Sustainability Programs Coordinator

ABOUT THE CLIMATE REGISTRY

The Climate Registry (TCR) is a nonprofit organization backed by U.S. and Canadian subnational jurisdictions, with nearly 20 years of experience helping corporations, governments, nonprofits, and universities measure and manage their emissions, report credible data, and demonstrate climate leadership. TCR provides tools, guidance, and support for third-party verification and assurance to help organizations meet today's disclosure requirements and build trusted public records.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Sustainability Programs Coordinator supportsorganizations across North America in measuring, reporting, verifying, and disclosing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This entry-level role focuses on Carbon Footprint Registry (CFR) membership and technical contract support, resource development, data analysis, and cross-team collaboration.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sustainability Programs Coordinator reports to the Sustainability Programs Senior Manager and works closely with the Registry Services team and other TCR staff on programs, projects, and member-facing initiatives. This hybrid position is based in Los Angeles with remote work flexibility and potential for local and national travel. This role may support a variety of internal projects and external initiatives with responsibilities evolving based on organizational needs and the successful candidate's skills.

GHG Emissions Reporting and Disclosure Technical Support (50%)

• Monitor and triage incoming Help Desk and Info Desk inquiries, address standard questions, and escalate specialized issues as needed.
• Maintain and update resources and support the development and delivery of member training sessions.
• Assist in developing resources and calculation tools that support reporting, verification, and emissions-related activities.
• Respond to general inquiries about TCR's reporting and verification program by providing clear guidance or routing questions as needed.
• Compile member reporting statistics and support emissions data analysis to inform program insights and reporting.
• Draft and update user guides and instructional materials based on staff direction, ensuring content is clear, accessible, and aligned with current processes.

• Engage proactively with members and other stakeholders to strengthen relationships, understand their needs, and support a positive member experience.
• Contribute to the development of external materials, including capability decks, one-pagers, conference content, and webinar materials, by drafting content, organizing inputs, and coordinating reviews.
• Support webinars by presenting process-oriented content, facilitating logistics, and assisting with member Q&A.
• Support thought-leadership efforts by synthesizing technical, market, and partnership information into clear, accessible content for staff review.
• Assist with the planning and facilitation of educational webinars, monthly member updates, and training resources.

• Support the coordination of events, email communications, training sessions, webinars, workshops, and conference calls.
• Attend in-person staff meetings in TCR's downtown Los Angeles office (currently twice per month).

• Support project activities by gathering and organizing information, coordinating timelines and deliverables, and maintaining documentation and communication across internal teams and external partners.

• Bachelor's Degree in sustainability, environmental science, environmental management, or a related field.
• Experience or interest in GHG accounting, climate change, environmental management, sustainability, water-energy systems, and/or air quality issues.
• At least one year of experience involving data research and collection, technical writing, and stakeholder engagement (internship, academic, or project experience may be considered).
• Strong writing and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and a goal-oriented approach.
• Comfortable communicating and engaging with members and stakeholders in a professional and service-oriented manner.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications.
• U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the U.S.

• Ability to work collaboratively, learn quickly, and maintain high productivity.
• Proactive approach to anticipating organizational, staff, and member needs.
• Adaptability in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated passion for mitigating climate change.