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Berkeley, CA | United States

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Climate Justice Program Manager - Human Rights Center - School of Law

Position overview Position title: Climate Justice Program Manager
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: . The current base salary range for this position is $70,500-$106,500. 'Off-scale' salaries, which yield compensation that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: Fall 2024

Position duration: One-year term position, with the possibility of renewal.

Application Window
Open date: December 27, 2023

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Monday, Feb 12, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Human Rights Center at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law conducts research on war crimes and other serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights. Using evidence-based methods and innovative technologies, we support efforts to hold perpetrators accountable and to protect vulnerable populations. We also train students and advocates to research, investigate, and document human rights violations and turn this information into effective action. We are guided by the need to listen to and support survivors, test innovative ideas, draw from multiple disciplines, use rigorous methods, and collaborate. We are hiring a Climate Justice Program Manager to help us launch a Climate Justice program at the Human Rights Center.

Responsibilities:

• Complete year-long project to draft white paper with legal and policy recommendations to better protect the health, safety, and economic livelihood of agricultural workers in mandatory wildfire evacuation zones in Sonoma County and throughout California.
  
• Expand the timeline and scope of the year-long project to include a narrative survey of the short and long-term impacts of wildfire smoke and other contaminants to the health of agricultural workers and to include best practice for data collection, storage, and sharing to better protect the rights of agricultural workers.
  
• Help the Climate Justice team set strategy for program growth.
  
• Based on that strategy, play lead role in implementing new projects to protect the rights of humans affected by climate change events and/or assist with at-risk communities with climate adaptation.
  
• Represent the Human Rights Center at climate justice related conferences and events.
  
• Play lead role in developing funding opportunities and developing proposals for additional funding for Climate Justice program.
  Union Contract :
  Health and Retirement :
  Qualifications
  Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
  Candidate must hold an advanced degree or be enrolled in an advanced degree program
  Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
  Candidate must hold an advanced degree at time of start
  Preferred qualifications
  
• Knowledge and background in climate justice related areas.
  
• Experience researching, writing, and speaking on climate justice issues
  
• Prior work experience in the climate justice space.
  
• Network in the climate justice space, among academics, community organizations, government officials, and potential funders.
  Application Requirements
  Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
    
  • Cover Letter
    
  • Writing Sample - Such as a policy brief, comment letter, white paper, article, or equivalent of no more than 10 pages
    
  • Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley. More Information and guidelines .
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  Reference requirements
  
  • 3 required (contact information only)
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  About UC Berkeley
  UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).
  The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
  In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.
  As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
  Job location
  Berkeley, CA
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