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The Alliance Secretariat is led by a team of diverse and dedicated climate experts with deep experience across sectors, government, and NGOs.
The U.S. Climate Alliance Secretariat is seeking an intern ready to contribute to its research, policy development, peer-to-peer learning, and coordination work. The intern will respond to specific project-level needs – particularly in the Electricity and Industry portfolios – such as tracking policy progress and implementation, drafting policy briefing papers, and providing general coordination and program support.
This role is an opportunity to gain a comprehensive and in-depth and understanding of the types of policies and actions U.S. states are advancing to drive down GHG emissions across the economy. The intern will be expected to work as part of a broader team that includes Alliance staff, consultants, external partners, and member states.
This is a paid opportunity from September 16, 2024 through December 6, 2024 and offers an hourly compensation rate of $17.50 per hour for individuals currently enrolled in or recently graduated from (within 8 months of graduation) an associate degree or bachelor’s degree program; and $20 per hour for individuals currently enrolled in a graduate program.
The U.S. Climate Alliance Secretariat is seeking an intern ready to contribute to its research, policy development, peer-to-peer learning, and coordination work. The intern will respond to specific project-level needs such as tracking policy progress and implementation, drafting policy briefing papers, and providing general coordination and program support.
This role is an opportunity to gain a comprehensive and in-depth and understanding of the types of policies and actions U.S. states are advancing to drive down GHG emissions across the economy. The intern will be expected to work as part of a broader team that includes Alliance staff, consultants, external partners, and member states.
This is a paid opportunity from September 16, 2024-December 6, 2024 and offers an hourly compensation rate of $17.50 per hour for individuals currently enrolled in or recently graduated from (within 8 months of graduation) an associate degree or bachelor’s degree program; and $20 per hour for individuals currently enrolled in a graduate program.
The U.S. Climate Alliance seeks a Policy Advisor to develop and implement policy solutions to decarbonize the buildings sector in Alliance states and territories, working closely with senior staff of the Alliance Secretariat. Last year, this coalition of governors announced a series of new commitments to eliminate emissions from buildings, including collectively quadrupling heat pump installations across the Alliance by the end of the decade.
The Policy Advisor will be charged with helping turn these commitments into action as the Alliance deepens its focus in this priority area. They will also advise on additional sectors as appropriate.
This role will report to the Policy Director and be expected to work as part of a broader team that includes Alliance states, consultants, and external partners. The position is part of the Energy and Climate team at the United Nations Foundation, which houses the U.S. Climate Alliance Secretariat.
The U.S. Climate Alliance seeks a highly motivated Senior Operations Associate to support the efficient and effective management of core organizational functions that are critical to achieving the Alliance’s mission.
Specifically, the Senior Operations Associate will manage planning and execution of Alliance events, including in-person semiannual meetings with governors’ offices, policy learning labs, events at Climate Week NYC and the UN Climate Change Conference (COP), and hosted receptions; oversee logistics for Secretariat meetings and events; track action items and partner with staff to ensure timely follow-up; organize team-building activities; direct the Alliance’s growing internship program; and work with the Chief of Staff to implement other key special projects, such as annual strategic planning.
This position is ideal for a creative and detail-oriented professional with a passion for operations management and working collaboratively with others. The position reports to the Chief of Staff and is part of the Energy and Climate team at the United Nations Foundation, which houses the U.S. Climate Alliance Secretariat.
The U.S. Climate Alliance seeks a highly motivated Senior Programs Associate to facilitate the deployment of capacity-building grants to help states and territories advance their governors’ climate priorities.
Specifically, the Senior Programs Associate will manage support through two programs led by the Alliance Secretariat — the Technical Assistance Fund, which provides demand-driven technical and policy support to help Alliance members overcome barriers and drive transformative climate action, and the Climate Leadership Grant Program, which bolsters state-level staff capacity in governors’ offices and state agencies. Key responsibilities include responding to direct requests from Alliance members for technical assistance, information, resources, and access to experts; and developing new programs and resources that can support state climate priorities.
The position reports to the Senior Programs Manager and is part of the Energy and Climate team at the United Nations Foundation, which houses the U.S. Climate Alliance Secretariat.
The Alliance is housed at the United Nations Foundation in Washington, D.C. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and comprehensive employee benefits package, please visit the United Nations Foundation Careers page.
