Grantmaking Program Associate — Cement & Building Materials

ClimateWorks Foundation; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

ClimateWorks Foundation is seeking a proactive Program Associate to support the Cement & Building Materials Hub, guiding grantmaking, coordination, and reporting. You will manage grants, liaise with grantees, and help organize global convenings under the Cement & Building Materials portfolio.

This role emphasizes strong project management, communication, and systems thinking, with international travel, and collaboration with multiple teams to advance decarbonization in heavy industry.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of project coordination or related experience.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Experience with Salesforce, Google Suite, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Signal.
• Experience managing grants or working with nonprofits.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work across time zones.
• Willingness to travel internationally (~three trips/year).
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Commitment to climate change and equity.

Responsibilities

• Lead grantmaking operations from assessment to evaluation.
• Manage grantee relationships and reporting.
• Monitor grant portfolio budget and annual planning.
• Develop policies and improve grant processes.
• Coordinate internal collaboration on grantmaking.

Skills

Project management

Detail-oriented

Communication

Analytical skills

Grants management

Cross-cultural teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Salesforce

Google Workspace

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Signal

Job description

ClimateWorks Foundation is seeking a proactive Program Associate to support the Cement & Building Materials Hub, guiding grantmaking, coordination, and reporting. You will manage grants, liaise with grantees, and help organize global convenings under the Cement & Building Materials portfolio.

This role emphasizes strong project management, communication, and systems thinking, with international travel, and collaboration with multiple teams to advance decarbonization in heavy industry.