Climate Capital Director (Chicago)

The Climate Capital Director role at Climate United focuses on developing strategic investment initiatives to address climate change and promote economic empowerment in underserved communities. Responsibilities include managing investments, cultivating partnerships, and ensuring program compliance. The position is preferred to be based in Durham, NC, but candidates from Chicago, IL, or Oakland, CA, are also considered. The job is classified as full-time and hybrid, indicating some remote work flexibility.
Job Category : Exec Staff/Special Projects

Requisition Number : CLIMA003228

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Posted : July 9, 2024 Full-Time Hybrid Locations

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IL-Chicago-S. Wacker Dr.
233 S Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60606, USA

IL-Chicago-S. Wacker Dr.
233 S Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60606, USA

Self-Help started in 1980 with a focus on economic inequality especially in communities that have faced systemic barriers in building wealth. At the core of what Self-Help does is a drive to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity. In other words, we’re committed to economic justice! Economic Justice means that all communities have the basic infrastructure they need to thrive, from high quality schools to grocery stores selling fresh foods resources that support opportunity at a neighborhood level regardless of demographics, income, or wealth. Since our founding, we’ve constantly sought to find new ways to pursue greater economic justice: from providing fair and affordable loans, to working with partners to demand that lawmakers change unjust policies.

The Climate Capital team’s charge is to deliver clean energy products, technology, and services to underserved communities as a part of Self-Help’s membership in Climate United. Climate United is a partnership of three national non-profits – Calvert Impact, The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC), and Self-Help—that are complementary in their expertise and like-minded about the imperative to make sure that all Americans, particularly those bearing the greatest burden from the climate crisis, participate in and benefit from the movement to reduce carbon emissions.

We have a very strong preference for the Director to serve from Durham, NC, but will consider candidates based in Chicago, IL or Oakland, CA.

WHAT You'll DO:
Develop and implement strategic investment initiatives aligned with the goals of the National Clean Investment Fund (NCIF) to address climate change and foster economic empowerment, particularly in Justice40 communities and Low-Income and Disadvantaged Communities. Collaborate with internal teams to identify and evaluate investment opportunities, conducting thorough due diligence and risk assessments to ensure alignment with program objectives. Manage a diverse portfolio of investments, monitoring performance, and impact metrics to drive positive outcomes for both investors and communities. Cultivate partnerships with community organizations, industry leaders, and policymakers to maximize the fund's impact and advance environmental justice and economic equity. Liaise with the Environmental Protection Agency Office of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund staff to ensure program impact and compliance. Coordinate with Climate United, our partners, to leverage resources and expertise in addressing climate change and promoting a just transition. Provide leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the Climate Capital team. Represent Self-Help at conferences, workshops, and other events to raise awareness and build networks within the environmental finance and economic justice communities. Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management, board of directors, and external stakeholders, highlighting the fund's achievements, challenges, and opportunities. Act as a change agent to drive Self-Help’s economic inclusion initiatives by integrating supplier diversity and the use ofbusinesses owned by women and people of color in third party contracting and vendor management for relevant products and services Perform other duties as may be deemed necessary.

WHAT You’ll NEED:
Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public policy, community development, finance, economics, or a related field OR equivalent related experience; advanced degree preferred. 7 years’ of experience in structured finance, climate resilience, investment management, or related field, with a proven track record of success in driving impact investment strategies. Deep understanding of economic justice, climate finance, and community development principles. Strong commitment to our mission – creating economic opportunity for traditionally underserved communities. Preference for working in organizations that place priority on teamwork and collaboration Prior supervisory experience coaching and leading. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and influence diverse stakeholders. Strong leadership abilities, with experience managing teams and driving organizational change in a complex mission-driven organization. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly in serving Justice40 communities and Low-Income and Disadvantaged Communities. Ability and willingness to work beyond normal work hours, as needed. Ability to demonstrate Self-Help's Core Values:Mission Before Self Service With Excellence Embracing & Promoting Change Results Not Credit Diversity as a Strength Financial Sustainability for Mission Impact

If you are interested in who we are and what we do; have a strong desire to work in an organization that places a high priority on teamwork and collaboration; and are interested in working to help create economic opportunity for all – THIS is the place for you! Click the “apply now” button to apply!

Compensation Range: Compensation ranges for each position are based on local market rates and will be determined by geography, role, and experience.

Self-Help is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, class or family status.
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