Openings (last updated March 2026)
YPCCC conducts scientific research and builds tools that help advance communication science and practice. Our research helps communicators understand public climate change awareness, risk perceptions, policy support, and behavior, and the underlying social, cultural, political, and geographic factors that shape them. We also develop evidence-based communication strategies, tactics, and tools. We partner with governments, media organizations, companies, and civil society organizations across the US and around the world. We’re a team of academics, practitioners, data scientists, and software engineers devoted to the science and practice of effective climate change communication. We are based at the Yale School of the Environment, located in New Haven, Connecticut.
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Managing Director (Chief of Operations)
Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC)
Role Summary
The Managing Director (MD) serves as the senior operational leader and strategic partner to the Director of the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication. Reporting to the Director, the MD oversees operations, administration, communications, and program management, ensuring the effective execution and continued growth of YPCCC’s mission.
The MD provides leadership across budgeting, grants and contracts, human resources, communications, and program delivery, while strengthening internal systems and external partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Growth
- Advance YPCCC’s mission, strategy, and annual goals in close partnership with the Director.
- Provide leadership for the design and delivery of programs, events, fellowships, and partnerships.
- Foster interdisciplinary collaboration across Yale and with external organizations.
- Contribute to fundraising and development efforts, including identifying funding opportunities and preparing proposals and reports.
Operations & Administration
- Lead day‑to‑day operations for a ~$4M annual budget and a team of approximately 22 FTE.
- Oversee budgeting, financial tracking, reporting, and compliance with university policies.
- Manage human resources, including hiring, supervision, performance management, and professional development.
- Ensure effective administrative systems, information systems, and office operations.
- Oversee grant and contract administration from proposal development to final reporting.
Team Leadership & Program Management
- Supervise administrative, operations, and project management staff.
- Promote clear priorities, coordination, and accountability across teams.
- Build and sustain a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven team culture.
Communications & External Engagement
- Provide strategic oversight of YPCCC communications, including digital platforms and public-facing materials.
- Collaborate with Yale School of the Environment and university communications teams to amplify YPCCC research and storytelling.
- Serve as a representative and spokesperson for YPCCC to internal and external audiences.
- Support relationship-building with partners, donors, and climate leaders.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Experience
- Demonstrated leadership in operations, program management, and organizational administration.
- Strong strategic, analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
- Experience with budgeting, fundraising, and grants management.
- Experience in a university, nonprofit, or research environment preferred.
- Experience and/or training in environmental affairs preferred.
- This position is based in New Haven, CT, and requires regular on‑site presence; candidates must reside locally or be willing to relocate.
To apply, go to Yale’s job openings portal.