Program Associate, Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion - 2 Year Term

Description

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.

Department Summary

The Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (JEDI) team leads an ambitious and proactive practice. Using grantmaking, convening, coaching, intelligence, and emergent learning practice, the JEDI team infuses ClimateWorks’ JEDI values and principles into the foundation’s culture, practices, policies, programs, partnerships, and services. The JEDI team engages with all levels within the organization and with external partners to advance justice and equity.

Job Summary

The Program Associate, JEDI will serve in a two-year, fixed-term role designed to support the ongoing development of JEDI initiatives. Reporting directly to the Director, JEDI, the Program Associate will work closely with team members to advance a comprehensive portfolio of initiatives that focus on integrating and operationalizing ClimateWorks' JEDI principles within the foundation's impactful grantmaking and services. This role involves engaging in high-impact projects, contributing to strategic initiatives, and collaborating across departments to achieve the goals of the department.

Additionally, the Program Associate, JEDI will work alongside the chief of equity, justice and culture to launch and operationalize new initiatives.

Our ideal candidate is a proactive and detail-oriented self-starter, well-organized, and possesses strong analytical skills, along with excellent writing, research, and project management capabilities.

Essential Tasks

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on various projects and initiatives
• Assist with planning, design and implementation of new initiatives
• Support research and analysis that informs the development of the department’s strategy across multiple areas
• Manage project timelines, track progress, and ensure all deliverables are completed on time
• Help identify potential grantees, build strong relationships, and outline viable projects for funding
• Gradually take on the role of subject matter expert, becoming a point of contact and representative for ClimateWorks in specific focus areas
• Assist in capturing key performance indicators related to our service offerings and grantmaking initiatives
• Draft key communications and create knowledge products for our stakeholders
• Provide logistical and programmatic support for both virtual and in-person events
• Assist with planning and offer general assistance as needed

Skills and Qualifications

• Possess a thorough understanding of equity issues at the intersection of climate change.
• Strong project management skills, with a minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• Detail-oriented with robust analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, including writing for general audiences.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently (both virtually and in-person) with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel and work across various time zones as necessary.

Preferred Skills

• Fluent in a language other than English.
• Work or lived experience in the Global South.

Compensation

ClimateWorks offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience (geographic differential applied based on location). The following salary range is for candidates bases in the United States.

Salary Range (Bay Area / NYC): $80,000 - $85,000 annually

Salary Range (Other US): $75,000 - $80,000 annually

International salary range - will be determined based on the location and local cost of labor.

We recognize that compensation and benefits can vary across countries and understand that this can raise important questions. Our goal is to ensure fairness, equity, and competitiveness within each local context. To achieve this, we align our compensation structure with the economic conditions, labor market dynamics, and social benefit systems of the regions where we operate.

Salaries are determined based on country specific labor markets, allowing us to offer pay that is competitive within each region and consistent with other international organizations. Compensation is intentionally structured to be above lead local market averages and appropriate to the regional cost of labor. This approach supports our commitment to equity across our global workforce while enabling us to attract and retain top talent in diverse locations.

Location

ClimateWorks Foundation is based in the San Francisco Financial District. This position is classified as Global flexible. The geographic differential is applied to compensation based on the local labor cost.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to equal employment principles. We strive to find ways to attract, develop, and retain the talent needed to meet business objectives, and to recruit and employ highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities in which we live. Our employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs.

This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, discipline, termination, promotions, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Application Process

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. To be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a resume and cover letter. This position will remain open until filled.