Program Officer

Waver; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Waverley Street Foundation seeks Program Officers to advance climate goals in California, Arizona, and New Mexico. The role involves shaping and guiding the foundation’s climate initiatives and overseeing grant portfolios and partnerships with likeminded funders.

Reporting to the Head of US programs, you will collaborate with other program staff to identify opportunities for cross-organizational work that accelerates renewable energy and regenerative agriculture initiatives.

Qualifications

• Passion for and commitment to equitable, transformative climate solutions.
• Credible expertise in renewable energy and/or regenerative agriculture with experience in California, Arizona and/or New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and build significant grant portfolios and partnerships with funders and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with program staff to identify opportunities for cross-program collaboration to advance climate goals.

Skills

Renewable energy

Job description

Waverley Street Foundation is building out its team of Program Officers to advance work that will bring the foundation’s ambitious climate goals into fruition. The Program Officers will help shape and guide the trajectory of the Foundation’s climate initiatives, specifically advancing the Foundation’s work on renewable energy and regenerative agriculture in California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Reporting to the Head of US programs, the Program Officers will oversee and build significant grant portfolios and partnerships with likeminded funders and key stakeholders. The Program Officers will also work closely with other program staff to identify opportunities for collaboration that advance the foundation’s ambitious climate goals.

Qualifications

Waverley Street Foundation seeks candidates who demonstrate an unwavering passion for and commitment to advancing equitable and transformative solutions to the climate crisis and communities. They are deeply curious and have credible expertise in renewable energy and/or regenerative agriculture, with experience in California, Arizona, and/or New Mexico. Previous grantmaking experience is very highly desired.

The salary range for this role is $140,000 to $170,000. This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco, with an expectation of working in-office three days per week.