Cement & Building Materials Program Specialist

ClimateWorks Foundation; United States; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% healthcare coverage (medical, dh,

Paid time off: 20 days + holidays +Sab

401(k) with employer matching

Family and wellness benefits

Global collaboration and retreats

Job summary

ClimateWorks Foundation is seeking a proactive Program Associate to support the Cement & Building Materials Team in grantmaking, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement. You will manage grants, coordinate events, and track reporting in a Salesforce-based system while working across domestic and international partners.

The role emphasizes operational excellence, strong communication, and collaboration within the Global Industry Hub, reporting to the Program Manager.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in a relevant role with strong project management.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in Salesforce, Google Suite, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience managing grants or working with nonprofits, foundations, or multilateral initiatives.
• Excellent written and oral communication; able to work across cultures and time zones.
• Willingness to travel internationally (~3 trips per year).

Responsibilities

• Lead grantmaking operations, ensuring smooth passage of grants through assessment, disbursement, and evaluation.
• Manage relationships with grantees, ensuring two-way information flow and regular reporting.
• Monitor and support the grantmaking budget and annual planning.
• Develop/update policies and procedures for program quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with other teams to improve grantmaking operations.
• Organize stakeholder engagement groups, including meetings and convenings; coordinate speakers and notes.
• Prepare documents, budgets, and external communications materials.
• Share knowledge through written communications and events.
• Support the Cement + Building Materials Director and Program Manager; participate in team meetings and retreats.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Salesforce

Google Suite

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

Grantmaking

Non-profit experience

Initiative

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Salesforce

Google Workspace

Signal

Job description

ClimateWorks Foundation is seeking a proactive Program Associate to support the Cement & Building Materials Team in grantmaking, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement. You will manage grants, coordinate events, and track reporting in a Salesforce-based system while working across domestic and international partners.

The role emphasizes operational excellence, strong communication, and collaboration within the Global Industry Hub, reporting to the Program Manager.