The Center for Climate and Security (CCS), an institute of the Council on Strategic Risks (CSR), is seeking contract support from a candidate with a knack for project management and event planning, familiarity with the US policymaking landscape, and an interest in climate change and security. The consultant will support a variety of multidisciplinary climate security events and projects.

 These projects include:

• Events, policymaker engagement, and follow-up work on the recently-released Feeding Resilience report on US national security, food, and climate change
• The expansion of climate security literacy and training offerings

This role will involve research, administrative support, event planning, and writing between now and early 2025. The consultant will work alongside the CCS team on these projects. This work is suitable for a recent graduate or early-career applicant starting their career in climate security.

The person filling this role will:

• Provide administrative and project support
• Assist in planning and executing public and private events through early 2025, including private policymaker educational briefings and hybrid events on climate change and food security
• Assist with Congressional research and educational outreach related to climate and food security
• Draft blog posts around key policy moments related to climate change and security issues

The ideal candidate will have:

• 1-3 years experience, and/or a relevant university degree, related to some intersection of climate change, national security, and foreign policy. 
• Flexible project management skills and event planning experience
• Strong research skills and crisp writing
• Location in the Washington, DC area and immediate availability
• Experience with US Congress is a plus

This is a remote position, though it requires being based in the Washington, DC area to attend and support in-person events in the area. Timing will be flexible, but consultants will need to be available during specific times to join the CSR team for calls and activities related to the project. Compensation will be in the $10,000-$20,000 range depending on the consulting duration/scope, and candidates’ background and experience. 

CSR will evaluate applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Interested candidates can apply here.