Jobs

IMT currently has the following open positions:

 

Director of Corporate and Individual Giving

 

Status: Full Time Exempt, Salaried

Salary: $125,000 – $135,000, paid monthly

Working Conditions: Full-Time Remote, 35hrs/wk, Occasional Domestic Travel, Technical Setup Provided (Laptop, Monitor, Accessories)

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, Paid Time Off, Matching IRA Contributions, Professional Development Assistance

Reports to: Managing Director of Advancement

Member of the Development team. Currently includes Managing Director of Advancement and Senior Manager of Foundation Giving

 

Position Description 

The Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to equitably decarbonize buildings in this decade to improve the livability of our communities. Our partnerships with local communities, government leaders, and businesses provide unique insights into how to make this vision a reality. 

IMT seeks a dynamic, outgoing, results-oriented individual to lead and implement an organization-wide strategy to grow our corporate and individual giving programs. We seek a self-starter able to build upon and manage our current initiatives and processes. They will work closely with the growing number of corporations interested in IMT’s mission, joining IMT program staff at the forefront of market-based solutions to today’s climate and energy challenges. In addition, the successful candidate will have extensive experience building strong relationships in the buildings or energy sector.

The Director of Corporate and Individual Giving leads IMT’s efforts in corporate and individual donor prospecting, sponsorship, membership, tracking and related support in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan. This position also works strategically with the program teams to identify opportunities for projects, events and other means of corporate and individual donor engagement. The Director supports the IMT Executive Director in corporate and individual donor outreach. The position reports to the Managing Director of Advancement.

Responsibilities 

Corporate Partnership Development and Management (70%)

Partnership Cultivation and Management: 

  • Research and identify prospective partners who are aligned with the organization’s mission and programs. Work with Program Directors to identify specific prospects through existing connections and other sources, and match program goals with opportunities.
  • Actively cultivate and manage corporate relationships through dedicated sponsorship activities including events and projects, as well as general corporate contributions for IMT. Provide regular updates and reports on the impact of their contributions.
  • Staff IMT’s Executive Director; prepare and present briefing materials; and assist with the stewardship of the Executive Director’s corporate outreach, travel, and meetings.
  • Work with Team Leaders to research conferences and events for prospective IMT participation; prepare and debrief staff.
  • Maintain corporate funding, partnership, conference, and event records and a calendar of related deadlines and reports.
  • Work with IMT finance staff to coordinate budget development and financial reports.

Fundraising Campaigns and Events:

  • Plan and execute corporate giving campaigns and fundraising events in collaboration with the program teams.
  • Coordinate sponsorship opportunities and ensure the fulfillment of benefits for corporate donors.
  • Collaborate with the communications team to create compelling fundraising materials and collateral to support corporate giving initiatives.
  • Prepare and submit grant proposals and funding applications to corporate foundations and giving programs.

Employee Engagement Programs:

  • Develop and manage employee giving programs, including workplace giving, matching gift programs, and volunteer opportunities.

Impact Assessment and Reporting:

  • Monitor and evaluate the impact of corporate giving initiatives.
  • Prepare regular reports and presentations to share outcomes and progress with internal stakeholders and corporate partners.

Individual Giving Cultivation and Management (30%)

  • Develop, manage and maintain a portfolio of individual donors, major gift and planned giving prospects.
  • Develop and execute strategies to identify, research, cultivate and solicit qualified prospects for major and planned gifts.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with individual donors and prospects, through personal visits and other forms of direct personal contact in accordance with performance targets.
  • Recruits, engages, and manages volunteers and provides them with leadership and direction in support of the cultivation and solicitation of major donors and prospects; coordinates volunteers’ activities to ensure their integration into the organization’s mission.
  • Updates skills regularly to enhance knowledge of major gifts and planned giving trends, best practices and tools. Identify creative and innovative tactics for growth in identified donor communities.
  • Expands and grows donor base.
  • Manage ongoing donor relationships through regular contact, personal visits, communication and follow up.
  • Arranges meetings with donors and prospects for cultivation, stewardship and solicitation.
  • Consistently document key conversations and other pertinent donor information in donor management database.
  • Work with IMT’s Communications team on digital content for donor appeal emails and make recommendations for the timing and parameters of appeals, as well as drafting donor appeal emails and other fundraising materials, as needed.

Qualifications and Skills 

  • 10+ years of experience in a relevant role to include extensive experience working with the buildings and energy sector
  • Has a well-built professional network and a willingness to open doors to new investment opportunities
  • Commitment to advancing social and environmental justice
  • Outstanding interpersonal, organization and time management skills;
  • Ability to take initiative, manage multiple projects, and prioritize effectively;
  • Excellent writing, editing, presentation, and communications skills;
  • Experience communicating the value of policy, research, and market-facing programs to a corporate audience;
  • Demonstrated ability as a closer, converting corporate relationships into meaningful engagements;
  • Demonstrated ability as a self-starter, able to think creatively in establishing the program and to work effectively in a fast-moving, rapidly-developing environment

How to Apply

This is a full-time remote position, with preference for someone based out of the DC, Maryland, or Virginia metro area. Occasional domestic travel to in-person meetings and conferences will be required. The salary range for this position is $125,000-135,000, commensurate with experience. IMT offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability coverage. IMT also offers generous paid time-off.

To apply, please email resume and cover letter to jobs@imt.org. Please write “Director – Corporate and Individual Giving” in the subject line.

Communications Specialist

 

Status: Full Time Exempt, Salaried

Employment period: 2-year term

Salary: $60,000 – $65,000 per year, paid monthly

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Working Conditions: On-site, 35 hrs/wk, Occasional Domestic Travel, Technical Setup Provided (Laptop and Accessories)

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, Paid Time Off, Matching IRA Contributions, Professional Development Assistance

Reports to: IMT’s Associate Director of Utility and Regulatory Strategy, working closely with the Chief of Staff for Louisiana Public Service Commissioner – District 3 

 

Position Description 

The Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) works to  create better buildings that benefit all community members. We work to make the air healthy inside and outside buildings, and to reduce energy bills and pollution. We also seek to  build community wealth and power by including community members in building policy and utility decision making. IMT supports a national transition to a clean, efficient power system that leverages high-performance buildings to achieve equitable grid decarbonization and resilience.

To serve the people of Louisiana and advance access to affordable, reliable, clean energy for all, IMT will be providing on-site advisory staff support for Commissioner Davante Lewis and Commissioner’s Chief of Staff of the Public Service Commission of Louisiana – District 3. IMT seeks a Communications Specialist to keep the community informed of, and engaged in, activities and initiatives happening at the Commission. This will include creating and managing content for digital platforms and working closely with the Commission staff to craft stories and messages that are easily accessible to the public through email, social media, and press engagement. This role will report to IMT’s Associate Director of Utility and Regulatory Strategy, while working closely with Commissioner Davante Lewis and Commissioner’s Chief of Staff. The position is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.   

Responsibilities 

  • Responsible for digital communications strategy and execution across multiple platforms.
  • Draft content on Commission initiatives and impact, including emails, social media posts, press releases, blog posts and other storytelling formats.
  • Work closely with Commissioner staff on promotion plans for published content.
  • Arrange and conduct external interviews and produce associated content as needed.
  • Provide monthly ROI analysis on audience engagement efforts and recommendations for improvement. 
  • Support the promotion, production, and recording of in-person and virtual events hosted by the Commission.

Qualifications and Skills 

  • 3-5 years relevant work experience, including direct content creation experience. Degree in communications, journalism, or a related field a plus.
  • Passion for contributing to climate protection and advancing social and environmental justice
  • Outstanding writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with experience synthesizing complex or technical content into easy-to-digest, compelling content.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including experience interviewing subjects for content
  • Excellent time and project management skills, with experience managing and delivering multiple assignments with varying deadlines
  • Experience ideating content deployment across multiple platforms (blogs, social media, video)
  • Imaginative, creative self-starter
  • Ghostwriting or experience writing in other voices a plus

This position is funded by philanthropic contributions, employed directly by the Institute for Market Transformation, and seated in the Louisiana Public Service Commissioner’s Office for District 3. This position may require travel outside of the Baton Rouge metro area less than 10% of the time. The position is full-time through the end of 2025.

 

The salary range for this position is $60,000 – $65,000, commensurate with experience. IMT offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability coverage. IMT also offers generous paid time-off.

To apply, please email resume, cover letter, and one writing sample (blog post, article, press release, etc.) to jobs@imt.org. Please write “Communications Specialist” in the subject line.

Community Engagement Specialist

 

Status: Full Time Exempt, Salaried

Employment period: 2-year term

Salary: $60,000 – $65,000 per year, paid monthly

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana 

Working Conditions: On-site, 35 hrs/wk, Occasional Domestic Travel, Technical Setup Provided (Laptop and Accessories)

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, Paid Time Off, Matching IRA Contributions, Professional Development Assistance

Reports to: IMT’s Associate Director of Utility and Regulatory Strategy, working closely with the Chief of Staff for Louisiana Public Service Commissioner – District 3 

 

Position Description 

The Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) believes that our buildings have an important role to play in  reducing pollution, protecting our health, and enabling us to thrive. IMT’s community engagement is based upon the principles of the Just Transition, a vision-led, unifying and place-based set of principles, processes, and practices that build economic and political power to shift from an extractive economy to a regenerative economy. 

To serve the people of Louisiana and advance access to affordable, reliable, clean energy for all, IMT will be providing on-site advisory staff support for Commissioner Davante Lewis and Commissioner’s Chief of Staff of the Public Service Commission of Louisiana – District 3. IMT seeks a dynamic individual to engage community members in activities and initiatives happening at the Commission. The Community Engagement Specialist will play a key role in coordinating and attending community events and developing educational materials from the District 3 office. This role will report to IMT’s Associate Director of Utility and Regulatory Strategy, while working closely with Commissioner Davante Lewis and Commissioner’s Chief of Staff. The position is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.   

 

Responsibilities 

  • Coordinate, manage, and attend local community meetings and events
  • Create educational and outreach resources on Commission initiatives  
  • Contribute to the development of messaging campaigns connecting community needs and assets to policy efforts
  • Actively seek and cultivate partnerships with community-based organizations
  • Support the implementation of a strong peer-learning community of organizations and local agencies working at the intersection of climate/environmental justice, infrastructure, and policy
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

 

Qualifications and Skills 

  • Undergraduate degree
  • 3-5 years of relevant work experience, demonstrated success in organizing community events
  • Commitment to advancing social, economic, and climate/environmental justice
  • An understanding and commitment to the principles of equity and inclusion. See Climate Justice Alliance for more information on the Just Transition and multi-sector alliance work.      
  • Highly organized, with an ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Communications background or experience in storytelling in order to amplify community voices 
  • Flexible and comfortable with some ambiguity, and a team player 
  • Values relationships and uplifting community voices

 

This position is funded by philanthropic contributions, employed directly by the Institute for Market Transformation, and seated in the Louisiana Public Service Commissioner’s Office for District 3. This position may require travel outside of the Baton Rouge metro area less than 10% of the time. The position is full-time through the end of 2025.

 

The salary range for this position is $60,000 – $65,000, commensurate with experience. IMT offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability coverage. IMT also offers generous paid time-off.

To apply, please email resume and cover letter to jobs@imt.org. Please write “Community Engagement Specialist” in the subject line.

About the Institute for Market Transformation

The Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) is a trusted, non-partisan nonprofit organization that works to ensure that everyone in the U.S. benefits from high-performing buildings in all facets of their lives. IMT bridges the intersection of business, government, and community priorities to spotlight business practices and advance public policy to improve U.S. buildings. We do this by co-creating and deploying public policy and business practices that drive widespread market action toward improving how we collectively build, design, and operate the spaces where people live, work, learn, connect, and play. To learn more about our work, visit www.imt.org/about.

Headquartered in downtown Washington, DC, we provide a vibrant, collaborative, and flexible workplace that brings together diverse expertise. IMT is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across our organization. We empower our staff to constantly learn while achieving big goals, and have fun along the way.

IMT is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.