Director - State and Local Engagement

February 6

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UndauntedK12

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UndauntedK12 is committed to supporting America's K-12 public schools in making a transition to zero carbon emissions. The organization helps prepare youth to build a sustainable future in the face of climate change by providing guidance and resources. Through utilizing new funding opportunities, such as those in the Inflation Reduction Act, UndauntedK12 collaborates with partners to implement clean energy technologies in schools. Their initiatives include transitioning schools to high-performance HVAC systems and engaging school board members in climate action plans. The organization is deeply involved in policy advocacy and community engagement to promote sustainable and healthy school environments.

2 - 10 employees

📚 Education

⚡ Energy

🌍 Social Impact

📋 Description

• About UndauntedK12 • UndauntedK12 is a national nonprofit working to support America's K-12 public schools to make an equitable transition to zero carbon emissions while preparing our youth to build a sustainable future in a rapidly changing climate. • We are united by a desire to activate the potential of America’s K-12 public school sector to respond to the challenge of climate change and are undaunted by the scale of the challenge. • We believe the current moment offers opportunities to address long standing inequities, stimulate the economy, enhance critical public infrastructure, and position America to lead the world in the transition to clean energy-driven commerce and community. • We envision a day when every dollar spent on K-12 infrastructure is aligned with building an equitable, zero-carbon future; when every education leader recognizes that rapidly changing climate threatens their core mission; and when every student is prepared to build a sustainable future. • Role Overview • UndauntedK12 seeks a Director, State and Local Engagement who will lead and support the organization’s efforts to shape and influence state and local policy and implementation to advance our mission. • The Director will collaborate with Undaunted teammates and allies to develop and implement policies, actions, and programs that support climate action in schools across the country, support the cultivation of partner relationships in priority states, and contribute to organizational growth. • As part of a growing start-up organization, a successful candidate will be entrepreneurial in spirit; collaborative and successful at building relationships with individuals at all levels of organizations, both within and external to Undaunted; and capable of advancing multiple projects at once.

🎯 Requirements

• Skills and Mindsets • Effective strategist. Able to stay focused on the larger vision and goal – but can ruthlessly prioritize against competing work streams and needs in order to execute effectively, especially when navigating ambiguity. • Influencer. Can use a combination of active listening and questioning to engage others in the decision-making process. Seeks to deeply understand and respond to people’s motivations and barriers in order to maximize their potential for impact in this work, and is able to adapt to different motivations and drivers to build a diverse network of champions. • Effective communicator. Can motivate others to take action through written and verbal communication to build support for UndauntedK12’s work. Can put pen to paper to generate content that informs and motivates a variety of audiences. • Problem solver. Brings a solution-orientation to consistently make excellent decisions through a combination of data analysis, judgment and experience – including the ability to anticipate future consequences and trends and incorporate them into the organizational plans. • Data savvy. Skilled at analyzing data sets, drawing out conclusions on trends, and communicating those trends to broader audiences to drive decision making. • Learning orientation. Self-reflective leader who seeks to understand previous approaches and evolves in response to changing dynamics. Brings a mindset of humility and inclusion. • Organized project leader. Strong project management skills and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities to success in a rapidly changing environment. • Team builder. Has an exceptional capacity for managing and leading people across multiple functions and the ability to connect, on both an individual level and in large groups, with people from a wide range of backgrounds. Treats teammates and others with care and respect. • Entrepreneurial. Thrives in environments where there is not an established path. Is not deterred by ambiguity, takes smart risks, and remains motivated and adaptable when responding to evolving circumstances. • Aligned to the cause. Passion for UndauntedK12’s mission, issues, and values. • Education and Experience • College degree or comparable experience. • Minimum 5 years relevant experience, including direct policy and engagement leadership in state regulatory and legislative venues. • Deep subject-matter expertise in a relevant topic such as climate change, decarbonization, building electrification, environmental justice and/or public health.

🏖️ Benefits

• Salary and Benefits: Competitive nonprofit salary between $100,000 - $140,000. • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental & vision coverage for employee, employer-paid life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution. • Paid time off including federal holidays and a winter holiday break. • Location and Travel: UndauntedK12 is a national organization with team members in California, New York, and Massachusetts. Our operations are fully remote and this team member can be successful anywhere within United States time zones. Travel expected approximately 1-2 times per month. • Organizational Relationship: Reports to the organization’s co-founder. • Physical Demands: Requires sitting, talking and listening for up to 8 hours per day.