Verra Hiring Program Officer, Event Administration | Remote Worldwide | Apply by 28 September 2026

Overview

Verra, a global nonprofit working on climate action, sustainable development and environmental protection, is hiring a Program Officer, Event Administration for its global Events team. The position is remote worldwide, but applicants should be able to keep significant overlap with U.S. business hours. The officer reports to the Manager, Global Events Strategy, and supports event administration, communications and executive engagement.

Responsibilities include managing day-to-day event administration, such as monitoring event emails, keeping records and trackers, processing invoices and payments, supporting staff who receive funding to take part in events, and handling contracts, speaker agreements and nomination letters through legal clearance. The role also covers quarterly statistics, logistics for major events and large delegations including registrations, accommodation, transport and venues, and some air travel. On communications, the officer manages social media, event website and news content, coordinates printed materials with the Marketing team, updates the intranet and watches trademark use. For executive support, the officer is the main contact for CEO briefing notes on bilateral meetings, coordinates recommendations for those meetings and prepares briefing materials for public-facing engagements.

Requirements

Applicants should have three to five years of relevant experience in events, communications or marketing, with an understanding of administrative work. A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, though professional experience may substitute. Experience supporting webinars, stakeholder meetings and in-person events is expected, along with comfort using Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Office. Experience in carbon markets, climate change or sustainable development, and with ClickUp or Monday.com, is an advantage. Strong communication, organisation and attention to detail are required. Candidates need reliable Wi-Fi and a distraction-free workspace, and some travel and light lifting may be needed.

What you get

No fixed global salary is given. Pay depends on role, level and location, and the Talent team shares the range for a candidate's location during hiring. Benefits may include medical, vision and dental care, retirement or pension contributions, paid leave, sick leave, holidays, 22 to 30 vacation days and a sabbatical after five years.

Key dates

Verra begins reviewing applications on 28 September 2026 and encourages candidates to apply by then for full consideration.