Operations Specialist in Climate Risk and Arctic Stabilization
Renaissance Philanthropy is recruiting an
Operations Specialist
for the
Arctic Stabilization Initiative
, a climate-focused initiative addressing catastrophic Arctic climate risk. The role supports program delivery, financial administration, partner coordination, convenings, and internal operations for a 5-year research effort focused on reducing risks related to
Greenland Ice Sheet melt
,
Arctic sea-ice loss
, and
permafrost thaw
.
This is a
full-time
position based in
Bellingham, Washington
, with a preference for candidates who can spend at least half their working time in person. The salary range is
USD 90,000–110,000
. A technical climate science background is
not required
, making this a strong opportunity for candidates with operations, program management, nonprofit, research administration, or philanthropy experience who want to contribute to high-impact climate work.
Research and mission context:
The Arctic Stabilization Initiative is part of Renaissance Philanthropy’s broader climate and science portfolio and is focused on stage-gated research into potential Arctic-targeted interventions, including an initial focus on
Mixed-Phase Cloud Thinning (MCT)
. The work sits at the intersection of
environmental science
,
earth science
, climate governance, and operational execution.
Eligibility highlights:
Applicants should have 3+ years in program management, operations, nonprofit/philanthropy, or research administration; strong organization and communication skills; and comfort with tools like Airtable, Notion, or Asana. Preferred experience includes grant administration, financial tracking, coordination across technical or policy stakeholders, and familiarity with field-based research or scientific programs. The team values mission alignment, high agency, collaboration, and comfort with fast-moving, ambitious work.
How to apply:
Use the application link in the posting and submit through the Renaissance Philanthropy careers page. The post also includes a special instruction for AI-assisted cover letters.
