Facilitator - North America Office Team Retreat

Climate Analytics • Berlin, NY

7d

About The Position

Climate Analytics is a global climate science and policy institute dedicated to supporting climate action aligned with the Paris Agreement warming limit of 1.5°C. The Climate Analytics North America Office (CA NAO) leverages its strategic position in New York - as well as remote staff including in Washington, DC - to bridge cutting-edge climate science with global policymaking. We engage key stakeholders including the UN system, multilateral organizations, governments, and civil society partners to advance science-informed decision-making, enhance cooperation, disseminate lessons learned, and promote best practices.
As part of our commitment to continuous improvement and strategic alignment, we are organizing a retreat to strengthen our shared vision and team cohesion, while developing/refining a forward-looking strategy for the North America Office that supports Climate Analytics’ global mission. The retreat aims to:
Establish a common understanding of the CA NAO's current strategic position, priorities, and opportunities in shifting funding and geopolitical landscapes;
Identify next steps for programming, partnerships, professional development, and operational focus, through 2027;
Strengthen communication, collaboration, and team cohesion through shared reflection and experiential learning.
The facilitator will play a critical role in ensuring the success of the retreat by guiding discussions, fostering productive collaboration, promoting effective engagement, and keeping participants focused on the key deliverables. The facilitator will help drive actionable insights from the retreat and ensure that outcomes are aligned with Climate Analytics’ mission to accelerate climate action under the 1.5°C Paris Agreement goal.

Requirements

• Proven experience in facilitating team retreats, strategic planning sessions, and cross-functional team discussions.
• Strong expertise in guiding discussions around team strategy, policy alignment, and communication strategies.
• Ability to foster inclusivity and effective collaboration.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to drive actionable outcomes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience facilitating retreats in the non-profit or environmental sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CA NAO retreat planning team to prepare and finalize the agenda, ensuring it reflects the core objectives of the retreat.
• Suggest effective techniques and methodologies for engaging diverse team members, addressing strategic priorities, and ensuring meaningful interactions.
• Lead dynamic and inclusive discussions, ensuring balanced participation from all attendees including leadership, technical experts, project managers, and finance/operations (expected to total 11 participants, TBC).
• Guide brainstorming sessions, group activities, and workshops focused on strategic planning, aligning operational priorities, and refining content strategy.
• Foster a collaborative and constructive environment, ensuring that the discussions stay on track and result in actionable outcomes.
• Assist in extracting actionable insights and key takeaways from each session, ensuring that participants gain clarity on next steps.
• Help team members align their efforts with strategic directions for the CA NAO, and with Climate Analytics’ global vision and mission.
• Ensure that all discussions are rooted in scientific rigor and that recommendations are evidence-based, policy-driven, and impactful.
• Help team members articulate their progress, needs, and challenges effectively.
• Encourage collaboration across teams and subject matter expertise, promoting learning and exchange of ideas.
• Ensure key outcomes, action items, and decisions made during the retreat are clearly documented and communicated to all participants.
• Provide a comprehensive report summarizing the retreat, with actionable steps.

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