World Resources Institute | Global Director of Data Lab & other roles | Washington, DC or Remote/Distributed USA |
https://wri.orgWorld Resources Institute (WRI) is a global non-profit, non-governmental organization [501(c)(3)]. Our mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. We were founded in 1982 and are recognized as one of the top environmental and sustainable development non-profits in the world. Our global network extends to over 1000 staff in close to a dozen countries. You may know about some of our signature data initiatives, including Global Forest Watch, Aqueduct, and Resource Watch. You may also have recently heard about our gift from the Bezos Earth Fund to develop a global land and carbon monitoring system as well as work to electrify school buses in the USA.
WRI is always hiring, and may have technical roles that interest you - please see our careers page if you are interested in applying your skills towards a sustainable future for all: https://jobs.jobvite.com/wri/jobs/
One important position that may be of interest to the HN crowd is an opening for our Global Director, Data Lab (job posting: https://jobs.jobvite.com/wri/job/oQKwefw4). From the description:
We seek a Global Director for WRI’s Data Lab with vision, passion, and a deep and broad understanding of the rapidly shifting data technology landscape and how it can be harnessed for good. In this role, you will support WRI’s global programs (Food, Forest, Water, Oceans, Energy, Climate and Cities) and International offices integrate “data for impact” strategies into their theories of change. You will build on existing efforts and ensure that WRI remains a leader in an increasingly crowded and competitive field. Responsibilities include leading the Data Lab’s core team and Institute-wide Impact Council. The Impact Council brings together data technologists from across the institute’s global network to drive good practices in using data to drive impact toward WRI’s mission.