Contract position for the Program and Advocacy Director: Embodied Carbon

The Massachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN) is a 20-year-old statewide 501(c)3 organization that empowers local advocates to lead climate policy initiatives and actions.

Position Overview

MCAN seeks a contractor to serve as the MCAN Program and Advocacy Director for Embodied Carbon to continue our energy and environmental justice efforts. Reporting to the Board of Directors, this position will spearhead our initiatives to reduce embodied carbon in buildings while promoting environmental justice.

The contract covers work to be completed by the end of 2025 at a price not exceeding $45,000.

• Expand awareness among advocates, local officials, state officials, and reporters about the importance of reducing embodied carbon as part of a holistic approach to building decarbonization
• Accelerate advocacy efforts to advance local and statewide solutions that reduce embodied carbon
• Increase the constituencies in the conversation around embodied carbon by engaging with private sector actors, organized labor, and experts working to advance equitable workforce development

Key Responsibilities

• Lead MCAN's campaign to reduce embodied carbon and advocate for healthy, climate-resilient buildings, with a particular focus on environmental justice communities
• Represent MCAN's embodied carbon initiatives in coalition spaces
• Drive legislative advocacy efforts related to embodied carbon
• Center equity in campaigns and clean energy work
• Develop and maintain relationships with advocates, partner organizations, state agencies, and municipal light boards
• Support community-driven efforts to measure and reduce embodied carbon
• Coordinate with stakeholders across the building and energy sectors

Desired Qualifications

• Four-year degree in energy, building science, or related field; or equivalent professional experience
• Working knowledge of embodied carbon and building science
• Experience in grassroots and community organizing
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Project coordination experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Nationbuilder
• Understanding of climate justice, energy justice, and energy democracy issues in New England
• Knowledge of advanced building codes, strategic municipal procurement, regional grid operations, and MA legislative processes
• Familiarity with building energy modeling and carbon calculation tools
• Demonstrated ability to address equity issues within campaigns
• Strong track record of successful project management

About MCAN

The Massachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN) is a 20-year-old statewide organization that empowers local advocates to lead climate policy initiatives and actions. As a facilitator of municipal-level action among Massachusetts environmental groups, we maintain a powerful and vibrant community of over 65 local chapters, thousands of members, and diverse stakeholders. Our organization collaborates closely with community-based organizations and partners on statewide policy development, local planning, municipal regulations, and decarbonization projects.

Our Commitment

MCAN is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and encourages all interested applicants to apply. It is also committed to ensuring an organizational culture of respect and tolerance that supports a work-life balance for all its employees and contractors.

Position Details

Location: Remote (Massachusetts-based preferred)

Employment Type: Independent Contractor

Compensation: not to exceed $45,000.

Duration: To begin as soon as possible and to be completed by the end of 2025.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and an initial proposal to applications@massclimateaction.net. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.