The Role
Job Mission
As the Climate Impact Coordinator, you will be instrumental in driving Terraformation’s mission to combat climate change through impactful natural solutions. Reporting to the Head of Climate Impact, Hawaiʻi, you will support project acquisition, develop strategic programs, secure critical funding, and engage with communities. Your work will directly contribute to advancing forest restoration and ecosystem resilience in Hawaiʻi.
This role is ideal for a self-starter with a passion for nature-based solutions, a knack for relationship-building, and a deep commitment to restoring natural ecosystems.
Being passionate about solving climate change and understanding the critical role of natural climate solutions in sequestering carbon and restoring the balance between humans and the environment will make this position thrive and ensure team success.
Join our team and contribute to creating a sustainable future for our planet!
Salary: $55,0000 - $85,000, plus equity (depending on location and experience)
Job Type: Full time / 40hrs a week
Location: We are preferably looking for someone based in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Island, so they can be able to work in person with the team (Hybrid Style). We are open to hiring someone based on Oahu as well.
Responsibilities
- Revenue Growth Support: Assist the Head of Climate Impact Hawaiʻi in achieving the team’s $5M annual revenue target through effective marketing and sales initiatives.
- Project Development: Provide comprehensive marketing and sales support for new restoration projects on Hawaiʻi Island and beyond.
- Sales and Marketing Collateral: Develop high-quality collateral for sales, consulting, and services with the Head of Climate Impact and our marketing team to boost visibility and revenue.
- Proposal Preparation: Craft compelling pitches and proposals for custom projects tailored to client needs.
- Digital Presence Management: Update and enhance the Terraformation Hawaiʻi web page to attract inbound leads for consulting services, and new project opportunities.
- Funding Strategies: Assist in developing sustainable funding programs and securing financial resources for restoration projects.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and sustain relationships with stakeholders, local communities, and key partners through strategic outreach.
- Event Coordination: Collaborate with the Head of Climate Impact Hawaiʻi to coordinate Terraformation events, community outreach, and public relations efforts.
- Project Identification: Identify opportunities for new restoration initiatives across Hawaiʻi.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in fundraising, sales, or business development.
- Proven track record in sales strategies, marketing campaigns, and lead generation.
- Demonstrated experience working with large trusts, foundations, donors, and/or investors.
Preferred Qualifications
- Skilled in grant writing, securing RFPs, and navigating government funding opportunities.
- Confident and effective public speaker, comfortable with diverse audiences.
- Knowledge of forestry, biodiversity, and/or ecosystem restoration techniques.
About Terraformation
Terraformation is committed to addressing climate change through the power of native forest restoration. Our portfolio of high-quality projects is designed to restore forests that will remove high quantities of carbon, renew ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, and create sustainable long-term community income and benefits. Our project teams have planted over one million biodiverse and native trees, stored 131 million seeds, supported 19 forestry projects, and created over 700 jobs through reforestation efforts worldwide.
Our innovative approach not only equips local forestry teams with training, technology, and access to capital, but also empowers businesses to be a part of the solution to climate change. By investing in our projects, businesses can directly address climate change, offset carbon emissions, meet net zero commitments, and enhance corporate sustainability initiatives.
Terraformation’s mission-driven global team, which includes experts in forest science, carbon markets, operations management, and business development, demonstrates how diverse backgrounds drive innovation and create significant impact.
Learn more at terraformation.com
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where relevant.
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The Company
What We Do
Restoring the world's forests to build thriving communities and help solve climate change. Grow the future.
