Join our team—build climate resilience with purpose
Geos Institute is a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of climate science, equity, nature-based solutions, and community leadership. Through our national initiative, Climate Ready America, we help local leaders access the tools, funding, and support they need to turn bold climate goals into practical action.
We are a fully remote, deeply collaborative, mission-driven team. We believe resilience starts from within, which is why we invest in people, prioritize flexibility, and cultivate a culture of trust, innovation, and continuous learning. Our shared values of honesty, courage, tact, perseverance, respectful communication, and prudent risk-taking guide how we show up for each other and the communities we serve.
Working for Geos Institute
Flexible by design
We value autonomy and work-life balance, while supporting a highly collaborative work environment.
Supportive, no-silos culture
You will join a team that values collaboration, shares knowledge freely, and shows up with humility and heart. We celebrate progress, learn from setbacks, and tackle challenges together.
Real-world impact
Your work will directly support systems change that protects our climate, human lives, and nature.
Benefits include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (with partial dependent coverage)
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan options
- Professional development opportunities
Open positions
We are always looking for passionate people who want to make a difference. See our current openings listed below. If no positions are listed, please check back soon or follow us for updates.
Location: Remote (U.S.-based only; Southeast region strongly preferred)
Employment: Full-Time, Temporary (with potential to become permanent depending on funding)
Reports To: Executive Director
Compensation: $6,500-$8,000/month
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Overview:
We are seeking a Climate Resilience Specialist to play a central role in our Climate Ready Communities program. The immediate focus will be on facilitating our first community cohort in the Southeast U.S., with the possibility of supporting additional cohorts in the future as funding allows. This first cohort is an important learning opportunity: it will not only support participating communities but also help the Geos Institute refine the process so future cohorts can be supported more effectively and efficiently. This position is temporary, with the potential to become permanent if funding is secured.
This position will:
- Facilitate and support communities in their climate resilience planning processes.
- Provide technical guidance on climate adaptation and greenhouse gas reduction, with an emphasis on equity and nature-based solutions.
- Collaborate with in-state Navigators, community leaders, and Geos Institute staff to ensure high-quality, community-driven planning and implementation in all of Geos Institute’s initiatives.
Beyond cohort work, this role will also contribute to Climate Ready America and the Climate Smart Communities Initiative by providing technical assistance, supporting partners, and helping develop tools and resources that strengthen community-driven climate resilience.
Key Responsibilities
Climate Ready Communities Cohort Facilitation
- Collaborate with Climate Ready America Navigators to select and enroll participating communities in the southeast region
- Schedule and facilitate regular meetings of cohort community representatives to guide progress, address challenges, and plan implementation steps
- Identify and coordinate guest speakers and technical experts in response to community needs
- Develop starter lists of vulnerabilities, climate adaptation strategies, and greenhouse gas reduction measures to support community planning
- Support the development of tools, resources, and program materials that help cohort members move through the planning process more efficiently
- Assist communities in planning and carrying out required workshops, including traveling to facilitate day-long, in-person workshops as needed
- Collaborate with in-state Navigators to support strategy implementation after the conclusion of the planning cohort process
- Share cohort outcomes and lessons learned through communications, resource updates, and storytelling
Climate Ready America Support
- Support in-state partners as they build climate adaptation and mitigation content for Climate Innovation Centers
- Provide technical assistance on climate resilience to Navigators and the Southeast Regional Collaborative
General Support – Climate Resilience
- Serve as a grant proposal reviewer and provide service to grant recipients as needed
- Write blog posts, newsletter content, and annual report elements related to the position’s work
- Deliver climate resilience trainings for partners as needed
- Review funding proposal drafts for technical accuracy
- Participate in strategy development across the Geos Institute’s initiatives
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Direct experience supporting communities in climate adaptation and/or greenhouse gas mitigation
- Experience working with local governments
- Demonstrated ability to integrate the perspectives of underserved populations into resilience planning
- Strong facilitation and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management platforms; ability to learn new tools quickly
- Comfortable working independently in a remote setting while collaborating across time zones
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Ability and willingness to travel to facilitate day-long workshops
- Self-motivated, curious, and able to problem-solve in dynamic situations
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Experience with nature-based solutions in climate resilience
- Familiarity with nonprofit structures and financial management
- Experience working in self-managed or collaborative team structures
Compensation and Schedule
- Salary range: $6,500-$8,000 per month, commensurate with experience
- Remote position with flexible scheduling, with most collaboration occurring during 9am–5pm local time, Monday–Friday
Commitment to Equity
The Geos Institute is committed to building a diverse team. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups.
Application Process
Submit a cover letter and resume through our website: Geos Institute | Apply. Applications sent by email or other means will not be considered.
Applications will be reviewed as received. All submissions received by October 5th will receive full consideration.
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