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Development Director CPT jobs let F-1 students apply fundraising strategy, donor relations, and nonprofit leadership skills in a credit-bearing work setting. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must directly tie to your enrolled program. Part-time CPT (under 20 hours weekly) keeps your full-time OPT eligibility intact after graduation.
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Antora builds and deploys thermal batteries to power always-on industrial operations with low-cost energy. Factory-built in the United States, Antora’s modular thermal batteries deliver reliable heat and power, enabling industrial facilities of any size to decarbonize predictably and profitably. Antora is electrifying global industry while supporting U.S. manufacturing jobs, lowering costs for energy consumers, and enhancing the competitiveness of American industry. We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and build with humility and openness. We are committed to continue building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to a future where every industrial facility, everywhere on earth, is powered by abundant, clean, low-cost energy.
Position Summary
This is a senior role within the Business Development team to originate and develop high quality project opportunities in the international industrial heat market and develop them towards final investment decisions (FID). You will lead a cross-functional team to bring credible, large-scale industrial decarbonization projects to life. You'll also leverage your expertise to help evolve Antora’s deal-team playbook for high-performance, efficiency and productivity. Projects will initially be internationally located, with focus in Spain and/or Australia, but over time may be in other markets including the US as well. This role prefers candidates that operate 4+ days per week from the San Jose, CA office when not traveling.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Originate high-quality decarbonization project opportunities with industrial offtakers
- Develop creative, customer-oriented solutions built on Antora’s thermal energy storage solution to profitably reduce industrial greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
- Negotiate and secure high volumes of commercial off-take agreements for zero-carbon energy with industrial facilities
- Manage your project development budget to progress promising opportunities towards investability
- Build relationships with senior leaders and key strategic partners across a portfolio of prospective customers
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 7 years experience of selling industrial energy applications, and bringing projects through to FID
- Proven abilities in quantitative problem solving as demonstrated in creative deal structuring for complex deals
- Demonstrated expertise within renewable energy markets or industrial thermal applications
- Track record of consistently advancing high-quality deals to achieve or exceed sales targets
- A portfolio of energy industry relationships across offtakers and project partners (e.g. financiers, utilities, developers)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience building development teams and evolving development processes
- Experience selling energy decarbonization applications in international markets
- Experience in the low carbon fuels sector
LOCATION
Work Location: Preference Onsite - San Jose, CA
COMPENSATION
Salary Range: $188,000 USD - $225,000 USD
Salary Basis: Annual
Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements. In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.
When it comes to stopping climate change, we need everyone. We believe that having a diversity of backgrounds and experiences strengthens all of us, and we strive to create an environment where every one of us is empowered to create meaningful change.
INTRODUCTION
Antora builds and deploys thermal batteries to power always-on industrial operations with low-cost energy. Factory-built in the United States, Antora’s modular thermal batteries deliver reliable heat and power, enabling industrial facilities of any size to decarbonize predictably and profitably. Antora is electrifying global industry while supporting U.S. manufacturing jobs, lowering costs for energy consumers, and enhancing the competitiveness of American industry. We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and build with humility and openness. We are committed to continue building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to a future where every industrial facility, everywhere on earth, is powered by abundant, clean, low-cost energy.
Position Summary
This is a senior role within the Business Development team to originate and develop high quality project opportunities in the international industrial heat market and develop them towards final investment decisions (FID). You will lead a cross-functional team to bring credible, large-scale industrial decarbonization projects to life. You'll also leverage your expertise to help evolve Antora’s deal-team playbook for high-performance, efficiency and productivity. Projects will initially be internationally located, with focus in Spain and/or Australia, but over time may be in other markets including the US as well. This role prefers candidates that operate 4+ days per week from the San Jose, CA office when not traveling.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Originate high-quality decarbonization project opportunities with industrial offtakers
- Develop creative, customer-oriented solutions built on Antora’s thermal energy storage solution to profitably reduce industrial greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
- Negotiate and secure high volumes of commercial off-take agreements for zero-carbon energy with industrial facilities
- Manage your project development budget to progress promising opportunities towards investability
- Build relationships with senior leaders and key strategic partners across a portfolio of prospective customers
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 7 years experience of selling industrial energy applications, and bringing projects through to FID
- Proven abilities in quantitative problem solving as demonstrated in creative deal structuring for complex deals
- Demonstrated expertise within renewable energy markets or industrial thermal applications
- Track record of consistently advancing high-quality deals to achieve or exceed sales targets
- A portfolio of energy industry relationships across offtakers and project partners (e.g. financiers, utilities, developers)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience building development teams and evolving development processes
- Experience selling energy decarbonization applications in international markets
- Experience in the low carbon fuels sector
LOCATION
Work Location: Preference Onsite - San Jose, CA
COMPENSATION
Salary Range: $188,000 USD - $225,000 USD
Salary Basis: Annual
Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements. In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.
When it comes to stopping climate change, we need everyone. We believe that having a diversity of backgrounds and experiences strengthens all of us, and we strive to create an environment where every one of us is empowered to create meaningful change.
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Get Access To All JobsDevelopment Director CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Development Director role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the role connects directly to your enrolled program, such as nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field. Your DSO evaluates whether the job duties, including donor strategy, grant oversight, and team leadership, align with your curriculum. A detailed offer letter describing responsibilities strengthens that case considerably.
Can I do CPT as a Development Director while studying full time?
You can, but part-time CPT (under 20 hours per week) is the safer path. Part-time CPT preserves your full 12 months of OPT eligibility after graduation. Full-time CPT still allows OPT, but one year of full-time CPT eliminates it entirely. Confirm your hour tracking with your DSO from day one.
How do I find Development Director positions open to CPT students?
Search on Migrate Mate, which filters roles by CPT authorization status so you can identify employers already familiar with F-1 work authorization requirements. Targeting organizations that have previously hired CPT students avoids delays caused by employers encountering the authorization paperwork for the first time during your onboarding timeline.
What documents does my employer need to authorize CPT for this role?
Your employer typically needs to provide a formal offer letter specifying your job title, start date, hours per week, location, and how the role relates to your field of study. Your DSO uses this letter to update your I-20 with CPT authorization. Some schools also require a learning agreement or a departmental faculty sign-off.
Does CPT experience as a Development Director count toward an H-1B application later?
CPT work experience is legitimate U.S. employment and can be listed on your resume and in any future H-1B visa petition as qualifying work history. Keeping copies of your offer letter, pay stubs, and updated I-20 creates a verifiable employment record. Development Director roles typically meet the specialty occupation standard USCIS requires for H-1B visa eligibility.