Climate Resilience Technical Specialist (Great Lakes Region)
Location: Great Lakes Region - MUST be located in Cleveland, Duluth, Milwaukee, or Detroit metro areas
Type: Full-time
Overview: CASE Consultants International is seeking experienced Climate Resilience Technical Advisors to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Resilience Regional Challenge (CRRC). This role involves providing technical advice and assistance to regional collaboratives and projects funded by the CRRC. The goal is to enhance the resilience of coastal communities to extreme weather and climate change impacts through capacity building, regional collaboration, and the implementation of on-the-ground projects.
This full time position will be remotely located in the coastal mid-west Great Lakes region (MN, WI, MI, OH), ideally within easy commuting distance to Cleveland, OH, northern Wisconsin or Duluth, MN (fully remote) and will provide technical assistance to three grantee recipients located in the region. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of, and experience in, the local geography, culture, and coastal issues relevant to the region. Local, regional, and national travel will be required for this position.
Key Responsibilities include:
Become familiar with community resilience efforts in the region
Assist with assessing partners’ needs, including training, data, tools and technical expertise
Engage regularly with Resilience Challenge partners and communities in the region, both in person and virtually
Design and facilitate collaborative meetings for meaningful engagement and peer-to-peer sharing using co-development best practices
Support and participate in national peer-to-peer sharing events for the Resilience Challenge
Provide support to convene partners for planning, design, and implementation of adaptation efforts, especially nature-based solutions, and for sharing lessons learned
Coordinate with OCM’s regional staff and with a network of fellows to provide technical support to the CRRC projects
Develop and present outreach and educational materials around the CRRC projects’ work to showcase success and amplify resilience stories
Connect partners in the region to enhance the efforts of the projects
Recommend and provide appropriate NOAA resources, services, and expertise to partners
Connect CRRC projects and assistance provided (e.g., resource development, relevant training, etc) to other resilience activities that OCM is involved in
Liaise between OCM, CRRC external collaborators and Great Lakes experts to tailor technical support for CRRC partners.
Assist with documenting and communicating Resilience Challenge accomplishments and performance measures
Provide assistance in management and administration of cooperative agreements and grants
Provide assistance with risk and vulnerability assessments
Assist in the gathering, analysis, and communication of socio-economic data
Education, Knowledge, and Skills Required:
Masters and 2 years experience OR Bachelors and 6 years of related experience
Experience engaging at the community-level around climate resilience, planning, and adaptation
Experience convening partners, facilitating meetings and groups, and organizing events to ensure meaningful engagement
Experience applying social science methods to coastal management and resilience challenges, including working with scientific and socio-economic data
Subject-matter expertise on climate adaptation, especially resilience planning, natural floodplain management, nature-based solutions approaches and effectiveness
Strong communication and organizational skills and excellent interpersonal, diplomatic skills
Ability to problem-solve
Self-starter with ability to work in a small team environment or independently without direct day-to-day supervision
Ability to follow standard operating procedures and guidance documentation
Ability to pass a National Agency Check (NACI)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in facilitating strategic planning
Subject-matter expertise in engaging and capacity-building strategies for Tribal and indigenous communities, ideally in the Great Lakes region
Experience engaging urban communities in the Great Lakes region
Experience in training development and/or delivery
Previous knowledge of and experience with Federal award management
Experience developing scientific communication materials for diverse audiences
How to apply:
All interested candidates should complete the Candidate Information form:
https://forms.gle/G7ncwTrwUnEGqkt3A
CASE is a Small Business Administration (SBA)-certified Woman-owned Small Business (WOSB) and HubZone business, headquartered in Asheville, NC, focused on delivering impactful science and technology that help our clients do what they do better. CASE's mission extends beyond merely providing information — it is about delivering environmental intelligence that empowers our clients to make evidence-based decisions, fostering resilience, and actively contributing to a sustainable and responsible future.
We seek and hire talented people who are passionate about our planet and the communities that depend on it. In addition to offering competitive pay and benefits, we foster a dynamic, inclusive, and collegial company culture where diverse perspectives are valued and where employees and consultants are empowered to thrive professionally and personally.
Our comprehensive compensation packages include company-sponsored healthcare (medical, dental, and vision); paid leave; a retirement plan; training and professional development opportunities; remote and flexible work arrangements; performance-based raises and bonuses; and additional benefits designed to support work–life balance and long-term career growth
CASE is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and cultivating talented professionals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives and a diverse, inclusive workplace in which our employees thrive. We consider all qualified applicants equitably without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information as per https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.
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