Director Of Clean Energy Finance
The Director of Clean Energy Finance will report to the Director of Strategic Initiatives within the Center for Impact Finance, which is affiliated with the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire. The Director of Clean Energy Finance will oversee the planning, management and implementation of the clean energy finance activities of the Center for Impact Finance, with a focus on financial solutions for the clean energy transition, climate mitigation and adaptation, and community sustainability and resilience in low-income and underserved communities. The Director of Clean Energy Finance will play a key role in helping CIF meet its core mission of facilitating access to capital for underserved communities and its strategic priorities of conducting rigorous and timely research, training and mentoring the next generation of development finance practitioners and helping to establish a community-focused clean energy lending ecosystem.
Duties / Responsibilities :
- Direct the Center's climate equity finance capacity building and training agenda.
- Work with the Director of Strategic Initiatives to develop strategy for the Center's clean energy finance research activities.
- Exercise leadership in bringing together two historically disparate movements the community development movement and the environmental movement to promote holistic thinking to enhance community sustainability.
Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience :
Terminal or Master's degree in a field relevant to climate and community development finance.At least seven years of experience in clean energy finance, community development, environmental sustainability, or related field.Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Strong research and data analysis skills.Demonstrated ability to analyze technical and quantitative information, particularly related to clean energy finance and / or environmental sustainability, and to synthesize findings for decision making.A record of excellent financial analysis, writing, and verbal skills.Experience in delivering and facilitating training, including online training, preferably on topics relating to climate and clean energy.Good organizational skills, detail orientation, and the ability to prioritize and multi-task.Commitment to the community development sector and the critical role of nonprofit organizations in driving social change.Knowledge of and experience in working with organizations that promote sustainable energy.Demonstrated leadership skills, such as roles in organizational governance or leadership, participation in leadership trainings, and volunteer leadership work in public service.Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with co-workers and representatives from the nonprofit, corporate, philanthropic, and public sectors, and with a diverse range of individuals and organizations.Ability to work collaboratively with a primarily remote team.Preferred Qualifications :
Experience working on clean energy finance / environmental sustainability at the state or local level.Applicant instructions :
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume / Cover Letter section of your application :Resume / CVCover LetterApplications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration.The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction.The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission.Location : Durham
Salary Grade : Exempt Staff 33