Current Openings
Director of Climate Policy
C3 seeks a visionary and highly motivated, full-time Director of Climate Policy. The Director of Climate Policy leads one of the key components of our organization, and the successful candidate will join a highly impactful team at a critical juncture. C3 has served the City of Charlottesville and the County of Albemarle for seven years and recently grew to serve the City of Richmond. The Director of Climate Policy will lead our policy team's transition from a single-city focus to a multi-city strategy and has the opportunity to help shape the long-term vision for the organization.
Deadline for applications is September 22nd, 2024.
About C3
The Community Climate Collaborative (C3) is a non-profit organization serving Albemarle County, Charlottesville, and Richmond, VA. C3 believes the power to fight climate change resides within our communities. C3 works with businesses, residents, schools, nonprofits, and local governments to catalyze climate action at the community level through evidence-based planning, collaboration, programs, and advocacy which directly reduce climate pollution and elevate climate leadership. C3 recognizes that an equitable transition to a clean economy and a sustainable future means addressing the needs of all members of our communities. To learn more, visit theclimatecollaborative.org.
Inclusivity at C3
The Community Climate Collaborative welcomes diversity. Women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals are encouraged to apply.
At C3, we are committed to fostering equity, ensuring fairness in our hiring process, and providing equal opportunity for all candidates. We recognize the systemic barriers that disadvantage members of our community. That is why we value the skills and expertise gained through work experience and recognize that it can be equivalent to or even surpass formal education. We encourage candidates with relevant work experience to apply, even if they do not meet the specific educational requirements outlined in the qualifications section. We believe in assessing candidates based on their demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities that align with the position.
As an organization, we are committed to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. As such, C3 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. To the best of our abilities, accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.