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The Climate Registry is a nonprofit collaboration among North American states, provinces, territories
and Native Sovereign Nations that sets consistent and transparent standards to calculate, verify and
publicly report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions into a single registry.
The Registry assists the country's leading organizations in measuring their greenhouse gas
emissions, and is a center of thought leadership for climate change. Registry participants include
over 400 businesses, non-profit organizations, municipalities, state agencies, and others. More
information about The Registry is available at: www.theclimateregistry.org.
This position provides the opportunity to join a team playing a leading role in developing climate
change policy in North America. The Registry is organized into staff teams working on climate
policy, new member recruiting, and member services. This position is part of the member services
team, and will play a frontline role in supporting The Registry's more than 400 member
organizations, providing exposure to multiple sectors.
The Registry offers a hands-on, fast-paced work environment, and tremendous potential for growth
and advancement.
Primary Responsibilities
The Program Assistant's primary role is to support TCR members as they work to create and report
a GHG inventory. This individual will also assist TCR's program staff in developing the suite of
member services. The primary responsibilities are outlined below; this list should be viewed as a
starting point, as the position will evolve and grow according to the successful candidate's interests
and aptitude, and Registry workflow.
Program Support (70%)
• Assist members with policy interpretation and methodology clarification issues, as well as
providing training on program requirements, including TCR's online software, CRIS, through
presentations and ongoing individual communication.
• Help develop materials and resources to assist reporting, verification, and emission reduction
activities.
• Assist scheduling and coordinating member events, including trainings, workshops, and
conference calls.
• Help manage online resources including database of frequently asked questions, policy
clarifications, member directory and verifier/technical assistance provider program updates
• Respond to general inquiries about TCR's reporting and verification program..
• Undertake and complete research assignments, as requested.
Administration (30%)
• Maintain accurate records on the GHG reporting and verification cycle for TCR Reporters.
• Log program questions and software issues.
• Compile meeting minutes and help document programmatic activities.
• Help maintain the programmatic portion of TCR's website.
• Assist program staff with administrative tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS
• BS degree (environmental engineering or related technical degree preferred) or BA degree in
public policy, environmental management.
• Experience or interest in working with GHG/climate change, corporate environmental
management, and/or air quality issues.
• Demonstrated exceptional research and writing skills and strong oral communication skills.
• Ability to digest technical documents, perform emission calculations, data analysis, and present
results in a simple and understandable fashion.
• Strong experience Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and databases.
• U.S. citizenship or legal right to work in the U.S.
CHARACTERISTICS
• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills
• Team player and quick learner who focuses on high productivity and results
• Professional, friendly, and enthusiastic personality
• Self starter with a proactive attitude who can anticipate needs
• Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and manage time well
COMPENSATION
Salary commensurate with experience. Position includes a competitive benefits package.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The position is available immediately. Interested candidates should submit the following documents
to info@theclimateregistry.org:
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Writing sample (maximum of 5 pages)
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
You can also mail your application to:
Program Assistant Search Committee
The Climate Registry
523 W. 6th St, Suite 445
Los Angeles, CA 90014
If you have questions about TCR or the position, please contact Lisë Paul at 213-891-6920.
The Climate Registry is an equal opportunity employer.
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