Jobs
Current job opportunities at Climate Central:
Data Analyst
Information Technology Specialist
Graphic Designer
PhD Climate Scientist
Digital Video Editor/Photographer
Data Analyst
Job Description
Climate Central seeks an energetic and experienced data analyst with strong communications skills to develop climate products that help Americans understand the impacts of climate change at the local level. You will be responsible for managing, analyzing and translating large data sets into strong, scientifically-grounded findings that are of keen interest to the media, with emphasis on TV meteorologists. This position will be located in our Princeton, N.J .office.
Responsibilities
- Identify, obtain, and analyze large climate and weather data sets, and other primary data relevant to climate change, from government and other publicly available sources.
- Be a key member of a team of scientists, journalists, and graphics designers that produces regular climate change content, analyses, and data visualizations for TV, print, the web and mainstream media outlets.
- Recognize and develop interesting scientific findings and story lines that can be translated into reports and visuals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in statistics, computer science, environmental science or related field.
- Strong quantitative skills and an ability to understand and analyze large data sets.
- Fluency with basic software requirements (for example, R, Matlab and ArcGIS) and an ability to learn new ones.
- An interest and demonstrated talent for creative analysis and clear presentation of interesting, newsworthy findings from complex data sets.
- Ability to work under pressure and to deliver products on deadline.
- Design and graphic presentation skills are an asset.
About Climate Central
Climate Central is a growing, non-profit organization with an entrepreneurial atmosphere. We are an independent organization of leading scientists and journalists researching and reporting the facts about our changing climate and its impact on the American public. Climate Central is not an advocacy organization and does not lobby or support any specific legislation, policy or bill.
Compensation
Compensation is competitive, with generous benefit package, including health, dental, vision and life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; tuition reimbursement; gym reimbursement; and paid time off program.
Diversity
Climate Central strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and as such do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Apply
Please send your cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to iweinberg@climatecentral.org. Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, Climate Central is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.
Search will close when successful candidate is recruited to fill this position.
Information Technology Specialist
Job Description
Take a world-changing job. Become the primary IT resource supporting a growing, dedicated non-profit organization working at the intersection of climate change science, mass media, online mapping and interactive data visualization. Climate Central’s research and web applications have made front-page news, national network TV, and have been presented in Senate testimony. Now we are building to the next level.
We are located in Princeton, N.J. and we are looking for a creative individual with experience in system administration and desktop support. You must be comfortable being the primary IT resource for the organization and you must have experience supporting Macs.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, system software, and all configurations.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software and network and system problems.
- Maintain back-up and security for all IT and Web systems.
- Develop, maintain and test disaster recovery plan.
- Configure, monitor and maintain email applications, spam and virus protection.
- Select, manage and monitor all related outside service providers.
- Research, evaluate recommend and purchase appropriate hardware and software.
- Monitor and maintain organization’s data and voice communication network.
- Provide user support and training, including help desk functions.
- Write and maintain system documentation and IT procedures.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
- Ability to work independently and to function as primary IT resource to an organization.
- Experience with maintaining network in multi-office environment and providing consistent, high quality end-user support.
- Ability to plan, implement, test and troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Experience with the following:
- Windows 7 and Microsoft Office applications.
- Macs and PCs.
- VMware server solutions.
- Voice and Video over IP systems. Cisco VoIP experience a plus.
- Google Apps for email applications.
Compensation
Compensation is competitive, with generous benefit package, including health, dental, vision and life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; tuition reimbursement; gym reimbursement; and paid time off program.
Apply
Please send your cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to iweinberg@climatecentral.org. Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, Climate Central is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.
Search will close when successful candidate is recruited to fill this position.
Graphic Designer
Job Description
Climate Central is looking for a standout graphics designer and producer to create weather and climate themed, TV quality still and animated graphics. You will work closely with our team of scientists and data analysts to break down and synthesize scientific data and topics to simple, easy to understand visuals. This position will be located in our Princeton, N.J. office.
Responsibilities
- Design and produce a high volume, steady stream of TV broadcast quality graphics and animations on weather and climate science.
- Work with our in-house data analysts and scientists to visualize and present scientific data and information in new and informative ways.
- Participate in special projects across departmental lines as needed.
- Communicate effectively, contribute ideas, and help as needed on a small, close editorial team.
Qualifications
- 3 years+ of professional experience.
- An undergraduate degree (BS, BFA) in Graphic Design, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Strong design skills and portfolio that demonstrates in-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Proficiency in Mac platform and Microsoft Office.
- Experience and working knowledge of motion design and Flash.
- Self-starter with strong self-management skills; ability to work independently, organize and manage multiple priorities.
- Web and multimedia design and development experience preferred, but not required.
- Experience in designing graphics for weather and television a plus, but not required.
- Experience in WSI, Weather Central, AccuWeather, and Final Cut Pro a plus, but not required.
- Commitment to communicating climate change is not required, but it will make the work more interesting.
*Portfolio samples (6-8) must be presented when applying.
About Climate Central
Climate Central is a growing, non-profit organization with an entrepreneurial atmosphere. We are an independent organization of leading scientists and journalists researching and reporting the facts about our changing climate and its impact on the American public. Climate Central is not an advocacy organization and does not lobby or support any specific legislation, policy or bill.
Compensation
Compensation is competitive, with generous benefit package, including health, dental, vision and life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; tuition reimbursement; gym reimbursement; and paid time off program.
Apply
Please send your cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to iweinberg@climatecentral.org. Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, Climate Central is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.
Search will close when successful candidate is recruited to fill this position.
PhD Climate Scientist
Job Description
Climate Central seeks a PhD-level Climate Scientist, with a passion for studying and communicating the impacts of climate change on the American West. Areas of interest and expertise for strong candidates may include, but are not limited to, historical and future changes in climate trends and the impacts of climate change on drought and water resources, agriculture, wildfires, wildlife, forests and rangelands, public health, and energy resources.
The Climate Scientist will work closely with our team of scientists, data analysts and visualizers, and research associates to develop research programs and reports designed to be newsworthy and enhance the public’s and decision maker’s understanding of climate change.
Responsibilities
- Identify and develop research projects that cultivate the public’s understanding of climate change and its impacts in the U.S., and particularly in the West.
- Conduct scientifically rigorous analyses in these project areas to produce reports or communication products that will captivate public attention and awareness of climate change issues, with average project turn-around times of 2-5 months.
- Contribute to rapid-response climate change science and impacts communication opportunities in the news cycle, where possible.
- Develop and review Climate Central communication materials, particularly for scientific accuracy, which may include scientific reports, outreach material for our TV Meteorologist Program, and website news content.
- Serve as a media contact and spokesperson for climate science and climate change impacts.
- Identify potential scientific and communication collaborations that can enhance the scope of Climate Central’s research portfolio and outreach.
- Sustain a strong scientific relationship with academic and non-profit organization research peers, including attending and presenting at scientific conferences, publishing in peer-reviewed research journals, and relevant research collaborations.
Qualifications
- PhD in relevant field, including earth and/or atmospheric science, environmental science, climate dynamics, water resource management, or ecology (other fields may be considered).
- The candidate should have an in-depth knowledge of climate science and the scientific community’s consensus on key aspects of climate change science, and be comfortable speaking on the topic to a general audience.
- Strong written communication skills, comfort with public speaking, and evidence of creativity in communication and visualizing climate science data.
- Experience managing research projects and teams to produce scientifically accurate results and/or reports in a timely manner.
About Climate Central
Climate Central is a growing, non-profit organization with an entrepreneurial atmosphere. We are an independent organization of leading scientists and journalists researching and reporting the facts about our changing climate and its impact on the American public. Climate Central is not an advocacy organization and does not lobby or support any specific legislation, policy or bill.
Compensation
Compensation is competitive, with generous benefit package, including health, dental, vision and life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; tuition reimbursement; gym reimbursement; and paid time off program.
Apply
Please send your cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to iweinberg@climatecentral.org. Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, Climate Central is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate. Search will close when successful candidate is recruited to fill this position.
Digital Video Editor/Photographer
Job Description
If you are an innovative, nimble and problem-solving digital video editor and photographer who thrives in an entrepreneurial, excellence-expecting setting, read on. You may have met your match.
We are looking for an individual to shoot and edit (and sometimes produce) original videos from our Princeton, NJ headquarters, joining our team of award-winning media professionals and internationally-known scientists who work together to make climate change issues clear and relevant. Our company — the non-profit Climate Central — is small but growing rapidly, so you’ll need to be a master in your area but willing to assist colleagues as needed. We are a collegial bunch.
Responsibilities
- Shoot and edit short daily videos, produced on-site and uploaded to the web
- Edit promotional and feature videos
- Encode and convert video for external sources
- Maintain our video archives
- Conduct basic research for video stories
- Assist with field production
- Assist web editor with visuals related to climatecentral.org
Qualifications
- Two or more years in web and video production
- Proficient in non-linear video editing software, preferably Final Cut Pro. Knowledge of Adobe Premiere is a plus
- Experience with Flash and Content Management Systems, and the ability to work on both Mac and PC operating systems
- Knowledge of basic studio and hand-held camera work, HD camera technology, and lighting
- Skills in stock video acquisition and rights clearances
- Able to take on multiple assignments simultaneously and to work collaboratively across the organization
- Passion for creative storytelling and a desire to be the best
Compensation
Compensation is competitive, with a generous benefit package, including health, dental, vision and life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; tuition reimbursement; gym reimbursement; and paid time off program.
Diversity
Climate Central strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and as such do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Apply
Are you a good match? If so, please send your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to iweinberg@climatecentral.org. Include links to any online portfolio or examples of your work. Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, Climate Central is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate. Search will close when a successful candidate is recruited to fill this position.
