Climate Education Site Manager – Impact Program (United States)

Organization: Future Climate Collective (FCC)

Position Type: Part-Time Contract (~5 hours/week)

Compensation: $36 / hour

Project Period: November 2026 – June 2027

Location: Portland, OR Metro Area (In-Person Required)

Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Future Climate Collective will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Overview

Future Climate Collective is seeking a Portland-based Climate Education Site Manager (~5 hrs/week, $36/hr) to lead on-the-ground support and program tracking for our Impact Program from November 2026 through June 2027 .

This role serves as the physical link between Future Climate Collective, Portland Public Schools (PPS) , and the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) . You will conduct in-person visits to partner schools across Portland, facilitate weekly check-ins with undergraduate fellows, and support educators and mentors as students develop real-world school climate projects.

Core Responsibilities

• School Site Visits & Event Support (1.5 hrs/week): Conduct regular in-person site visits to partner schools across Portland to monitor student climate projects, support educator and fellow teams, and assist with on-site logistics for end-of-year school showcase events.
• Fellow Coordination & Weekly Meetings (2 hrs/week): Facilitate weekly check-ins with undergraduate climate fellows, track project milestones in our project management software, and troubleshoot implementation challenges.
• Partner Communication (1 hr/week): Maintain direct communication among FCC staff, PPS school leads, PCEF representatives, and climate professional mentors. Keep project roadmaps and action items updated.
• Climate Program Evaluation (0.5 hr/week): Administer student pre/post climate surveys, collect educator feedback during site visits, and compile metrics with Director of Innovation Steven Weiner for the Final Impact Report.

Core Deliverables

• Completed School Site Visit Logs & On-Site Support
• Weekly Fellow Meeting Agendas & Progress Tracking
• On-Site Coordination of School Showcase Events
• Pre/Post Survey Administration & Final Program Impact Report

Qualifications and Requirements

• Local Presence: Must reside in the Portland metro area with reliable transportation for weekly in-person site visits to Portland Public Schools. (Remote candidates will not be considered.)
• Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
• Experience: 3+ years in project coordination, climate education, school-based programs, or community organizing.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for working in person with school administrators, teachers, undergraduate fellows, and students.
• Mission Alignment: Deep commitment to climate education, student leadership, civic engagement, and public school equity.