Careers at CIEL

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The Center for International Environmental Law is growing and we are seeking diverse, dynamic, driven advocates to join our team!

CIEL is actively committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and building an organization that is as diverse as the communities we serve around the world. We know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger, and we actively encourage qualified applicants with various backgrounds, identities, perspectives, and (dis)abilities to apply. If you need an accommodation or assistance with this application, please contact Human Resources at jobs[at]ciel.org.

We offer…

80% paid health insurance (50% for spouses and children)
A 5% contribution into a US 403(b) retirement account
Paid vacation and sick leave
Office closure (additional paid time off) between Christmas and New Year’s
A flexible work schedule with hybrid and remote work available depending on the position
Funding for professional development
A paid 2-month sabbatical after 7 years at CIEL
A relocation stipend if relocating to work from one of our offices
CIEL is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, and full-time employees qualify for the US Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
And a salary that is competitive for other similar nonprofit organizations.

We value these competencies…

Action-Orientation: Makes things happen. Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of curiosity, proactivity, and constructiveness.
Effective Communication: Understands the value of effective communication. Can deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. Actively listens, checks for understanding, and adjusts content and style to meet the needs of different stakeholders.
Collaboration: Brings people together to leverage their skills, talents, and knowledge to achieve a common purpose. Creates synergy resulting in a combined effort with greater results than what can be achieved by individuals.
Nimble Learning: Approaches unfamiliar tasks proactively and with an open mind. Can quickly adapt to new situations and to draw on past successes and failures to solve current problems.
Resourcefulness: Is able to make the best of limited resources and find a way to get things done even when the odds are against them. Can look beyond the obvious for viable approaches to accomplish the goal.

We hope you will consider our open positions below; please check back regularly if nothing aligns with your experience right now.

Chief Program Officer

The Chief Program Officer (CPO) will support the organization to learn and respond to evolving needs by fostering reflection and supporting teams to be agile and pivot in response to changing and complex circumstances and new information, keeping CIEL on the front edge of innovative and effective strategies for change. The CPO will drive cross-programmatic strategies and alignment, and support organizational sustainability and effective planning in collaboration with the development and operations teams.

This role directly supervises three Program Directors (Climate & Energy, Environmental Health, and Fossil Economy) and the Communications Director; works in close collaboration with the Director of Development and Director of HR; reports directly to the CEO; and serves as a member of the Executive Team alongside the CEO, COO, CFO, and General Counsel.

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Campaigner, US Fossil Economy

The US Fossil Economy Campaigner will support, develop, and operationalize the program’s campaign priorities to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels by confronting the expansion of petrochemicals and the deployment of false climate solutions that distract from real solutions and exacerbate environmental injustice. In doing so, this work will advance human rights, environmental, and health protections and that distract from real solutions and exacerbate environmental injustice.

Senior Development Officer

The Senior Development Officer plays a critical role in advancing CIEL’s ambitious fundraising agenda by building new relationships with foundation and government funders, composing grant proposals and reports, and working with program and finance staff across the organization to advance fundraising strategy. This position will work closely with Leadership and Program staff to develop and sharpen strategies and clearly and compellingly convey CIEL’s work and impact for both general operating and project grants.

Chief Financial Officer

As a member of CIEL’s executive team, the CFO plays a critical role in advancing CIEL’s mission and strategy through effective financial oversight, strategic planning, and inclusive team leadership. The CFO will work with our Board and leadership to ensure fiscal integrity, and will partner with program and development staff to sustain and grow our organizational impact.

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