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Careers

Join us and bring your authentic self to work in exceptional teams, partner with amazing organizations around the globe, and make a lasting, positive change.

The work we do at RMI matters — to each family, every human, and all life on this planet.

That’s why we’re always on the lookout for people who can bring their talents to RMI, believe in our mission, are passionate about our critical work, and support our values.

Diversity of our workforce is one of these core values, and we strive to achieve a level of diversity within our organization that reflects the communities that we serve.

While we have many opportunities in the United States, our global reach continues to expand in China, India, Africa, the Caribbean, and other regions of the world. Opportunities in these regions range from summer internships to entry-level professional jobs to senior leadership roles.

We are a remote-ready company with team members working around the globe. We offer our employees maximum flexibility with the option to work from our offices or telework as they like. Some jobs may require an in-office presence, which will be communicated in the job description.

The work is not easy, but the rewards of solving challenges, the chance to grow from your experiences, and the pride from driving our mission forward will be worth it.

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How We Work

We work to improve lives by transforming the global energy system to secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. This is what motivates us to go above and beyond. Only by working closely with organizations (e.g., government agencies, companies, community groups, utilities, regulators, etc.) around the world and utilizing our multi-faceted skills to the fullest is this possible. We believe in being catalysts for the energy transformation. RMI is leading the way.

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Our Culture

At RMI, we are creative, passionate people who are curious life-long learners. We seek a diverse team as we need the widest range of perspectives to understand the systems we are trying to change.
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Benefits

At RMI, we care about our team. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including spouses, domestic partners, and children. These benefits include health care coverage, saving for your future, paid time off, and other resources to improve your total well-being.
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Internships

Our interns arrive as students and leave as early career professionals ready to impact the world! Whether it’s through improving food security in vulnerable regions, brainstorming new ways to increase energy equity for low-income households, or using your creative talent to design inclusive social media templates — mold and shape your career with us.

Career FAQs

What does the interview process entail?

Here at RMI, we are dedicated to providing you a positive interview experience. This means we are committed to transparency, timely updates, and sharing our mission critical work with you throughout our hiring process.

During our interview process, you will get a clear sense of the role and our culture, meet your potential teammates, and learn how you are empowered to make an impact. The process will take 4–8 weeks, depending on the position. The roles you see posted are for immediate hires unless otherwise noted.

We are committed to:

  • An interview process with flexibility in mind.
  • Ensuring that you get to know us too. You’ll meet your potential manager, teammates, and cross-functional collaborators.
  • Having you feel respected and heard. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is always top of mind.
  • Keeping you in the know. You’ll be provided with regular updates from our Talent Acquisition team.

The outline below is our standard interview process. This process deviates depending on the needs of the role.

1. Application
Click here to view our current openings. Review the job descriptions and qualifications carefully. We spend time reviewing each and every resume and cover letter that we receive, so be sure to call out why you want to come join us. At RMI, we know we’re stronger together when we embrace different perspectives, backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We encourage individuals of underrepresented groups to apply.

2. Recruiter or Hiring Team Interview
This is a time for us to get to know you and for you to learn more about us. Our Talent Acquisition team will reach out to schedule time to discuss the role and your interest in RMI and to communicate detailed process expectations.

3. Take Home Assignment
Depending on the job, you may receive a take-home exercise to complete. This could be an assessment, a sample project/case study, or in some cases, building a PowerPoint to present in your next interview. These assignments help us to assess skills such as job-specific competencies, analytical and structured thinking ability, creativity, insightfulness, communication and presentation of ideas.

4. In-Depth Interviews
This is your opportunity to meet with the hiring manager, future colleagues, and potentially an executive from your department. The types of interview questions you may be asked range from behavioral-based to case study. With case study questions, we evaluate how you think through and approach solving problems. Click HERE for more information and examples.

Does RMI sponsor visas?

At this time, RMI is not able to sponsor employment visas. All candidates must have current, independent authorization to work in the country in which the role is based, without present or future sponsorship from RMI. We will update this page if the status of visa sponsorship changes.

Does RMI allow remote and/or hybrid work?

Yes! We are a remote-ready company with team members working around the globe. Some of us prefer to work from an RMI office most days. Some of us don’t live anywhere near an office, so we telework full-time. We have the flexibility to work and live anywhere in the continental United States that suits us.

You are welcome to work from an RMI office if you live or will be traveling near one of our office locations. Our US offices are in New York City; Washington, D.C.; Oakland, California; Boulder, Colorado; and Basalt, Colorado.

While many of us work from home, we love having opportunities to see each other in person! We occasionally gather for shared time together like retreats and learning experiences. You should expect to travel occasionally for in-person meetings (and, of course, we cover travel costs).

Some roles may require you to be based near an office or to travel more often. If this is the case, it will be discussed during the hiring process.

Does RMI offer professional development opportunities?

Learning is core to our work at RMI. We are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow with classes, an external learning stipend, and mentorship connections. Whether you want to learn public speaking, people leadership, Python, or something in between—we make it possible.

Hear from our team

  • I am continually inspired by the potential of new technologies and business models to create a clean, beautiful, and prosperous planet for all. This philosophy is innate to how RMI tackles the work we do. I am lucky to be surrounded by visionary colleagues who share the same passion and commitment to this approach.

    Patrick Molloy

    Principal
    Patrick Molloy
  • The best thing about working at RMI is knowing that I am part of transforming the energy system and creating a better future for not only my son but all the children on the planet.

    Laurie Stone

    Managing Editor
    Laurie Stone
  • RMI is an organization that always looks into innovative and creative approaches to deal with energy transit and efficiency issues. Both Beijing and our other offices are like families so that working here every day is enjoyable for me.

    Zhe Wang

    Manager
    Zhe Wang
  • I am inspired and excited to work with a motivated team on solving challenging issues in the energy sector that will drive a tangible and positive change in the lives of many people.

    Sidney Jules

    Senior Associate
    Sidney Jules
  • It has been refreshing to be part of a well-organized internship program that taps into my appreciation for innovation, collaboration, and growth. Everyone I have met is open to sharing their work in a thoughtful way that supports my ever-growing curiosity and supports my career development.

    Karina Abou-Chakra

    Intern, 2023
    Karina Abou-Chakra

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