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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 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.
