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Senior Researcher Position Title: Senior ResearcherApplication Deadline: Open Until FilledHours: Full Time (35 hours per week)Location: Eligible for remote work within the United StatesSalary: $85,000 to $95,000 commensurate with qualifications, includes a competitive benefits package, and subject to location-based adjustmentTravel: Some business travel may be required, including overnight staysStart Date: Available immediately Organization DescriptionFounded in 1987, the Pacific Institute is a global water research and policy non-profit organization based in Oakland, California. Our mission is to create and advance solutions to the world’s most pressing water challenges. We combine science-based thought leadership with active outreach to advance water sustainability and resilience in communities around the world. Our science-based approach draws from many disciplines and benefits from collaboration with diverse stakeholders, from local governments and UN agencies to businesses and grassroots organizations. Position Description We are seeking a collaborative, impact-focused self-starter with a passion for and experience in water efficiency and reuse and excellent technical and analytical skills, including in geospatial analysis, to join our mission-driven team as a Senior Researcher. This position would lead work that supports efforts to advance water sustainability and resilience in the United States and around the world, with an explicit focus on water efficiency and reuse. Core Responsibilities Senior researchers are expected to fulfill the following core functions:<ul>
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 Independently and creatively design and manage projects, relationships, and contributions of project team members and co-authors, as well as from collaborating organizations;
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 Lead fundraising for research projects and initiatives, including identifying funding opportunities, writing concept notes and grant proposals, and building relationships with funders;
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 Conduct primary and secondary research and analysis, including through collaboration with other researchers and partner organizations to advance Pacific Institute’s mission and organizational goal;
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 Prepare final reports and written products in technical and non-technical areas; and
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 Present findings, recommendations, and best practices at conferences, webinars, and other events.
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 Supervise, advise, and/or mentor other team members.
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</ul> Desired Qualifications<ul>
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 Advanced degree in relevant field, such as environmental sciences, engineering, hydrology, or relevant work experience in place of a degree;
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 At least 10 years of relevant work experience; 
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 Demonstrated ability to initiate and conduct research on interdisciplinary topics;
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 Demonstrated ability to write successful grant and research proposals;
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 Demonstrated ability to manage major projects with several team members;
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 Strong quantitative and analytical skills;
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 Experience working with spatial analysis and remotely sensed data;
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 Experience working at the research and policy interface to advance evidence-based strategies;
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 Excellent written communication skills, including peer-reviewed publications that show research and writing experience; 
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 Excellent oral communication skills with public speaking experience; 
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 Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds; and
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 Experience working with diverse stakeholders.
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</ul> Diversity Equity and InclusionPacific Institute is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Recognizing the inherent inequities that exist in our society, our sector, and our work, the Pacific Institute is dedicated to improving our internal policies, procedures, and programmatic priorities to ensure a diverse workforce and culture of inclusion. We have accelerated our efforts and refreshed our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We are committed to building a culture where diversity is valued at all levels of the organization. We believe this approach will improve our organizational culture and the quality of our work. As part of this commitment, we request that all candidates include a short statement in their cover letters to address how your addition to our staff would contribute to our DEI efforts. To ApplyPlease submit a cover letter (including the DEI statement described above), resume, and writing sample. The writing sample should be 5 to 10 pages in length. No phone calls, please. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. * Please attach a writing sample to your resume.

Senior Researcher

Application Deadline: Open until filled.Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)Location: Hybrid: Remote and Pacific Institute office in Oakland, CA (Two days/week in office)Reports to: Pacific Institute President and Chief Operating OfficerSalary: $65,000-$70,000 per year. commensurate with qualifications includes a competitive benefits package, and is subject to location-based adjustmentTravel: Some business travel may be required, including overnight staysStart Date: Available immediately Position DescriptionAs the Senior Administrative Assistant, you will serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the President while serving as a liaison to the Board of Directors and senior management teams. You will organize and coordinate executive outreach and external relations efforts while overseeing special projects. The successful candidate will contribute to a variety of responsibilities covering many aspects of the organization’s administrative, financial, and operational work. This position requires a diverse skillset, as it includes both the tasks associated with a Senior Administrative Assistant role (calendaring, travel planning, expense tracking for the President), as well as some more technical components (managing the organization’s database, contributing to our financial, and administrative procedures). The ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and problem-solve across very diverse activities with accuracy, as well as the ability to deal with highly sensitive and confidential matters, will be critical for success in this role.  Responsibilities Executive Assistant (35%)<ul>
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 Provide administrative support primarily to Pacific Institute’s President as well as some support for the Executive Team, including calendar management, meeting coordination.
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 Coordinate travel logistics for the President: including transportation, accommodations, and itineraries (domestic and international).
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 Provide meeting scheduling and project support for all executive-related projects, as needed.
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 Support the communications team by responding to general media inquiries.
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 Support fundraising staff in key tasks, including sending out appeal letters, database data entry, and producing thank you letters to donors.
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 Salesforce System Administration, including assigning user profiles, setting up accounts, troubleshoot, and train staff in use of PI’s database.
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 Collaborate with internal teams and consultants to optimize PI’s CRM 
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 Manage Salesforce roles, profiles, sharing rules, workflows, and groups
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 Develop automation workflows for internal teams 
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 Provide training and support to staff 
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 Build custom reports and dashboards
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 Perform database maintenance tasks
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 Document processes
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</ul> Board Liaison (15%)Primary contact for the board on all logistics/documentation issues, including:<ul>
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 Schedule quarterly board and committee meetings.
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 Drafts and ensures the timely preparation, publishing, and distribution of materials (e.g., requests, agendas, minutes, schedules, notices, resolutions, etc.).
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 Manage board documents, including board surveys, rosters and committee membership lists.
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</ul>Financial/Accounting (10%)<ul>
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 Log incoming checks.
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 Enter accounts payable into QuickBooks.
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 Review and assign internal coding to transactions on credit card statements.
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 Maintain a digital filing system for coded statements and receipts for transactions on those statements. 
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 Provides expense management and monthly expense reporting for the President by logging expenses, tracking receipts, creating and submitting expense reimbursement forms.
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 Organize and maintain the organization’s records and files – paper and electronic.
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 Facilities management: Act as a liaison to property management and oversee office upkeep.
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 Keeps communal office space organized and stocked with appropriate supplies.
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 Process daily incoming and outgoing mail.
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 Manage Pacific Institute’s email inbox.
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 Provide logistics planning support for in-person staff meetings and retreats.
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 Work with IT Manager to make certain all staff office machines and telephones are in good working order.
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 Prior relevant experience in a similar position.
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 Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Calendar, and Outlook e-mail.
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 Prior database experience (preferably Salesforce).
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 Excellent interpersonal, written skills, and time management skills.
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 Experience with database and financial management applications.
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 Travel and expense account experience.
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 Experience with managing projects to completion.
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 Strong attention to detail, and ability to demonstrate flexibility in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
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 Ability to handle information with utmost discretion.
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 Self-direction, take initiative and are proactive with excellent time management and prioritization skills.
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 QuickBooks financial management experience.
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 Nonprofit work experience.
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 3-5 years of related work experience and knowledge within functional area.
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</ul> Diversity, Equity, and InclusionPacific Institute is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Recognizing the inherent inequities that exist in our society, our sector, and our work, the Pacific Institute is dedicated to improving our internal policies, procedures, and programmatic priorities to ensure a diverse workforce and culture of inclusion. We have accelerated our efforts and refreshed our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We are committed to building a culture where diversity is valued at all levels of the organization. We believe this approach will improve our organizational culture and the quality of our work. As part of this commitment, we request that all candidates include a short statement in their cover letters to address how your addition to our staff would contribute to our DEI efforts. To ApplyAt Pacific Institute, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. Please include:<ul>
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A cover letter of no more than two pages, including:<ul>
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Your interest in working for Pacific Institute and corporate water stewardship;
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What does DEI mean to you
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Any other information you consider important that we know.
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Your CV/Resume;
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</ul>No phone calls, please. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Senior Administrative Assistant

Duration: Initial 2-year contract with the possibility of extension, based on available fundingApplication Deadline: Open until filledHours: Full Time (35 hours per week)Location: Eligible for remote work within the United StatesCompensation: $65,000-75,000, Commensurate with experience, includes a very competitive benefits packageTravel: Some business travel may be required, including overnight staysStart Date: Available immediatelyOrganization DescriptionFounded in 1987, the Pacific Institute is a global water research and policy non-profit organization based in Oakland, California. Our mission is to create and advance solutions to the world’s most pressing water challenges. We combine science-based thought leadership with active outreach to advance water sustainability and resilience in communities around the world. Our science-based approach draws from many disciplines and benefits from collaboration with diverse stakeholders, from local governments and UN agencies to businesses and grassroots organizations.Position Description We are seeking a collaborative and impact-focused Research Associate to support interdisciplinary research and analysis that advances water and climate change sustainability, resilience, and environmental justice with an explicit focus on water-related challenges faced by and solutions for frontline communities in the United States. The ideal candidate will have a passion for water and climate change equity and justice; strong research background and verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently and in collaborative teams; an interest and ability to learn new topics quickly; and a willingness to support a variety of tasks from project coordination to rigorous qualitative and quantitative research, writing, and oral presentations. They must also be skilled at working across disciplines, cultures, and different ways of knowing and communicating. The Research Associate must have the knowledge and experience to produce high-quality work at the intersection of climate change, water systems, and environmental justice.The Research Associate will report to Pacific Institute’s Water &amp; Climate Equity (WCE) Lead and support several water-climate-equity research projects as well as contribute to creating decision-support products for frontline communities, community-based organizations, natural resource managers, and/or policy makers. Preferred applicants will have significant experience researching the equity and justice of climate and water-related environmental policies and practices and the distributional effects on vulnerable groups and disadvantaged communities. They will also have an aptitude for researching and communicating strategies and solutions for those communities to prepare for and respond to the impacts of climate change on their water systems. Additional opportunities beyond the initial 2 years will depend on performance and availability of funding.Core ResponsibilitiesThis position includes the following core responsibilities:<ul>
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 Support the WCE work per the direction of the Water and Climate Equity Lead, other PI researchers, and our partners to conduct collaborative and rigorous primary and secondary interdisciplinary, emprical research and analysis on water-climate-equity topics</li>
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 Collaborate with a diverse group of individuals to meet project objectives within established timelines
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 Gather information and data through analysis of primary and secondary data, literature reviews, and contacts with other researchers, practitioners, and organizations</li>
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 Document and write up results of work performed, including synthesizing large amounts of complex information and preparing final reports and other written products</li>
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 Prepare non-technical communication materials on research topics, such as blog posts, issue briefs, opinion articles, oral presentations, and press releases</li>
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 Support fundraising activities, including the preparation of periodic reports for foundations and donors</li>
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 Provide other programmatic and project support as needed, including co-developing and tracking project team’s work plans and deliverables, coordinating internal meetings with project teams and external meetings with partners and stakeholders, documenting meetings, summarizing and communicating next steps</li>
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<li>Proficient knowledge of US water sector, including understanding of federal, state, and local policies and funding programs to support climate-resilient water systems for frontline communities (e.g., BIL, SRFs, California SAFER, etc.)</li>
<li>Advanced degree (Master’s level minimum) in water resources, environmental or sustainability sciences, social sciences, or natural resource management</li>
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 Minimum seven years of work experience in relevant field, namely practical work and/or lived experience with climate-water-equity issues in frontline communities</li>
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 Experience with a coproduction model of research</li>
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<li>Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills and publication track record, including proficiency with interdisciplinary research and literature reviews and managing large/complex datasets</li>
<li>Experience conducting interdisciplinary research and writing synthesis publications across the social and natural sciences related to water-climate-equity; and demonstrated ability to translate technical information to non-technical and lay audiences</li>
<li>Proficiency with creating and managing citation databases and bibliographies (e.g., Zotero)</li>
<li>Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to create compelling presentations to summarize and visualize findings</li>
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 Great organizational and time management skills including an ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and meet ambitious deadlines; excellent attention to details</li></ul><ul><li>Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures</li></ul>Desired Qualifications<ul>
<li>Interdisciplinary advanced degree, ideally in combined social-natural sciences</li>
<li>Strong understanding of usable climate change sciences and tools for water-related decision making</li>
<li>Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, QDA (e.g., Atlas.ti, NVivo, MAXQDA), database management, and/or Geographic Information Systems software (e.g., ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS)</li>
<li>Familiarity with water challenges in both urban and rural areas or small water systems through research and/or work experience; deep experience with tribes and Indigenous communities and/or communities of color and/or Spanish proficiency a plus</li>
<li>Experience working on large, interdisciplinary assessments (e.g., US National Climate Assessment or similar)</li>
<li>Experience developing web-based maps or visualizations for sharing research findings</li>
<li>A keen interest and understanding about capacity building for frontline communities to adapt their water systems for climate change impacts</li>
</ul>Compensation and Benefits This position is eligible for paid vacation and benefits. The Pacific Institute offers an excellent compensation package including a generous health, dental, and Institute-matched retirement plan and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience and reflects the geographic location and field. The initial compensation for this position is expected to range from $65,000-75,00 per year.Diversity Equity and InclusionWe commit to improving DEI in our internal operations and culture for two reasons:To stay true to our values and principles: We recognize that historical and current injustices have left out certain voices and perspectives from decision-making about accessing and managing water resources. We acknowledge that the representation of these groups in water-related decision-making and careers is an important step towards addressing past and current injustices. Because Pacific Institute participates in water-related decision making, we acknowledge that hiring and retaining a diverse staff can contribute to a broader need to address systemic injustices.To better achieve PI's mission and vision: We know that having diverse perspectives makes for better research, creative solutions, and can help us achieve our mission. We recognize that a diverse team with varied perspectives, skills, and experiences is essential for generating and scaling innovative ideas that solve increasingly complex challenges. We make an active effort to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, heard, validated, empowered, and celebrated across different identities and cultures. We aim to constantly evolve our approach to DEI to reflect best practices in this work, just as we do with our water and climate research. As part of this commitment, we request that all candidates include a short statement in your cover letter to address how your addition to our staff would contribute to our DEI efforts.To ApplyPlease submit a no more than 2-page cover letter stating your interest and fit for this position (that includes your unique DEI statement), your CV, and one writing sample. The writing sample should be a published piece as solo or lead author and 5 to 10 pages in length maximum (references pages are not included in page count) that demonstrates proficiency of the required qualifications.

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