Work On Climate has a diverse team of 60+ people donating their time, including seasoned executives and founders, employees of Fortune 500 companies, and professionals of all walks of life who are helping propel the organization forward.
You don’t need to have a climate background to volunteer with us: we need a variety of skills in areas such as events, marketing, business development, research, data analytics, and more.
Join us in building a climate-positive, harmonious, and equitable future.
At the moment, we do not have any open positions available. However, our mission at Work on Climate is ever-evolving, and new opportunities may arise as we continue to grow and expand our impact. If you’re passionate about building the climate workforce and interested in contributing to our work, we’d love to hear from you! While we might not have the right opportunity now, your skills and enthusiasm could be just what we need in the future.
Please reach out to us at support@workonclimate.org to express your interest, share a bit about yourself, and let us know how you’d like to contribute. By staying in touch, you’ll be among the first to know when new roles become available that match your expertise and passions. Thank you for your interest in Work on Climate.
Work on Climate (WoCl) is a leading non-profit focused on building the workforce to solve climate change equitably and justly. You probably know us for our online community that has helped thousands of people find jobs and start companies, highlighted in most major business press, from Fast Company to New York Times. However, our work goes even farther, seeking to mobilize the entire workforce as a force for system-wide change.
Being part of our volunteer team means more than just joining a community. It’s an invitation to create real-world impact by confronting urgent climate challenges with the skilled minds ready to solve them. Together, we’re bridging the talent gap to build the climate-focused economy we envision.
Simply put, the Impact Research team studies the impact of Work on Climate’s community through surveys and data on the usage of our programs. Our team’s findings guide program design and prove impact to our allies and funders. This team is geolocated across the globe.
We’re looking for a volunteer Team Lead / Lead Researcher (quant or qual) to lead the Impact Research Team and guide its trajectory.
We are looking for someone with significant experience dealing with quantitative research and project management; people management experience is ideal, but not required.
Approximately 10 hours/week consistently for the next 6+ months (ideally 12 months or longer)
In addition to playing a critical role in enabling the climate talent transition, you will get to:
In short, you will lead a successful team of researchers and data analysts. In practice, this means you will:
We are looking for someone with significant experience dealing with quantitative research and project management; people management experience is ideal, but not required. This role is ideal for someone who has the time and energy to manage a volunteer team for a substantial period of time (6 months at a minimum, ideally 12 months or longer).
Yay! We’re excited to learn more about you. Please fill out this application form to tell us about your skills and interests in volunteering with our awesome team. If you are selected for an interview, our team will be in touch in 1-2 weeks.
Work on Climate (WoCl) is a leading non-profit focused on building the workforce to solve climate change equitably and justly. You probably know us for our online community that has helped thousands of people find jobs and start companies, highlighted in most major business press, from Fast Company to New York Times. However, our work goes even farther, seeking to mobilize the entire workforce as a force for system-wide change.
Being part of our volunteer team means more than just joining a community. It’s an invitation to create real-world impact by confronting urgent climate challenges with the skilled minds ready to solve them. Together, we’re bridging the talent gap to build the climate-focused economy we envision.
What We Need: We’re currently looking for a Co-Team Lead to join the People and Operations team and work closely with the current Team Lead for a few months before transitioning into the primary Team Lead role. This co-lead model ensures a smooth handoff of responsibilities, shared decision-making, and long-term continuity. When the time comes for you to step away, you’ll follow the same model—bringing on a new co-lead and mentoring them into the role. If you’re energized by team leadership, people-centered systems, and building a strong, inclusive volunteer culture, we’d love to hear from you.
About the team The People Operations team focuses on putting the volunteers first by humanizing impersonal systems and continuously improving volunteer engagement, development, and retention. We are responsible for creating a culture and environment that makes volunteers feel happy and proud to contribute to our organization. We are all very passionate about climate and making a difference at Work on Climate! Today, our team is 11 total members geo-located in the USA and the UK. Our standard meeting schedule time is on Tuesdays at 11:30 am PST.
Role Summary A volunteer recruiter is responsible for identifying and engaging potential volunteers and matching them with suitable opportunities within our organization.
5 hours/week consistently for the next 6+ months (We’d like a minimum of 6 months, and love it when volunteers stay on longer)
Develop and implement a volunteer recruitment strategy that supports the organization’s mission and goals.
In addition to these responsibilities, our volunteer recruiter should have:
Yay! We’re excited to learn more about you. Please fill out [this application form] to tell us about your skills and interests in volunteering with our awesome team. Our team will be in touch within a week or so after your submission.