Senior Net Zero Climate Programs Lead

Confluence Philanthropy - New York, NY; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Telecommuting potential

Job summary

Confluence Philanthropy in the Tri-State Area seeks a Senior Program Manager for its Climate Solutions Collaborative to advance Net Zero initiatives through research, policy analysis, and member engagement. You will track climate policy changes, financing breakthroughs, and investment initiatives to support members' unique approaches.

The role reports to the Senior Program Director, Climate Solutions, with travel (2–4 domestic trips annually) and initial telecommuting.

Qualifications

• MBA or related graduate degree, or equivalent experience.
• At least three years professional experience in climate-related finance or policy.
• Strong research, analytical, data and project management skills.
• Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, efficient and self-directed work style.
• Ability to build trust and easy rapport with investment professionals and industry thought leaders.
• Experience in working on a small team with limited administrative support.
• Emotional and social intelligence, and the ability to perform under pressure with executives.

Responsibilities

• Climate Finance and Policy Research and Analysis: Provide basic analysis and breakdown of climate science, the financial implications of climate change, and what is needed to further a Net Zero pathway.
• Industry Tracking: Daily news scan to follow trends in climate finance and keep Confluence's social media sites updated.
• Project Management: Develop and deliver Climate Solutions Collaborative programming and engagement strategies.
• Membership Cultivation: Support members; review applications; assist with engagement and recruitment efforts.
• C2C Convening: Help develop learning series; topic research, materials, and post-meeting follow-up.
• Admin and Organizational Development: Maintain correspondence with members, participate in staff meetings, assist with data upkeep.

Skills

Climate finance

Policy analysis

Project management

Research

Communication

Education

MBA or related degree

Job description

Confluence Philanthropy in the Tri-State Area seeks a Senior Program Manager for its Climate Solutions Collaborative to advance Net Zero initiatives through research, policy analysis, and member engagement. You will track climate policy changes, financing breakthroughs, and investment initiatives to support members' unique approaches.

The role reports to the Senior Program Director, Climate Solutions, with travel (2–4 domestic trips annually) and initial telecommuting.