Executive Coordinator, Climate & Energy Program

Third Way is a national think tank and advocacy organization that champions moderate policy and political ideas. Since our founding in 2005, we have served as a critical bulwark against political extremism by advancing values-driven, reform-oriented solutions on the defining issues of our time. Our work is grounded in the mainstream American values of opportunity, freedom, security, and democratic capitalism, and we advocate for the vital center across seven major areas: climate and energy, economy, education, health care, national security, politics, and social policy.

The Executive Coordinator of the Climate and Energy Program (CEP) plays a critical role in ensuring the Senior Vice President and the Senior Strategy Advisor operate at their highest level of impact. This position is responsible for providing a mix of administrative, and logistical support to help advance the program’s goals. This role involves drafting content, developing meeting agendas, preparing background materials, and conducting research to support high-level engagements. The role involves managing scheduling, coordinating logistics, and overseeing administrative responsibilities to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Beyond these core duties, the EC to the SVP of CEP proactively improves efficiency in day-to-day administrative processes and suggests ideas to streamline logistical processes and improve overall workflow. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize competing demands. While engagement with external stakeholders will be guided by substantial direction, the Executive Coordinator will be expected to work independently to anticipate needs and drive results.

As the Executive Coordinator, a typical day might include…

• Managing and tracking all incoming external and internal scheduling requests for the SVP and assisting the SVP and CEP leadership in setting and meeting agreed upon deadlines;

• Attending relevant meetings with the SSA or SVP, taking notes on key points, outcomes, and decisions that need to be made and sharing next steps;

• Represent the office of the SVP in necessary internal meetings related to administrative contexts and logistics;

• Work alongside the TW Events Team to provide support and ensure success of CEP events as needed;

• Structuring documents such as background briefing materials for meetings and events, meeting agendas, meeting summaries and follow-up emails, and other written materials;

• Proofreading documents as needed for the office of the SVP;

• Coordinating travel arrangements, conference/event registrations, and other necessary logistics;

• Submitting timesheets, invoices, contracts, contact lists, coding and approving credit card transactions;

• Providing administrative and logistical support to the SSA on CEP initiatives to shape and execute strategic initiatives that align with the CEP’s priorities, through strengthening partnerships, expanding networks, and proactively identifying opportunities for collaboration and growth;

• Assisting with logistical scheduling of meetings with high-value external stakeholders (i.e., donors, partners, policymakers) and assisting in coordinating communication to support relationships between the SVP and external stakeholders.

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Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000, annually

At Third Way, we are committed to non-discrimination and fair pay practices. The final starting salary offer will be determined based on your experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Competencies:

• Communication

• Problem Solving

• Time Management

• Customer Focus

• Flexibility

• Detail Orientation

• Accountability for Self

• Respectfulness

This might be the job for you, if you:

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field and/or 1 year of professional work experience;

• A basic understanding of the federal government and US politics, and a passion for addressing US energy demand and climate change;

• Excellent communication, organizational, and administrative skills and unimpeachable professionalism in dealing with both internal and external contacts;

• Comfort and familiarity using AI tools for basic research, in accordance with Third Way policy;

• Ability to thrive working under short deadlines and deliver in a fast-paced environment juggling multiple projects with competing priorities and various stakeholders;

• Impeccable attention to detail, organization, and proofreading skills;