Steering Committee Senior Manager
Governance / Office of the C40 Chair
· London or Los Angeles, London, City of
Background
C40 is a network of nearly 100 mayors of the world’s leading cities, who are working to deliver the urgent action needed right now to confront the climate crisis, and create a future where everyone, everywhere can thrive.
Mayors of C40 cities are committed to using a science-based and people-focused approach to help the world limit global heating to 1.5°C and build healthy, equitable and resilient communities.
Through a Global Green New Deal, mayors are working alongside a broad coalition of representatives from labour, business, the youth climate movement and civil society to go further and faster than ever before.
C40’s team of 200+ staff is headquartered in New York, with offices in London, Joburg, Singapore, Delhi, Rio de Janeiro, Copenhagen, Beijing and Paris, and individual staff based across 25+ different locations, with the Office of the Chair based in Los Angeles.
The strategic direction of the organisation is determined by an elected Steering Committee of C40 mayors which is chaired by the Mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti.
Three-term Mayor of New York City Michael R.
Bloomberg serves as President of the C40 Board of Directors, which is responsible for operational oversight.
A nine-person management team, led by Executive Director, Mark Watts, leads the day-to-day management of C40.
C40’s three core strategic funders are Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) and Realdania.
Diversity Statement
C40 is committed to supporting and promoting equity and diversity and creating an inclusive working environment for everyone.
We believe that when people with different life experiences are involved in decision-making, we deliver better.
We believe having a diverse workforce ensures we connect better with all the different communities and people affected by the climate crisis.
This enables us to make better decisions which lead to better outcomes in the work we do through increased creativity, productivity, greater global impact alongside a broader perspective and approach to our work.
We welcome applicants that are diverse in terms of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective.
Our goal is for C40 to be an environment where everyone, from any background, can flourish and can be themselves whilst contributing to our mission.
If you identify as a person with a disability, we work to provide reasonable appropriate measures and any additional support needed to provide an equitable working experience.
If you are living with a disability, chronic illness or neurodiversity please inform us, to provide you with the proper assistance in the application process.
C40 promotes a work culture where staff can input to improve equity, diversity and inclusion through staff-led groups and formal forums.
We know that creating our ideal working environment is a learning process and we are committed to the ongoing effort.
Position Description
The Steering Committee Senior Manager works closely with the Director of the Office of the C40 Chair, the Managing Director of Governance and the Managing Director of International Diplomacy to support Mayor Garcetti in his role as C40 Chair, including by managing the work, processes and relationships of the Steering Committee.
Responsibilities:
Support for the Office of the C40 Chair
Support the elections and transition process for the next C40 Chair (currently underway) in accordance with the C40 Terms of Reference
Steering Committee
Manage the elections process to the Steering Committee in accordance with the C40 Terms of Reference, including drafting memoranda, presentations and timetables in collaboration with Regional Directors Manage Steering Committee meetings, including helping set the agenda (in liaison with the Director of the Office of the C40 Chair and C40 Management Team); managing the process in the lead up to each Steering Committee meeting in liaison with C40 colleagues; ensure C40 Governance team (in Executive Director’s Office) is kept informed of all Steering Committee matters; drafting, soliciting input from C40 colleagues and finalizing meeting agenda and papers; drafting briefing papers and talking points for the C40 Chair; manage al in-person Steering Committee meeting logistics; support in staffing the C40 Chair at Steering Committee meetings, drafting meeting minutes and key action items from Steering Committee meetings; maintaining a timeline of all activities and deadlines required for Steering Committee meetings; and scheduling individual prep calls with Steering Committee cities in advance of each meeting.
Manage relationships with and serve as the primary point of contact forkey contacts from each Steering Committee city.
Keep the Steering Committee contact list up-to-date.
Support Vice Chairs’ sectoral leadership roles by contributing to the development of workplans in collaboration with C40 colleagues.
Support to ensure the C40 Terms of Reference are strictly adhered to.
Chair’s speaking engagements and private meetings
Develop scheduling requests, briefing papers and talking points, and oversee logistical arrangements for the C40 Chair’s speaking engagements and private meetings taken on behalf of C40.
Support tri-weekly calls between the C40 Chair and C40 staff including drafting agenda and supporting materials.
Provide support for the Chair’s external communications, including drafting letters and emails; get approval and finalize circulation.
Support the Chair / C40 communication teams on content approval, e.g.
op-ed, press release quotes, etc.
Person Specification:
Candidates shall have a demonstrated interest in addressing climate change and/or public service. All candidates shall have a demonstrated ability to work in a high pressure, professional environment; possess strong interpersonal skills, good analytical ability, and an ability to work in diplomatic and collaborative manner with multiple stakeholders.
Strong writing, communication and organizational skills required, preferably in an environmental and sustainability arena.
Strong ability in speech writing is preferable.
Demonstrable experience in government, the nonprofit and/or the private sector.
Preference will be given to candidates with climate change, politics and speechwriting experience.
Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
Ability to prepare digital presentations (PowerPoint, keynote, Excel, graphics).
Other Requirements:
Applicants must already have the right to work in the country where they apply.
Possible Travel to Glasgow, Scotland for COP26 and other travel will be required as part of the role.
Salary: London
– £ 49,922 per annum / Los Angeles
– Competitive
Closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday, 31 August 2021 .
C40 reserves the right to close this job opening before the closing date for applications.
Link to this job
Location
London or Los Angeles, London, City of
Department
Governance / Office of the C40 Chair
Employment Type
Full-Time
Mid-level
Compensation
London- £ 49,922 per annum Los Angeles
– $Competitve