Road Transportation Program Assistant

About the Organization

ClimateWorks Foundation is a global organization committed to our mission: to end the climate crisis by amplifying the power of philanthropy. Since our founding in 2008, we have awarded over $1 billion in grants to more than 500 organizations advancing climate solutions around the world. We helped grow the field of climate philanthropy to where it stands today, establishing infrastructure, global networks, and momentum for continued growth.  Through our Global Programs and Services we equip philanthropy with global knowledge, networks, and solutions to drive climate progress.

• Scaling solutions: Our collaborative Global Programs — focused on solution areas including carbon dioxide removal, cooling, industry, transportation, and more — produce results that are bending the greenhouse gas emissions curve. From the U.S. to Europe, China, Brazil, and beyond, we collaborate with a diverse community of funders, NGOs, and climate leaders to accelerate just and equitable climate solutions.

• Guiding and supporting funders: Our Global Services provide funders with comprehensive resources to assess, build, evolve, and execute high-impact climate-giving strategies. Our Global Intelligence service equips funders and the climate community with climate insights to pinpoint opportunities for impact and philanthropic insights to help identify investment priorities. We facilitate Global Collaborations that enable funders to increase individual and collective impact. Our Global Grantmaking services enable funders to invest in climate solutions around the world. 

• Fostering collaboration, exploration, and growth: Our collaborative approach and commitment to learning ensures that we continuously explore innovative ideas and emerging opportunities — all with the aim of scaling philanthropy-supported initiatives to help end the climate crisis.

As experts in climate science, public policy, economic and social analysis, and strategic philanthropy, ClimateWorks’ staff understands the multi-faceted challenges and opportunities of climate change. We are researchers, strategists, collaborators, and grantmakers who care passionately about our mission. For more information, please visit www.climateworks.org. 

About the Drive Electric Campaign

Drive Electric is the campaign to accelerate the global transition to 100% clean electric transportation for people and goods, delivering massive benefits to the climate, health, and the economy. The campaign advances smart government policies to drive electric vehicle and infrastructure supply and demand; engages business leaders to ensure adequate investment in EV production and procurement; and supports diverse people-powered coalitions working to advance a cleaner transportation future.

Job Summary

The Transportation Program Assistant will support the continued development, refinement, and delivery of the Drive Electric Campaign (DEC). The Program Assistant will report to the Drive Electric Campaign Director, and will work closely with other members of both teams. This is a full-time, minimum 2-year role, subject to continuation based on performance and need. The position will require a well-organized, detail-oriented, analytically-minded self-starter with strong writing, research, and project management skills. The Program Assistant will have the opportunity to work with partners from leading research and advocacy organizations in the field from around the world. The Program Assistant will work with colleagues across communications, administrative, convening, and grantmaking teams.

Essential Tasks  

The position includes the following responsibilities, with other duties as needed:

• Work closely with the DEC Director on a daily basis, helping them carry out all aspects of the campaign’s strategy and implementation, orchestrating the campaign’s schedule and planning essential travels.
• Administrative and content support for remote and in-person DEC funder Steering Committee and partner Advisory Group meetings, including scheduling, content design, facilitation planning, learning agenda, and other tasks as needed. 
• Support the origination, developmen