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Part-Time Keyholder - Newport Beach
🏢 Rails
Salary not disclosed
Newport Beach, CA 1 week ago

Founded in 2008 by Los Angeles native Jeff Abrams, Rails has grown from a small label - started with just a single hat - into a full collection of women’s and men’s apparel. Sold at top international retailers and worn by a loyal following of celebrities and tastemakers, the brand has come to define a new classic heritage and relaxed sensibility. Rails is sold in 30 countries by more than 1000 retailers, including its own flagship stores in New York, San Francisco, Newport Beach, Paris, London and Amsterdam.


Summary:


This individual is fashion obsessed and client and brand centric with all efforts. With the goal of supporting client needs through styling efforts, this individual is a passionate brand ambassador who is responsible for promoting brand engagement with clients, partners and within their city. This role will act as a representative of Rails in the daily business operations of the store and support all store initiatives set out by management including superior client engagement, store upkeep, operational support, ensuring visual standards while driving for sales results and KPI goals.


The Keyholder reports to the Store Manager.


Responsibilities:


Performance:

  • Support floor coverage, financial targets, visual merchandising standards, client service, and operational functions within the store both front of house and back of house are achieved
  • Be a support to execute business plans to accelerate the business forward and remedy opportunities
  • Culture: Be an ambassador to the brand and promote the culture of Rails internally and externally
  • Ensure store atmosphere upholds the image of the brand

Client Centric:

  • Support the acquisition and retention of clients are key focuses and as such create and cultivate client relationships for the store and brand overall
  • Be sure that you and your teams deliver the best possible client experience with every type of engagement (in store, virtual, alternate mediums)
  • Follow through on customer journey as required to ensure a content client
  • Support the needs of the client through styling advice and suggestion with every engagement
  • Solution oriented approach to finding resolutions to customer service issues

Marketing & Community:

  • In partnership with Store Management Team, bring to life activations/ events in the store that seek client acquisition and focus on client retention/ development

Team Leadership:

  • In alignment with Store Management continually coach, motivate, train and develop internal teams so they achieve performance goals and are set up for success with growth opportunities within the organization
  • Support a positive work environment with teams and throughout store network including cross functional partners
  • Support performance management initiatives with store teams
  • Attend and participate at store meetings as required by the business
  • Ability to manage and resolve conflict in the workplace

Visuals:

  • Support the image of the store and ensure that is in line with corporate standards and store team is upholding these standards

Operations:

  • Support inventory functions as set out by Store Management including receipts, reconciliations and transfers
  • Protect all company assets including cash handling, inventory, expenses etc.
  • Support Client Consignment business, ensuring a quick turnaround, strong take rate, and timely return of merchandise
  • Support omnichannel functions, including Order-in-Store, Ship-from-Store, Pickup-in-Store, Reserve-in-Store, with a focus on achieving Omni-specific KPIs
  • Provide support to ensure that all processes are compliant with legal, safety, and internal procedures
  • Partner with cross functional partners including Stores within network, Operations, Visual Team, CRM, Retail Training, HR, Merchandise teams, Regional management as necessary
  • Additional projects/ responsibilities may arise in accordance with the needs of the business


Requirements:

  • At least 1+ years of experience in a keyholder position preferred
  • Fashion enthusiasts and retail experience within women’s and men’s apparel preferred
  • Ability to effectively create, manage and adhere to deadlines
  • Familiar with key retail performance indicators
  • Adaptable, a sense of openness, active listener, and compassionate
  • Advanced organizational skills, writing and communication skills
  • Expertise in Microsoft Office 365 Suite
  • Comfortable and savvy with computer technology, including PC and iOS devices
  • Travel approximately 10% of the time
  • Ability to climb ladders
  • Ability to lift 25+ lbs.


Rails is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and building a diverse workplace in all its forms and considers candidates without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome and consider all qualified applicants.

temporary
Keyholder
Salary not disclosed
Newport Beach, CA 1 week ago

Job description:

Founded in 1997 by Thierry Gillier, Zadig&Voltaire has redefined the very essence of luxury for a new generation. It is an exciting, highly successful French brand offering luxury fashion for women, men and kids. Indifferent to the norms, dictates, and codes of traditional luxury, the House has revealed over time its passion for freedom, an aspiration that fuels its creativity and perpetuates its audacity. Influenced by musical worlds, steeped in contemporary art, and distinctly Parisian, the brand has made duality its signature.

The spirit of the brand is eternally youthful, encouraging its community to cherish uniqueness. Zadig&Voltaire emphasize the importance of expressing yourself, loving yourself, and cultivating an independent mind, to be free, again and again! Zadig&Voltaire is dedicated to nurturing the talents of tomorrow and supporting the development of its employees' skills in all the countries where the brand is present. Just like its founder, Zadig&Voltaire is an artistic company where employees are encouraged to be entrepreneurial and agile in a context of strong growth. Zadig&Voltaire fully embraces the complex challenges of the 21st century by actively engaging in its global sustainability program VoltAIRe.

As an evolving global brand, Zadig & Voltaire is looking for talented people to get involved.

Zadig & Voltaire is an equal opportunity employer.


Website

a Key Holder at Zadig & Voltaire Bloomingdale's Newport Beach location, you are a trusted brand ambassador and an essential part of the store team. You are responsible for supporting day-to-day operations, including opening and closing the boutique, delivering exceptional client experience, and ensuring the boutique environment consistently reflects the elevated standards of the brand. You will contribute to the store’s success through expert styling, attention to detail and commitment to client satisfaction.



Responsibilities:

  • Act as a dependable point of contact when management is off-site by assisting with store
  • opening/closing and overseeing daily operations.
  • Maintain a strong floor presence to drive individual sales and support the team in delivering
  • seamless client experience.
  • Ensure a consistently positive and personalized client experience by prioritizing the customer
  • and maintaining the brand’s luxury presence throughout every interaction.
  • Capture client data and support follow-up efforts to build lasting relationships and contribute to clienteling goals.
  • Replenish merchandise and ensure the sales floor is consistently organized, styled, and fully stocked.
  • Stay informed on key product launches and brand initiatives to educate customers and enhance selling conversations.
  • Demonstrate strong personal styling and product knowledge to elevate the shopping experience.
  • Utilize business reporting tools to identify opportunities, address challenges, and optimize daily performance.
  • Utilize the available marketing tools to engage current and new business and drive sales.
  • Embrace and utilize technology to enhance customer experience.
  • Demonstrate a passion for the luxury sector and knowledgeable of industry, market and fashion trends.


Requirements:

Sales and Service

  • Proven experience in client-focused retail sales with a strong track record of achieving personal sales goals.
  • Strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service and ensuring a memorable shopping experience.
  • Knowledge of retail sales techniques and a keen interest in providing personalized service.


Leadership and Operations

  • Comfortable with basic store operations, including replenishment, stocking, and visual presentation.
  • Familiar with Retail POS systems, MS Office, and Google Docs.
  • Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Passionate about the luxury retail sector with an understanding of market trends and industry dynamics.
  • Positive, flexible, and reliable, with a focus on contributing to the team’s success.


Education and Training

  • HS Diploma Required; Associate’s/bachelor’s degrees preferred.

Experience

  • Minimum 2-year experience working within retail sales environment; luxury retail experience a plus
Not Specified
Part-Time Sales and Stock Associate - Newport Beach
🏢 Rails
Salary not disclosed
Newport Beach, CA 1 week ago

Founded in 2008 by Los Angeles native Jeff Abrams, Rails has grown from a small label - started with just a single hat - into a full collection of women’s and men’s apparel. Sold at top international retailers and worn by a loyal following of celebrities and tastemakers, the brand has come to define a new classic heritage and relaxed sensibility. Rails is sold in 30 countries by more than 1000 retailers, including its own flagship stores in New York, San Francisco, Newport Beach, Paris, London and Amsterdam.


Summary:


This individual is fashion obsessed and client and brand centric with all efforts. With the goal of supporting client needs through styling efforts, this individual is a passionate brand ambassador who is responsible for promoting brand engagement with clients, partners and within their city. This role will act as a representative of Rails in the daily business operations of the store, and support all store initiatives set out by management including superior client engagement, store upkeep, operational support, ensuring visual standards while driving for sales results and KPI goals.


The Sales and Stock Associate reports to the Store Manager.


Responsibilities:


Performance:

  • Support floor coverage, financial targets, visual merchandising standards, client service, and operational functions within the store both front of house and back of house
  • Be a support to execute business plans to accelerate the business forward and remedy opportunities

Culture:

  • Be an ambassador to the brand and promote the culture of Rails internally and externally
  • Ensure store atmosphere upholds the image of the brand

Client Centric:

  • Support the acquisition and retention of clients are key focuses and as such create and cultivate client relationships for the store and brand overall
  • Be sure that you and your teams deliver the best possible client experience with every type of engagement (in store, virtual, alternate mediums)
  • Follow through on customer journey as required to ensure a content client
  • Support the needs of the client through styling advice and suggestion with every engagement
  • Solution oriented approach to finding resolutions to customer service issues

Marketing & Community:

  • In partnership with Store Management Team, bring to life activations/ events in the store that seek client acquisition and focus on client retention/ development

Team Leadership:

  • In alignment with Store Management continually coach, motivate, train and develop internal teams so they achieve performance goals and are set up for success with growth opportunities within the organization
  • Support a positive work environment with teams and throughout store network including cross functional partners
  • Support performance management initiatives with store teams
  • Attend and participate at store meetings as required by the business
  • Ability to manage and resolve conflict in the workplace

Visuals:

  • Support the image of the store and ensure that is in line with corporate standards and store team is upholding these standards

Operations:

  • Ensure all inventory initiatives are completed including receiving, return to warehouse, transfers, regular cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, and processing are completed in accordance to company guidelines as required
  • Protect all company assets including cash handling, inventory, expenses etc.
  • Support Client Consignment business, ensuring a quick turnaround, strong take rate, and effective and efficient logistics for merchandise movement
  • Ensure omnichannel functions, including Order-in-Store, Ship-from-Store, Pickup-in-Store, Reserve-in-Store, with a focus on achieving Omni-specific KPIs
  • Provide support to ensure that all processes are compliant with legal, safety, and internal procedures
  • Partner with cross functional partners including Stores within network, Operations, Visual Team, CRM, Retail Training, HR, Merchandise teams, Regional management as necessary
  • Additional projects/ responsibilities may arise in accordance with the needs of the business


Requirements:

  • At least 1+ years of experience in a retail apparel environment preferred
  • Fashion enthusiasts and retail experience within women’s and men’s apparel preferred
  • Ability to effectively create, manage and adhere to deadlines
  • Familiar with key retail performance indicators
  • Adaptable, a sense of openness, active listener, and compassionate
  • Advanced organizational skills, writing and communication skills
  • Expertise in Microsoft Office 365 Suite
  • Comfortable and savvy with computer technology, including PC and iOS devices
  • Travel approximately 10% of the time
  • Ability to climb ladders
  • Ability to lift 40+ lbs.


Rails is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and building a diverse workplace in all its forms and considers candidates without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome and consider all qualified applicants.

temporary
Associate Attorney
Salary not disclosed
Irvine, California 1 week ago

Everett Dorey is a full-service civil litigation defense firm seeking fill-time attorneys for its Orange County Office, preferably in the areas of employment law, toxic tort, environmental law, construction law, public entity defense, professional liability and/or general liability.

The firm blends innovation and experience to deliver excellent results for its clients while creating a uniquely positive workplace for its attorneys and staff.

The core values of the firm include unmatched responsiveness, cutting edge technology, a commitment to gender equity, diversity, inclusion and the recruitment and retention of exceptionally talented litigators and staff.

Everett Dorey's recognitions include, but are not limited to, "Best Places to Work" by Orange County Business Journal, "Top Workplace" by Orange County Register, "Top Legal Organization for DEI" by Orange County Coalition for Diversity in the Law, "Advancement of Women Award" by Orange County Women Lawyer Association, "Company that Cares" by Orange County Business Journal, and "Inclusive Workplace" by Best Companies Group and COLOR Magazine.

  • Everett Dorey prides itself on superior benefits, including 401k matching, health, dental and vision insurance, gender neutral parental leave and hybrid and in-person work policies.
Not Specified
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Salary not disclosed
Orange, California 1 week ago

Location: Los Angeles/Orange County, CA or Scottsdale/Phoenix, Arizona

Work Arrangement: Hybrid - Flexible

Compensation: Hourly range is $36.00-$46.00 p/hr. depending on experience and location.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are excited to announce the expansion of our team in Southern California and Arizona! BBG Construction Law is a Denver-based boutique construction litigation firm representing regional, national, and international leaders in the industry. Our work is fast paced, intellectually challenging, and highly collaborative. Each team member plays an integral role in our success and are valued for their contribution to litigation processes and the firm.

We are seeking a positive, meticulous, highly motivated, and tech savvy Legal Assistant/Litigation Paralegal who thrives in an organized, deadline driven environment and who enjoys working closely with attorneys to collaboratively and proactively move cases forward for our clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Monitor and organize attorney inboxes as directed, participate in regular check-ins, create task lists, track deliverables, and set reminders for attorneys.
  • Maintain attorney calendars including case specific reminders, meetings, and internal commitment.
  • Track receipts and assist with expense tracking related to CLEs, travel, and client events.
  • Assist with client events and attorney networking activities, including logistics and follow-up.
  • Docket and track litigation matters and court deadlines in accordance with applicable California court rules (or applicable state) and firm requirements.
  • Maintain accurate client and case records using a DMS system.
  • Work proactively with attorneys to advance cases, provide frequent updates and alert attorneys to urgent or pressing issues, deadlines, client, and case needs.
  • Prepare, format, and E-file pleadings and other legal documents with federal, state (specifically California and Arizona), and local courts. Monitor filing confirmations, notices, and rejections and notify attorneys whenever corrective action as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 3+ years of litigation experience. Expertise in California and/or Arizona state and federal court procedure and rules, as well as local rules and practice standards in LA and/or Orange County required.
  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to anticipate case needs.
  • Experience with managing E-discovery using Everlaw (or similar) is a plus.
  • High level of professionalism, communication, initiative, independent judgement, and comfort learning new technology.
  • Ability to succeed in a fast paced, team-centered environment supporting highs stakes litigation.

WHY BBG?

  • Remote/Hybrid work supported (Pacific Time Zone preferred)
  • Discretionary bonus eligible
  • Benefits including medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D, disability insurance
  • Voluntary income protection including supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Flexible PTO and paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Fast paced, collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth

This position is open until April 30, 2026.

Not Specified
Family Law Attorney
Salary not disclosed
Irvine, California 1 week ago

We're Hiring: Family Law Associate Attorney (California Licensed) | Irvine, CA

Our firm is expanding, and we're looking to add a Family Law Associate Attorney to our Irvine office.

We are a boutique practice focused on Family Law and Reproductive Law, handling thoughtful, complex matters for clients during some of the most important moments of their lives. This role is ideal for an attorney who values quality work, client connection, and meaningful responsibility.

The position involves a broad range of matters, including:

  • Family law litigation and contested divorce
  • Domestic violence proceedings
  • Estate planning (wills and trusts)
  • Adoption and egg donation matters
  • Assisted reproductive technology–related cases

What we're looking for:

  • Active California Bar license (required)
  • Prior family law and/or litigation experience preferred
  • Strong writing and advocacy skills
  • Ability to manage cases independently while collaborating with a close-knit team
  • Professional, detail-oriented, and client-focused approach

Why join us:

  • Substantive responsibility and direct client interaction
  • Exposure to highly specialized reproductive law matters
  • Supportive mentorship in a collaborative practice
  • Opportunity for long-term growth within the firm

If this sounds like a good fit, we'd love to connect. If you have any referrals, feel free to reach out as well.

Please message us on LinkedIn or submit your resume for consideration.

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Senior Counsel, Litigation & IP Strategy
Salary not disclosed
Newport Beach, CA 1 week ago

Senior Counsel, Litigation & IP Strategy


You will lead litigation portfolio with a heavy focus on semiconductor technologies. You will bridge the gap between complex engineering concepts and compelling legal arguments, managing high-stakes disputes across the U.S., EU, and Asia-Pacific.


Key Responsibilities


  • Strategic Oversight: Drive litigation strategy ,semiconductor-related IP, antitrust, trade secrets, and class action matters.


  • Hands-on Execution: Draft pleadings and briefs for high-stakes cases and direct all phases of litigation from discovery through trial and appeal.


  • Technical Translation: Collaborate with engineering teams to translate deep-tech architecture into winning legal positions.


  • Global Risk Management: Manage outside counsel and litigation budgets while navigating regulatory inquiries and ITC Section 337 investigations.


  • Executive Advisory: Partner with senior leadership to align legal risks with broader business and market dynamics.


Who You Are


  • A Proven Expert: J.D. with 8+ years of litigation experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership capacity (In-House/NPE).


  • Semi-Tech Savvy: Deep technical understanding of semiconductor design and memory systems.


  • IP Veteran: Significant experience in patent litigation and inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the PTAB.


  • Strategic Thinker: You don't just manage cases; you proactively identify and mitigate risk before it hits the docket.


Preferred Qualifications


  • In-house experience at a semiconductor/tech company or NPE


  • Familiarity with SEPs (Standards-Essential Patents) and licensing negotiations.


  • Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering is a major plus.
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Operations Manager - Process Automation
🏢 RIS Rx
Salary not disclosed
Orange, California 1 week ago

Job Title: Operations Manager - Process Automation

Reports to: VP, Operational Excellence

Location: Irvine, CA

About Our Organization

RIS Rx (pronounced "RISE") is a healthcare technology startup in the pharmaceutical patient access and affordability space. We have quickly become an industry leader with a valuable service portfolio that addresses common patient access barriers, leading to better treatment outcomes and improved quality of life. Here at RIS Rx, we invite our teammates and partners to "Rise Up" with us to bring accessible healthcare to everyone.

Job Summary

We are growing exponentially so we need to build products that scale. This Operations Manager will pave the way for our PMs and Engineers by partnering with operators to measure performance, identify high ROI problems, prototype with low-code and GenAI solutions, and implement systems that pull the solution and operations towards the goal.

The ideal candidate is a structured problem solver with an eye for detail, a track record of rolling up their sleeves to experience the problem, and excellent communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Define KPIs and build dashboards to measure performance and support proactive decision-making.

• Identify, structure, and prioritize problems that affect our KPIs. Use frameworks and data to brainstorm options. Facilitate tradeoff conversations with leadership to align on a recommendation.

• Create project plans, generate cross-functional buy-in, and project manage a team to meet deliverables.

• Build low-code solutions and otherwise prototype products. Use these prototypes to clarify product requirements for PMs and engineers.

• Implement processes and systems to reduce chaos and pull operations towards KPIs.

• Be a thought partner to our operations, product, and engineering leaders.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree, ideally in a quantitative field like engineering, science, or mathematics.

• 5+ years of experience in a role that requires highly structured problem solving like engineering, consulting, finance, and supply chain management.

• Experience operating, building, or otherwise getting your hands dirty to solve the problem.

Skills

• Strong analytical problem solving and structured thinking. Able to translate ambiguity into repeatable and scalable systems.

• Thorough and detail oriented.

• Action-oriented and not afraid of solving a problem you've never seen before. A self-starter and go-getter.

• Comfortable building models in Excel or writing scripts in Python. Bonus points if you've built solutions with GenAI tools.

• Excellent communication skills and an ability to tailor your message to the audience.

• Collaborative and teammate-lifting mindset.

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Director of Curriculum and Academic Services
Salary not disclosed
Irvine, California 1 week ago

International Education Corporation is a leader in post-secondary career education. Working at our employee-owned company is more than just a great career - it's an investment in yourself. Our mission is to drive personal and community transformation by empowering students to make a positive and enduring life change. We are consistently searching for like-minded compassionate professionals who strive to be the best in their respective fields. Our top candidates share our commitment to helping students build the skills to create a future of which they can be proud.

We are currently seeking a Director of Curriculum and Academic Services to join our team. This is a 100% on-site role and works out of our corporate office in Irvine, CA. This position is responsible for providing leadership and direction within the company for planning, administration, supervision, and coordination of programs and courses offered within the IEC. The position is also responsible for development and/or implementation of new courses/programs and accountable for planning, directing, and evaluating assigned functions associated with maintaining quality instructional programs as well as meeting programmatic, and accreditation standards

Primary/Essential duties and responsibilities

  • Complies with all Federal, State, accreditation and institutional policies and procedures.
  • Provides leadership in developing a direction and vision for academic programs, which is in line with the strategic direction of the Company.
  • Actively promotes the Company's mission, vision and values statements.
  • Ensures that programs meet accreditation, IEC, and Department of Education compliance standards.
  • Participates in creating academic policies and procedures.
  • Monitors, prepares, develops, and upgrades curriculum for current and new programs.
  • Monitors, manages, and recommends for supplies and equipment for current and new programs.
  • Makes recommendation for identifying, recruiting, and selecting knowledge-based expert and/or interested volunteers for curriculum development activities.
  • Actively participates in market study to stay abreast of changes in program offering and subject matter.
  • Actively works with Compliance Department to prepare and submit documentation for current and new programs.
  • Actively works with Purchasing Department for inventory and maintenance of new program instructional materials.
  • Monitor and manages the program cost to maintain profitability.
  • Monitor and manages the quality of curriculum on UNIFY for program delivery in classrooms, and labs.
  • Monitors changes in accreditation for changes in curriculum requirements.
  • Works closely with Career Services to monitor program outcomes effectiveness for graduate placement.
  • Monitor recommendation of Advisory Board meetings for instructional quality.
  • Monitors Instructor's Quarterly Quality Control Report.
  • Ensures that all faculty members receive ample training on program modifications and new instructional materials and textbooks.
  • Actively works with publishing companies to ensure quality assurance of new technological advances in instructions and training.
  • Works with Directors of Education (DOE) and Program Administrators (PA) to understand and to enforce curriculum policies and procedures.
  • Works with Directors of Education (DOE) and Program Administrators (PA) to manage the quality of curricula delivery and maintains the academic integrity of the institution.
  • Monitors the outcomes of the educational process to ensure programs meet objectives and academic standards.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Master Degree preferred.
  • Successful track record of effective leadership and team development.
  • Minimum of 3 years management experience in education and experience in classroom teaching.
  • Excellent interpersonal and teambuilding skills.
  • Ability to function as part of the company management team.
  • Ability to work with a diverse population.
  • Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and problem solving skills.
  • Familiarity with student life, learning, services and outcomes assessment.
  • Positive student retention management experience.
  • Successful track record preparing and managing department budgets.
  • PC competency with MS Office.

We offer an exciting, fast-paced and dynamic work environment. In addition, full-time colleagues have a variety of benefits available that include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, a generously matched 401(k) plan, voluntary benefits and much more.

If changing students' lives is also important to you, and you have the qualifications reflected above, we would love to hear from you!

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Evidence & Learning Officer (18-month contract)
Salary not disclosed
Irvine, California 1 week ago

***Candidates must be based in California, Maryland, or DC.***

ABOUT SEQUOIA CLIMATE FOUNDATION

Sequoia Climate Foundation is a climate philanthropy that believes in a world powered by clean energy, where all people are protected by policies that have averted the worst effects of climate change. We support bold strategies and efforts that will have both near-term impact and the greatest probability of long-term success. We believe that solving climate change requires the adoption of ambitious, evidence-based policy solutions that transform markets, advance clean technology, and lead to large‐scale change.

JOB SUMMARY

The Evidence and Learning Officer implements evidence and learning practices, providing actionable, evidence-based insights to grantmaking staff. They provide support in the development of theories of change, and review proposed strategies and grants to support high impact grantmaking. They work closely with grantmaking teams, providing training on key evidence and learning practices, as well as ongoing coaching and implementation support. They support strategic reflection practices with both grantmaking staff and grantees, using established methods and approaches. They work across multiple grantmaking portfolios, and are able to adapt their modes of engagement to meet the needs of grantmaking staff. Where necessary, they engage directly with grant recipients on evidence and learning related topics. They foster and embody a culture of organizational learning. The Research Officer will report to the Chief Evidence and Learning Officer, and collaborate closely with grantmaking staff across multiple organizations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & KEY OUTCOMES

  • Collaborates with multiple grantmaking portfolios to support theory of change development and provide pragmatic reviews of proposed grantmaking (using established methods and protocols).
  • Supports grantmaking teams to implement purpose-oriented reflection practices with grantees that support grant stewardship and ongoing learning.
  • Supports implementation of structured processes for reflection and evidence-based briefings oriented toward distilling actionable insights that maximize climate impact.
  • Collaborates with other Evidence and Learning staff to conduct purpose-driven, pragmatic quantitative analysis in support of philanthropic decision-making.
  • Fosters and embodies a culture of iterative experimentation and learning internally and with partners.
  • Manages multiple projects and timelines
  • Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS

  • Advanced degree in policy, science, engineering, or mathematics required.
  • A minimum of three years working in climate policy, climate philanthropy, or a related field is required.
  • Demonstrated experience with synthesizing and translating technical content into actionable insights delivered verbally or writing or verbally required.
  • Demonstrated experience with project management and coordination across a team required.
  • Knowledge of learning and reflection practices preferred.

COMPETENCIES

  • Integrity: Commitment to Sequoia Climate Foundation's mission and values.
  • Inspirational Leadership: Demonstrated values-based, results-driven leadership.
  • Collegiality: Strong work ethic and experience working collaboratively with a team.
  • Efficiency/Initiative: Ability to learn quickly, juggle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
  • Quality/Compliance: Attention to detail and timelines.
  • Analysis: Comfortable applying mathematical concepts, including calculus, statistics, and Bayesian probability.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 15 lbs. Requires the ability to periodically travel locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.

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