Renewable energy jobs at Climate Jobs National Resource Center

CJNRC has notable achievements, particularly through its predecessor, Climate Jobs New York (CJNY), which organized significant state investments in offshore wind infrastructure and passed landmark legislation mandating union jobs for clean energy expenditures. While specific project names, capacities in MW, or costs are not quantified in public records, the organization continues to expand its network of state-based Climate Jobs Coalitions, currently active in several states (source: cjnrc.org). These coalitions support campaigns for public funds in carbon-free schools and union training programs on climate science, demonstrating CJNRC's commitment to fostering a sustainable and equitable energy future.

In 2023, CJNRC received a $2,000,000 grant from the MacArthur Foundation over three years to support state coalitions in creating family-sustaining clean energy jobs, building on a prior $2,000,000 grant from 2020 (source: macfound.org). While no major contracts, acquisitions, or additional funding rounds have been documented in the past two years, the organization has achieved milestones such as expanding its coalition network and enforcing strong labor standards in climate investments. Specific awards or certifications beyond grant recognitions are not listed, but the ongoing efforts reflect a commitment to labor advocacy and climate justice (source: idealist.org).

CJNRC employs staff skilled in labor and policy advocacy, climate science, strategic organizing, and resource mobilization. Leadership roles include the President and Executive Director, Mike Fishman, who oversees operations from a base tied to SEIU Local 32BJ's 140,000 members. The organization appears to centralize hiring at its New York City headquarters, with a virtual or nationwide reach given its support for state coalitions across the U.S. (source: cjnrc.org). Company culture emphasizes labor solidarity, worker-centered advocacy, and union leadership, reflecting its origins in union coalitions and focus on reversing inequality through family-sustaining jobs. Employee benefits are not publicly documented, but job seekers are encouraged to monitor the organization's website and LinkedIn for openings in advocacy, policy, organizing, or climate education roles (source: linkedin.com).