Program Manager, Program Operations

About the Organization

ClimateWorks Foundation is a global organization committed to our mission: to end the climate crisis by amplifying the power of philanthropy. Since our founding in 2008, we have awarded over $1 billion in grants to more than 500 organizations advancing climate solutions around the world. We helped grow the field of climate philanthropy to where it stands today, establishing infrastructure, global networks, and momentum for continued growth. Through our Global Programs and Services we equip philanthropy with global knowledge, networks, and solutions to drive climate progress.

·       Scaling solutions: Our collaborative Global Programs — focused on solution areas including carbon dioxide removal, cooling, industry, transportation, and more — produce results that are bending the greenhouse gas emissions curve. From the U.S. to Europe, China, Brazil, and beyond, we collaborate with a diverse community of funders, NGOs, and climate leaders to accelerate just and equitable climate solutions.

·       Guiding and supporting funders: Our Global Services provide funders with comprehensive resources to assess, build, evolve, and execute high-impact climate-giving strategies. Our Global Intelligence service equips funders and the climate community with climate insights to pinpoint opportunities for impact and philanthropic insights to help identify investment priorities. We facilitate Global Collaborations that enable funders to increase individual and collective impact. Our Global Grantmaking services enable funders to invest in climate solutions around the world.

·       Fostering collaboration, exploration, and growth: Our collaborative approach and commitment to learning ensures that we continuously explore innovative ideas and emerging opportunities — all with the aim of scaling philanthropy-supported initiatives to help end the climate crisis.

As experts in climate science, public policy, economic and social analysis, and strategic philanthropy, ClimateWorks’ staff understands the multi-faceted challenges and opportunities of climate change. We are researchers, strategists, collaborators, and grantmakers who care passionately about our mission. For more information, please visit www.climateworks.org.

About the ClimateWorks Programs Team

The ClimateWorks Programs team is strong and growing. Currently a team of 68 people, it includes 12 senior experts (Program Directors and Strategists), each of whom engages partners in many countries to advance climate solutions globally. Senior Programs staff are sought after international experts, authors, speakers, and network-builders. Information on ClimateWorks’ Global Programs can be found here: https://www.climateworks.org/programs.

Job Summary

The Programs Department is a large, multinational team that has grown considerably in recent years. The need for coordination, organization, and communication across the department has also grown. This position would report to the Director, Program Operations and support the program operations staff in executing a wide range of activities, including supporting the management of flexible funding streams, supporting cross departmental operations, helping to organize departmental events, project management, and other activities. This position may also support efforts/initiatives developed by the Vice President of Programs and Deputy Vice President of Programs as needed.

Successful candidates for this role will approach their work with a flexible mindset and have an adaptable skill set. They should be committed to being service-oriented with a goal of ensuring the large and diverse program team is supported in doing their work. They need to take ownership of their responsibilities while also being committed to asking questions to ensure they are responsive to rapidly changing needs. This position is, above all, focused on excellent team work and commitment to the mission of ClimateWorks and the people who work here. 

​​Essential Tasks

●      Provide project management and/or support for a range of activities, such as improving grantee experience, program team professional development and learning, cross-team collaboration efforts, and other initiatives. 

●      Support management of internal flexible funding and funding memos for approval by our Board of Directors, including communicating with the Programs team on request deadlines, compiling requests, and other support as needed.

●      Support project management and execution of internal and occasional external, department wide events (annual retreat, etc)

●      Represent the Programs Department in relevant cross departmental working groups.

●      Ensuring the Programs Department is updated on key deadlines, events, and opportunities, and soliciting updates from department staff.

●      Support organization wide-processes such as program team annual planning.

●      Managing internal coordination and information sharing across the Programs Department.

●      Maintaining and updating internal resources, such as the Program Hub/Google sites and Programs Salesforce calendar.

●      Other activities as needed.

Qualifications  

●      5-7 years experience in program operations and project management, or equivalent.

●      Commitment to addressing the climate crisis in an inclusive and intersectional way. 

●      Enthusiasm for working in a multicultural organization, including being willing to occasionally work outside normal work hours to accommodate international staff. 

●      Commitment to inclusive, participatory approaches to team work and social change.

●      A commitment to being curious and to continuous learning, which may be demonstrated by a college degree or other life experiences.

●      Excellent organizational and project management skills.

●      Commitment to effective, proactive communication, including an ability to write and speak clearly and efficiently, as well as listen deeply and incorporate other people’s perspectives into their own.

●      Preference for experience in philanthropy, but not required.

●      Event coordination preferred.

●      Ability to work effectively and efficiently (both virtually and in-person) with minimal supervision.

●      A commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment.

Compensation

ClimateWorks offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience (geographic differential applied based on location).

Salary Range (Bay Area / NYC): $112,000 - $115,000 annually

Salary Range (Other US): $110,000 to $112,000 annually

***ClimateWorks strives to create an equitable culture of transparency and fairness.

Location

ClimateWorks is based in the San Francisco Financial District and is currently operating with a hybrid-flexible schedule coming together for all staff events twice a year. This position is US based, location flexible.

Commitment to Racial and Social Justice

At ClimateWorks Foundation, we are driven by our vision of creating a thriving planet for all living beings for generations to come. We aim to foster an inclusive workplace that values diverse lived experiences and emphasizes the voices of marginalized people — especially Black, Indigenous, and People of Color — who are most vulnerable to climate impacts, and whose voices, ideas, and leadership are crucial to winning the climate fight.

To ensure that we are making meaningful progress, we have made a set of diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments across all dimensions of our work to further our mission and realize our vision. For more information, please visit: Fostering Racial and Social Justice in Pursuit of our Mission

To Apply

ClimateWorks Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse candidate pool. The Foundation recognizes diversity as an asset essential to accomplishing its work and views diversity as encompassing differences in race and gender/gender identity, as well as age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, job skills, education, and geographic location. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow the link below to submit a resume and cover letter. This position will remain open until filled.

Benefits

ClimateWorks offers an excellent benefits package:

Healthcare Plans:

Multiple options available through Kaiser & UHC

• HMO - 100% coverage for employee and dependents
• POS - Employee pays difference beyond HMO coverage (3 out of 4 POS options are at 100% coverage for employee and dependents)
• Dental –100% coverage for employee and dependents
• Vision – 100% coverage for employee and dependents

Fertility Benefit

• Fertility care through Carrot Fertility. Access to on-demand doctor-approved content, pregnancy support, and virtual chats with medical, legal, and regulatory experts.

Disability Benefit (long and short-term)

Life Insurance (3x base salary up to $750k for employee only)

PTO

• 20 days (1st year)
• 25 days (2nd - 8th year)
• 30 days (9th year)

Holidays

• 11 Observed and 2 floating

401k Plan

• After 6 months of service, CWF automatically contributes 9% of gross earnings per pay period to retirement fund*
• After 6 months of service, CWF matches 100% of employee contributions up to a max of 6% of gross earnings per pay period*