Director Jobs

Hua Nani Partners (HNP) is seeking a full-time Director to join our team. The position will be focused on leading client-based climate and energy projects, with a particular focus on subnational climate policy and implementation. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a major project assisting subnational jurisdictions as they prepare for and implement federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. This is a new position that will work directly with project partners and HNP leadership. This is a fully remote position with a desire to have candidates based in one of the following states: California, Massachusetts, Illinois, Virginia, or Hawaiʻi. Some travel will be required for this position and we will consider applications on a full-time salaried basis. At this time, we require applicants to have authorization to work in the United States.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead and manage key client relationships, ensuring high-quality project delivery, client satisfaction, and adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Identify process improvements to streamline project operations and work with HNP leadership to define strategic project growth opportunities.
• Project manage and contribute to a major subnational climate initiative, including collaborating with team members, tracking deliverables and deadlines, developing new service offerings, and managing concurrent workflows.
• Build strong relationships with subnational partners to maintain an accurate understanding of policy implementation challenges and emerging support needs.
• Support senior leadership team in further developing HNP’s thought leadership, services, and business development opportunities.
• Develop and improve specialized skills and knowledge linked to the topics and services offered by HNP.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Resourceful with creative problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex and high-growth projects.
• A graduate degree in public policy, environmental planning, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical capabilities, including the ability to communicate complex issues concisely.
• Highly collaborative, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent working knowledge of all Google Suite applications.
• Practical experience in climate or energy policy implementation at the state or local level is strongly preferred.
• Self-starter who is comfortable making decisions independently and managing workflows in a remote environment.
• Strong interest in the importance of ambitious climate action by subnational jurisdictions, including states and cities.
• Passion for solving climate change and commitment to climate and racial justice.
• Experience working in coalitions and managing relationships with stakeholders from different perspectives.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and growing start-up environment.
• 5-7 years of relevant work experience in climate and/or energy policy at a consulting firm, government agency, or other mission-focused organization.
• Demonstrated experience developing strategies to achieve policy or program objectives in complex multi-stakeholder environments, including crafting persuasive written documents such as op-eds, policy briefs, and white papers.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

Compensation

Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and the opportunity for performance-based bonuses.

Paid Time Off

HNP offers 15 paid holidays (encompassing federal, California, and Hawai’i holidays). Employees may take as much leave and sick time as needed.

Paid Family Leave

HNP offers up to four months of paid family leave; one month fully paid with an additional three months at 50 percent pay.

Retirement

HNP offers a 401k plan with 100% employer match up to 6% of compensation and 100% immediate vesting after six months of service.

Health Insurance

HNP offers medical insurance to all full-time employees and their dependents.

Technology & Remote Work Environment

HNP offers technology and financial support for employees working remotely and for access to coworking spaces upon request.

ABOUT HUA NANI PARTNERS

Hua Nani Partners (HNP) is a purpose-built organization providing policy, strategy, and advisory services for global change. Building on decades of experience in philanthropy, government, and the private sector, we provide customized support to clients committed to addressing the climate crisis. The HNP team brings versatility in skills and expertise across sectors, and we collaborate with a range of climate funders, policy think-tanks, communication strategists, clean tech startups, state and local governments, and international climate actors including national governments.

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Hua Nani Partners is a small, women-owned business. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and equitable workplace, and ensuring equal opportunity to all employees and applicantswithout regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.