Program Associate, Climate & Clean Energy

Heising; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Heising-Simons Foundation’s Climate & Clean Energy program seeks a Program Associate to project-manage and support its grantmaking, helping to translate science into policy action. This full-time exempt role is based in San Francisco and collaborates with subject-matter experts and grantees to advance climate solutions.

The position reports to the Deputy Director and offers opportunities to develop knowledge in grantmaking, climate policy, and program management while contributing to a

Responsibilities

• Project-manage and support grantmaking.
• Collaborate with subject-matter experts and grantees to advance climate solutions.

Job description

Program Associate, Climate & Clean Energy

Posted on July 13, 2026

The Heising-Simons Foundation’s Climate & Clean Energy program seeks a Program Associate to project-manage and support its grantmaking. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in grantmaking and climate policy by working closely with subject-matter experts and engaging directly with grantee organizations that lead this work. This full-time (37.5 hours per week) exempt (salaried) position is based in San Francisco and reports to the Deputy Director, working collaboratively with the entire program team.

Applications are due by midnight, Friday, July 31, 2026.