About the SDSN

The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) was set up in 2012 under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General. SDSN mobilizes global scientific and technological expertise to promote practical solutions for sustainable development, including the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement. SDSN works closely with United Nations agencies, multilateral financing institutions, the private sector, and civil society.

About Global Schools

Global Schools’ mission is to create a world where every primary and secondary school student is equipped with the knowledge, values, and skills necessary for effectively responding to the greatest challenges of this century and shaping a sustainable and prosperous world. The Global Schools Program has been working internationally to support schools and educators with evidence-informed training and localized classroom resources to integrate sustainable development into school curricula, operations, and activities.

About the Project

In partnership with Siemens Energy, SDSN leads the Schools for Goal 7 program. Schools for Goal 7 trains teachers and students on the Energy Transition and Sustainable Development using gamified curricula, using the Planet Rescuers Minecraft Education video game. The overall vision of the project is to provide practical, hands-on experience to students in engaging with topics such as the energy transition, renewable energy, climate change, and sustainability, ensuring youth have the skills and capabilities to build more resilient societies.

Read more here: https://www.globalschoolsprogram.org/schoolsforsdg7

Responsibilities: 

• Work with the Global Schools Director to coordinate the implementation of the Schools for Goal 7 program, including educator recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing support for 100 teachers and ~2,000 students.

• Lead the planning and implementation of the Schools for Goal 7 Student Challenge, including developing application guidelines, coordinating the review and selection process, organizing the final event, and awarding student prizes.

• Organize and facilitate monthly meetings of the Schools for Goal 7 Educators Committee, incorporating feedback into program activities and resources.

• Coordinate the translation of educational resources, including the SDG 7 and STEAM guides.

• Support the planning and delivery of the virtual 1-hour Green Careers Symposium, including speaker coordination, event promotion, and facilitation.

• Monitor program progress, collect participant feedback and impact stories, and support data analysis, external communications, and preparation of the final outcome report.

Qualifications

• Professional fluency in English required; Spanish language proficiency is considered a plus;

• Degree in education; communications; sustainability; project management; teaching; child development; and/or related field; 

• Exceptional writing, communication, drafting, editing, and oral communications skills;

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple teams and time zones;

• Highly organized with strong project management skills;

• Prior experience with curriculum development and/or as a teacher/administrator in a primary or secondary school setting; 

• Prior experience engaging with STEM or renewable energy topics in an educational setting considered a plus;

• Prior experience with Minecraft Education is considered a plus;

• Prior experience organizing and leading online trainings and meetings for large audiences; 

• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and ability to effectively communicate the mandate of SDSN, the Global Schools Program, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to learners of all ages.

Location: The position reports to the SDSN Office in New York City, but the candidate can be remote/virtual in another location

Contract Type: Consultancy, Part Time (aproximately 10 days per month)

Period of assignment/services: 8 months

Start Date: Mid-November, or as soon as possible

End Date: July 1st, 2027

Reports to: Reports to the Global Schools Director based in New York City

Interested parties should submit:

• Resume

• Daily rate

• Cover Letter

All applications must be submitted by November 9th, 2026