Posting Description
PROGRAM LEAD, CLIMATE, GLOBAL PROGRAMS, MIT Solve, to serve as the program lead for Solve’s climate and sustainability portfolio, overseeing the design and execution of annual Global Challenges and custom challenge programs in partnership with external clients; responsible for shaping challenge strategies, identifying and engaging expert judges, evaluating solutions, and cultivating strong client and stakeholder relationships; serve as Solve’s subject matter expert on climate and sustainability; advances community engagement by building partnerships and representing Solve at key events, convenings, and networks, including across MIT.
For the full job description: https://solve.mit.edu/careers.
MIT Solve believes that achieving a more sustainable and equitable future requires diverse perspectives and bold ideas. Through open calls for innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges, Solve identifies exceptional changemakers from around the globe and connects them with MIT’s network and resources to scale their impact and drive meaningful, lasting change.
This position is full-time (Hybrid: remote and Cambridge, MA)
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree and at least four years of experience in project management, partnerships, business development, or fundraising within social impact, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations; demonstrated knowledge of climate and sustainability issues, with experience in areas such as clean energy, sustainable agriculture, ecosystem restoration, or urban resilience; solid analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, coupled with the ability to navigate complex challenges and identify strategic opportunities; proven ability to build and sustain high-impact relationships, foster cross-functional collaboration, and lead initiatives that advance organizational goals and mission-driven outcomes.
