[Hiring] Initiative Director, Europe Clean Heat @Climate Imperative Foundation

Role Description

The Initiative Director, Europe Clean Heat, will lead strategic grantmaking campaigns to achieve policy wins to drive clean heat adoption in Europe. This role will work with Climate Imperative’s Senior Initiative Director, Europe, and leadership team to align the strategy of the Europe Clean Heat initiative with the organization’s values and theory of change. The individual will also work with a diverse group of partners, from grassroots advocates to high-level policymakers and aligned philanthropies, to accelerate the adoption of clean heat policies quickly and equitably.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy:
  • Identify near-term opportunities to support policymakers and advocates to accelerate clean heat policy progress at the EU level and in key Member States.
  • Ensure efforts promote affordability and benefits for all residents during the transition.
  • Identify opportunities to knit regional efforts into a cohesive strategy, amplifying and replicating wins in other jurisdictions.
• Campaign Coordination & Coalition-Building:
  • Determine how to secure and maintain Europe policy wins that advance the decarbonization of buildings and light industry.
  • Ensure justice, equity, and an economic transition strategy for affected communities are central to the initiative's design, implementation, and impact.
  • Build and execute an innovative, concise, and metric-driven campaign strategy in consultation with partners.
  • Ensure clarity on how to succeed in each decision-making venue.
• Grantmaking & Convening:
  • Identify and build authentic relationships with grantees who can execute the initiative strategy.
  • Manage, evaluate, and revise a portfolio of grants to lead the initiative to success.
  • Regularly convene grantee and funding partners to ensure strong coordination and track progress.
  • Report on progress and stalls to the Board of Directors without bias.
  • Serve as a thought leader on clean heat strategy and grantmaking.
  • Lead on the grantee relationship through regular check-ins.
  • Serve as a leader and resource for other Climate Imperative staff.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading initiatives to achieve policy change at a broad scale in EU geographies.
• Expertise in decarbonization policy across sectors and European policy venues.
• Demonstrated interest and experience in clean heat policy.
• Experience in grantmaking through first-hand experience in government, nonprofits, and/or philanthropy.
• Ability to prioritize and be flexible in a fast-paced, evolving, and collaborative environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Managerial skills to lead and coordinate a diverse team of partners.
• Ability to develop strategies that synthesize multiple perspectives into a coherent plan.
• Ability to track multi-dimensional efforts and see opportunities for leverage and scaled impact.
• A deep commitment to equity and inclusion reflected in prior campaigns.
• Willingness and ability to travel (up to 20%).
• Deep interest, passion, and commitment to reducing climate change.

Salary

We provide a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The target salary range is €150,000 to €160,000 with local adjustments based on the cost of labor in the candidate's geographical location. Equity is important to the organization, and a pay audit for equity is completed annually.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This role is primarily in an office environment.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (at a desk) for at least 75% of the day.
• Use hands and fingers to type.
• Frequently communicate via phone, video, and email.
• All employees are required to come together in person two to three times per year.

Benefits

• Up to 100% of premium paid for medical, dental, and vision.
• Carrot fertility and family planning benefits.
• Annual professional development budget.
• Internet, cell phone data, and health & wellness reimbursement.
• An innovative, collaborative, and welcoming work culture.

Our Commitment

Climate Imperative is committed to diversity, equity, & inclusion and to a transparent recruitment process that fosters belonging. Our goal is to hire and advance people regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, military service, medical condition, and any other protected characteristic under local, state, or federal law. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to an accessible employee experience. If at any time you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact [email protected].