Fellowship Events Coordinator

We're seeking an Event Coordinator to play a pivotal role in enhancing our event initiatives within the Climatebase Fellowship and beyond. You'll be responsible for producing events, from speaker outreach to data analysis. You’ll have the exciting opportunity to identify and connect with key voices who will expand the horizons of our vibrant Climatebase Fellowship community.

We value a low-ego, can-do attitude, a commitment to climate, and a team-spirit approach. If you're quick on your feet, detail-oriented, data-driven, a persuasive communicator, and passionate about fostering meaningful virtual experiences and making a tangible difference in the climate space, we'd love to hear from you.

About Climatebase:

Climatebase is a rapidly growing remote-first organization dedicated to mobilizing talent to accelerate climate solutions. As the world's leading platform for climate careers, Climatebase helps climate organizations solve their hiring challenges by providing mission-driven professionals with a centralized resource for job opportunities, learning, and community. We’re building the “LinkedIn for climate”, and we’re passionate about increasing the number of people joining the climate workforce while solving one of the biggest hurdles facing climate companies today: Hiring.

Some highlights:

• Each month, Climatebase drives over 100k job applications from over 250k monthly visitors. In just 3 years since launching, we’ve helped thousands of people get hired at hundreds of climate tech companies and organizations.
• We've developed the foundation for a comprehensive hiring platform and professional network, which already features world's #1 climate jobs marketplace, a talent network with tens-of-thousands of profiles, a built-in Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and a feature-rich community platform (currently in private beta and only accessible to members of the Climatebase Fellowship)
• We’ve developed one of the leading climate newsletters, Climatebase Weekly, which reaches nearly 100k readers three times each week.
• We launched and organized SF Climate Week, which attracted over 7,000 people who attended over 100 events. 2023 was the first SFCW, and we will be running SFCW annually.
• We launched the Climatebase Fellowship in 2022. Since then, we have helped accelerate the climate careers of over 1,000 Fellows that we selected from over 8,000 applicants across 4 cohorts. We are currently mid-way through cohort 4.

About The Fellowship:

The Climatebase Fellowship, now in its fourth iteration, is our climate career accelerator for top mission-driven professionals. Bringing together selective cohorts of Fellow peers and experts, the community-focused interdisciplinary educational experience is designed to help talented professionals accelerate their existing careers in climate or transition into the space. The Fellowship includes an online 12-week cohort-based program and 6 months of membership in the broader Fellowship community after the cohort concludes.

Position Overview:

As the Event Coordinator, you'll report to the Fellowship Program Manager, and under their guidance you’d be at the forefront of crafting experiences that matter. Through your efforts, our community will gain valuable exposure to thought leaders, build lasting connections, and learn from a variety of perspectives in order to advance their climate career goals. You'll have the rewarding opportunity to interact with pioneers in the climate space and accompany Fellows on their climate journeys.

Key Responsibilities:

Speaker Management:

• Identify and curate a shortlist of potential speakers aligned with event themes.
• Conduct outreach to finalize and confirm speakers and expert guests.
• Coordinate logistics and maintain ongoing communication with confirmed speakers.
• Nurture relationships with potential and previous guests for future events.
• Oversee, update, and optimize our speaker database to ensure it’s comprehensive and current.

Event Production:

• Develop detailed event scripts and establish the run-of-show for smooth event execution.
• Design event pages and create promotional assets to engage and inform the community about upcoming events.
• Provide necessary technical assistance during live events to ensure a seamless experience for both speakers and attendees
• Ease with moderating and facilitating events to ensure smooth execution, especially during unexpected technical or other disruptions.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Analyze event data, attendee feedback, and other relevant metrics.
• Report on notable trends, insights, and overall event performance.
• Propose and implement improvements based on data analyses to continually enhance event operations and attendee experience.

Relevant Qualifications:

Experience in Event Management: Familiarity with the end-to-end process of organizing and executing virtual and/or physical events.

Communication Skills: Strong capability in establishing and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders, especially event speakers. Past relevant experience is highly recommended.

Technical Proficiency: Comfort with using event software, platforms, and tools, including troubleshooting during live events.

Data Analytics: Ability to interpret event data and derive actionable insights to improve future events.

Content Creation: Experience in or an aptitude for designing promotional materials and copy, and crafting engaging event scripts.

Organizational Skills: Detail-oriented with the capability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

Climate Enthusiast: A genuine interest in the climate space and a desire to make an impact is essential. If you’re well-networked in climate, that’s a great bonus to have for this role.

Startup Spirit: We move fast. You should be adaptable and ready to thrive in a dynamic startup setting. Our team is driven by a commitment to our mission, and no task is beneath us.

Team Player: Low ego, high enthusiasm, and a collaborative mindset are key. We believe in supporting each other and celebrating collective wins.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation (salary, benefits, and equity)
• Opportunity for growth: We value our employees and offer ample opportunities for career growth.
• Remote-friendly work environment: As a fully remote team, we offer the flexibility to work from anywhere within the western hemisphere. Preferred time zones for candidates: from UTC -4 to UTC +1.
• Diverse and inclusive team: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our team members.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter explaining why you feel like you're the right fit for this role.

Note: If you are an alumni of the Fellowship, please indicate that in the text field provided in the “cover letter” section of your application.

We will follow up over email to conduct a live interview with outstanding applicants. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early applications are encouraged.

Climatebase is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.