Jobs for a Livable Future: #24
I'm back with another edition of Jobs for a Livable Future, highlighting social impact and climate jobs across the United States. In this list, you'll find early, mid, and senior career roles at the intersection of communications, digital media, policy, agriculture, advisory roles, program leadership, sustainability management, and more. If you're looking to land a job in climate, this is a great place to start!
Early Career
Communications & Digital Associate, Deploy Action
Remote (USA) | $60,000-74,000
Support digital communications, storytelling, and outreach campaigns that build public and political support for clean energy deployment. Help translate energy policy issues into accessible content and engage audiences across digital platforms.
U.S. Policy Analyst, Center for Climate & Energy Solutions
Washington D.C. | $58,000 – $72,500
Research and analyze federal climate and energy policies, including strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Support policy recommendations, stakeholder engagement, and research that advances practical climate solutions.
Sustainability Intern, University of Nevada
Reno, Nevada
Support campus sustainability initiatives focused on improving environmental performance and resource conservation. Assist with sustainability projects, research, data collection, and student engagement.
Impact Programs Intern, 1% for the Planet
Burlington, VT OR other US locations | $3,000 stipend/ 10 hours a week
Support programs connecting businesses with environmental nonprofit organizations to generate measurable environmental impact. Assist with program coordination, research, partner engagement, and impact tracking.
Summer 2027 Carbon Dioxide Removal Internship, Natural Resources Defense Council
San Francisco, CA | $10,000/month, 10 week program
Contribute to research and policy work focused on carbon dioxide removal technologies and approaches. Support analysis of environmental impacts, climate science, and policy frameworks for responsible carbon removal.
Mid Career
Multiple Community Outreach Roles, Environmental Protection Network
Various US locations | Salary based on location
Support community engagement and environmental protection initiatives, particularly in communities facing disproportionate pollution burdens. Roles may involve outreach, relationship building, technical assistance coordination, and connecting communities with environmental expertise.
Farm Business Advisor, Kitchen Table Advisors
Northern California | $75,000 – $95,000
Provide business advising and strategic support to farmers and ranchers building financially resilient agricultural operations. Help producers navigate financial planning, business development, and long-term sustainability.
Engagement Manager, GridSight
San Francisco, CA or Austin, TX
Manage relationships and projects with utility and energy-sector clients using grid analytics technology. Coordinate implementation, stakeholder engagement, and customer success to support more efficient electricity networks.
Sustainability Manager, Bloomberg
NYC | $160,000 - $235,000
Support corporate sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impacts across business operations. Coordinate sustainability projects, performance measurement, and collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Environmental Program Manager, Patagonia
Ventura, CA | $122,000 - $137,000
Support environmental initiatives at the intersection of climate change, agriculture, and ecosystem protection. Work with partners and environmental organizations to advance climate solutions and more regenerative agricultural practices.
Senior Career
Director of Programs, Climate Science Alliance
La Jolla, CA | $45-50/hour
Oversee climate adaptation and resilience programs that connect scientific research with community-led solutions. Lead program strategy, partnerships, and implementation to help communities and ecosystems respond to climate change.
Director of Policy, Food, Agriculture & Rural Economies, State Innovation Exchange
Remote (USA) | $110,000
Lead policy strategy and engagement with state legislators on food systems, agriculture, and rural economic development. Develop policy resources, build coalitions, and support state-level solutions that strengthen sustainable and equitable rural communities.
Chief Program Officer, DarkSky
Remote (USA) | $138,000–$161,000
Lead the strategic direction and implementation of programs focused on reducing light pollution and protecting dark skies worldwide. Oversee program teams, partnerships, and initiatives that advance environmental conservation through responsible outdoor lighting.
Staff Attorney, RMI
Oakland, New York, Boulder, or Washington DC | $152,540-$188,000
Provide legal guidance supporting RMI's clean energy and climate initiatives. Advise on contracts, regulatory matters, legal risk, and organizational activities that accelerate the global energy transition.
Fractional Chief Information Officer, Rare
Remote (USA)
Provide executive-level technology leadership to support Rare's global conservation and behavior-change programs. Guide information technology strategy, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and organizational systems in a fractional leadership capacity.
