Application Guide

How to Apply for SHIP Network Manager and Learning Lead

at Aspen Global Change Institute

🏢 About Aspen Global Change Institute

The Aspen Global Change Institute has spent over three decades building interdisciplinary understanding of Earth's systems, making it a rare organization that bridges pure science with practical climate action. Their long-term perspective and systems-thinking approach create meaningful opportunities to influence climate work at multiple scales, from local communities to global policy.

About This Role

This role involves designing and implementing the strategy to connect SHIP-funded talent across diverse institutions into a cohesive learning community. You'll create programs that foster collaboration between climate scientists, policymakers, data experts, and community organizations, making this position central to translating climate knowledge into coordinated action.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start by facilitating a virtual workshop connecting climate scientists with community organizers, then analyze feedback from SHIP participants across institutions to identify learning needs. Your afternoon could involve designing metrics to track cross-institutional collaboration and preparing materials to share insights across SHIP's portfolio.

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🎯 Who Aspen Global Change Institute Is Looking For

  • Has 7-10 years of demonstrated experience building cross-institutional networks in climate or environmental fields, not just general coordination experience
  • Can point to specific examples of designing learning programs that bridge different climate domains (mitigation, adaptation, environmental justice, science policy)
  • Has developed inclusive monitoring and evaluation frameworks for complex climate initiatives, not just basic tracking
  • Understands how to advance climate action as a public good through both public service and grant/contract mechanisms

📝 Tips for Applying to Aspen Global Change Institute

1

Highlight specific examples where you've connected professionals across different types of institutions (academic, government, community, private) in climate work

2

Demonstrate your understanding of SHIP's likely structure by describing how you'd measure success for a distributed network of climate professionals

3

Show familiarity with AGCI's interdisciplinary approach by mentioning how you'd bridge climate science with policy and community implementation

4

Quantify your experience with cross-institutional coordination - how many organizations have you connected, what were the outcomes?

5

Explain how you've advanced climate action as a public good, not just organizational goals, in previous roles

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience designing learning communities or networks in climate/environmental fields', 'Specific examples of bridging different climate domains (science, policy, justice, implementation)', "How you've developed inclusive approaches to measuring progress in complex initiatives", "Your understanding of AGCI's interdisciplinary, systems-thinking approach to climate change"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → AGCI's specific programs and initiatives over the past 5 years to understand their evolving approach
  • → The SHIP program's structure and goals (likely a climate talent development initiative)
  • → AGCI's publications and research to understand their interdisciplinary methodology
  • → How AGCI has influenced climate policy and practice through their 30+ year history
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you design the first 90 days of strategy for connecting SHIP-funded talent across diverse institutions?
2 Describe a time you built a learning community across organizations with different priorities and cultures
3 What metrics would you use to measure the success of a climate professional network, and how would you ensure they're inclusive?
4 How have you previously bridged climate science with policy or community implementation?
5 What approaches would you use to foster collaboration between academic researchers and community organizations in climate work?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on network management without connecting it to climate action outcomes
  • Treating this as a generic learning and development role rather than one specifically about climate professionals
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of how climate science connects to policy and community implementation

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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