Rocky Mountain Institute

Job Description: Position Overview The Development Lead - Prospect Research and New Business Development leads funder research, prospect development, active pipeline management, and research operations across fundraising verticals, including individuals, foundations, corporate philanthropy, corporate fee-for-service engagement partners, and the public sector. This is an experienced Lead / senior individual contributor role for a candidate who can assess RMI's current state, strengthen standards, and help mature the prospect development function. The role supports unrestricted and general operating revenue growth by improving how prospects are identified, prioritized, tracked, and advanced; how prospect data is captured and surfaced in Salesforce or related data warehouse/reporting environments; and how AI, automation, and prospect intelligence are used responsibly to support better fundraising decisions. The ideal candidate brings dedicated prospect development practice,...

Job Description: Senior Associate, Investments & Fund Partnerships Third Derivative Overview Third Derivative (D3), a program of RMI, accelerates climate innovation by bringing together startups, investors, corporations, and technical and market experts to help promising climate technologies reach commercial scale. Through our global accelerator and broader ecosystem, D3 works with hundreds of climate technology companies across major emissions sectors and a network of leading venture investors, corporations, and other capital providers. Access to the right type of capital at the right stage is one of the most important challenges facing climate technology companies. D3 is building a comprehensive approach to helping startups navigate that challenge-supporting companies in developing effective capital strategies, connecting them with relevant investors and funding partners, and developing new capital solutions where gaps exist. We are seeking a Senior...

Job Description: Are you an administrative professional with exceptional organizational and communication skills? Are you able to manage several responsibilities at a time while ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail? Are you a proactive problem solver who can anticipate challenges and opportunities ahead of time? Do you have strong team and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently? Do you enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting executive-level individuals? If yes, then join our team! Program Overview Founded by RMI and New Energy Nexus, Third Derivative (D3) is an open, collaborative climate tech ecosystem that accelerates startups and moves markets. By guiding and supporting climate tech entrepreneurs who are bringing new ideas and innovation to market, we accelerate the clean future worldwide. Through a vast global network of deep experts, corporate partners, and investors, we help startups go to market faster with...

Job Description: Are you a changemaker with a desire to make the world a better place? Are you passionate about the energy transition? Do you enjoy working at the intersection of technical analysis, regulatory processes, and stakeholder engagement? Do you want to join a diverse and highly skilled global team where you will make a lasting impact? If yes, then this is the role for you! We highly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply! Program Overview RMI's Electricity Program supports the rapid and equitable decarbonization of electricity systems globally to support modern, clean economies the world over. We work to advance affordability for customers and communities, meet load growth with clean energy to enable economic prosperity, and remove barriers to rapid clean energy deployment. We work closely with utilities, regulators, businesses, advocates, and customers to evolve grid institutions, policies, regulations, business...

Job Description: Overview RMI is seeking a Senior Editor with a journalistic background and a strong portfolio of editing, writing, and storytelling skills, with topical expertise in the areas of energy, the energy transition, and climate. As a member of the Strategic Communications Team, the Senior Editor serves as a strategic editorial partner to program experts, communications colleagues, and organizational leaders. Reporting to RMI's managing editor, this role combines exceptional editorial craft with the ability to shape narratives, develop thought leadership content, advise on content strategy, and strengthen audience engagement across RMI's communications portfolio. The Senior Editor works across programs, operations, design, marketing, development, web, social, and with external partners to create compelling, audience-centered content that advances RMI's mission and influence. This role requires strong editorial judgment, deep curiosity, and the ability to translate...