Project Development Lead

Position Title: Project Development Lead (Consultant) – Climate Change & Sustainable Homeownership

Reports to: Working Team,  Alan Dukor (SageSure Chief of Staff)

Location: Remote

Hours Per Week: Negotiable

We are working on a new initiative to foster accessible and sustainable homeownership for all Americans by tackling the converging challenges of affordability, climate change, and governance failures. Our initial focus is on creating plans to raise awareness about the impacts of climate change, particularly on homeowners insurance costs and housing affordability. We are seeking an individual to join our small team and spearhead research efforts across various domains to develop a well-informed mission, strategies, and plans from the ground up. Research will focus on climate impact on homeowners, insurance implications, affordability factors, mitigation, and related areas. The ideal candidate will leverage robust data gathering and analysis to help shape evidence-based solutions that address this multifaceted issue.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct research and analysis on the housing landscape, climate impacts, insurance regulations, affordability challenges, property mitigation strategies, and related topics pertaining to sustainable homeownership.
2. Assess the need for this new initiative, identifying gaps, opportunities, and best practices from existing foundations/organizations working on climate risks to housing.
3. Develop a compelling mission statement, vision, and principles highlighting climate education, affordable housing, and evidence-based approaches.
4. Create pitch materials to engage stakeholders, partners, and the community around the focus areas.
5. Conduct interviews with Subject Matter Experts and synthesize insights and learnings.
6. Facilitate ideation with the working team, shaping priorities and action plans. 

Qualifications:

1. Strong research skills with ability to translate research into synthesized insights.
2. Familiarity with sustainability, climate change, housing policy, and related topics.
3. Proficiency in data analysis, report writing, and presentation skills.
4. Relevant education in environmental studies, public policy, urban planning, or related fields preferred.

This is an opportunity to join a highly driven team and play a key leadership role in establishing a new initiative aimed at positively impacting the housing sector through climate risk awareness and affordable housing solutions.