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Mission:

Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell Climate) conducts science for solutions at the nexus of climate, people, and nature. We partner with leaders and communities for just meaningful impact to address the climate crisis. 

Woodwell Climate is a rapidly growing, top-ranked, independent non-profit climate research institute whose mission is to advance science-based climate policies through scientific research and outreach. Our world-leading research and impact helps individuals, organizations, corporations, communities, and nations understand the realities of climate change, recognize the impact on our planet, and embrace the urgent action needed to safeguard the future of life on Earth.

Join Woodwell Climate’s Information Systems & Technology team as our Director of Information Systems (IS) to direct the strategy, implement and manage information systems and equipment in accordance with organizational policies and goals.  As a member of the IS team within our Operations department, you will manage the IS team, review and revise existing strategy and internal procedures and guidelines to diagnose and resolve technical issues across different systems and technologies, including hardware, software, and networks. Develop and manage a cybersecurity program. Lead a strong team supporting a hybrid working environment and be part of an exciting, growing organization with a critical mission.

Responsibilities: 

• Manages computer, network, telecommunication and information systems for the Center

• Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure

• Analyzes high-level business needs and researches new technologies to identify and select IT hardware and software products to support internal business processes. 

• Monitors and assesses performance of the department including direct reports. 

• Manages cloud resources including: AWS, G Suite, Google Cloud, Office 365, Azure, Dropbox, Skype, Raiser's Edge, Zoom and CrashPlan

• Plans and designs our organization's network infrastructure including LANs, WANs, and wireless networks and monitor network performance 

• Oversees IS projects through their entire lifecycle to ensure completion is on-time and within budget and provides technical guidance to resolve complex issues

• Manages team of IS Analysts 

• Collaborate with leaders and managers across our science/research and administration/operation teams

• Report directly to the Chief Operations Officer

Must have the following skills, abilities and knowledge:

• Solid track record of managing an IS/IT teams along and ability to provide and prioritize mentorship

• Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function

• Ability to evaluate methodologies, processes, and specifications of Woodwell Climate's IT systems to develop an IT strategy and roadmap and ensure computer equipment, hardware, and software operate in alignment with organizational needs and standards

• Experience managing cloud resources and tools 

• Ability to performing routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed

• Experience and broad knowledge of Microsoft technologies (Windows Desktops, Server and Active Directory) and Apple system platform technology.

• Knowledge of malware/antivirus application configuration and management as well as backup and recovery solutions.

• Knowledge of IT network infrastructure components and the various related technologies, such as switches, routers, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, wireless

• Strong communication skills (verbal,written and interpersonal)

• Working knowledge of virtualization; VMWare ESXi, Hyper-V preferred

• Technical certifications such as Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or similar preferred

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant managerial experience

• 10 + years of relevant experience within IS/IT

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or quantitative technical field

Physical Requirements:

In the office:

• Ability to tolerate sustained periods of walking, standing, sitting

• Ability to lift 25 pounds

• Ability to communicate

• Ability to kneel, bend, and carry items

• Ability to use phone and computers

• Repetitive movements

• Air, train, vehicle travel to attend meetings/event

In the field, the physical requirements of this role include:

• Air, train, vehicle travel to access field locations

• Driving a vehicle or ATV to access field locations

• Walking, hiking, climbing to access field locations

• Paddling, canoeing to access field locations

• Standing and sitting for sustained periods

• Frequent bending, squatting, and kneeling

• Reaching overhead

• Climbing ladders

• Use of manual and power tools including shovels, saws, drills, and hammers

• Ability to lift up to 25lbs up to 10 times/day

• Ability to carry up to 25lbs up to 10 times/day

• Ability to push/pull up to 25lbs up to 10 times/day

Application review will begin ongoing

Desired Start Date: November 2024

Classification and Compensation: This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position, the annual salary range is $130,000 +  dependent on qualifications/experience. Woodwell offers a generous benefits package and work life balance.

Location: Falmouth, Massachusetts onsite or hybrid 2-3 days a week

Application Instructions: To apply, please send your cover letter addressing your experience and qualifications in relation to the responsibilities of this position and resume to our career’s portal.

Please visit Woodwell's website to learn more about Woodwell’s work.

Located on a 10-acre campus near the village of Woods Hole, the Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell) is a private, non-profit research center. Woodwell is a leading source of climate science that drives the urgent action needed to solve climate change. Woodwell has 100+ staff members and is excited to welcome new employees to this work. 

Woodwell Climate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Woodwell is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Woodwell

WE NEED ALL VOICES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate change is the greatest challenge of our lifetimes. Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell) understands that the climate crisis—from causes to consequences—is inextricably linked with persistent social injustice. Effectively addressing either requires addressing both. The climate crisis demands that we bring to bear all of the knowledge, expertise, innovation, and creativity that we can collectively muster, and those who have been marginalized and disproportionately impacted must be heard.

The work Woodwell Climate does—the questions we ask, the ways we seek answers, and the strategies we put forward—is stronger when shaped by a diversity of knowledge, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to welcome, respect, and amplify differing voices. We value individuals as they are, with all their differences in race, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, and mental and physical abilities.

Woodwell Climate acknowledges that our organization, and the scientific community more broadly, have a long way to go in living up to these ideals. We approach the work of improving our organization with the same ambition and commitment to systemic change that we bring to addressing climate change.

We will inevitably make mistakes, but we will continue to listen, learn, and do this critical work. We understand that this work requires an ongoing commitment from each and every one of us. We are actively engaged in building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive culture within our organization, and in fostering greater diversity in climate science.