About 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.
About the team
The People Operations team focuses on putting the volunteers first by humanizing impersonal systems and continuously improving volunteer engagement, recruitment, 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 passionate about climate and making a difference at Work on Climate! Today, our team totals 7 members geo-located in the USA and the UK. Our standard meeting schedule time is on Tuesdays at 11:30am PST.
Role Summary
As an Operations Specialist at Work on Climate, you’ll work closely with our Community Programs Manager to use automations to optimize systems and processes for the entire organization as well as individual teams. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong analytical thinking with a passion for creating scalable solutions that enhance volunteer and member experiences.
Time commitment
What’s in it for me?
In addition to playing a critical role in enabling the climate talent transition, you will get to:
As our Operations Specialist, you’ll be the systems champion for the entire organization, designing and implementing workflows that streamline processes for individual teams as well the organization as a whole. You’ll create Zapier automations to connect our various platforms, refine standardized Asana templates, strategically connect Notion databases, and create documentation for fellow volunteers on effective tool usage.
Your work will directly support our OKRs around volunteer retention by reducing friction in our processes, connecting people to the resources they need, and enabling our teams to focus on their goals and tangible outcomes.
Specific responsibilities include:
What skills and commitment do I need?
You will need to be highly organized and have basic management skills;
Common Challenges
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.
About 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.
About the team
The People Operations team focuses on putting the volunteers first by humanizing impersonal systems and continuously improving volunteer engagement, recruitment, development, and retention. We are…
Please apply through the link directly in the advert or on the Career's page that has been shared above. On the Career's page, you can also view other volunteer opportunities to see if any others look to be of interest to you.
Please apply through the link directly in the advert or on the Career's page that has been shared above. On the Career's page, you can also view other volunteer opportunities to see if…