Context 

The Center for Green Market Activation™ (GMA) is a US-based, globally-focused nonprofit that was launched in June of 2024. Through innovative creative procurement approaches and demand aggregating buyers’ alliances, GMA catalyzes and scales the uptake of low- and zero-carbon goods and services in the hardest-to-abate sectors. GMA’s organizational design combines shared expertise and infrastructure with sector-specific programs. By consolidating a range of value chain mitigation initiatives under a single non-profit umbrella, we help companies ramp up their Scope 3 mitigation quickly, starting in one sector and easily moving into another. 

GMA seeks employees committed to addressing the climate crisis, who are highly entrepreneurial, with strong people skills, and an ability to learn new, technical subject matter and speak to it with authority. We are entering a phase of rapid growth and are seeking a Membership & Recruitment Associate or Senior Associate (experience-dependent) to support and execute a proactive membership growth strategy across sectors. 

Our motto is “Getting more done, together” so we only seek employees who love working collaboratively and are focused on implementation over perfection. 

Work/Life Balance 

GMA takes work/life balance very seriously. Outside of stakeholder meetings, we will be as flexible as possible on work hours to meet your particular home life needs. Staff will be expected to work an average of 8 hours/day. 

Location 

Remote, contiguous United States (no AK or HI due to time zone). Applicant must currently live in and have the right to work in the United States.   

Key Responsibilities and Qualifications 

The Senior Associate/Associate for Membership and Recruitment supports the execution of GMA’s membership growth efforts through pipeline management, analytics, materials development, and operational coordination. This role plays a critical strategic support function by translating growth priorities into concrete actions and systems. 

The Associate works across programs to ensure recruitment processes run smoothly, prospects are tracked effectively, and engagement activities are well-coordinated. This position is ideal for a highly organized, analytical professional interested in growth strategy, market transformation, and nonprofit operations. They are well-suited to collaborate in high-functioning teams and have a positive, get-to-yes mentality. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Pipeline Management and Growth Execution 

• Maintain and analyze the cross-sector prospect pipeline 

• Track outreach progress, conversion rates, and engagement metrics 

• Prepare pipeline reports and insights for leadership decision-making 

• Support prioritization of prospects based on strategic criteria 

Recruitment Operations and Coordination: 

• Coordinate outreach campaigns, introductory calls, and follow-ups in close collaboration with program teams 

• Manage onboarding workflows and documentation 

• Support scheduling and logistics for membership meetings and events 

• Ensure consistent communication with prospective and new members 

Materials and Communications Support: 

• Develop and maintain recruitment materials, decks, briefs, and one-pagers 

• Customize materials for different sectors or audiences 

• Support development of value proposition content 

Data, Systems and Process Management: 

• Maintain CRM data quality and reporting dashboards 

• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements 

• Help implement new tools or workflows to support growth 

Skills and Qualifications 

Required: 

• 2+ years of experience in consulting, nonprofit operations, business development support, or program coordination 

• Strong organizational and project management skills with keen attention to detail 

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and prioritize workload effectively 

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with diverse teams 

• Interest in sustainability, climate action, or nonprofit administration. 

Preferred: 

• Experience with CRM systems or donor management platforms 

• Experience in sustainability, climate, or corporate engagement 

• Experience developing presentations or external materials 

• Familiarity with event coordination or stakeholder engagement 

Salary and Benefits 

• Salary $76,000 – $140,000 dependent on qualifications and geographical location   

• Eligibility for 15%+ year-end bonus   

• Full health, vision and dental insurance coverage for employee and 50% coverage for all dependents   

• 6% matching 401k   

• Unlimited PTO   

• Paid day off for all US Federal holidays, the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Years   

• Unlimited sick days (doctors notice required in extreme situations)   

• 3 months paid parental leave 

Applications submitted by May 29th will be given priority consideration. Applications submitted after May 29th will be considered on a rolling basis. 

The Center for Green Market Activation is committed to equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, 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.   

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Context 

The Center for Green Market Activation™ (GMA) is a US-based, globally-focused nonprofit that was launched in June of 2024. Through innovative creative procurement approaches and demand aggregating buyers’ alliances, GMA catalyzes and scales the uptake of low- and zero-carbon goods and services in the hardest-to-abate sectors. GMA’s organizational design combines shared expertise and infrastructure with sector-specific programs. By consolidating a range of value chain mitigation initiatives under a single non-profit umbrella, we help companies ramp up their Scope 3 mitigation quickly, starting in one sector and easily moving into another. 

GMA seeks employees committed to addressing the climate crisis, who are highly entrepreneurial, with strong people skills, and an ability to learn new, technical subject matter and speak to it with authority. We are entering a phase of rapid growth and are seeking a Membership & Recruitment Director or Senior Manager (experience-dependent) to help build, execute and oversee a proactive membership growth strategy across sectors. 

Our motto is “Getting more done, together” so we only seek employees who love working collaboratively and are focused on implementation over perfection. 

Work/Life Balance 

GMA takes work/life balance very seriously. Outside of stakeholder meetings, we will be as flexible as possible on work hours to meet your particular home life needs. Staff will be expected to work an average of 8 hours/day. 

Location 

Remote, contiguous United States (no AK or HI due to time zone). Applicant must currently live in and have the right to work in the United States.   

Role Overview 

The Director/Senior Manager of Membership & Recruitment Strategy leads the design and execution of GMA’s cross-sector membership growth strategy. This role owns the organization-wide approach to recruitment, engagement, retention, and expansion across programs, working closely with program leadership to translate sector priorities into a cohesive pipeline strategy. 

This is a highly strategic, externally facing role responsible for setting targets, shaping value propositions, identifying priority recruitment segments, and building systems that enable sustainable growth. The Director ensures consistency across programs while allowing flexibility for sector-specific needs. 

The role combines strategy, external engagement and organizational leadership, and reports to the Chief Strategy & External Affairs Officer. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Membership Growth Strategy: 

• Develop and own GMA’s cross-sector membership growth strategy aligned with organizational priorities and revenue goals 

• Establish annual targets, forecasts, and performance metrics across programs 

• Identify priority industries, geographies, and buyer segments for expansion 

• Advise program teams on recruitment strategy and positioning 

Pipeline Ownership 

• Oversee the organization-wide prospect pipeline and prioritization approach 

• Lead high-stakes recruitment conversations and partner with program leads on outreach strategy and prospect engagement 

• Cultivate relationships with senior external stakeholders and potential anchor members 

• Represent GMA in external forums, conferences, and strategic meetings 

Membership Experience & Retention: 

• Define onboarding frameworks and retention approaches across programs 

• Identify opportunities for cross-sector participation and deeper engagement 

• Ensure membership delivers clear value aligned with organizational mission 

Development & Fundraising Alignment: 

• Coordinate with the development team to align corporate membership growth with philanthropic strategy 

• Support corporate sponsorship cultivation where appropriate 

• Maintain accurate tracking of membership-related revenue projections 

Systems and Infrastructure: 

• Establish scalable recruitment processes, workflows, and reporting systems 

• Oversee CRM strategy and data integrity standards 

• Provide guidance to junior staff supporting execution 

Skills and Qualifications 

Required: 

• 8–12+ years in business development, strategy consulting, corporate engagement, or nonprofit growth roles 

• Demonstrated experience building and leading growth strategies 

• Strong executive presence and external relationship skills 

• Ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels 

• Comfort and experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment 

• Demonstrated commitment to or strong interest in climate action, sustainability, and accelerating the deployment of low- and zero-carbon solutions 

Preferred: 

• Experience in climate, sustainability, or corporate ESG 

• Familiarity with buyers alliances or demand aggregation models 

• Experience supporting multi-program or matrixed organizations 

Salary and Benefits 

• Salary $108,000 – $200,000 dependent on qualifications and geographical location   

• Eligibility for 20%+ year-end bonus   

• Full health, vision and dental insurance coverage for employee and 50% coverage for all dependents   

• 6% matching 401k   

• Unlimited PTO   

• Paid day off for all US Federal holidays, the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Years   

• Unlimited sick days (doctors notice required in extreme situations)   

• 3 months paid parental leave

Applications submitted by May 29th will be given priority consideration. Applications submitted after May 29th will be considered on a rolling basis. 

The Center for Green Market Activation is committed to equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, 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.   

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Context: 

The Center for Green Market Activation™ (GMA) is a US-based, globally-focused nonprofit that was launched in Spring of 2024. Through innovative book-and-claim systems, new and creative procurement approaches, and demand aggregating buyers’ alliances, GMA catalyzes and scales the uptake of low- and zero-carbon goods and services in the hardest-to-abate sectors. GMA’s organizational design combines shared expertise and infrastructure with sector-specific programs. By consolidating a range of value chain mitigation initiatives under a single non-profit umbrella, we will help companies ramp up their Scope 3 mitigation quickly, starting in one sector and easily moving into another.  

GMA seeks employees committed to addressing the climate crisis, who are highly entrepreneurial, with strong people skills, and an ability to learn new, technical subject matter and speak to it with authority. Our motto is “Getting more done, together” so we only seek employees who love working collaboratively and are focused on implementation over perfection.  

The GMA internship program offers motivated graduate students and recent graduates the chance to gain hands-on experience in climate solutions while working alongside a dynamic and innovative team (non-traditional applicants are accepted for non-programmatic roles). Interns play a meaningful role in advancing projects that shape the future of decarbonization.  Descriptions for all internship opportunities are as follows – please scroll to view.

Available Internship Tracks

• Aviation
• Trucking
• Cement and Concrete Program
• Chemicals Program
• AIM Platform (Standards & Guidance)
• Communications & Marketing 

Who We’re Looking For 

We seek interns who are passionate about addressing the climate crisis, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to real-world solutions. Strong communication, research, and collaboration skills are a plus. 

Seasonal Intern Opportunities 

Internships have the potential for extension. 

• Summer Internships: Jun–Aug | Up to 40 hours/week, depending on role
• Fall Internships: Sept–Dec | 10–20 hours/week 
• Winter/Spring Internships: Jan–May | 10–20 hours/week
   

Work Requirements:  

• Must have a dedicated workspace to accommodate 100% remote environment with quality internet that supports video calls and O365  

• Must reside in approved U.S. states (CA, CO, DC, GA, MA, MD, MN, NH, NJ, NY, OR, TX, WA)  

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.  

• Must have a working laptop that can access O365 email and files through a browser and support video calls 

Application Deadlines: 

• Fall Internships: applications accepted previous April/May
• Winter/Spring Internships: applications accepted previous Aug/Sept 

To Apply: 

Please submit your cover letter and resume by clicking “apply now” at the end of this job posting. When completing the application submission form please indicate within the message what internship(s) you are applying for.  If you encounter challenges submitting through the form, please email your materials with the requested information in the subject line to careers@gmacenter.org. 

SABA Program Intern 

Focuses on accelerating the uptake of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) certificates through supporting one of SABA’s procurement tracks. 

• Responsibilities include supporting procurement design, demand generation (including buyer outreach and creation of promotional materials), supplier engagement, assisting with bid review and RFP logistics, and procurement platform management. 

• Required skills include a relevant degree (e.g., engineering, environmental science, economics, policy), commitment to climate, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and an interest in clean fuels and book and claim. Preferred skills include GHG Protocol knowledge, corporate GHG inventories, Scope 3 emissions accounting, and experience with EACs/registries, procurement/RFPs, or stakeholder processes. 

Trucking Program Intern 

•  Focuses on accelerating decarbonization of the trucking sector by driving investment in and adoption of zero-emission (ZE) heavy-duty vehicles. 

•  Responsibilities include preparing communications, managing stakeholder relationships, analyzing RFP bids, modeling total cost of ownership, and researching transportation policies. 

•  Required skills include a degree relevant to the program, commitment to climate, strong communication skills, and an interest in GHG accounting. Preferred skills include transportation/logistics experience, GHG Protocol knowledge, Scope 3 emissions accounting, and experience with EACs or procurement. 

Cement and Concrete Program Intern

• Involves a partnership with RMI to decarbonize cement and concrete emissions through a standardized book-and-claim system and demand aggregation via a buyers’ alliance. 

• Responsibilities include research and analysis on  market trends, supporting procurement of EACs (assisting with bid review), buyer engagement (including drafting meeting materials and promotional materials), and assisting with supplier engagement. 

• Required skills include a relevant degree (e.g., engineering, sustainable design, environmental science, finance, policy), climate commitment, strong communication skills, and an interest in GHG accounting. Preferred skills include GHG Protocol knowledge, corporate GHG inventories, Scope 3 emissions accounting, procurement experience, and experience with book and claim or stakeholder processes. 

Chemicals Program Intern 

• Focuses on establishing decarbonization strategies for the chemicals industry, partnering with RMI on petrochemical-derived plastics and ammonia-based fertilizers. 

• Responsibilities include primary and secondary research on chemical production processes and climate solutions, developing a framework book-and-claim system, drafting communications, and managing stakeholder recruitment. 

• Required skills include a relevant degree (e.g., chemical engineering, environmental science), climate commitment, strong communication skills, and an interest in technical sustainability topics. Preferred skills include GHG Protocol knowledge, corporate GHG inventories, Scope 3 emissions accounting, and experience with EACs or stakeholder processes. 

AIM Platform (Standard and Guidance) Intern 

• Works with Gold Standard and C2ES to develop a credible approach to accounting, reporting, and claiming value chain-aligned mitigation activities not currently in GHG Protocol-aligned Scope 3 inventories. 

• Responsibilities include summarizing stakeholder feedback, drafting technical content for the AIM Platform Standard and Guidance, researching carbon accounting, preparing presentations, and managing pilot testing. 

• Required skills include a relevant degree (e.g., economics, policy), climate commitment, strong communication skills, and an interest in GHG accounting. Preferred skills include GHG Protocol knowledge, corporate GHG inventories, Scope 3 emissions accounting, and experience with EACs or stakeholder processes.
   

Communications & Marketing Intern 

• Works with the Communications Manager and program teams, with flexibility based on expertise. 

• Responsibilities for summer internships will focus on graphic design for social media, events, and digital platforms with additional responsibilities to include events preparation, research projects, short form editorial content development, email campaign support, and database management. Candidates are expected to have experience with at least 50% of these responsibilities with a strong preference for graphic design skills and experience. 

• Required skills include at least three years of progress towards a relevant degree (e.g., Communications/Public Relations, Marketing, Graphic Design or other creative discipline), climate commitment, strong writing and oral communications skills, and a collaborative self-starter attitude. 

 

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