funds (e.g. sourcing, due diligence) and their portfolio companies (e.g. GHG impact measurements, marketing, operations & growth); government finance programs; consumer goods; manufacturing

• Embodiment of our organizational cultural values of commitment, collaboration, respect, diversity, trust, transparency, and accountability

• Managing project teams for both customer and internal projects, contributing to the organizational culture and fostering leadership development, and managing junior team members

• Strong attention to detail, with proven track record managing projects with multiple stakeholders, including proactively identifying risks and issues, communicating potential solutions to team members, scheduling, project plan build-out

• Strong analytical skills for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to drive business insights

• Proactive involvement in improving operational processes and knowledge management to enhance overall efficiency

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working within project teams

• Ability to adapt to multifaceted project engagements, supporting both customer projects and internal company initiatives

Working Hours

Full-Time: 40 hours per week, working hybrid in New York (in-person and remotely)

Compensation:

The maximum stipend for this position is $6,800.  Candidates, through their own avenues, have the possibility to secure additional compensation through grant or internship funding. We are happy to provide any necessary documentation to support their applications.

Required Equipment

Computer and reliable internet access.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.

• May need to remain in a stationary position at a desk or computer up to 50% of the time.

• Extended periods of keyboarding and screen time.

• Light to moderate lifting may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

OnePointFive provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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At OnePointFive, we understand that not everyone’s experience aligns perfectly with every qualification listed in a job description. If you believe you have the skills and potential to contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every single requirement. We value diverse perspectives and are excited to learn about what you bring to the table.