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CannonDesign

Climate Resiliency Leader

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$117K - $146K/yr

Lead, mentor, manage and grow our internal climate + resilience services as a subject matter expert ... Lead clients in visioning sustainability, resilience, climate action and decarbonization programs ...

CannonDesign

Climate Resiliency Leader

$117K - $146K/yr

Lead, mentor, manage and grow our internal climate + resilience services as a subject matter expert ... Lead clients in visioning sustainability, resilience, climate action and decarbonization programs ...

Seeds Renewables

$80 - $100/hr

The Events Manager will provide in-person leadership and coordination for major C2ES events at major forums like Climate Week NYC, London Climate Action Week, and the annual UN Conference of the ...

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What is the difference between Climate Action Manager vs Sustainability Coordinator?

AspectClimate Action ManagerSustainability Coordinator
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in environmental science, policy, or related fields; certifications like LEED or GHG inventory experience are commonSimilar credentials; often holds degrees in environmental studies, sustainability, or related areas; certifications like LEED are also valued
Work EnvironmentWorks within organizations to develop and implement climate strategies, often in government or large corporationsSupports sustainability initiatives, may focus on environmental compliance, reporting, and community engagement
Employer & IndustryEmployers include government agencies, NGOs, and corporations aiming to reduce carbon footprintEmployers include corporations, non-profits, and consulting firms focusing on overall sustainability practices

The main difference is that a Climate Action Manager primarily focuses on developing and executing strategies to combat climate change, while a Sustainability Coordinator handles broader sustainability initiatives, including environmental, social, and economic aspects. Both roles require similar credentials and often work in overlapping environments, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

What does a climate action manager do?

A climate action manager develops and implements strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainability within organizations or communities. They analyze environmental data, coordinate with stakeholders, and may oversee projects related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate policy. Strong project management skills and knowledge of environmental regulations are essential for this role.

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Infographic showing various Climate Action Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution.

Senior CEQA Project Manager - Air Quality and Climate Change - Remote / WAH

Los Angeles, CA • On-site, Remote

Hanchey
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$400K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 27 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee air quality and greenhouse gas emissions technical reports, inventories, and mitigation efforts.

  • Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and technical staff to develop approaches for environmental compliance and technical analyses.

  • Provide technical direction in air quality planning and compliance, and support business development efforts.

Job description


Hiring now to work remotely!
Primary responsibilities include management and oversight of air quality and greenhouse gas emissions technical reports as well as inventories and mitigation, climate action planning and health risk assessments to support CEQA and sustainability practices.
The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of the current regulatory and technical air quality and climate change environment. They will coordinate with clients, key regulatory agencies, and internal and external technical staff to develop sound and novel approaches and solutions for environmental compliance, environmental documents, and supporting technical analyses.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical direction in air quality planning and compliance, ranging from strategic advice to tactical solutions
  • Provide training and peer review for junior-level staff
  • Research and interpret air quality and climate change legislation and policy
  • Solve quantitative and qualitative problems
  • Conduct presentations on technical topics for clients and internal staff
  • Interact with clients
  • Support business development efforts by consistently generating new ideas, leveraging resources, and identifying new business opportunities
  • In the first 30 days, demonstrate a clear understanding of the company services, operating procedures and core values.
  • Within 60 days demonstrate knowledge of existing clients and identify new markets
  • Within three months, conduct one "Lunch & Learn" (internal)
  • Each year, meet or exceed annual contract award goal of $400,000.

Requirements
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's and/or advanced degree in Environmental or other Earth Sciences, Economics, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Atmospheric Science/Meteorology, Chemistry, Physics, or related subjects
  • Minimum of seven years of experience preparing climate action plans, greenhouse gas inventories, air quality and climate change impact analyses pursuant to CEQA/NEPA
  • Experience preparing health risk assessments
  • Experience with transportation projects and/or large program-level documents in California
  • Understanding of Caltrans, FHWA, FTA, and EPA environmental practice and requirements
  • Advanced knowledge, understanding and experience with air quality and climate change computer modeling software and methods (EMFAC, CT-EMFAC, CalEEMod, CALINE-4, AERMOD, HARP, CAL3QHCR, ISCST3, OFFROAD, MOVES, AP-42)
  • Advanced knowledge, understanding, and experience with state and federal air quality and climate change environmental case law, policy, and regulation (CEQA, NEPA, AB 32, SB 32, Clean Air Act, General and Transportation Conformity)
  • Experience with noise analyses is a plus, but not required.
Professional Skills
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
  • Strong quantitative skills
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task, and the ability to work under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Sound business ethic

Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, medical, 401k, and a collaborative work environment. These are our core values:
  • We do what we say we're going to do.
  • We work together collaboratively.
  • We talk out problems.
  • We respect each other.
  • We are curious about ideas.
  • We provide tools to succeed.

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