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Program Manager, Coastal Resilience Lead, YCNCC

The Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture (YCNCC) is seeking a senior Program Manager to provide intellectual and programmatic leadership for a national coastal resilience technical assistance initiative. This is a substantive role with broad ownership across curriculum development, expert network cultivation, instructional delivery, and convening design.

The position requires deep subject matter expertise in coastal resilience, nature-based solutions, or related fields, combined with the ability to translate complex science for practitioners, policymakers, and community stakeholders. The successful candidate will lead live instructional sessions, design blended learning frameworks, and contribute to a growing community of practice connecting coastal resilience professionals across the country.

This role sits within the YCNCC and will work closely with Yale Environmental Leadership and Training Initiative staff to execute the work. It is particularly well suited to candidates with advanced training in coastal or marine science, environmental management, or a related discipline, and at least five years of applied experience in the field.

The position is full-time, fixed-term appointment, hybrid, based in New Haven, CT. Interested applicants should apply ASAP; applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. More details can be found here.