Senior Associate

California Environmental Associates (CEA) seeks to transform markets, business practices, regulations and policies to create economic incentives that will yield positive environmental outcomes. Since 1984, California Environmental Associates (CEA) has provided businesses and public institutions with a range of environmental management, regulatory compliance, and sustainable business solutions.

CEA works closely with several non-profit programs, including the Conservation and Community Investment Forum (CCIF), which is dedicated to furthering private sector approaches to biodiversity conservation.

Please see www.ceaconsulting.com and www.cciforum.org for an in-depth description of our services and philosophy.

Position Overview:

The successful applicant will serve as an engagement manager, responsible for the day-to-day management of large and complex consulting engagements for clients such as major philanthropic foundations, environmental NGOs, bi/multi-lateral agencies, and corporations. 

The work typically deals with complex issues pertaining to using private sector tools and strategies in the service of the environment - including cap and trade systems, certification systems, complex conservation finance transactions, etc.  The work environment is informal, intensive, and requires, at times, extensive travel.

Responsibilities will include:

• Proposal development
• Problem structuring, including work planning, issues analysis, process planning, etc.
• Management of large integrated consultant/client project teams
• Complex quantitative (financial and natural science) and qualitative analysis
• Management of client interactions
• Internal research and knowledge development

Required Qualifications:  

• A deep commitment to the conservation-related mission of CEA and CCIF;
• A master's degree from a major university, preferably in a field requiring complex analytical/quantitative methods and skills;
• At least four years experience as an associate with a major business consultancy, investment bank, corporation or NGO organization; minimum of 2 years leading project teams;
• A history of involvement in analytically complex projects;
• Strong Excel modeling skills;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi-task; and
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with senior management.

SALARY:  Salary and benefits are competitive and dependent on qualifications. Please email documents as attachments.  Please, no phone calls.

To Apply:

Please email or mail cover letter and resume.                                               

Melissa B. Clack 
California Environmental Associates 
423 Washington Street, Third Floor 
San Francisco, CA 94111