Careers

Are you ready to put your passion for a cleaner energy future to work? Join the RAP team.

RAP is seeking collaborators who are enthusiastic about clean energy. We’re looking for curiosity, humor and intentionality. We strive to be people-centered in all we do, both our external work and our internal processes. 

With offices in the U.S., Belgium, Germany and China, and a strong remote team, RAP is excited to meet and consider experts the world over. See below for positions for which we are currently hiring, if none are listed, please check back soon. 

RAP is an equal opportunity employer.

RAP’s Culture

RAP is optimistic about the future.

Rappers wear the badge of ‘wonk’ with pride. We show up with intention, compassion and empathy, bringing our authentic selves to this impactful work. We relish making complex things understandable and appreciate fresh perspectives. Working at RAP means diving deep into clean energy challenges and solutions while also benefiting from a life-work balance. We offer competitive pay in all the regions where we work, and we encourage and enable staff to take advantage of professional development opportunities.

RAP is dedicated to fostering a people-centered workplace where everyone can collaborate with curiosity and purpose. We strive for continuous improvement, but understand that the goal is progress, not perfection.

We approach the clean energy transition with enthusiasm for the next big idea and we’d love your input in our next dialogue.

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“[At RAP] We support each other, offer help, time, and anything we can to ensure that we remain committed to seeing each and every Rapper as a person first, rather than just a coworker. I also try to emulate this in my work by showing up for others when I can, and for myself when needed.”

Molly Caballero

Current Open Positions at RAP

Strategic Communications Lead, U.S. Program

RAP’s team in the U.S. is growing and investing in strategic communications for impact. The team is recruiting a Strategic Communications Lead to drive this work.

You will be joining RAP’s global communications team with specific responsibility for the U.S., working to support colleagues in their efforts to accelerate the clean energy transition through providing both thought leadership and direct support to policy makers and regulators on energy markets and infrastructure, heat decarbonization in buildings and industry, and transportation electrification.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Support the Director of Policy and Communication and the U.S. team in building a new strategy for proactive and agile communications to deliver the U.S. team’s impact agenda.
  • Under the direction of senior leaders, lead increased outreach into strategic states, working with external partners as needed.
  • Make judgment calls on how and when interventions should be made and when to contribute RAP expertise to the public or political debate and advance RAP’s strategic priorities. Be reactive to opportunities.
  • Work with publications and program colleagues to input into impact aims, the design of written or graphical outputs and outreach for high profile projects.
  • Undertake outreach on specific outputs – including press releases, web content, social media, newsletters. Monitor and evaluate the impact and outcomes of work.
  • Cultivate and Increase media relationships and create opportunities for key RAP spokespeople.
  • Monitor external context – politics, U.S. policies, narratives, media – to identify opportunities to insert or refresh RAP’s catalogue of thought leadership.
  • Develop accessible content (written or other) from existing published analysis and thought leadership for new audiences/outlets.
  • Lead on the facilitation of a small number of annual webinars or in person events.
  • Build personal network of media contacts and support in-person outreach.
  • Support senior leaders in building key partnerships for strategic alignment, messaging, or outreach.
  • Support or provide guidance on funder communications and internal communications processes as needed.
  • Support Director of Policy and Communication to build RAP’s global brand.
  • External representation of RAP as appropriate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or PR preferred or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
  • A minimum of 10 years of professional experience.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English, our working language. Additional language skills are an asset.

COMPENSATION

USD 95,000-110,000

RAP recognizes the hard work and dedication of its staff members and provides best-in-class total rewards with generous paid time off, comprehensive health & wellness package, flexible work arrangements, and a competitive salary range in alignment with the market.

INTERESTED?

Please review the complete job description and submit your application, consisting of a resume/CV and letter of intent/cover letter, to apply@raponline.org, no later than 09.00 UTC October 27.

Location:

Remote, based in the U.S.

Human Resources Assistant

The Human Resources Assistant is a vital cross-functional role at the intersection of HR, finance and administration. This position plays a key part in supporting RAP’s global operations team by supporting core people operations processes, including recruitment logistics, new hire onboarding, global payroll coordination, and employee benefits administration. The coordinator ensures smooth, compliant and welcoming processes that reflect RAP’s values of equity, inclusion and operational excellence. This position is ideal for a bilingual (English/French) HR or people operations professional with 3+ years of experience in a globally distributed, mission-driven environment. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and thrive in an environment where collaboration and initiative are valued.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Recruitment & Hiring Support

  • Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes, including posting jobs, scheduling interviews and candidate communication.
  • Support hiring managers with recruitment logistics, interview guides, and communications templates.

Onboarding & Orientation

  • Prepare onboarding materials, including employment contracts, first-week schedules, and welcome kits.
  • Coordinate technology and systems setup in collaboration with IT and operations team.
  • Facilitate onboarding checklists and pre-boarding communication, including payroll enrollment and benefits documentation.
  • Support new hire surveys, buddy program logistics, and ongoing onboarding feedback loops.

Payroll & Benefits Support

  • Coordinate RAP’s payroll submission workflows across multiple countries, including liaising with external payroll vendors and accounting providers (UK, EU, India, China, US).
  • Collect and verify payroll inputs (timesheets, new hire data, leave balances, salary adjustments).
  • Track employee benefits enrollment, liaise with providers, and ensure documentation is current and compliant.
  • Maintain secure and accurate records related to compensation and benefits in shared HR and finance systems.

People Operations & HR Administration

  • Maintain internal people operations documents and templates (e.g., offer letters, onboarding plans, SOPs).
  • Assist in contract tracking, records management, and file organization across RAP’s personnel systems.
  • Respond to employee inquiries and redirect complex matters to HR or Finance leadership.
  • Support staff experience initiatives and DEIB efforts aligned with RAP’s core values.

General Operations Support

  • Special Projects as needed and assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • 3+ years of experience in people operations, HR administration, or payroll coordination roles—preferably in a nonprofit, consulting, or international context.
  • Fluency in English and French (written and spoken) required.
  • Familiarity with UK employment and payroll practices; additional knowledge of European jurisdictions is a plus.
  • Experience supporting onboarding, recruitment, and payroll coordination in distributed work environments.
  • CIPD Level 3 or higher strongly preferred.

COMPENSATION

GBP 36,000-44,000

RAP recognizes the hard work and dedication of its staff members and provides best-in-class total rewards with generous paid time off, comprehensive health & wellness package, flexible work arrangements, and a competitive salary range in alignment with the market.

INTERESTED?

Please review the complete job description and submit your application, consisting of a resume/CV and letter of intent/cover letter, to apply@raponline.org, no later than October 31.

Location:

Remote-first in the UK, with periodic in-person collaboration expected at RAP’s London hub. Some domestic and/or international travel may be expected.

People Operations Coordinator

The People Operations Coordinator provides essential administrative, financial, and scheduling support across RAP’s international operations. This position is responsible for maintaining contract and vendor documentation, supporting finance and accounting workflows, processing data and invoices, coordinating executive calendars, and assisting with general systems administration, including IT-related tasks. Reporting to the Director, Operations, the coordinator will work closely with the Finance, Development, People, and Executive teams to ensure internal systems and processes run smoothly and efficiently. The role requires strong attention to detail, high reliability, and the ability to manage multiple operational tasks in a distributed, multicultural environment.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Contracts & Administrative Coordination

  • Maintain and improve global contract databases for vendors, consultants, and partner organizations, ensuring templates, amendments, and signature processes are consistent and well-documented.
  • Track deadlines, deliverables, and grants & contract renewal dates; flag follow-ups and support internal reviews.
  • Assist with compliance documentation and liaise with legal or People Operations for contract-related questions.

Finance & Data Support

  • Process invoices, expense reports, and vendor payment requests in coordination with the Accounting Manager.
  • Support monthly reconciliations and internal tracking of budget codes, payment schedules, and audit trails.
  • Enter and maintain clean, accurate data across RAP’s financial and operational platforms (e.g., Sage Intacct, Nexonia, Monday.com).

Scheduling & Executive Support

  • Provide scheduling and administrative support to RAP’s Senior Leadership Team.
  • Coordinate cross-time-zone meetings, recurring team check-ins, and board/committee calendar invites.
  • Prepare basic agendas, take notes, and help ensure meetings are productive and well-structured.

General Operations & IT Liaison

  • Assist with account creation, access issues, and user setup across platforms
  • Partner with RAP’s IT vendor to triage tech issues, coordinate hardware/software purchases, and keep inventories updated.
  • Support onboarding logistics, including device prep, new account setup, and tools orientation for new hires.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • 3+ years of experience in an administrative, finance, operations, or executive support role. Profiles with backgrounds in nonprofit operations, executive assistance, virtual assistance, or operations analysis are a strong fit.
  • Fluent in English; fluency or professional working proficiency in other global languages, such as French, Dutch/ Flemish, Hindi, or Mandarin highly valued.
  • Familiarity with collaborative tools and systems such as Microsoft Office, SAGE Intacct, SharePoint, Monday.com, or similar.
  • Experience managing scheduling or contracts workflows, especially across international time zones.
  • Some exposure to finance or accounting processes (e.g., invoice processing, expense tracking, document management).

COMPENSATION

GBP 36,000-44,000

RAP recognizes the hard work and dedication of its staff members and provides best-in-class total rewards with generous paid time off, comprehensive health & wellness package, flexible work arrangements, and a competitive salary range in alignment with the market.

INTERESTED?

Please review the complete job description and submit your application, consisting of a resume/CV and letter of intent/cover letter, to apply@raponline.org, no later than October 31.

Location:

Remote-first in the UK, with periodic in-person collaboration expected at RAP’s London hub. Some domestic and/or international travel may be expected.