Careers at ClimateWorks
ClimateWorks Foundation is a global non-governmental organization with a single 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.
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.
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 are proud to collaborate with a diverse community of funders, NGOs, and climate leaders to accelerate climate action around the globe.
Guiding and supporting funders
Our Global Services provide funders with comprehensive resources to assess, build, evolve, and execute high-impact climate-giving strategies. For example, our flagship Global Intelligence service equips funders with cutting-edge information on greenhouse gas mitigation opportunities, climate trends, and global climate philanthropy funding flows. We also provide Collaborations and Grantmaking services to funders.
Fostering collaboration, exploration, and growth
By facilitating collaboration through funder forums, learning networks, and joint-action groups, we help build high-trust relationships and create strategic alignment across the climate philanthropy ecosystem. Our collaborative approach and commitment to learning ensure that we continuously explore innovative ideas and emerging opportunities — all with the aim of scaling philanthropy-supported initiatives that drive climate action.
Inspiring work and great perks
Stay healthy
100% of premium paid for medical, dental and vision, disability, and life; Fertility coverage
Be well-fed
Regular staff lunches and afternoon happy hours; Healthy snacks and beverages
Enjoy great digs*
Headquartered in downtown San Francisco in a LEED Platinum-certified office (*Once we return after Covid-19)
Build a nest egg
401k with generous company match and contribution
Cover your commute
Up to $270 per month towards your commute
Take time for you
Generous time-off policies and 13 paid holidays
Engage and contribute
Community service days and twice-yearly staff retreats
We collaborate at semi-annual staff retreats, connect through team building events, and share expertise at regular Lunch & Learns.
Guided by our values
Our values — collaboration, insight, resolve, and being catalytic — are at the core of how we will work to achieve our mission.
COLLABORATION
We recognize that we can achieve more by working together than by working alone.
INSIGHT
Our work is guided by rigorous analysis based on the latest science to identify and act on key opportunities.
RESOLVE
We are dedicated to achieving our mission in the face of major challenges and hurdles.
CATALYTIC
We empower people and organizations to take meaningful climate action today.
Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
We believe diversity as an asset essential to accomplishing our work. Our commitment to inclusion across race and gender/gender identity, as well as age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, job skills, education, and geographic makeup is a part of who we are.
We know that climate change disproportionately affects people living in developing countries and fully appreciate the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work.
Our staff have a global outlook:
- 35 percent of ClimateWorks’ staff were born outside the U.S.
- 28 percent have a native language other than English
- 60 percent are proficient in at least one language other than English
- 100 percent bring diverse skills and expertise
Explore open opportunities
Program Manager, Food and Agriculture (contract)
Associate Director, Carbon Dioxide Removal
Evaluation and Learning Consultant
Finance program: Two openings
Executive Assistant, Programs
Associate Director, Road Transportation
Finance and Grants Assistant
Project Manager, Maritime Shipping
Senior Associate, Marketing & Communications
Program Manager, Industry
