HIGH IMPACT CLIMATE LEADERSHIP ROLE: Private Equity Stakeholder Project Hiring a Climate Director

Overview

The Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) is hiring a Climate Director, a remote, full-time leadership position focused on challenging private equity’s role in the climate crisis by leading research, strategy, and campaign efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead PESP’s corporate accountability work in the energy and fossil fuel sectors.
• Identify pathways for systemic reform in private equity investment practices.
• Center environmental justice and frontline community voices.
• Supervise and mentor multiple research and campaign staff.
• Strengthen internal research, advocacy, and data capacity.
• Oversee sophisticated research initiatives, including managing workflows, developing datasets, analyzing impact data, and producing public reports.
• Design and execute strategic campaigns targeting private asset managers.
• Build partnerships with environmental justice organizations, frontline community groups, institutional investors, and climate coalitions.
• Report directly to the Executive Director.

Requirements

• 10+ years in strategic research and/or advocacy campaigning.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams.
• Demonstrated success in environmental justice or climate campaigns.
• Experience developing and executing campaign strategies.
• Hands-on experience with large datasets, data analysis, Airtable or SQL, R or Python, and data visualization tools.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience engaging investors, policymakers, media, labor unions, and community-based organizations.
• Strong understanding of financial advocacy within climate movements.
• Deep commitment to social, economic, and climate justice.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($105,000 – $120,000 USD) based on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Fully remote work structure.

Location

Global

How to Apply

Applicants must complete a detailed online application form, including written responses addressing motivation, commitment to justice, experience in campaigns and data analysis, and leadership. Do NOT use artificial intelligence when writing your application responses. Apply here: https://scholarlyafrica.com/2026/02/climate-9/

Deadline

6th March 2026