Project Manager - ClimateLens

VOLUNTEER ROLE DESCRIPTION

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Role Title Project Manager

Function ClimateLens

Reports To Strategic Lead

Role Level Mid-Level (3–7years experience)

Time Commitment 7–10 hours per week

Start Date April 1, 2026

Duration 1 year (ongoing)

Check-in Frequency Weekly meetings (initially), transitioning to biweekly

About Climate Resilient Communities

Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) is a volunteer-run not-for-profit operating under Transition Toronto. We work at the intersection of community, data & AI, and climate change to strengthen communities' capacity to bounce forward from climate impacts. Our mission is to help community groups effectively advocate for their needs and find solutions to environmental, social, and economic challenges exacerbated by the changing climate.

Learn more at https://crc.place

About the Project

ClimateLens is an evolving initiative at the intersection of climate change, data, and mental health. The project is currently transitioning from a research-focused mandate toward active advocacy — specifically around the mental health impacts of climate change on individuals and communities.

Our MVP roadmap reflects this evolution:

• MVP 1 (completed) — Understanding the the topics discussed about climate change on social media and the climate emotions detected within those conversations

• MVP 2 (in progress) — Understanding the connections between topics discussed about climate change on social media and the climate emotions detected within those conversations, and how these evolve dynamically over time

• MVP 3 — Building a taxonomy of climate anxiety: mapping, categorizing, and surfacing the emotional landscape of how people experience climate-related distress

This shift toward advocacy means ClimateLens is increasingly focused on translating data insights into real-world impact — informing mental health support systems, community conversations, and policy discussions around climate grief and anxiety. The Project Manager will play a key role in navigating this transition and keeping the team aligned through it.

Role Purpose

The Project Manager will serve as the operational backbone of the ClimateLens project — coordinating people, priorities, and timelines to keep the team moving forward. This role is about

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leadership and facilitation: ensuring contributors are unblocked, milestones are met, and the project stays aligned with its evolving advocacy mission. The Project Manager acts as the connective tissue between technical and non-technical teams, translating strategy into actionable plans and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration across a distributed volunteer environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end project timeline and milestones

• Track deliverables and dependencies across teams

• Facilitate Agile stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming

• Maintain documentation and progress dashboards using Linear

• Ensure alignment between the technical roadmap and mission objectives

• Identify bottlenecks and coordinate mitigation efforts proactively

• Support outreach initiatives with schools and local communities

Required Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills across remote tools (Slack, Google Meet); able to produce clear documentation, actionable meeting summaries, and articulate tasks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Strong organizational and time management abilities with experience overseeing end-to-end project timelines, managing multiple subteams and deadlines simultaneously

• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies with hands-on experience facilitating stand-ups, retrospectives, and sprint planning

• Proficiency in project management tools — creating and managing tickets, tracking cross- team dependencies, and maintaining task boards

• High emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills; able to navigate team dynamics and maintain a collaborative, solutions-oriented environment

• Previous experience as a project manager, with the ability to accurately communicate responsibilities and challenges

• Curiosity and willingness to learn new tools and technical concepts to collaborate effectively with engineering teams

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Background in environmental, climate, or community-focused projects

• Familiarity with data & AI projects or civic tech initiatives

• Experience working in volunteer or distributed teams in nonprofit or social impact contexts

• Passion for climate justice, community empowerment, and participatory data storytelling

• Experience with outreach to educational institutions or local communities

Key Deliverables & Success Metrics

• Well-maintained project documentation, style guides, and progress dashboards that keep all contributors aligned

• Technical and non-technical reports that communicate project progress clearly to diverse stakeholders

• Timely delivery of MVPs 2 and 3 in collaboration with the development team

• Successful outreach initiatives with partners

• Positive team feedback on communication, coordination, and overall project momentum

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application through the Google Form below. Please include a brief statement of interest explaining why you are passionate about this role and any relevant experience.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/s6ULESPkGP9UiiEq7

Climate Resilient Communities values diversity and inclusion, seeing volunteers as essential partners and co-creators.

We value their diverse perspectives and community knowledge, encouraging them to challenge and guide our initiatives.

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