The salary range for this role is $74,000 to $84,000.
Position Overview
The U.S. Climate Alliance is a bipartisan coalition of governors securing Americaโs net-zero future by advancing state-led, high-impact climate action. The Alliance Secretariat helps its members accelerate climate action by providing a broad range of technical, analytical, policy, and capacity assistance and resources. The coalition has also built strong relationships with the federal government to help create and implement an ambitious, durable national climate framework. For more information on the Alliance, please visit www.usclimatealliance.org.
The U.S. Climate Alliance seeks a highly motivated Senior Programs Associate to facilitate the deployment of capacity-building grants to help states and territories advance their governorsโ climate priorities. Specifically, the Senior Programs Associate will manage support through two programs led by the Alliance Secretariat โ the Technical Assistance Fund, which provides demand-driven technical and policy support to help Alliance members overcome barriers and drive transformative climate action, and the Climate Leadership Grant Program, which bolsters state-level staff capacity in governorsโ offices and state agencies. Key responsibilities include responding to direct requests from Alliance members for technical assistance, information, resources, and access to experts; and developing new programs and resources that can support state climate priorities. The position reports to the Senior Programs Manager and is part of the Energy and Climate team at the United Nations Foundation, which houses the U.S. Climate Alliance Secretariat.
This position is based in Washington, DC (hybrid schedule) with consideration for remote work in the contiguous United States.
Essential Functions
Equip Alliance states and territories with demand-driven technical assistance
Selection Criteria Bachelorโs degree required.3-4 years of relevant work experience, including past experience managing projects, developing budgets, and tracking progress toward established goals. Experience working with or around state government is a plus.Knowledge of and interest in U.S. climate and clean energy policy issues.Strong research, analytical, writing, presentation, and briefing skills.Demonstrated ability to work with coalitions or groups of stakeholders to create consensus-based products. Critical thinker that can help states develop and implement solutions, including by creatively seeking out appropriate partners and technical resources.Self-motivated with ability to prioritize multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.Maximum flexibility in accepting and professionally executing a range of tasks.Ability to diplomatically engage diverse counterparts and use personal discretion in working with sensitive information.Ability to work as part of a small team balancing multiple competing priorities.Ability to work well under pressure and effectively manage competing priorities.
Our Values
The Secretariatโs core values represent our teamโs highest priorities and driving forces. These values are the heart of how we go about doing our work in support of each other and our member governors and states, serving as cultural cornerstones and exemplified by all members of our team. Purpose: We are aligned by a common purpose to confront the climate crisis and its impacts through the power of state government. We connect our daily work to the Allianceโs mission and, in pursuit of our shared goals, always act in the best interest of our governors and states.Excellence: We have high standards in the work we do to support Alliance governors and states. We are focused, data-driven, and attentive to the smallest of details while never losing sight of the big picture.Empathy: We value kindness and treat others with dignity and respect, recognizing that our actions affect one another and all those with whom we interact. We consider growth, learning, and development to be priorities.Inclusion: We actively work to increase diversity, advance equity, and cultivate a welcoming work environment where everyone feels valued. We are collaborators and prioritize teamwork โ knowing that it will take our broader community all working together to ultimately solve the climate crisis.Balance: We value a positive work environment and, even in the hectic day-to-day, we make the time to build relationships, celebrate successes, and laugh. We know that balancing home and work lives is essential and encourage each other to put the health and well-being of ourselves and our loved ones first.Benefits & Compensation
For full-time, U.S. benefit eligible employees, UNF offers an excellent range of benefits, including: a choice between two health plans through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP with HSA)dental insurancevision insuranceflexible spending accounts403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contributiongroup term and supplemental life insuranceshort-term disabilitylong-term disabilityhealth club discountscommuter subsidyback-up careemployee assistance programAdditionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.