[Hiring] CGI Program Manager @Multiplier

Role Description

The CGI Program Manager would play a lead role in developing and executing grantmaking strategies to advance CGI’s goal of expanding electric transmission infrastructure at the scale and pace to service pressing national needs. They would also serve as ambassadors for CGI in building and resourcing a network of philanthropic partners, advocates, and policy leaders who advocate for solutions to transmission challenges.

• Strategy development, grant sourcing and diligence, grantee relationship management, and supporting impact evaluation and reporting.
• Lead the management of an existing initial portfolio of ~10 grantees across geographic regions.
• Monitor, engage, and evaluate the grantee portfolio against organizational priorities.
• Guide network coordination of strategic communications across the CGI ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, with a preference for candidates with a post-graduate degree.
• 5+ years of experience working in energy, non-profit energy advocacy or philanthropy, consulting, transmission planning/development, or electricity policy.
• Demonstrated track record of planning and executing communications strategies, including earned media campaigns, and coordinated storytelling.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical capabilities.
• Comfort working collaboratively across teams, partners, and external stakeholders.
• Strong ethical judgment, discretion, and commitment to consistency and brand integrity.
• Experience with U.S. policy on electric power, transmission, and grid modernization is strongly desired.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, campaigns, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Familiarity with remote work tools and platforms.
• Strong writing, editing, and content development skills tailored to a variety of audiences.

Requirements

• Ownership of strategy, grantmaking, and grantee engagement of topical specialization(s).
• Identify and address emerging needs and gaps in the field.
• Develop quarterly funding recommendations supported by thorough vetting and due diligence analyses.
• Align grantmaking with CGI metrics and goals.
• Build and actively manage relationships with current and prospective grantees.
• Maintain a high level of transmission expertise.
• Develop and implement a coordinated communications strategy for the CGI network.
• Monitor and track grantee external communications.
• Identify opportunities for grantee storytelling campaigns.
• Provide strategic input to development and implementation of program measurement and evaluation.
• Participate in quarterly in-person team meetings and annual grantee conferences.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package, including competitive salary ($155,000 starting salary).
• Excellent medical and dental benefits.
• Retirement savings.
• Generous vacation and sick leave policy.