[Hiring] Program Associate @ClimateWorks Foundation

Role Description

The global cement sector is responsible for around 8% of global CO2 emissions and our team is dedicated to decarbonizing this sector. The Program Associate will join the Cement and Building Materials Team in guiding, growing, and administering Global Industry Hub’s (GIH) grantmaking portfolio.

The ideal candidate will be proactive and detail-oriented, with administrative, project coordination, and event planning skills and experience. This person will enjoy supporting team operations, will naturally “connect the dots” in projects with multiple moving parts, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Spend time on program administration activities.
• Communicate with grantees.
• Report and track grants, including managing grants in a Salesforce-based grants management system.
• Organize regular convenings for global grantees and leading industry experts.
• Support the execution of multi-faceted domestic and international meetings.
• Support varied projects.

This role will report to the Program Manager, Cement & Building Materials.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills based on 2-4 years’ experience in a relevant role.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to use common business software like Salesforce, Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Signal.
• Experience building and maintaining flexible systems and plans for projects and events.
• Experience managing grants or working with non-profits, foundations, or multilateral initiatives.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work successfully with a wide range of different types of people and cultures across global time zones.
• Ability to initiate and manage projects, and to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Availability for international travel: ~three trips per year.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong understanding of climate change and passion for addressing the challenge.
• Commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment.

Requirements

• Understanding or experience with the cement and building materials sectors, and the broader design and construction industry.
• Excellent research skills, applied with doggedness and creativity.
• Ability to synthesize information on a wide variety of topics.

Benefits

• 100% healthcare coverage plans (medical, dental, and vision).
• 20 days of paid time off for first-year employees, with incremental paid time off in subsequent years; 14 paid holidays annually; and paid sabbatical leave for qualifying employees.
• 401(k) plan with contributions from ClimateWorks and matching employee contributions.
• Life insurance and disability (short-term and long-term) coverage.
• Support for families, including fertility, child, elder, and pet care.
• Access to physical wellness benefits, financial wellness, and mental wellness.