Executive Director – Climate Science Coalition of America

Executive Director – Climate Science Coalition of America - may work out of any location in the continental USA

Posted: June 1, 2009

The International Climate Science Coalition (ICSC) is an international association of scientists, economists and energy and policy experts working to promote better public understanding of climate change science and policy worldwide. ICSC is committed to providing a highly credible alternative to the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) thereby fostering a more rational, open discussion about climate issues.

The ICSC is working with American climate scientists to help create an intensely science-focused ICSC affiliate organization in the United States, the Climate Science Coalition of America (CSCA). Chaired by Dr. Roy Spencer, Principal Research Scientist at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, the CSCA will concentrate primarily on public education concerning climate change science. See below for more information about planned CSCA activities.

We are now seeking a highly motivated Executive Director to lead the organization administratively.

Essential Requirements for the CSCA Executive Director Position:

1. American citizenship and residency in the United States;
2. The ability to travel throughout the United States and abroad as required.
3. Significant experience originating, organizing and leading large, complex projects involving the coordination of a broad range of resources - material, financial, and especially personnel (with a particular focus on working with, and mobilizing, subject matter experts and other volunteers) - to accomplish significant organizational goals.
4. Strong interpersonal, self-starting and multi-tasking skills;
5. Exceptional English language oral (including public speaking), writing and editing skills, with a special focus on communicating with laypeople.
6. Good basic understanding of the fundamentals of climate science and the ongoing climate change debate in the United States and internationally.
7. Ongoing commitment to learning in both the science, communications, fund raising and other fields;
8. Diplomacy and patience when dealing with leading international experts, media, the public and government officials;
9. Excellent business development, marketing, fund raising and client relations skills;
10. University degree from a recognized post secondary institution;
11. Well-developed skills in the use of basic PC or Mac applications.


Desirable Requirements for the CSCA Executive Director Position:

1. Familiarity with the mechanisms for the establishment of non-profit entities in the United States;
2. Experience in nonprofit management and network-building;
3. Significant experience working with mass media as either a journalist, editor or freelance contributor translating science and technology issues into language understandable by the general public;
4. Experience coordinating a speakers bureau of subject matter experts;
5. Experience mobilizing a network of volunteers at a grassroots level;
6. Experience creating science-based communications packages for the general public, especially young people.
7. Bachelor or above in hard sciences (specifically, climatology, meteorology, physics, chemistry, geology or related areas) or environmental, mechanical or civil engineering.
8. Three or more years professional experience in a scientific or technical discipline;
9. A good understanding of federal, state and municipal government policy decision making;
10. Experience planning media and other strategic communications events focused on the dissemination of accurate and easily understood scientific and technical information to the public and, at times, the press and government.


Starting salary range: $70,000 - $90,000 USD.


Application instructions


To be considered for this position, send your application by e-mail to (enviar CV utilizando el enlace) e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with:

1. The word “Application” in the subject line of your e-mail;
2. A point by point itemization (included as free text in the body of your e-mail) of how your experience and skills relate to each of the above requirements, providing relevant examples from your career and educational history;
3. Your chronological resume (included as free text in the body of your e-mail).


Please do not include attachments. Supporting documentation will be requested from candidates who successfully complete e-mail pre-screening.

To learn more about the International Climate Science Coalition, visit: http://www.climatescienceinternational.org/.
The Need for a Climate Science Coalition of America

Climate realists in the United States need a new, more effective voice for public education about the realities of climate science. The Climate Science Coalition of America (CSCA) aims to be that voice. The CSCA must be known by the public, mass media and government to be nonpartisan and composed of highly reputable climate scientists. It needs to be a single-issue organization able to win the support of those who, outside of the climate debate, may otherwise be ideological opponents. It must be seen as independent from industry, politics, and other vested interests.

Because of the strong vested interests of the press and politicians in maintaining climate alarmism, the media and government relations efforts of climate realists have generally not resulted in more realistic public assertions about climate change from these groups. It is believed that main stream media and government will start to take a more responsible approach to the issue only when a large enough fraction of their readers and constituents come to understand the mistakes in contemporary climate change plans and proposals.

The coalition’s plans for promoting public understanding of the realities of climate science are still being formulated, and the Executive Director will play a key role in establishing these plans, but the following will be included:

* Broad-based expert speakers’ bureau responsible for taking the message directly to the public through speaking engagements at professional conventions, community forums, educational establishments, etc.;
* Regionally based panels of experts available to deliver testimony at climate-related hearings throughout America;
* Guest experts for TV and radio programs that are open to airing the other side of the story (particularly talk radio);
* Opinion pieces and letters to the editor of Web-based and hard-copy newspapers, Magazines, and other media that welcome a variety of opinions on the issue;
* Development of standardized, easy-to-understand climate science materials for use by educators and other informed lay people who want to help bring the voice of reason to the climate debate in their own communities.

Empresa: International Climate Science Coalition
Localidad: Washington (District of Columbia)
Sector: Administración,Educación,R. Públicas
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Tipo de contrato: Temporal, Jornada Completa
Experiencia mínima: 5 años
Fecha de publicación: Más de 60 días
Salario: No especificado

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