About the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES): Our mission is to secure a safe and stable climate by accelerating the transition to a thriving, just, and resilient low-carbon economy. We are widely recognized as an influential voice on climate issues, a trusted convener, and a credible source of expertise and analysis. We work closely with international climate negotiators; federal, state, and local policymakers; executives of Fortune 500 businesses; and a wide range of other stakeholders to advance strong policy and action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote clean energy, and strengthen resilience to climate impacts.
C2ES is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization. Our organizational values: We are ambitious and practical, advancing effective solutions that push the boundaries of the achievable. We are open-minded and inclusive, seeking out and considering a wide range of voices, views, and approaches. We are people-focused, dedicated to improving human well-being and recognizing that respect and empathy are central to success.
We are one team, working collaboratively, communicating openly, making ourselves accessible to each other, and treating one another with kindness and respect.
Position Summary:
The Events Manager will manage planning and logistics for a growing slate of C2ES external events, positioning C2ES at the forefront of climate convenors, raising C2ES’s profile, and building a strong organizational brand. The Events Manager will provide in-person leadership and coordination for major C2ES events at major forums like Climate Week NYC, London Climate Action Week, and the annual UN Conference of the Parties (COP), as well as logistical support to program teams for additional convenings throughout the year.
The Events Manager will also manage and plan programming for public events hosted at the C2ES headquarters in Washington, DC. This is a fast-paced, wide-ranging role that puts a premium on collaboration, communication, and brand stewardship. The Events Manager will engage with colleagues throughout the organization and gain visibility into the full breadth of programs, communications, development, and operations at a dynamic, growing, high-impact nonprofit organization.
This position will report to the Vice President of Communications.
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The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) works to secure a safe and stable climate by accelerating the transition to a thriving, just, and resilient low-carbon economy. They are recognized as an influential voice on climate issues, a trusted convener, and a credible source of expertise and analysis.