Program Assistant, Just Transition Program & Minerals for the Energy (12 months)

About the Organization - Program Assistant - Just Transition Program & Minerals for the Energy Transition Initiative

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, over $2 billion in grants to more than 850 organizations working to advance 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 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.

Experienced 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 Just Transition Program, and the Minerals for the Energy Transition Initiative

The Transportation Program Assistant will support the continued development, refinement, and delivery of the ClimateWorks Just Transition Program & Minerals for the Energy Transition Initiative.

The Just Transition Program supports solutions that are locally-led and rooted in the unique social, economic, and environmental contexts of the communities they serve. We believe in leadership from local governments, community-based organizations, and the private sector to ensure holistic transition strategies that reflect the needs and aspirations of those most affected by climate and economic changes.

Minerals for the Energy Transition Initiative was launched in 2023 with a goal to ensure a reliable and responsible mineral supply for the clean energy transition that benefits communities and protects the planet. Our work focuses on two pillars: ensuring responsible primary and recovered supply, and strengthening global cooperation and coordination to advocate for responsible supply.

This is a 12-18 months role, with the possibility of extension based on funding availability.

Job Summary

The Program Assistant will support the continued development, refinement, and delivery of the Just Transition Program and the Minerals for the Energy Transition Initiative. The Program Assistant will report to the Senior Strategist of the Just Transition Program, with a dotted line to the Senior Associate Director, Transition Minerals, and will work closely with other members of both teams.

The position will require a well-organized, detail-oriented, analytically minded self-starter with strong writing, rese