Managing Director, International Engagement

Role Overview

• Develop and implement All In’s international strategy by monitoring the geopolitical landscape and translating that intelligence into proactive recommendations, organizational priorities, and the needs of U.S. subnational actors, especially mayors and governors.
• Lead year-round bilateral engagement with priority countries and multilateral institutions.
• Oversee flagship international activities for All In, including a unified pavilion and delegation of U.S. subnational and non-state actors at COPs, Climate Weeks, G7/G20 ministerials, and/or other events.
• Represent U.S. subnational priorities within the international climate ecosystem, ensuring multilateral processes meaningfully reflect the work, needs, and ambitions of U.S. subnational actors.
• Identify and develop opportunities for U.S. subnational engagement on key issues (AI and data centers, clean energy, methane, resilience, climate finance).
• Provide principals with the staffing, guidance, and materials they need to engage effectively in international fora and bilaterals.
• Develop and steward an All In Ambassadors program, drawing on former senior diplomats, sectoral experts, community leaders, and international champions.
• Build and manage a small team, creating team systems, processes, and workflows.
• Manage senior part-time advisors (former diplomats and thematic experts), contractors for major global climate events (e.g. COP); and oversee an international advisory group.
• Collaborate with All In’s communications, domestic, and research functions to ensure coherent, coordinated messaging and programming.
• Serve as a member of All In's senior leadership team, contributing to and executing upon All In's broader strategy and mission.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with All In’s major domestic and international partners, including Climate Mayors, U.S. Climate Alliance, C40 Cities, ICLEI We Mean Business, and the broader ecosystem of U.S. environmental NGOs.
• Coordinate with peer organizations to align efforts, avoid duplication, and identify opportunities for joint programming; and position All In as an umbrella organization that connects and uplifts subnational climate efforts.
• Lead and represent All In on regularly organized calls and meetings with internal and external partners, including funders.
• Partner with the Managing Director, Communications to develop and deploy All In’s international narrative and strategy: conveying the breadth, durability, and impact of U.S. subnational climate action to global audiences (in close coordination with research leads and core partners).

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in international climate policy or diplomacy.
• Existing relationships with key actors in the international climate system: national delegations, COP presidencies, multilateral institutions, nongovernmental organizations, subnational climate networks, and local/state governments.
• Familiarity working with or in support of subnational governments (cities, states, regions) on climate is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams, including in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills: able to read a shifting geopolitical landscape and identify where All In can add unique value.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex issues for diverse audiences—from mayors and governors to foreign ministers, business leaders, and civil society.
• Professional fluency in English is expected; additional language(s) may be helpful.
• Proven track record of designing and executing international programs or convenings with measurable outcomes.
• Experience managing budgets and operational logistics for major international events is preferred.
• Passion for climate action and a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally regularly, including extended periods around COP and other major global events.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurances 100% paid for employee 50% for their dependents
• Unlimited paid time off policies
• 401(k) with 5% match
• Education assistance, including student loan repayment program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly tech allowance
• Cell phone stipend
• Work from home stipend, for home office furniture