Schmidt Entities

Associate

New York, NY

Sponsorship not specified$120k-$150kDetected 37 days ago

ResearchCommunicationCollaborationPublic Speaking

About the role

Schmidt Sciences has developed a model called the Virtual Institute (VI), which is defined as a network of multiple high-risk, high-impact research projects typically composed of multiple international teams taking complementary approaches to a common problem.
VICC: The Virtual Institute of the Carbon Cycle (VICC) is the cornerstone of the carbon cycle portfolio.
Phase 1 of VICC launched in 2025 and projects selected as part of Phase 1 will enter their second of five years.

Providing comprehensive operational support to designated programs and the Climate Center, ensuring efficient and effective execution of initiatives in alignment with strategic priorities of the Climate Center and Schmidt Sciences.
Assisting Program Delivery personnel to maintain accurate award data, including timely updates, documentation, and compliance with internal standards.
Monitoring reporting requirements, milestone deliverables, payment schedules, and key metrics to ensure compliance and timeliness, while organizing findings to support internal evaluation of progress against goals.
Partnering with the Science and Delivery staff to design and organize effective convenings and workshops around strategic program goals, including community building and accelerating science outcomes.

3-6 years of program management experience in high-intensity, team-based environments, ideally in a philanthropic, academic, or research-focused organization.

Reviewing and prioritizing incoming awardee inquiries related to reporting, payments, and project progress, and directing them to the appropriate resources or personnel for resolution.
Assisting in the selection and award process, including organizing application materials, coordinating review processes, supporting due diligence and evaluation, and managing award documentation and execution.
Managing and streamlining internal workflows supporting program launch and implementation across new and existing initiatives within the carbon cycle portfolio.
Assisting with coordinating contracts for reviewers, advisors, program participants, and vendors in partnership with internal teams.
Synthesizing scientific and strategic takeaways from events and network interactions to inform program development.
Coordinating a call for proposals for VICC Phase 2 in collaboration with the Science, Delivery staff, and Advisory Board.
Working collaboratively with team members across Schmidt Entities to connect program insights, metrics, and convening outcomes to broader organizational learnings and needs within and across climate-related programs.
Representing Schmidt Sciences effectively in meetings, presentations, public forums, and conferences.

Master's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
Experience collaborating with scientific research teams or academic institutions, particularly those spanning multiple geographic locations.
Experience working in a philanthropic organization, particularly one focused on science, technology, or research funding.
Demonstrated interest in carbon cycle, climate research, remote-sensing or the broader Earth Science research ecosystem.
This is an exempt position.
Schmidt Sciences, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce.

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