Program Officer, US Electricity Policy & Grants

Climate Imperative Foundation; United States; Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Fertility benefits

Student loan repayment

401k matching

Public transit benefits

Cell phone reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid holidays & PTO

Team lunches

Office snacks

Job summary

Climate Imperative Foundation is seeking a Program Officer, U.S. Electricity, to collaborate with the Initiative Director on grantmaking strategies advancing decarbonization of the U.S. electricity sector.

You will manage grantees, develop funding rationales, and drive evidence-based learning across the program. The role requires 8-10+ years in climate/energy/policy, strong research and communication skills, and a willingness to travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of climate, energy, or policy experience.
• Knowledge of or experience in grantmaking.
• Knowledge or experience related to US policies that decarbonize the electricity sector.
• Ability to advance policy through government, nonprofits, private sector, or philanthropy.
• Familiarity with climate/clean energy landscape and advocacy tactics.
• Ability to develop strategies and prioritize resources for impact.
• Strong research, analysis, and synthesis skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.
• Deep commitment to reducing climate change.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic grantmaking plans and memos for new initiatives.
• Solicit proposals, summarize funding requests, and answer substantive questions.
• Develop a complete and coherent rationale for funding proposals.
• Conduct site visits and travel to meetings and conferences.
• Monitor progress on approved grants and strategies.
• Provide timely sector updates and presentations for staff and partners.
• Collaborate to define objectives and key results that support the theory of change.
• Contribute to an evidence-based learning culture and inform the board on progress.

Skills

Grantmaking experience

US policy experience

Research & analysis

Strong communication

Travel up to 15%

Strategic thinking

Job description

Climate Imperative Foundation is seeking a Program Officer, U.S. Electricity, to collaborate with the Initiative Director on grantmaking strategies advancing decarbonization of the U.S. electricity sector.

You will manage grantees, develop funding rationales, and drive evidence-based learning across the program. The role requires 8-10+ years in climate/energy/policy, strong research and communication skills, and a willingness to travel up to 15%.