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- The position is within a philanthropic or nonprofit organization
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Director, Grants & Power Building
Job Details
SUMMARY
The Director, Grants & Power Building position is responsible for leading the development and execution of state-based grantmaking strategies that support the Fund’s mission and goals. The Director leads a team of Program Officers and Program Assistants to design and execute grantmaking strategies in and across a portfolio of states that advance power building and equitable climate solutions by supporting strategies such as community organizing, civic engagement, and issue and policy campaigns. The position works closely with the Policy Accelerator and Communications Accelerator teams to coordinate and align strategies that build power and strengthen impact towards the Fund’s mission and goals.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Compensation: The base pay range for this role is $151,000 - $190,000. New hires are typically hired into the middle portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. Actual placement in range is based on job-related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process. Pay ranges are adjusted based on cost of labor in each respective geographical market.
Benefits: Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families. Employees can enroll in a 401K retirement plan that includes a generous employer match. Employees also earn 160 hours of paid vacation time, 10 days of sick leave, 10 holidays, and personal leave annually.
TO APPLY
More information about The Climate + Clean Energy Equity Fund may be found at: www.theequityfund.org
This search is being conducted with assistance fromKatherine Jacobs and Sharon Gerstman ofNPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s website.
Hiring Statement: Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund is a newly independent 501(c)(3) public charity, committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people and to creating a work environment that is dynamic and rewarding. Our work environment is safe and open to all employees, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.
COVID-19 Policy: To center the safety and well-being of its employees, the Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund requires that any employee who is required to conduct in-person activities for their job must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within four weeks of their start date. This position may require candidates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Accommodations may be sought and approved in accordance with the law by contacting human resources at HR@theequityfund.org.
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