Evidence and Learning Officer - Sequoia Climate Foundation at Another Source in Irvine, California

Job Description:

Another Source’s client, Sequoia Climate Foundation, is recruiting an Evidence and Learning Officer to join their team in Irvine, CA. This is a hybrid role with the opportunity work remotely a couple days per week.  

About Sequoia Climate Foundation:  

Sequoia Climate Foundation is a private foundation based in Irvine, California. Founded in 2020, Sequoia Climate Foundation was established in response to the scope, pace, and complexity of the climate crisis, recognizing the need for targeted, high-impact philanthropy. Our grantmaking strategy leverages climate science to accelerate the energy transition across various geographies and sectors, focusing on those most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and future generations who need decisive action today. 

Sequoia Climate Foundation is a climate philanthropy that believes in a world powered by clean energy, where all people are protected by policies that have averted the worst effects of climate change. We support bold strategies and efforts that will have both near-term impact and the greatest probability of long-term success. We believe that solving climate change requires the adoption of ambitious, evidence-based policy solutions that transform markets, advance clean technology, and lead to large‐scale change. 

At Sequoia Climate Foundation, we prioritize the well-being and financial security of our team members with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family: 

• Healthcare Coverage: Sequoia Climate Foundation covers 100% of healthcare premiums for employees and 80% for dependents under our highest-tier plan. 

• Retirement Plan: We contribute 14% of your salary into a retirement account, with immediate vesting and no employee contribution required. 

• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA): Receive up to $2,000 (individual) or $4,000 (family) annually to offset deductible expenses. 

• Paid Time Off: 20 days of PTO per year, with a rollover cap of 30 days, plus 6 sick days and 12 paid holidays. 

• Work & Well-being Stipend: Enjoy a $250 monthly stipend to cover remote work costs or support well-being activities. 

Sequoia Climate Foundation is committed to fostering a work environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally. 

The salary range for this role is budgeted at $129,000 - $142,000 annually.  

Learn more about SCF: https://sequoiaclimate.org/who-we-are/ 

About the role:   

The Evidence and Learning Officer supports Sequoia’s organizational learning practices, helping to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.  They provide support to implement structured reflection processes, and provide relevant capacity building on evidence and learning practices to Sequoia staff and partners.  The Evidence and Learning Officer provides substantive reviews to support grantmaking in multiple portfolios. They are additionally responsible for managing the workflow of the Evidence and Learning (E&L) team, ensuring alignment with priorities and deadlines, and serving as the central point of contact for project management activities. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Supporting Sequoia’s organizational learning practices [50%] 

• Support the synthesis of complex information, research findings, and data into insights ahead of routine reflection and learning sessions, and in support of key organizational products (e.g., quarterly insights documents, annual reflection documents).   

• Provides and communicates insights on relevant global, national or sectoral trends verbally or in writing on the basis of careful synthesis.   

• Supports implementation of structured processes for reflection and  evidence-based briefings within Sequoia and with external partners, oriented toward distilling actionable insights that maximize climate impact.   

• Convenes Sequoia’s monthly learning series, with a thoughtful series of short and long-form topics that (a) foster cross-organizational learning,  and (b) reflect and reinforce Sequoia’s organizational culture.   

• In collaboration with others in the Evidence and Learning team,  fosters a culture of iterative experimentation and learning among Sequoia staff and our partner organizations.   

• Supports project and program Management [30%]   

• Supports and manages the workflow of the Evidence and Learning (E&L) team and assists the Chief Evidence and Learning Officer in aligning time with top priorities, deadlines, and decisions to maximize execution. 

• Serve as a central point of contact for day-to-day project management on the Evidence and Learning team to ensure clear coordination and communication, including tracking project milestones, progress and timelines.    

•  Support grantmaking [20%] 

• Embedded within two of Sequoia’s programmatic teams to support outcome, objective and milestone reviews for those grantmaking portfolios, provide targeted support to their grantees on E&L related topics, and act as Evidence and Learning’s primary point of contact with that team. 

• Performs other duties as required. 

Minimum qualifications:  

• Advanced degree in policy, science, engineering, or mathematics required. 

• A minimum of three years working in climate policy,  climate philanthropy , or a related field is required. 

• Demonstrated experience with synthesizing and translating technical content into actionable insights delivered verbally or writing or verbally required. 

• Demonstrated experience with project management and coordination across a team required.  

Preferred qualifications:  

• Knowledge of learning and reflection practices preferred.   

Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.