We’re Hiring - Equitable Climate Technology Program Designer [CONTRACT]

Scope of Work:

Develop a small scale culturally responsive technical assistance program tailored to the unique needs of diverse innovators and entrepreneurs for the  Equitable Climate Tech Project. Work will begin with the program designer leading research and program design activities in October. Once the Partnership Manager is hired, the process will evolve into a collaborative effort to ensure alignment across research, program design, partnerships, and monetization strategy.

Duration and Scope

Duration: 6 month assignment 
Compensation: $30,000 (fixed fee for full contract period)
Structure: Independent contractor agreement, paid in installments tied to milestones/deliverables. 

Key Responsibilities

Phase 1: Independent lead 

1.   Onboarding to existing Research and Assessments

•     Document Review of existing materials  

• Review strategic plan, program objectives, impact goals and logic models, and current programs and activities.

•     Needs Assessment

• Identify gaps between current activities and impact goals.

• Review staff and leadership's assessment of program strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis).

•     Environmental Scan:  

• Research relevant social, economic, and policy trends and assess current and potential partners, competitors and gaps/opportunities for VL’s programs to add value to the ecosystem.

Phase 2: Collaborative Development

2.   Program Design and Outcome Mapping  

• Set Clear Objectives:  

• Define specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) objectives for the program.

• Outcome Mapping/ Theory of Change

• Evolve the current logic model to illustrate how program activities lead to desired outcomes.

•     Program Framework:  

• Draft a comprehensive program framework outlining key components, including target participants, core activities, and expected outcomes.

• Incorporate Partnership Manager input on partner alignment and community engagement

3.   Timeline and Resource Allocation 

•     Develop a detailed implementation plan for the pilot phase including

• Activity Plan:  specify program activities with objectives and delivery methods

• Timeline: milestones and deadlines

• Define measurable milestones and metrics aligned with desired impact outcomes

• Develop a detailed timeline for implementation including key activities and milestones

• Resource Allocation: outline a budget including financial, material and partnership resources

4.   Monetization Strategy (Collaborative)

•     Lead exploration of revenue models and identify opportunities to monetize program:  

• Work jointly with OR Partnership Manager to explore potential monetization strategies for earned revenue ex: fee-for-service, corporate partnerships, and social enterprises.

Final Deliverable (Handover Package):

• Comprehensive packet that includes

• Program blueprint/Framework with outcomes and budget.

• Detailed implementation timeline with milestones.

• Documentation of equity and inclusion considerations embedded in the program design.

Proposal Submission:

Interested consultants should submit a proposal that includes:

• A cover letter describing relevant work experience and approach to this scope

• At least two examples of prior program design or similar consulting work 

• A resume/CV with contact information for two references. We will notify you prior to our contacting of any references.

Questions? Please feel free to contact Jacqueline Harvey at  jacqueline.bharvey@vertuelab.org

Timeline

We will begin reviewing proposals on October 3rd, and continue until the contract is awarded. 

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About VertueLab: 

VertueLab is a nonprofit fighting the climate crisis by providing funding and holistic entrepreneurial support to cleantech startups. Through a decade of work, we have proven that our model can accelerate climate solutions that are key to reversing the climate crisis. We were the first in the nation to utilize patient, risk-tolerant, concessionary, and flexible capital to invest in early-stage cleantech startups.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are mission-critical to VertueLab because:

• The root causes of climate change and racism were cultivated in extractive economies and inequitable practices. 

• Communities of Color are often the first and worst impacted by climate change. 

• People closest to the problem often have innovative solutions, but don’t have the capital or connections to fund and launch their innovation. 

Our Values

We envision an equitable and inclusive climate tech economy in the Pacific Northwest, where empowered communities and entrepreneurs create sustainable, place-based solutions that are both scalable and just; creating environmental and economic benefits for all.