Senior Associate, Operations and Planning

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, over $2 billion in grants to more than 850 organizations working to advance 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 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.

Experienced 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 Operations and Planning Team is responsible for designing and implementing processes that support inclusive and effective decision-making at ClimateWorks and help teams to prioritize, collaborate, and achieve their goals. This includes managing the Annual Planning process for teams to agree on priorities and align activities with available funding and our strategic plan; ensuring the success of our hybrid work approach by tending to our ways of working and managing hybrid-related policies; and driving key organization-wide projects and priorities related to Organizational Health, Leadership, strategy implementation, and project management practices. The Planning team partners with teams across the organization, and collaborates especially closely with the Executive Team, Human Resources, Information Systems and Technology, Justice and Equity, and Communications teams.

Job Summary

ClimateWorks seeks a collaborative and experienced Senior Associate to support the Operations and Planning team’s mission to enhance ClimateWorks Operations and ensure that our ways of working reflect our Justice and Equity Commitments. As one of the teams responsible for helping ClimateWorks continue to evolve, we’re seeking an Operations professional to support forward momentum across our portfolio. The Senior Associate will report to the Senior Director for Operations and Planning but support operations for all of ClimateWorks, working in close partnership with colleagues from across the organization, including HR, Finance, Accounting, Justice & Equity, Information Systems and Technology, Marketing and Communications, Philanthropic Partnerships. Key focus areas will include supporting our global footprint, managing ongoing operational processes, implementing new processes, coordinating projects related to organizational risk, and supporting our annual planning cycle.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and have a passion for ensuring equitable and inclusive workplace culture. They will enjoy collaborating across teams and cultures to develop and implement processes and policies that support ClimateWorks’ mission.

Essential Tasks 

• Provide project management support for key operations efforts as needed, including those related to our work on organizational health and equity, hybrid approaches to project management and collaboration, coordinating risk management functions, and supporting major cross-org initiatives. 
• Design and draft policies and processes that meet ClimateWorks’ evolving operational needs and align with our Justice and Equity principles, integrating feedback from staff and leadership.
• Coordinate Operations support for ClimateWorks’ evolving global footprint, including offices and projects based outside of the United States.
• Manage the process of regularly reviewing and revising ClimateWorks policies, especially as they relate to our hybrid work approach and decision-making.
• Partner with staff and leadership in brainstorming and problem-solving sessions to address new opportunities or challenges as they arise.
• Support our hybrid work approach by testing new practices, tracking the impact of our efforts, and designing new practices for all staff.
• Develop visual aids, slides, and other materials to communicate policies, processes, and other information to staff and leadership.
• Partner with other operations teams to facilitate coordination of training, planning, and other all-staff engagements. 

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in supporting Operations, preferably in an organization with a global footprint.
• Experience in bringing a Justice and Equity lens to operations work and policy development.
• Comfort with developing and delivering presentations to teams and leadership.
• Ability to join occasional calls outside of standard working hours to support staff and partners across Europe and Asia.
• Experience building relationships and collaborating in a virtual environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of non-profit Operations and Finances.
• Experience using relevant systems (including Asana, Salesforce, Slack, Adaptive) or similar products.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently (both virtually and in-person) with minimal supervision.
• A commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment.

Compensation

ClimateWorks offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience (geographic differential applied based on location)

Salary Range (Bay Area / NYC): $90,000 - $95,000 annually

Salary Range (Other US): $85,000 - $90,000 annually

*** ClimateWorks strives to create an equitable culture of transparency and fairness.

Location

ClimateWorks Foundation is based in the San Francisco Financial District. This position is classified as US Flexible. Exceptional candidates can work from the SF office or from other locations, geographic differential applied to compensation based on local cost of labor.

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. We make the decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, sex (including childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), pregnancy, uniform service member and veteran status, citizenship status, disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Support and belief in this principle is a basic responsibility of all employees. 

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.

Employment at the ClimateWorks Foundation is at-will.

ClimateWorks offers an excellent benefits package:

Healthcare Plans:

Multiple options available through Kaiser & UHC

• HMO - 100% coverage for employee and dependents
• POS - Employee pays difference beyond HMO coverage (3 out of 4 POS options are at 100% coverage for employee and dependents)
• Dental –100% coverage for employee and dependents
• Vision – 100% coverage for employee and dependents

Fertility Benefit

• Fertility care through Carrot Fertility. Access to on-demand doctor-approved content, pregnancy support, and virtual chats with medical, legal, and regulatory experts.

Disability Benefit (long and short-term)

Life Insurance (3x base salary up to $750k for employee only)

PTO

• 20 days (1st year)
• 25 days (2nd - 8th year)
• 30 days (9th year)

Holidays

• 11 Observed and 2 floating

401k Plan

• After 6 months of service, CWF automatically contributes 9% of gross earnings per pay period to retirement fund*
• After 6 months of service, CWF matches 100% of employee contributions up to a max of 6% of gross earnings per pay period*