United Nations Foundation

The salary for this position is $140,000 - $160,000. Position Overview The U.S. Climate Alliance is a bipartisan coalition of governors securing America’s 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 administration 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 Development Director to lead the Secretariat’s fundraising activities and secure the philanthropic resources needed to sustain and grow our work in support of our member governors. The Development Director will be responsible for overseeing effective donor stewardship with existing funders, identifying and cultivating relationships with prospective new funders, leading the development of grant proposals and reports, establishing systems and processes to support an effective fundraising operation, and tracking progress toward grant objectives in close collaboration with the Leadership Team and relevant policy leads. The Development Director reports to the Managing Director and sits on the Extended Leadership Team, contributing to the strategic direction of the organization. This is a brand-new role and an exciting opportunity to build on the Alliance’s momentum and growth as we look to increase support for member states and territories at a critical moment for climate. The position 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 continental U.S. Essential Functions Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing funders. Steer donor stewardship activities aimed at increasing visibility and understanding of the Alliance’s work, impact, and successes with existing funders. This may include organizing in-person meetings, virtual calls, and presentations with Alliance leadership and policy sector leads; drafting invitations to Alliance events and convenings; coordinating funder roundtables; amplifying relevant newsletters, announcements, and other publications; and other activities. Respond to and coordinate responses to funder inquiries and requests. Track deadlines, deliverables, and action items to support ongoing funder engagement. Identify and cultivate relationships with prospective new funders. Maintain knowledge of trends in climate philanthropy, particularly foundations, and other 501c (3) charitable organizations. Identify and conduct research on prospective funders with strategic interests that align with the Alliance’s mission and policy priorities. Prepare one-pagers, talking points, and other background materials for prospective funders that effectively and succinctly illustrate the Alliance’s work and impact. Facilitate outreach, engagement, and relationship-building with prospective new donors in collaboration with the Executive Director and Managing Director. Support engagement between Alliance leadership and current and prospective funders. Establish a travel and meeting strategy for the Executive Director and Managing Director that proactively identifies opportunities for engagement. In advance of meetings or other interactions with funders, draft briefing documents and compile other supporting materials. Schedule and run any needed advance preparation meetings. Schedule and run debrief meetings to ensure that meeting details and outcomes are appropriately documented, and action items are tracked. Lead the development and submission of all funding proposals. Working with fellow Secretariat team members, lead the development of grant proposals that align with the Alliance’s mission and strategic plan, advance our policy priorities, support the needs of states, and complement specific funder interests. Create and implement a proposal review process that ensures all relevant staff, including the Executive Director, are in alignment on a proposal before it is submitted. With the Operations and Development team, create a proposal budget. Submit all proposals through the relevant donor portal. Lead the development and submission of all required grant reports. Track reporting deadlines and proactively work with sector leads and the Operations and Development Teams to submit financial and narrative reports on time. Create and implement a reporting review process that ensures all relevant staff are in alignment on a report before it is submitted. With the Operations and Development Teams, implement and oversee processes for: Connecting Alliance-wide annual planning to fundraising goals. Reviewing and negotiating grant agreements. Qualifying new prospective funders. Communicating with funders and tracking funder interactions. Projecting revenue and identifying budget gaps. Others as assigned. Selection Criteria Bachelor’s degree required.  7-10 years of relevant work experience. Successful track record in development, with experience fundraising for energy, environment, or climate non-profits strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of trends in philanthropy, particularly climate philanthropy, foundations, and other 501c (3) charitable organizations. Prospective funder research and management experience, and knowledge of prospect research tools. Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills. Superior attention to detail. Experience using Salesforce preferred but not required. Excellent writing, storytelling, and proof-reading skills, with a strong attention to detail and ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences. Experience developing and tracking progress toward objectives. Ability to work effectively across teams and time zones. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and experience with fundraising databases. Proficiency for anticipating and avoiding problems. Aptitude for grasping and adding value to the organizational vision and mission, helping to develop and deliver on high-level goals and priorities. Organizational, political, and emotional intelligence and ability to use discretion around sensitive information. Ability to work well under pressure. Our Values   The Secretariat’s core values represent our team’s 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 Alliance’s 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 — 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 insurance vision insurance flexible spending accounts 403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution group term and supplemental life insurance short-term disability long-term disability health club discounts commuter subsidy back-up care employee assistance program Additionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.

The salary range is $68,000 -$72,000. Position Overview The U.S. Climate Alliance is a bipartisan coalition of governors securing America’s 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 administration to help create and implement an ambitious, durable national climate framework. For more information on the Alliance, please visit www.usclimatealliance.org .  The Alliance Secretariat seeks a Communications Associate ready to contribute to its dynamic communications team, which is charged with amplifying the individual and collective climate leadership of member governors while increasing public awareness of the health and economic benefits of state-led climate action. Key responsibilities of the communications team include managing press relations, developing coalition-wide messages, overseeing social media, planning press events, providing member communications support, and executing effective digital and web communications and design. The Communications Associate reports to the Secretariat’s Communications Director and works closely with the Senior Communications Associate in carrying out these responsibilities. Specifically, they will be expected to lead digital video production and editing efforts, manage and maintain internal databases and the Alliance’s website, oversee news and media monitoring, and provide other communications support as needed to the Secretariat leadership and Alliance member governors’ offices, including digital and social media assistance. The Communications Associate will work as part of a broader team that Secretariat staff as well as external partners, consultants, and representatives from the Alliance states and territories. This position is based in Washington, DC (hybrid schedule) with consideration for remote work in the continental U.S.  Essential Functions Produce and edit short videos for the Alliance’s digital and social media channels. Support other digital and social media engagement, including developing content, tracking analytics, and amplifying state action. Track news relevant to state and federal climate policy and action and produce daily clips summary. Draft quarterly external newsletter. Manage website content creation and updates. Help draft and edit briefing memos, presentations, talking points, Q&A documents, press releases, grant reports and proposals, and other written material on specific issue areas and initiatives as needed. Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings and maintaining databases, records, contact lists, and archives. Perform other duties, as assigned. Selection Criteria Bachelor’s degree required. 2-3 years of full-time communications experience. Demonstrated interest and experience working on purpose-driven, public policy and/or climate issue communications campaigns and initiatives. Preference may be given to candidates with prior experience in or around state-level government. Excellent analytical, communication, and research skills. Ability to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively with attention to detail. Familiarity with key media outlets and reporters. Experience developing video content utilizing video editing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva Pro, Final Cut Pro, and/or other services) and working with digital and social media platforms including X (Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other emerging platforms. Interest in innovative, creative, persuasive, and engaging ways to communicate technically complex policies and materials. Responsible, flexible, hard‐working, proactive, team-oriented, and committed to the mission of the Alliance. Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure and meet regular attendance/tardiness policy. Our Values The Secretariat’s core values represent our team’s 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 Alliance’s 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 — 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, 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 insurance   vision insurance   flexible spending accounts   403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution   group term and supplemental life insurance   short-term disability   long-term disability   health club discounts  commuter subsidy   back-up care   employee assistance program   Additionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.  

The salary range is $60,000 -$64,000. Position Overview The U.S. Climate Alliance is a bipartisan coalition of governors securing America’s 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 Alliance has also built strong relationships with the federal administration 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 an Operations and Finance Coordinator to support the deployment of capacity-building resources to member governors through a range of administrative, budgeting, contracting, and project management support. This position is ideal for early career candidates looking to join a dynamic organization and gain valuable experience while supporting the leadership of Alliance states and territories at a critical moment for climate. The Operations and Finance Coordinator reports to the Chief of Staff and directly supports the work of the Alliance’s Policy Team and Programs & Analysis Team. Key responsibilities include administering contracts, contributing to budgeting and financial tracking, and assisting in a variety of operations-focused projects. The Operations and Finance Coordinator should be highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to advancing our mission. The position 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 continental U.S.  Essential Functions In collaboration with members of the Alliance’s Policy Team and Programs & Analysis Team, administer service agreements, grant agreements, and work orders. Complete any required due diligence research of vendors and grantees. Work closely with fellow Secretariat team members, the UN Foundation contracts office, and vendors to manage any needed scope of work refinement so that projects funded are in line with state needs, donor intent, and the mission of the Alliance. Draft service agreements, grant agreements, and work orders using standardized templates. Facilitate contract negotiation between vendors or grantees and the UN Foundation contracts office. Create cover sheets for grants in Salesforce. Assist with Alliance-wide budgeting and financial reporting. Manage and process invoices from grantees and vendors performing work for the Alliance’s Policy Team and Programs & Analysis Team. Compile monthly expense reports in Concur and submit for leadership’s approval. Support the development of budget reports that highlight historic and anticipated spending on Alliance projects that support states and priority policy areas.Other duties as assigned. Selection Criteria Bachelor’s degree required. 1-3 years of relevant work experience, which may include internships or fellowships. Experience using the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience using Salesforce and project management tools is a plus. Experience managing active contracts and grant agreements, developing project budgets, and managing vendors is a plus but not required. Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to track and follow through on completing tasks in timely manner. Proficiency for anticipating and avoiding potential challenges. Organizational, political, and emotional intelligence and ability to use discretion around sensitive information. Ability to work well under pressure. A commitment to the Alliance’s mission and values. Our Values The Secretariat’s core values represent our team’s 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 Alliance’s 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 — 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, 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 insurance   vision insurance   flexible spending accounts   403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution   group term and supplemental life insurance   short-term disability   long-term disability   health club discounts  commuter subsidy   back-up care   employee assistance program   Additionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.  

Position Overview Family Planning 2030 (FP2030) is a global partnership of governments, civil society, multilateral organizations, donors, private sector partners, and researchers committed to supporting the rights of women and girls who wish to use contraception. Our vision is a future where women and girls everywhere have the freedom and ability to lead healthy lives, make their own informed decisions about using contraception and having children, and participate as equals in society and its development. The FP2030 Support Network consists of five hosted regional hubs: North, West and Central Africa; East and Southern Africa; Asia and the Pacific; and Latin America and the Caribbean, and North America and Europe. The FP2030 Support Network is led by an Executive Director, supported by an Executive Directorate team, who reports to the Governing Board. Each Regional Hub is headed by a Managing Director supported by a small team and hosted by an NGO within the region. The FP2030 Support Network is hosted by the United Nations Foundation (UNF), which hosts the North America and Europe Hub (NAE) and the Executive Directorate team. The Senior Manager, Gender will direct gender mainstreaming for the FP2030 Support Network, including both strategic and technical advice for gender integration across the FP2030 Support Network and guidance for policies and processes that further the organization’s commitment to gender equality. FP2030 seeks to build on the strengths of FP2020 while improving attention to equity, inclusion, and mutual accountability, among other principles. An FP2030 gender strategy is essential to this next phase, to underscore the centrality of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) to the gender equality agenda, integrate a gender lens within its own structure and processes, and encourage and equip commitment makers to improve their approaches to gender integration to advance both SRHR outcomes and gender equality. This strategy aligns FP2030 with global trends supporting gender equality, and helps stakeholders apply existing gender expertise and acquired knowledge to new investments in FP, ultimately boosting their impact. FP2030’s gender strategy is grounded in three strategic priorities: 1. Reframing FP2030’s work toward a focus on reproductive power; 2. Engaging local women-led and youth-led organizations explicitly working toward gender equality and promoting regional gender experts; and 3. Channeling resources into gender transformative programming. The Senior Manager, Gender will serve as a focal point for facilitating the integration of gender considerations into commitments, programs, budgets, training, monitoring and evaluation, and other learning activities and a resource person for FP2030 Support Network on gender equality, gender mainstreaming and women empowerment, consistent with operationalizing a rights-based approach to family planning and in support of the universal health coverage agenda. They will also work in close collaboration with FP2030 directors and external partners to support and coordinate FP2030’s engagement in the Generation Equality platform. This position is based in Washington, D.C.  Essential Functions Improve technical leadership and knowledge management: Work collaboratively  within the FP2030 Support Network and with partners to increase understanding of and promote solutions to critical gender gaps or barriers hindering progress towards reproductive power for women, girls and couples, including those affected by crises.  Gender barriers operate at multiple levels (e.g., individual, couple, service provision, community) and include, but are not limited to, those related to gender norms, inequalities in access to opportunities based on sex and gender, gender-based violence and harmful traditional practices.  In collaboration with FP2030 colleagues and across thematic areas, drive implementation of FP2030’s gender strategy, including supporting FP2030 regional hubs to use findings from gender analyses (existing or new) to integrate gender in their workplans and activities. Provide technical support on FP-related gender analysis, gender integration into programs, and gender related monitoring and evaluation, for FP2030 regional hubs and commitment making countries, as requested. Work collaboratively with the Data and Measurement team to move the family planning field toward gender-responsive and rights-based measures of success, including improved indicators for and measurement of reproductive agency and power. Work closely with regional hub staff who support utilization and implementation of the High Impact Practices in Family Planning and other evidence-based approaches to ensure integration of gender considerations. Develop FP2030’s thought leadership on gender equality and gender transformative approaches to sexual and reproductive health and rights through participation in conferences and events and publication of articles and reports. Improve capacity on gender integration: Build expertise on gender integration among FP2030 staff, focal points and more broadly within the FP2030 Support Network by developing and guiding a gender focal points structure across hubs and teams Plan, implement, and periodically assess gender capacity building across ensuring that staff across hubs understand and can apply programmatic gender integration principles. Spearhead gender capacity building and knowledge sharing among partners, including coordinating cross regional learning exchanges and dissemination of good practices on gender transformative approaches, gender equality, women’s empowerment, and rights. Improve coordination and partnerships: Identify points for strategic engagement for FP2030 within global dialogues related to gender equality, gender integration and women’s and girls’ empowerment. Maintain active relationships/partnerships with FP2030 regional hubs, countries, donors, civil society, and institutes working on gender issues to enhance collaboration, resource mobilization and influence agenda and priority setting. Support FP2030 commitment makers to align their activities in support of Generation Equality efforts as outlined in Global Acceleration Plan for Gender Equality. Identify nongovernmental stakeholders in the gender/women’s rights sector to mobilize commitments in support of the 2030 partnership, with support from the Global Initiatives Team. Strengthen advocacy and civil society engagement: Lead dialogue among key stakeholders to ensure the development of an advocacy strategy and related messages to promote gender integration and gender equality in FP/SRHR programs. Support global advocacy and strengthen alliances with women rights advocacy coalitions and other stakeholders.  Support advocacy efforts to advance the gender equality agenda in FP/SRHR programming at the country and regional levels and ensure the work is in alignment with FP2030 vision and measurement frameworks. Respond to requests for gender advocacy technical assistance and contribute to the drafting of relevant advocacy and country CSO support products. Improve external relations and communications: Develop and distribute tailored policy information, and talking points on gender and FP concepts in collaboration with the FP2030 Communications Director, In collaboration with the Communications team, organize webinars and/or other knowledge platforms for countries to share best practices, experiences, challenges, and/or requests for assistance. Improve programmatic coordination: Partner with consultants and oversee gender technical staff, as needed Develop a workplan and budget to advance the work; ensure optimal allocation of resources, proper documentation, tracking, and monitoring of all relevant portfolio activities with other relevant grants administration, finance, and development staff. Support resource mobilization and the solicitation of business development opportunities to support gender integration Support the integration of gender capacity within job descriptions and gender responsive hiring practices across teams and hubs Collaborate with relevant staff on a case-by-case basis, all relevant contracts/contractors and solicit proposals for additional work, as needed. Set and monitor progress toward gender integration benchmarks Report on relevant activities to FP2030 funders and senior leadership on an ongoing basis. Other duties as assigned. Selection Criteria Bachelors degree required. Master’s degree preferred or a minimum of 10 years of relevant technical experience with bachelor's degree. 7-9 years of professional experience in an international reproductive health/family planning. Strong understanding/experience with gender mainstreaming, gender integration, women’s rights, or women empowerment within the context of global health, preferably with family planning. Proven project management expertise. Experience working with multi-stakeholder partnerships including donors, multi-lateral agencies, developing countries and civil society organizations. Proven record of coordinating development partners and managing effective mechanisms for monitoring and reporting at global, regional, and country levels. Ability to think strategically and drive project implementation. Ability to work in a complex and fast-paced environment and manage multiple work streams. Exceptional interpersonal skills and cultural competencies. Excellent writing, editing, presentation, communications, and research capabilities. Strong spoken, analytical, and writing skills with advanced knowledge of and proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed. 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 insurance vision insurance flexible spending accounts 403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution group term and supplemental life insurance short-term disability long-term disability health club discounts commuter subsidy back-up care employee assistance program Additionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.

The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $150,000. Position Overview The U.S. Climate Alliance is a bipartisan coalition of governors securing America’s 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. Currently, the coalition’s policy initiatives are structured around ten policy priority areas that include electricity generation, transportation, industry, buildings, just transition and equity, climate finance, resilience, and natural and working lands. The Alliance has also built strong relationships with the federal administration 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 Policy Director to lead the Secretariat in advancing climate solutions across ten coalition-wide policy priorities, inform organizational strategy, ensure Working Groups are delivering high-impact results, and support team member development, among other responsibilities. The Policy Director will manage the Secretariat’s core policy team and, together with the Executive and Managing Directors, convene and provide direction to the Secretariat’s extended policy team. The Policy Director reports to the Managing Director of the Alliance and will be expected to work as part of a broader team that includes Alliance states, consultants, and external partners. The position 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). We also welcome full time remote applicants.  Essential Functions Strategic planning and policy development   Oversee all policy portfolios and workplans and support staff in ensuring Alliance policy priorities and efforts are strategic, responsive to state needs, of additive value to state efforts, and conducted in close collaboration with partner organizations.   Ensure Alliance policy activities are timely, nimble, and strategic. Support staff in responding to major political shifts, current events at national and state levels, and important moments for governors and the broader climate movement.   Lead annual strategic planning and execution efforts across the Secretariat’s policy team.   Work with core policy staff to create and execute new state and federal based initiatives.   Advise the Leadership Team on strategies for strengthening state-federal engagement.   Support staff in independently managing their work, seeking help when needed, and identifying opportunities for growth, portfolio diversification, and increased impact.  Foster collaboration, innovation, and cross-pollination across policy staff, including by supporting the development of comprehensive policy solutions that touch on multiple sectors, facilitating the sharing of lessons learned, and ensuring integration of cross-cutting initiatives throughout the Alliance’s work.   Provide advice and counsel to core policy staff in carrying out their work on behalf of Alliance members, serving as a sounding board and always keeping in mind organization-wide goals, values, and mission.  Manage a policy portfolio, including leading a Working Group or other initiative.  Team leadership and staff supervision  Manage a growing core policy team including by preparing for and running policy team meetings, following up on action items and deliverables, working with staff to resolve issues, conducting performance assessments, setting and supporting individual performance goals, and approving leave.   Serve on the Alliance’s Extended Leadership team and work closely with the Executive Director, Managing Director, and fellow departmental directors to operationalize the strategic vision of the organization.   Grant management    Maintain working knowledge of the UNF agreement process for both contracts and grants, including how to utilize the proper contract templates.    Conduct oversight of agreements that support and advance the policy teams’ portfolios and workplans.   In consultation with the Chief of Staff and Finance Manager, monitor spending against project budgets and ensure that grants are spent down on time and within budget.  Fundraising and reporting   Support sector-based fundraising efforts, including drafting and reviewing proposals, growing relationships with donors, and tracking and reporting progress. Selection Criteria ​​Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience. Master’s degree preferred.  ​Strong preference may be given to candidates with experience working in, with, or around state-level government.  ​At least 3-5 years of supervisory experience.  ​Experience cultivating team-based environments that empower staff to work independently while fostering collaboration across an organization.  ​Demonstrated success in leading strategy implementation to drive results, with a record of seeing processes through from idea to execution.  ​Experience working on electricity sector climate policy is preferred but not required.   ​Understanding of organizational management, talent management, and monitoring and evaluation protocols.  ​Experience managing active contracts and grant agreements, developing project budgets, and managing vendors.  ​Strong writing, verbal, and analytical skills designed to convey complex material to senior leadership.   ​Experience in fundraising is preferred.   ​Proficiency for anticipating and avoiding problems.  ​Aptitude for grasping and adding value to the organizational vision and mission, helping to develop and deliver on high-level goals and priorities.   ​Organizational, political, and emotional intelligence and ability to use discretion around sensitive information.   Examples of passed work may be required as part of the interview process Ability to work under pressure and handle stress. Ability to meet regular attendance/tardiness policy. Our Values The Secretariat’s core values represent our team’s 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 Alliance’s 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 — 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, 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 insurance vision insurance flexible spending accounts 403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution group term and supplemental life insurance short-term disability long-term disability health club discounts commuter subsidy back-up care employee assistance program Additionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care. LI-#Hybrid LI-#Remote

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000. Position Overview The U.S. Climate Alliance is a bipartisan coalition of governors securing America’s 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 administration 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 Policy Advisor to develop and implement policy solutions to decarbonize the buildings sector in Alliance states and territories, working closely with senior staff of the Alliance Secretariat. This coalition of governors recently announced a series of new commitments to eliminate emissions from buildings, including collectively quadrupling heat pump installations across the Alliance by the end of the decade. The Policy Advisor will be charged with helping turn these commitments into action as the Alliance deepens its focus in this priority area. They will also advise on additional sectors as appropriate. This role will report to the Policy Director and be expected to work as part of a broader team that includes Alliance states, consultants, and external partners. The position is part of the Energy and Climate team at the United Nations Foundation, which houses the U.S. Climate Alliance Secretariat.​ This position is remote in the continental U.S. Essential Functions Advise states and track member policy development.   ​Support states in developing and implementing policies and programs, identify opportunities to increase ambition where possible, and equip states to access federal and private resources to accelerate building decarbonization.   ​Provide Alliance states with expert guidance, tools, and resources to act on emerging policies and demonstrate political and sectoral leadership.   ​Contribute to the Alliance’s policy tracking efforts by conducting research and actively tracking the development of state and federal buildings policies and programs and associated budgets.   Coordinate state working group(s) and convenings  ​Lead the development and execution of state working groups and initiatives and consult with states on areas of focus, agenda development, and identification of action items and key barriers.   ​Track and follow up on action items.  ​Engage stakeholders and key partners to scope and implement projects.  Generate policy option papers, roadmaps, resource guides, and other major Alliance deliverables  ​At the request of Alliance states and the Secretariat, draft briefing papers and guides for states that analyze policy options for decarbonizing buildings, and make recommendations that are ambitious, politically feasible, and technologically possible.   ​Conduct policy research, analyze key sector trends, and draft chapters of the Alliance’s annual report that outline progress towards our climate goals.  ​Contribute to products that help Alliance states improve quantification of opportunities, measure progress towards policy goals, and quantify the co-benefits of action.   ​Conduct research and analysis and draft material for Alliance products across other sectors as needed.    Shape content and strategy for Alliance-wide meetings, workshops, and other high impact events Shape content and strategy for Alliance-wide meetings, workshops, and other high-impact events   ​Work with the Secretariat, Alliance states, and outside experts to prepare meeting content and materials.  ​Advise on remarks, talking points, and other relevant communication materials.  ​Contribute to invitation lists and key partner outreach.    Fundraising  ​Identify funding needs to execute on the Alliance’s building decarbonization strategies and work with the Development team to develop relationships with current and potential funders to support this work.   ​In partnership with the Development and Leadership teams, write and submit grant applications for additional sources of funding.   Grant Management ​Provide oversight and technical expertise for Alliance philanthropic grants that support building decarbonization activities. With the Operations team, manage spending against relevant budgets for these grants.   ​With the Operations and UNF contracts team, review new contracts and grant agreements to advance building decarbonization.   ​Evaluate and contribute to funding decisions for state technical assistance projects. Provide expertise, oversight, and support for buildings-focused technical assistance projects that are funded by the Alliance.   ​Other duties as assigned.  Selection Criteria ​​​Bachelor’s degree with substantial work experience in building decarbonization policy. Master’s degree preferred.    ​4-7 years of experience in related policy areas, with experience working with governments desired. Experience working in, with, or around state-level government preferred.  ​Demonstrated strong research, analytical, writing, presentation, and briefing skills.  ​Critical thinker that can generate products tailored to different audiences without requiring frequent direction.   ​Substantial demonstrated expertise in developing, promoting, and implementing U.S. building decarbonization strategies, with deep knowledge of the state policy landscape across this sector.  ​A commitment to advance policy solutions to eliminate emissions from buildings.  ​Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder processes, and engagement in state, national or international climate coalitions.  ​Demonstrated ability to use and display complex datasets in Microsoft Excel and/or other tools.   ​Familiarity with relevant U.S. and other climate-related datasets and tools.   ​Ability to work as part of a small team balancing multiple competing priorities.   ​Self-motivated with strong ability to find solutions in the face of challenges.   ​Maximum flexibility in accepting and professionally executing a range of tasks.   ​Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.   ​Ability to diplomatically engage diverse counterparts and use personal discretion in working with sensitive information.   ​Ability to work under pressure and handle stress.   Ability to meet regular attendance/tardiness policy. Our Values  The Secretariat’s core values represent our team’s 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 Alliance’s 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 — 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, 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 insurance vision insurance flexible spending accounts 403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution group term and supplemental life insurance short-term disability long-term disability health club discounts commuter subsidy back-up care employee assistance program Additionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care. LI-#Hybrid LI-#Remote

The salary range is $90,000 -$100,000 Position Overview The U.S. Climate Alliance is a bipartisan coalition of governors securing America’s 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 administration 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 Policy Advisor to support the development and implementation of policy solutions that advance equity, environmental justice, and a just economic transition in Alliance states and territories, working closely with senior staff of the Alliance Secretariat. Member governors of the coalition have committed to centering equity and environmental justice in efforts to achieve their climate goals, working with frontline communities to address the disproportionate burdens of climate change, and supporting a just economic transition by building the clean energy workforce and driving the creation of good-paying, family-sustaining jobs. The Policy Advisor will be charged with helping Alliance states and territories turn these commitments into action as the coalition deepens its focus in this priority area. They will also advise on the intersection of equity and environmental justice with other policy areas and partner with fellow team members to embed relevant considerations across all sectors of the coalition’s work.   This role will report to the Policy Director and be expected to work as part of a broader team that includes Alliance states, consultants, and external partners. The position is part of the Energy and Climate team at the United Nations Foundation, which houses the U.S. Climate Alliance.​   This position is based in Washington, DC (hybrid) or remote in the continental U.S. Essential Functions Advise states and track member policy development   Support states in developing and implementing policies and programs, identify opportunities to increase ambition where possible, and equip states to access federal and private resources to accelerate their advancement of equity, environmental justice, and a just economic transition.  Alliance states with expert guidance, tools, and resources to act on emerging opportunities and demonstrate political and policy-based leadership.   Contribute to the Alliance’s policy tracking efforts by conducting research and actively monitoring the development of state and federal policies and programs and associated budgets.   Coordinate state working group(s) and convenings Lead the development and execution of state working groups and initiatives and consult with states on areas of focus, agenda development, and identification of action items and key barriers. Track and follow up on action items.  Engage stakeholders and key partners to scope and implement projects.  Generate policy option papers, roadmaps, resource guides and other major Alliance deliverables Generate policy option papers, roadmaps, resource guides, and other major Alliance deliverables At the request of Alliance states and the Secretariat, draft briefing papers and guides for states that analyze policy options for advancing equity, environmental justice, and a just economic transition — including through effective implementation of the Justice40 initiative — and make recommendations that are ambitious, politically feasible, and technologically possible.   Conduct policy research, analyze key trends, and draft chapters of the Alliance’s annual report that outline progress.  Contribute to products that help Alliance states improve quantification of opportunities, measure progress towards policy goals, and quantify the co-benefits of action.   Conduct research and analysis and draft material for Alliance products across other sectors as needed.   Shape content and strategy for Alliance-wide meetings, workshops, and other high-impact events   Work with the Secretariat, Alliance states, and outside experts to prepare meeting content and materials.  Advise on remarks, talking points, and other relevant communication materials.  Contribute to invitation lists and key partner outreach.    Fundraising  Identify funding needs to execute on the Alliance’s just transition and equity strategies and work with the Development Team to develop relationships with current and potential funders to support this work.   In partnership with the Development and Leadership Teams, write and submit grant applications for additional sources of funding.   ​Grant management   Provide oversight and technical expertise for Alliance philanthropic grants that support just transition and equity activities. With the Operations Team, manage spending against relevant budgets for these grants.   With the Operations and UNF contracts teams, review new contracts and grant agreements to advance equity, environmental justice, and a just economic transition in Alliance states and territories.   Evaluate and contribute to funding decisions for state technical assistance projects. Provide expertise, oversight, and support for just transition and equity-focused technical assistance projects that are funded by the Alliance.   Other duties as assigned.  Selection Criteria  Bachelor’s degree with substantial work experience in climate equity, environmental justice, and/or workforce development policy. Master’s degree preferred.    ​4-7 years of experience in related policy areas, with previous experience working with governments and community-based organizations desired. Experience working in, with, or around state-level policy strongly preferred.  ​Demonstrated strong research, analytical, writing, presentation, and briefing skills.  ​Critical thinker that can generate products tailored to different audiences without requiring frequent direction.   ​Substantial demonstrated expertise in developing, promoting, and implementing strategies that advance equity, environmental justice, and a just economic transition, with deep knowledge of the state policy landscape.  ​A commitment to advancing climate solutions that foster equitable and just outcomes.  ​Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder processes, with a capacity for helping parties overcome their differences and come together on shared goals and outcomes.   ​Familiarity with relevant U.S. and other climate-related datasets and tools.   ​Ability to work as part of a small team balancing multiple competing priorities.   ​Self-motivated with strong ability to find solutions in the face of challenges.   ​Maximum flexibility in accepting and professionally executing a range of tasks.   ​Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced  environment.   ​Ability to diplomatically engage diverse counterparts and use personal discretion in working with sensitive information.   ​Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities. ​ Ability to meet regular attendance/tardiness policy Our Values The Secretariat’s core values represent our team’s 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 Alliance’s 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 — 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, 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 insurance   vision insurance   flexible spending accounts   403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution   group term and supplemental life insurance   short-term disability   long-term disability   health club discounts  commuter subsidy   back-up care   employee assistance program   Additionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.