Energy Transition Program Lead

Builders Vision; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 155,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

401k program with company match

Long-term incentive program

Health and wellness benefits

Training and development opportunities

Charitable match programs

Team events and retreats

Job summary

Builders Vision is seeking a Program Officer to join the Builders Vision Philanthropy (BVP) team, focusing on Energy. BVP leads market-building grantmaking and program-related investments across Oceans, Food & Agriculture, and Energy Transition.

This role designs and implements the Energy Transition program, setting goals, building a pipeline of aligned organizations, managing grants, partnering with funders and energy actors, and shaping strategy across Builders Vision to advance

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of philanthropic, consulting, investing, corporate sustainability, or other relevant experience.
• Experience in and knowledge of clean energy and/or industrial decarbonization strongly preferred.
• Relationships with energy sector stakeholders, including thought-leaders, utilities, companies, investors, government, NGOs, and other philanthropists.
• Ability to manage and lead complex projects.
• Experience developing strategies and their associated implementation plans and metrics.
• Energetic self-starter and problem solver, able to independently lead projects.
• Strong presentation and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to quickly grasp complex industries and business concepts.
• Bachelor’s and advanced degree, or equivalent professional experience

Responsibilities

• Support new grant approval processes, including evaluating opportunities, collecting data, and assisting with written funding recommendations.
• Monitor and report on the performance of funded organizations, including reviewing and analyzing grantee reports.
• Serve as the primary contact with grantees, actively advising, listening, and encouraging grantee and program success.
• Conduct market analysis for grant opportunities and engage in cross-BV sector discussions.
• Represent philanthropy in cross-BV Energy discussions and help shape organization-wide strategic plans, in partnership with the Director.
• Participate in program or investment initiatives that cut across Builders Vision.
• Provide periodic reporting on grantee performance and program status.
• Identify opportunities to build, manage, and deepen relationships with grantees and help connect them to other influential leaders and partnerships within the field.
• Partner with the Impact Measurement and Management team to identify key lessons learned and apply the learnings to strengthen the strategy and future grantmaking.
• Partner with the Communications team to accurately and appropriately share the Energy program story and use the Communications tool to advance the area’s goals.
• Represent BV in relevant outside forums and networks

Skills

Philanthropy experience

Clean energy

Industrial decarbonization

Stakeholder relationships

Project management

Strategy development

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s and advanced degree

Job description

Builders Vision is seeking a Program Officer to join the Builders Vision Philanthropy (BVP) team, focusing on Energy. BVP leads market-building grantmaking and program-related investments across Oceans, Food & Agriculture, and Energy Transition.

This role designs and implements the Energy Transition program, setting goals, building a pipeline of aligned organizations, managing grants, partnering with funders and energy actors, and shaping strategy across Builders Vision to advance