Senior Program Associate, Oil Campaign

~ Launched in 2008 by a partnership of major donors, ClimateWorks Foundation (CWF) is designed to provide a much-needed global, strategic, philanthropic approach to advancing public policy, inspiring the private sector, and strengthening public support for a low-carbon future. ~

CWF's services include global analysis, philanthropic strategy development and assessment, investment recommendations, convening and facilitation, grantmaking, and evaluation. CWF collaborates closely with key partners-collectively known as the CWF Network-including regional grantmaking institutions operating in China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Latin America, and the United States.

After five years of operation, the founding vision is supported by detailed strategies, institutional structures and relationships, and a track record of results. In 2013, CWF completed a new strategic plan. This plan, developed in close consultation with key funders and partners, draws on lessons learned in the first five years and anticipates challenges and opportunities ahead.

Going forward, CWF will organize its work around a handful of "big campaigns"-overarching strategies to reduce CO2e emissions by dealing with major sources systemically. Each campaign will be composed of a set of priority regional and transnational strategies.

The campaigns are as follows:

• Clean Power Campaign: Cut unabated coal use, reduce emissions from natural gas, and shift to clean, healthy, renewable alternatives. 
• Energy Efficiency Campaign: Make economies more efficient by reducing energy waste in buildings, appliances, and industry. 
• Oil Campaign: Promote fuel economy standards, low-carbon cities, alternative vehicles and fuels, and the reduction of unconventional, high-carbon oil. 
• Forests and Land Use Campaign: Protect forests and improve land use through policies that reduce deforestation and recognize indigenous peoples' and rural communities' rights.

About the Oil Campaign

The global Oil Campaign's objective is to reduce CO2-equivalent (CO2e) emissions generated by the production and consumption of oil, consistent with the goal of limiting global warming to 2° C. More specifically, the Oil Campaign supports efforts to reduce CO2e emissions from transportation by 28 percent below business as usual by 2030 and 50 percent (~7.5 Gt CO2e) by 2050.

The Oil Campaign, coordinated by CWF, helps several large philanthropic foundations align their efforts to this end. The campaign strategy was developed over the last year in consultation with a wide range of experts and a group of leading funders. The process included analyses of oil industry economics and the strategies that the funders, including CWF, have pursued to date.

Five consensus strategies emerged: increasing fuel efficiency in vehicles, accelerating transportation alternatives (e.g., electric vehicles), transforming cities to reduce demand for car travel, challenging supply to reduce the profitability of exploration and production, and targeting communications to support these strategies and increase the will for policy change. 

Position Overview  

Senior Program Associate, Oil Campaign:

ClimateWorks Foundation is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Senior Program Associate to refine sector-based strategies, facilitate exchange between internal and external groups, and help build network capacities to more effectively deliver on the goals of the Oil Campaign.

This position supports the Oil Campaign in preparation of materials, including reports, dockets, and presentations, for meetings within and beyond CWF and its partner organizations. The Senior Program Associate will also serve as the project coordinator and liaison between the Program team and other CWF teams. The Senior Program Associate will report to the Oil Campaign Program Director. This position will be located in San Francisco, CA. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Program Associate, Oil Campaign will perform the following and other duties as assigned: 

• Provide high level support to the Oil Campaign Program Director.
• Manage and support a variety of projects contributing to strategy, budgeting, planning, reporting, and grants in the relevant program areas.
• Work on short term and ongoing projects with a variety of teams within CWF and the CWF Network. 
• Provide research, planning, and general support to the initiatives within the Oil Campaign as needed.
• Assist with the editing and production of grant reports, communications materials, and funder reports as necessary.
• Assist with production and quality control of outgoing work products.
• Assist with the management and supervision of support staff as requested.
• Provide general organizational and operations support.
• Assist and support the Program Director as needed
• Manage network communications and stakeholder relations.
• Function as a point of contact for and prioritize ongoing tasks related to the Oil Campaign in the San Francisco office when the Oil Campaign Program Director is working remotely. 

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications: 

• 5-7 years of experience in a program support role with at least 2-3 years of experience in a similar sector such as alternative vehicles, sustainable cities, supply-side reduction, etc. 
• Advanced degree in engineering, policy, or other relevant/related field is preferred 
• Superb written and oral communication skills
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Ability to initiate and manage projects
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Experience working in service to a broad range of clients and stakeholders
• Good personal and interpersonal communication skills
• Competence in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and numerous databases
• High proficiency with PowerPoint preferred
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and multi-task
• Experience with, or aptitude for, managing others, including support staff and interns
• Willingness to be flexible, adaptable, and proactive in a dynamic work environment
• Ability and willingness to travel (both domestically and internationally) as needed
• Passion for environmental and social issues
• Experience working in nonprofits or foundations a plus
• Commitment to the mission and values of CWF

Compensation: ClimateWorks Foundation offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. 

To Apply 

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• This position will remain open until filled. 

~ ClimateWorks Foundation is an equal opportunity employer ~ 

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