Global Director, WRI Polsky Energy Center
World Resources Institute
About this role
WRI is seeking a visionary Global Director to lead the new Polsky Energy Center, focusing on transforming the energy landscape into a clean, affordable, and reliable future. The role involves developing strategy, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and overseeing a geographically dispersed team. The position is central to WRI's efforts in addressing systemic energy challenges and shaping global energy policies.
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About World Resources Institute
wri.orgWorld Resources Institute (WRI) is a global non‑profit research organization that develops practical solutions to improve people’s lives, protect nature, and halt climate change. WRI focuses on climate, energy, forests, water, food, cities, and oceans, producing data, analytic tools (such as Global Forest Watch and Aqueduct), policy guidance, and on‑the‑ground partnerships to accelerate sustainable, equitable development. It advises governments, businesses, and civil society to translate science into actionable policies and investments and supports implementation through pilots and capacity building. WRI’s multidisciplinary research and global network make it a leading voice on resilience, decarbonization, and natural resource management.
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About World Resources Institute
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$300k
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