Partnerships Coordinator

Climate Action Campaign; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid Holidays

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k Employer Match

Paid Parental Leave

Unlimited PTO

Monthly Tech Stipend

Professional Development stipend

Job summary

Climate Action Campaign is seeking an entry-level Partnerships Coordinator to support our Strategic Partnership and Partner Engagement programs in Washington, DC. You will assist with outreach, relationship management, and data reporting to inform funders and stakeholders.

Under guidance from senior leadership, you will manage partner relationships, help coordinate field activities, and maintain departmental records.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of similar work experience
• Demonstrated ability to work strategically as a team player and to develop trusting relationships with a wide variety of people, personalities and organizations
• Flexible, innovative, and self-motivated to complete work independently
• High level of professionalism with demonstrated experience working with external partners and the ability to maintain discretion
• Ability to successfully juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-expectation campaign environment with minimal supervision
• Strong people and communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to spot-check for errors
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, basic Excel skills, and database maintenance
• Familiarity with Asana and Zapier a plus
• Familiarity with the environmental movement is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Support outreach to public coalition groups by drafting communications, managing follow-ups, and maintaining regular contact as needed.
• Serve as primary manager for the Strategic Partnerships Fellow, offering guidance and oversight.
• Manage assigned partner relationships to ensure consistent engagement and support.
• Collaborate with team leads to communicate the department’s impact to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Compile and synthesize data to support funder reports, campaign updates, and partner outreach.
• Write weekly highlights and activity reports; contribute to regular stakeholder briefings and help shape the department's strategic narrative.
• Monitor, manage, and update the department’s reporting database.
• Track and analyze department metrics in coordination with the Strategic Partnerships Director and Partner Engagement Director.
• Recommend data-informed best practices and adjustments to improve performance and engagement strategies.
• Provide technical assistance to department staff, including onboarding new team members to systems and tools.
• Manage database user accounts and maintain email listservs to support smooth communication.
• Support directors in maintaining accurate records of team budgets, contracts, grants, and MOUs.
• Assist with processing new and renewed MOUs with partner groups.
• Collaborate on the development and planning of field activities and tactical guidance for campaigns.
• Facilitate the distribution of campaign materials from CAC to partner organizations.
• Support the development of grants and contracts with partner groups, ensuring clear deliverables and accountability.
• Project manage cross-team initiatives, coordinating interdepartmental resources and timelines.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, travel, and special events.
• Manage scheduling, set agendas, and take notes for key meetings.
• Maintain organized file systems to support departmental efficiency.
• Perform additional tasks as required or assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication

Project coordination

Team player

Tools

Asana

Zapier

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

The Partnerships Coordinator is a creative, organized, flexible entry-level staffer supporting our Strategic Partnership and Partner Engagement programs.

Responsibilities

With guidance from the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, the Partnerships Coordinator will:

Outreach & Relationship Management

• Support outreach to public coalition groups by drafting communications, managing follow-ups, and maintaining regular contact as needed.

• Serve as primary manager for the Strategic Partnerships Fellow, offering guidance and oversight.

• Manage assigned partner relationships to ensure consistent engagement and support.

Storytelling & Reporting

• Collaborate with team leads to communicate the department’s impact to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Compile and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data to support funder reports, campaign updates, and partner outreach.

• Write weekly highlights and activity reports; contribute to regular stakeholder briefings and help shape the department's strategic narrative.

• Monitor, manage, and update the department’s reporting database.

Performance Monitoring & Strategic Analysis

• Track and analyze department metrics in coordination with the Strategic Partnerships Director and Partner Engagement Director.

• Recommend data-informed best practices and adjustments to improve performance and engagement strategies.

Technical & Administrative Support

• Provide technical assistance to department staff, including onboarding new team members to systems and tools.

• Manage database user accounts and maintain email listservs to support smooth communication.

• Support directors in maintaining accurate records of team budgets, contracts, grants, and MOUs.

• Assist with processing new and renewed MOUs with partner groups.

Program Development & Field Coordination

• Collaborate on the development and planning of field activities and tactical guidance for campaigns.

• Facilitate the distribution of campaign materials from CAC to partner organizations.

• Support the development of grants and contracts with partner groups, ensuring clear deliverables and accountability.

• Project manage cross-team initiatives, coordinating interdepartmental resources and timelines.

Operations & Logistics

• Coordinate logistics for meetings, travel, and special events.

• Manage scheduling, set agendas, and take notes for key meetings.

• Maintain organized file systems to support departmental efficiency.

Other Duties

• Perform additional tasks as required or assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of similar work experience

• Demonstrated ability to work strategically as a team player and to develop trusting relationships with a wide variety of people, personalities and organizations

• Flexible, innovative, and self-motivated to complete work independently

• High level of professionalism with demonstrated experience working with external partners and the ability to maintain discretion

• Ability to successfully juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-expectation campaign environment with minimal supervision

• Strong people and communication skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to spot-check for errors

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, basic Excel skills, and database maintenance

• Familiarity with Asana and Zapier a plus

• Familiarity with the environmental movement is preferred but not required

Who We Are

CAC is a vibrant coalition of a dozen major national environment, environmental justice, and public health groups, working together to drive ambitious, durable federal action based on science, to address the climate crisis. Our goal is to reduce climate pollution and accelerate the transition to clean energy and a sustainable society in ways that support justice, jobs, improved health and quality of life for all. The Climate Action Campaign is based in Washington D.C., not San Diego, California. Visit us online at: http://www.actonclimate.com/.

Physical Requirements

Predominantly operates in an office environment. Must be able to remain stationary a majority of the time. Must be able to use standard office equipment including computers and keyboards. Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

The Fine Print

This is a full-time, Non-Exempt position based in Washington, D.C. CAC staff work in a hybrid set-up with minimal in-office work (1-2 days a week). The salary for this position is $58,000-63,000 and is commensurate with experience.

Full Time Benefits Include:

• 13 paid Holidays

• 100% employer paid Medical, dental, vision coverage

• 401k Employer Match, Roth IRA

• FSA, HSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, Parking Benefits

• Voluntary ancillary benefits such as STD, LTD, Life Insurance, Cancer coverage, etc.

• Paid Parental Leave

• Unlimited PTO

• Monthly Tech Stipend

• Professional Development stipend

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to economic and social justice, and do not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ people, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.