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Overview Climate Imperative Foundation (CI) seeks a skilled, creative and innovative climate change professional to serve as its Initiative Director, U.S. Electricity, to develop grantmaking strategies and portfolios that advance decarbonizing the electricity sector in the United States. This role will work with Climate Imperative’s leadership team to align the strategy 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 develop and drive coordinated approaches to decarbonize the U.S. Electricity sector. Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application. Our Commitment We are 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 application process and employee experience. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please email jobs@climateimperative.org. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy Identify the near-term opportunities to support policymakers and advocates in key geographies to accelerate a clean energy transition Ensure the policies we are promoting and winning are equitable so that all community members are able to afford and enjoy the benefits of this transition From a national vantage point, see opportunities to knit city, state, and regional efforts into a cohesive strategy, amplifying and replicating wins in other jurisdictions Design and evolve CI initiative strategy in response to changing campaign landscape, and present strategy updates to CI leadership and board Develop a deep understanding of the decision-making venues, including the social, economic, institutional, and other forces that could drive or inhibit electric decarbonization Campaign Coordination & Coalition-Building In collaboration with aligned partners, determine how to rapidly accelerate the clean energy transition nationwide and build consensus around the need to phase out coal and gas, including by intensifying existing efforts Ensure that justice, equity, and affordability are central to the design, implementation, and impact of the initiative Build a concise and metric-driven campaign strategy to win, in consultation with partners Ensure we and our partners have a clear understanding of how to win in each decision-making venue Grantmaking & Convening Identify the grantee partners who can execute the initiative strategy and develop a portfolio of grants so they can lead this initiative to success Regularly convene grantee and funding partners to ensure strong coordination, track progress, repair problems, expand, contract or phase down elements of the initiative, as necessary Report, without bias, on progress and stalls to the Board of Directors Serve as a thought leader to the broader philanthropic and NGO community on strategy and grantmaking Lead on the grantee relationship through regular check-ins Serve as a sounding board and resource for other Climate Imperative staff Experience 10+ years of relevant experience in a climate, energy, and/or policy focused role Knowledge of or experience in grantmaking Strong experience in the U.S. electricity sector Ability to advance relevant policy through first-hand experience in government, nonprofits, and/or philanthropy Familiarity with the climate and clean energy field landscape, as well as advocacy strategies, tactics, and key leverage points to advance policy Ability to develop strategies and prioritize resources to maximize impact Strong research, analysis, and synthesis skillset Ability to prioritize and be flexible in a fast-paced, constantly evolving, and collaborative environment Effective and flexible interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills Detail-orientation with strong organizational and project management skills Ability and willingness to travel (up to 15%) Deep interest, passion, and commitment to reducing climate change Salary We provide a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The target national salary range is $195,000 to $205,000 with adjustments made for people in higher-expense markets, i.e. the San Francisco Bay Area and Washington, D.C. Currently, all staff local to the San Francisco and DC offices go into the office one to three days a week. Equity is incredibly important to the organization, and a pay audit for equity is completed annually. Work Environment & Physical Requirements This role is done primarily in an office environment. An employee must be able to satisfy the following physical requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation. Remain in a stationary position (at a desk) for at least 75% of the day Use hand and fingers to type Frequently communicate via phone or video and email and must be able to communicate using those methods This description reflects essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Climate Imperative supports a hybrid work environment and requires all employees to come together in person two to three times per year. Benefits Up to 100% of premium paid for medical, dental, and vision Short term and long term disability insurance Company sponsored life insurance and voluntary life Carrot fertility and family planning benefits Student loan repayment assistance 401k retirement plan with a company match contribution Annual professional development budget Internet, cell phone, and health & wellness reimbursement 14 paid holidays and four weeks of paid time off (PTO) Paid parental leave, jury duty, and bereavement Public transportation benefit options for office staff Regular staff lunches and team building activities SF and DC office stocked with healthy snacks and beverages An innovative, collaborative, welcoming work culture About Us Climate change is governed by physical facts—about carbon sources, accumulation, impacts, and timing, and more importantly, about solutions that work. These facts must inform strategy: they show that avoiding dangerous climate change is only possible through strong policy to cut carbon, promptly, in the biggest countries. To address these issues, Climate Imperative was founded to provide resources to the field of climate policy in this decisive decade. Climate Imperative is a 501(c)(3) public charity focused on solving the climate crisis at speed and scale by providing funding, technical support, and expertise to win the world’s most significant emissions reduction policy decisions this decade. We support a hybrid work environment and require all employees to come together in person one to two times per year. #J-18808-Ljbffr
