Program Associate, Cement & Building Materials

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee Team Cement’s grantmaking operations, including assessment, disbursement, and evaluation.

• Manage relationships with grantees, ensuring effective information flow and regular reporting.

• Maintain and track the grantmaking budget for the portfolio while assisting in annual planning.

• Develop and refine team policies and procedures to enhance program and grantmaking quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.

• Facilitate improvements to processes within the Global Industry Hub and ClimateWorks Foundation.

• Collaborate with colleagues and other ClimateWorks teams regarding grantmaking operations.

• Organize stakeholder engagement groups and arrange virtual and in-person meetings, both internal and domestic.

• Coordinate the annual Global Cement Decarbonization Convening, handling logistics, speakers, notes, and outcomes.

• Prepare various documents, briefings, budgets, communication materials, and other external deliverables.

• Disseminate knowledge through written communications and events, both online and in-person.

• Assist the Cement + Building Materials Director and Program Manager.

• Participate in meetings and retreats for the Global Industry Hub and ClimateWorks.

• Report directly to the Program Manager for Cement & Building Materials.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong project management skills with 2-4 years of experience in a relevant position.

• Detail-oriented with exceptional analytical capabilities.

• Proficiency in Salesforce, Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Signal.

• Experience in developing and maintaining flexible systems and plans for projects and events.

• Background in managing grants or collaborating with non-profits, foundations, or multilateral initiatives.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and cultures across various global time zones.

• Capacity to initiate and manage projects independently with minimal supervision.

• Willingness to travel internationally, with approximately three trips per year.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.

• Strong knowledge of climate change and a demonstrated commitment to tackling this issue.

• Dedication to supporting colleagues, grantees, and partners.

• Commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment, aligned with the mission and values of the Global Industry Hub.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage plans, including medical, dental, and vision.

• 20 days of paid time off for first-year employees, with increased paid time off in subsequent years.

• 14 paid holidays each year.

• Paid sabbatical leave for eligible employees.

• 401(k) plan with contributions from ClimateWorks and matching employee contributions.

• Life insurance along with short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Support for fertility, child, elder, and pet care.

• Physical wellness benefits, including gym memberships and fitness equipment.

• Financial wellness benefits, including financial planning services.

• Mental wellness benefits, such as therapy and coaching.

• Opportunities for in-person meetings through an annual in-town week in San Francisco, an all-staff retreat, and a departmental retreat.