Director (Climate Solutions)

• Lead climate-related projects including grant-making strategies, philanthropic funder collaboratives, and climate policy analysis.
• Develop and win new engagements from new and existing clients, building relationships and growing the firm's portfolio.
• Serve as engagement manager, leading project design and execution, ensuring quality deliverables, and managing teams.
• Support junior colleagues' growth through mentorship and management.

This role drives strategic climate solutions by advising leading philanthropies and NGOs, accelerating effective climate adaptation and mitigation efforts globally.

• 20+ years of related work experience, with 10+ years working on climate solutions.
• Deep expertise in at least one of: food systems, sustainable agriculture, nature-based solutions, land-use issues; working competency in multiple other climate sectors.
• Proven history of developing and winning new client work, with an exceptional professional network in philanthropy and NGOs.
• Exceptional writing, research, and project management skills; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Competitive salary, excellent health benefits, commuter benefits and weekly lunches for SF office, supportive working environment. Base salary range: $135,000 - $170,000. Additional annual performance bonus, revenue sharing, and bonuses for exceeding billable-hour targets. CEA contributes 3% of total compensation to retirement plans. Annual raises typically at or above COLA. Total target compensation in high $100,000s to $200,000s.

CEA Consulting is an environmental consultancy based in San Francisco that partners with philanthropies, nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies to tackle urgent environmental challenges like climate change, ocean conservation, and sustainable food systems through rigorous analysis and deep sector expertise.