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Vrafy LLC

Client Success Specialist

Baltic, SD · On-site

Onboard new customers * Assist customers with migration of data * Establish software connections to ... Work with Precision Ag systems such as John Deer Ops Center, Climate Fieldview, and more ...

Chenega MIOS

Senior Database Engineer

Melbourne, FL · On-site

$98K - $133K/yr

... climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employers ... This role provides database engineering, ETL, and system migration support to the Department of ...

Astraeus Operations LLC

Senior Database Engineer

Melbourne, FL · On-site

$98K - $133K/yr

... climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer ... This role provides database engineering, ETL, and system migration support to the Department of ...

Astraeus Operations LLC

Senior Database Engineer

Melbourne, FL · On-site

$98K - $133K/yr

... climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer ... This role provides database engineering, ETL, and system migration support to the Department of ...

Chenega Corporation

Senior Database Engineer

Melbourne, FL · On-site

$98K - $133K/yr

... climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer ... This role provides database engineering, ETL, and system migration support to the Department of ...

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How much do climate migration jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for climate migration in the United States is $19.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is climate migration?

Climate migration refers to the movement of people caused by changes in their environment due to climate change, such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events, droughts, or floods. Individuals and communities may be forced to leave their homes temporarily or permanently when their livelihoods, safety, or well-being are threatened by climate-related impacts. Climate migration can happen within countries or across borders, and it poses significant social, economic, and legal challenges for both migrants and host communities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a climate migration specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Climate Migration Specialist, you need expertise in environmental science, migration policy, and data analysis, often supported by an advanced degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with GIS mapping tools, climate modeling software, and international legal frameworks is typically required. Strong communication, cross-cultural sensitivity, and problem-solving skills help you engage stakeholders and support affected communities. These abilities are crucial for designing effective adaptation strategies and informing policy decisions in response to climate-driven displacement.

What are some of the common challenges professionals encounter when working on climate migration issues?

Professionals in climate migration roles often face challenges such as coordinating with diverse stakeholders, including governments, NGOs, and affected communities, to develop effective and equitable solutions. The complexity of predicting migration patterns due to climate change, combined with rapidly evolving environmental and political conditions, can also make planning and policy development difficult. Additionally, navigating legal and ethical considerations—such as safeguarding human rights and ensuring fair resource allocation—requires a nuanced and adaptable approach.

What is the difference between Climate Migration vs Climate Resilience Specialist?

AspectClimate MigrationClimate Resilience Specialist
Required CredentialsBackground in environmental science, geography, or social sciences; often requires a master's degreeSimilar credentials; often requires expertise in environmental planning, policy, or community development
Work EnvironmentFieldwork, community engagement, policy analysis, often in vulnerable regionsPlanning, project management, community outreach, often in government or NGO settings
Employer & Industry UsageNGOs, government agencies, international organizations addressing displacement issuesEnvironmental agencies, NGOs, consulting firms focusing on adaptation and resilience projects

Climate Migration involves addressing the movement of people due to climate impacts, focusing on displacement and adaptation. Climate Resilience Specialists work on developing strategies to strengthen communities against climate risks. While both roles require environmental expertise and community engagement, Climate Migration emphasizes displacement management, whereas Climate Resilience focuses on proactive adaptation planning.

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Infographic showing various Climate Migration job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,333 per year, or $19.9 per hour.

Senior Climate Fellow

International Refugee Assistance Project

New York, NY • On-site, Remote

$95K - $117K/yr

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Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Opportunity
The Senior Climate Fellow will support IRAP's climate research and advocacy on a part-time, non-residential basis from August 2026 to January 2027. The Fellow will be a thought leader in the field of climate migration who will contribute strategic thinking on achieving greater mobility options and legal protections for climate-vulnerable populations globally.
The Fellow will engage at major climate and climate migration events and will offer an outside, expert perspective on the next phase of IRAP's climate work. The Fellow will produce written work products under IRAP's auspices as well.
Responsibilities
  • Research and publish under IRAP's auspices, with exact deliverables to be determined; illustrative examples include:
    • Memos proposing innovative and politically attainable legal and policy solutions to meet the scale of anticipated climate displacement;
    • Implementable recommendations for U.S. policymakers on international climate migration that are not restricted to single pathways or marker bills like the Climate Displaced Persons Act;
    • Analyses of how to shift the political costs of supporting practical climate migration solutions in various political contexts; and
    • Submissions for UN or adjacent bodies regarding preparations and migration solutions for climate-related displacement.
  • Attend climate-related engagements under IRAP auspices and potentially convene or attend IRAP-hosted climate advocacy roundtables, such as:
    • NYC Climate Week, COP 31, and other climate-related convenings to present and to foster potential collaborative work;
    • Discussions among climate mobility stakeholders on medium- and long-term climate mobility advocacy; and
    • IRAP-led roundtable with nontraditional actors with a potential stake in climate migration management to expand and reinvigorate strategic thinking to achieve wins on a historically intractable subject; and
  • Provide thought leadership, including advising on IRAP's strategic direction for climate advocacy.

Qualifications
Experience
  • Extensive experience in the field of climate migration.
  • Successful record publishing in the field of climate migration
  • Strong network in the U.S. and global climate migration space
  • Track record of presenting work at professional events.

Values, Competencies, Skills
    • An enthusiastic champion for IRAP's mission and values, bringing a commitment to creating a world where refugees and all people seeking safety have a path to lasting refuge, and thriving on a fast-paced and multicultural team of advocates, activists, and experts who center humanity in their work.
    • A thought leader in the field of climate migration.
    • A "big picture" thinker with the ability to implement tactically, approaching climate migration through an analytical and data-driven lens, and able to translate strategy into tangible results.
    • A thoughtful relationship builder who develops rapport easily and fosters long-term connections compelling writer, presenter, and communicator, skilled in analyzing, breaking down, and communicating ideas in ways that inspire others to action.
    • Action-oriented, with a "get it done" attitude and the ability to stay focused in a dynamic environment, demonstrating good judgment.

Compensation:
The Fellow will be paid a monthly retainer.
Application:
To apply, please share the following:
  • Updated Resume
  • A Writing Sample

IRAP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, IRAP will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please refer to your request in the cover letter.
IRAP is an equal-opportunity employer; people of color and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. IRAP does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, citizenship status, ethnic background, religion, political orientation, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected class. We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all local, state, and federal laws related to the Fair Chance Act.

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