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Climate Imperative Foundation · 1 day ago

Initiative Director, U.S. Electricity

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$195K/yr - $205K/yr

10+ years exp

Climate Imperative Foundation is focused on solving the climate crisis through funding and expertise. They are seeking an Initiative Director for U.S. Electricity to develop grantmaking strategies aimed at decarbonizing the electricity sector, collaborating with partners across various levels to drive coordinated approaches.

Environmental ConsultingFinancial ServicesSocial Impact

Responsibilities

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

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

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

Lead a team of Program Officers and Program Associates, supporting their professional growth and success in achieving program goals

Foster a collaborative environment that encourages collective learning, knowledge-sharing, and overall team impact

Qualification

Climate change expertiseU.S. electricity sectorGrantmaking experiencePolicy advocacyCampaign strategyResearchAnalysisTeam managementProject managementDetail orientationInterpersonal communicationFlexibility

Required

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

Proven experience managing teams with diverse roles and experience levels, fostering collaboration and promoting teamwork, professional growth, and high performance

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